The Met Police have confirmed that a horror fire in Harefield is being treated as "suspicious".

Hertsmere MP Sir Oliver Dowden has said he is "very worried" about how new planning laws could affect Bushey, Radlett, Potters Bar, Cuffley and Potters Bar.

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A mum has said she is "relieved" and feels lucky to be alive after a horror blaze that destroyed her boat in Harefield over the weekend.

Filming for the second series of HBO’s Harry Potter TV show has begun, as confirmed by star Asha Soetan's social media.

Five properties in Watford, Bushey Heath, Croxley Green, and Chorleywood are currently being advertised for more than £3,000,000.

Watford General Hospital chefs Dawn and Tommy have made the finals of NHS Chef of the Year 2026.

The 142 Watford to Brent Cross bus is the latest to face a reduction in frequency this summer.

The Sportsman, Croxley Green, has come back on the market with £500,000 knocked off the price, potentially reviving hopes it could return.

A replacement has been found for a highly rated Watford restaurant more than two years after it closed.

Plans for 125 homes across a prominent Bovingdon field have been unveiled and the council may have no power to stop them.

Hertfordshire County Council is dealing with four trailers abandoned on roads containing dangerous asbestos.

A UK high street retailer with a Watford presence collapsed into administration with 1,800 jobs lost owing more than £46 million

The Lidl stores in Watford and South Oxhey are among 196 branches to join a new scheme giving away unused food at the end of each day.

“Essential” month-long works will require closures on the A1(M) motorway in Hertfordshire each weeknight.

New pictures and a video have emerged showing the huge fire that destroyed two boats in Harefield on Saturday night (August 17).

New plans have been submitted for more flats on top of Hanover Court in King Georges Avenue, Watford.

Six residential boats reportedly sunk following a fire in Springwell Lane, Harefield on Saturday night (August 15).

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Watford's Estcourt Tavern pub is set to reopen in September after a six-figure refurbishment.

Brett Ellis gives his tongue-in-cheek verdict on Ginsters, arguing the famous brand remains a tough sell among Cornwall's pasty purists.

Man in his 30s dies after Audi A4 crashes into tree on Redbourn Road, St Albans. Police appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage. Hertfordshire Police.

Scott's Grotto in Ware is the UK's largest shell grotto and was built more than 260 years ago.

The Watford Observer shines a spotlight on The Royal Oak in Watford Heath, which aims to "feel like everyone's front room".

Matt Turmaine argues Andy Burnham has made a strong start as prime minister with action on bills, bus fares and business rates, while contrasting Labour's approach with Nigel Farage and Reform UK.

The past year has seen an influx of new gyms, refurbishments, and planned gym openings for Watford including JD Gyms and Anytime Fitness.

A man in his 30s has died after an Audi crashed into a tree on Redbourn Road in St Albans. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage as they investigate the fatal collision.

Road closures are among the latest public notices set to impact residents in and around Watford.

TV star and food critic Giles Coren has praised The Grove's viral buffet, describing it as "luxurious".

A man has been jailed for nine years and six months after starting fires in Hertford.

Watford’s demolished Cassiobury House estate, the former seat of the Earls of Essex, represents £897,000 in lost value for the UK economy.

The Aerodrome Cafe in Elstree has been praised on Tripadvisor for its good food and great location - especially if you are a plane spotter.

No Southern trains are running between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction due to "urgent" track repairs.

Sea Breeze Fish & Chips in Stevenage has earned praise for its "incredible" value and perfectly crispy battered fish.

The Watford Observer shines a spotlight on Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School.

The town of Sandwich in Kent is 2 hours from Hertfordshire and was named the UK's loveliest harbour town.

A man has died after being hit by a car in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

Residents may not know HMOs with up to 38 residents operate in their Watford road – here are the six biggest in town.

A "grand opening" has been promised, with a new supermarket set to open in Rickmansworth "soon".

The National Grid has launched a massive electricity project with significant works where it runs by Elstree and Letchmore Heath.

Rickmansworth residents have celebrated the return of unrestricted one hour free parking at a High Street car park.

Rickmansworth's Mexica Chinese Buffet - one of Hertfordshire's most popular Chinese restaurants - has received a new 5/5 food hygiene score after previously being hit with a 1/5 rating.

Powerline cables obstructing the road mean Radlett Lane, Shenley, could be left blocked to traffic “for some time”.

Three fire engines were called out to a blaze in a residential area of Abbots Langley yesterday evening.

More than 200 people have signed a petition to "save" a Post Office after its impending closure was confirmed.

A new 50-home neighbourhood could be built in Allum Lane, near Elstree, under plans for approximately 20,320-square-metres of land.

A Dacorum Liberal Democrat councillor who posted a threatening graphic on social media has been readmitted to his party’s Dacorum Borough Council group.

A North Watford house is set for conversion into flats after planning approval.

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Chicken and burger chain Smoke & Pepper appears close to opening in Watford town centre's former Bill's and Ready Burger unit.