Bomb squad officers carried out a controlled explosion in Chiswell Green after an old artillery shell was found at a property.

A riverside market town with “scenic” walks has been ranked as one of the top summer spots to visit in the UK.

The Watford Observer shines a spotlight on Warren Dell Primary School, which has been rated "outstanding" by Ofsted.

The Horns pub in Datchworth dates back to the 1500s and has been praised for its 'delicious' food and 'great' prices.

Hertfordshire's Royston Cave has been dubbed mysterious and fascinating by visitors.

These seven people have all been added to the Herts Police wanted list in June 2026.

The incident happened on July 27, 2021, at the Copthall North HS2 site near Uxbridge, where the construction work was being carried out by SCS Railways.

Police and paramedics were called around 3pm yesterday after the man in his 90s was hit by the Vauxhall Astra while crossing the street on Prestwick Road, South Oxhey.

Peter Lyle, 76, has transformed his classic Devon Moonraker into a tribute to Toy Story, filling it with more than 130 figures collected over 15 years.

A restored 1938 Art Deco train is set to delight train enthusiasts when it visits Watford.

A former Hertfordshire Police officer serving in Watford has been barred from the profession after a hearing found that he met a sex worker at a hotel while working for City of London Police.

There are delays on the M25 between Potters Bar and Waltham Cross. Earlier today one lane was blocked due to a broken down vehicle.

This week, You Garden is showcasing Lilac ‘Palibin’ Standard at its lowest ever price!

A second Harlequin Watford closure of the week has been confirmed, with shutters up at MAC Cosmetics.

A renovated five-bedroom home on Stag Lane in Chorleywood has come to market at £2,195,000.

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Aurimas Sarkis, 29, and Ignas Kisskiss, 37, mostly targeted BMWs and Mercedes using a loophole allowing them access to cars without needing the physical key.

Tickets are on sale next week for the Harry Potter Dinner in the Great Hall experience at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

The authority is considering the sale of 122 Exchange Road to homelessness charity New Hope for £200,000 to support its plans to develop a modern support centre.

The segment runs as part of Kings Langley Carnival, which is happening this Saturday (June 27) on Kings Langley Common from 12pm to 5pm.

Police have appealed for the public's help to find a wanted man with Watford links.

Watford business YogaNastics has been named as the best yoga/Pilates studio in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

Eurochange has opened a new branch inside Watford's Morrison's store.

Woodhall School in South Oxhey has provided an update on its future, debunking claims that it will close.

Watford Two Trees Micro is celebrating after being named CAMRA's Watford and District Pub of the Year and Cider Pub of the Year.

Delays have been reported on the M25 in Hertfordshire due to a "significant" concrete barrier defect

Dozens of customers queued from early morning for the opening of Watford's new Aldi store.

The Harlequin shopping centre in Watford has lost another business with the closure this week of Kurt Geiger store.

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Skaters hopped the fences into the closed Watford Skatepark to demonstrate support for their “valuable community asset”.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Brent Council this week.

The threatened closures follow a performance review of stores acquired through its 2022 McColl's takeover, which were rebranded as Morrisons Daily.

Watford has baked in the heat this week, as schools and businesses are shutting early and Watford Junction journeys are disrupted.

Maya, 16, was last seen wearing a school uniform on Monday, June 15, but officers believe it is likely she has since changed her clothing.

Ofsted has served the Bright Horizons nursery chain running a Watford location with an improvement notice.

Westfield Academy will be closing early at 1.20pm for all students today (June 24) and tomorrow, according to a sign on its website.

Plans for 13 warehouses worth around £120 million have been unveiled to “satisfy the latent demand” for logistics space by the A41 in Elstree.

A man in his 60s was hospitalised in a St Albans Road crash which blocked multiple Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, roads.

A round of planned maintenance closures for the M1 motorway in Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Bedfordshire starts tonight.

JD Gyms has signed for a 30,000-square-foot Harlequin location - the same size as TK Maxx's.

The Met Office has put a red 'extreme heat' warning in place for Hertfordshire, including Watford, as disruption is expected.

The Wentworth Puzzles summer sale is now on!

Chris Furnell, head chef at Mother Hubbard’s, which is opening this Saturday, said he wanted customers to taste for themselves the food which has made the brand successful.

Valea Prahove, on Vicarage Road, was inspected by a food safety officer on May 18, 2026.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Watford Borough Council this week.

Pupils from Cherry Tree Primary School voice rail safety announcements at Watford Junction, part of a collaboration between LNR and the school.

Tex, a one-year-old Harris hawk, is part of the estates and facilities team at Watford General Hospital, where he helps deter pigeons to keep the grounds clean.

Tesco colleagues in Watford will take part in a 13-mile fundraiser on July 1 as part of a wider company initiative in support of Cancer Research UK.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Hertsmere Borough Council this week.

Citizens Advice Watford has named Kalpna Budhdeo as its new chief officer to lead a vital advice service in the community.