There are reports of a crash on the A405 through Watford at a well-known hotspot for accidents.

Herts Police made three arrests after tracking down a heap of goods allegedly stolen from a delivery van in Watford.

The closure date for the Watford Brewers Fayre restaurant has been revealed as all of the brand's locations are set to shut.

School is out for summer, and if you’re looking for a day out during the summer holidays then English Heritage doesn’t disappoint.

Reebok has released its new advert, which was filmed at Bricket Wood Fish and Chips and features rapper K-Trap.

Rail enthusiasts in Hertfordshire were treated to the sight of rare trains over the weekend.

A Radlett teacher was left “in deep shock” after being accused of years-long sexual abuse of a pupil she hardly remembered, she told a court.

A controlled explosion has taken place in Kings Langley after a bomb scare that has seen residents and businesses forced to evacuate.

Homes and businesses in Kings Langley have been evacuated this afternoon (July 27) as the bomb squad were called to reports of a "suspicious item" being discovered.

Follow live updates after the bomb squad was called to Kings Langley following the discovery of a "suspicious item".

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Police have appealed for witnesses and information after a man was knocked unconscious during a row outside the Cother Arms pub in Watford on Saturday night (July 25).

A pro-Palestine activist has appeared in court charged with trespassing while protesting outside a trial over an attack on an Israel-based defence firm.

Lidl has signed a 25-year lease for a Watford High Street unit amid "significant new investment" to open a new store.

The Beefeater restaurant chain's owner has announced all 106 of its sites including one at a Premier Inn by the M25 near Watford will close within weeks.

Now is the time to discover award-winning designs and premium styles at discounted prices at Musto Outlet.

The Watford Observer examines why The Swan in Bushey has been named among the best pubs in Britain by The Telegraph.

Wildlife presenter and comedian Bill Oddie has died aged 85, as his agent paid tribute to the "intelligence and wit" of “Britain’s “best-loved birder”.

Stephen Woodard, chair of Watford Conservatives, discusses the new prime minister, Labour's economic approach and plans for local government reorganisation affecting Watford and South West Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire Constabulary officers are searching for a missing Rickmansworth man who has not been seen for nine days.

The Pansanger Great Oak is a huge living monument to centuries of history that still stands strong today in a Hertfordshire park. Here's how to find it.

Influencer Jem McCarthy aka hunsinthewild loved the real-life Mario Kart experience at Battlekart in St Albans.

The frequency of the Watford to Borehamwood 306 bus route has been halved, with changes coming in today (July 26).

A refurbished four-bedroom detached home with family layout has hit the market on Chestnut Rise, Bushey, at £1.25 million.

Watford Borough Council has introduced new parking arrangements near Watford Library, alongside a series of planning, highways, and licensing updates.

A man has died after a moped crash on Watford Road in Radlett.

A group of men have been jailed after new-build houses were targeted - with boilers, white goods and heat pumps stolen.

Gotha Gardens and Café at Pembroke Farm in Baldock has earned praise for its food and stunning views.

The Watford Observer shines a spotlight on the success of Holy Rood Catholic Primary School.

The Breeze Restaurant & Lounge in Hertfordshire's most underrated town, Tring, has been described as "fantastic" and "beautiful".

A four-bedroom detached home in one of Bushey’s more sought-after pockets has hit the market on Caldecote Gardens at £1,100,000.

Police have appealed for the public's help to trace a wanted man with links to Watford and St Albans.

Four serial burglars have been jailed after targeting 449 properties across the country - including in Hertfordshire - and causing losses that exceeded £1 million

Hertfordshire has been named among the UK's Premium Bonds hotspots, with 467 winners per 100,000 residents.

These six schools in and around Watford are changing headteachers as the 2025/26 academic year comes to an end.

A Watford strip club has applied for longer opening hours at weekends and on Bank Holidays.

Jack Dee has joined Ricky Gervais and Jack Whitehall in announcing a Watford Colosseum show with tickets on sale this morning (July 24).

Here's seven great family activities from across Hertfordshire.

Chess Valley circular in Hertfordshire has been named among the UK's best walks. Here's why.

It has been a sunny and hot summer but bringing a taste of the Med to your outdoor space is always welcome, right?

The Watford Observer rounds up seven of the worst crashes at the infamous Woodmere Avenue width restriction.

A planning appeal to block the 280-home Harts Farm development in Bushey is “no longer winnable”, a councillor has said.

Affinity Water has failed to rule out its hosepipe ban lasting all summer, and has also responded to calls for discounts amid usage restrictions.

A rogue landlord from Radlett has been fined more than £6,000 after illegally renting out two unlicensed properties in Brent.

New Home Office data has revealed the number of Watford FC fans who were given Football Banning Orders (FBOs) during the 2025/26 season.

A Bushey vehicle repair shop is set to reopen next week at a temporary home after its garage was destroyed by a huge fire last week.

Three men have died and another has been left with serious injuries following a crash in Wheathampstead last night (July 22).

Plans to expand a static caravan site in Bushey have been refused after planning officers ruled that it would represent "inappropriate development" in the green belt.

A road closure is in place in Aldenham Road in Bushey as a "sinkhole" has appeared.

Satisfied customers praised the food on offer as the "UK's first burger café" opened in Watford over the weekend.