Watford and Hertfordshire news, sport and information from the Watford Observer

Police commissioner reflects on first six months

5:00pm Saturday 25th May 2013

Hertfordshire Police Crime Commissioner David Lloyd said he feels “very lucky” to have such a high-performing constabulary as he reflects on his past six months in the post.

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Good luck messages made into banner

3:40pm Saturday 25th May 2013

Gianfranco Zola and his Watford FC team were presented with a banner containing 1,500 good luck messages from supporters ahead of Monday’s play-off final.

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All you need to know for first trip to new Wembley

11:40am Saturday 25th May 2013

Monday’s play-off final will be Watford FC’s first visit to the new Wembley Stadium which opened its doors in 2007.

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Blogger's pre-Bilderberg brush with law

9:00am Saturday 25th May 2013

The organisers of the Bilderberg meeting will help cover the cost of policing their upcoming meeting in The Grove.

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Football fever hits the town

5:30pm Friday 24th May 2013

Football fever is spreading through the town as fans gear up to watch Watford FC play at Wembley in the Championship play-off final on Monday.

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Family 'distraught' after dog goes missing while they are on holiday

5:20pm Friday 24th May 2013

A "devastated" family returned to their Garston home from a holiday to a text message informing them their beloved pet was missing.

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Bushey housing plans are thrown out

4:50pm Friday 24th May 2013

A controversial development to build six houses in Bushey gardens has been thrown out by politicians.

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Winning gold at Chelsea

4:30pm Friday 24th May 2013

It’s one of the most highly anticipated dates on a gardener’s calendar. The Chelsea Flower Show, in all of its natural and man-made beauty, is a celebration of bright, beautiful blooms and avant garde garden designs, attracting crowds far and wide.