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Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Plans to regenerate Watford Business Park approved
The first phase of a multimillion pound scheme to regenerate a business park has been given the go-ahead.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:15:45 +0000
Sir Elton John meets with Oliver Dowden on post-Brexit music tours
Sir Elton John has taken part in a discussion with the Culture Secretary about post-Brexit travel arrangements for touring musicians.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Highlighting the importance of good news on Time to Talk Day
With so many of us suffering mentally due to the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, today’s annual ‘Time to Talk Day’ is perhaps even more crucial in the current climate.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
UK weather: Met Office say Beast from the East could arrive next week
A second Beast from the East could be heading for the UK next week, the  Met Office has said.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Martin Lewis explains how reduce cost of car and home insurance
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has revealed a number of ways people could save money on their car and home insurance.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:57:24 +0000
Coronavirus: Fantastic Beasts filming at Warner Bros Studio paused
Production on the third Fantastic Beasts film has been shut down after a "team member" tested positive for coronavirus.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:02:50 +0000
Covid conspiracist Hannah Dean banned from hospitals
A woman who was fined over filming apparently empty corridors in an effort to prove Covid-19 is a hoax has now been banned from visiting hospitals.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:11:12 +0000
Tributes to Dulux worker Luigi Anastasia after Covid death
Respects have been paid to a charming and “unique” man who left a lasting impression on colleagues, customers and his family.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Covid fines issued after car meet in London Colney
A police force is urging people to “be sensible” after multiple people attended a car meet in breach of lockdown rules.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:32:26 +0000
Air ambulance called to Leavesden after reports of 'medical emergency'
An air ambulance landed on the outskirts of Watford after receiving an emergency call.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:04:26 +0000
Where is my nearest Covid vaccination centre? NHS produce map
This map reveals all the coronavirus vaccines sites, as it was announced the number of jabs given in the UK has now passed 10 million.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:38:11 +0000
Readers pay tribute to NHS fundraising hero Sir Captain Tom Moore
Readers have joined thousands of people around the world in paying tribute to war veteran and fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Campaigners step up effort to fight solar farm near Elstree
Campaigners have stepped up their efforts to raise awareness of a huge solar farm planned for the countryside.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:17:00 +0000
Kings Langley woman celebrates 100th birthday at Friars Mead
Care home resident Elsie Thomas was given a special visit by her family through a window during her 100th birthday.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Council looking for solution to stop flooding in Water Lane
A council has said it is looking for a “long-term” fix to stop flooding occurring in a road.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0000
Union Jack flying in Watford in respect of Captain Tom Moore
The Union Jack is flying at half-mast in Watford as a mark of respect for Captain Tom Moore, who died after testing positive for coronavirus.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Family plead for answers of missing man Carl Hodges
The family of a man who has been missing for five years has reissued an appeal in hope to find answers.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Number of homes flooded in Hertfordshire in 2020
More than 100 properties were flooded in Hertfordshire in 2020, it has been reported.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:30:00 +0000
Met Office explain why we are facing a cold snap in the UK
The Met Office has issued new weather warnings for heavy snow as the UK is hit by a air mass from Scandinavia - but what does that mean?

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:31:24 +0000
The Hertfordshire teachers absent in December due to Covid-19
Schools in Hertfordshire saw one in 23 teachers absent because of coronavirus on just one day before Christmas, new figures reveal.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
List of rapid Covid test sites in and around Watford
Hertfordshire County Council is continuing to expand the number of sites offering free rapid Covid tests for people with no symptoms.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
UK weather: Met Office say January was coldest in 10 years
The Met Office revealed January 2021 was the coldest the UK has seen in 10 years, with further wintry conditions expected this week.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Call for decision to close Cassiobury Park outdoor gym in Watford to be reconsidered
Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor’s recent statement on the play and exercise areas in Cassiobury Park is disingenuous. He said: “We recognise how important people’s daily exercise is during lockdown and we are fortunate that Watford has...

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:21:11 +0000
Clap for Tom Moore suggested after veteran dies from Covid
People are calling for a nationwide round of applause to pay tribute to Captain Tom Moore, who died today from Covid.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:29:00 +0000
Freezing weather and chance of snow in Watford this weekend
Cold weather and the possibility of snow is set to strike yet again this weekend.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:03:21 +0000
Councillor gives update on Water Lane flooding in Watford
A county councillor has given an update on a flooded road in Watford.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Watford animal welfare charity suffers £40,000 losses in pandemic
The Watford branch of an animal rescue and rehoming charity has been hit hard by the pandemic and is seeking help to pay for a much-needed new kennel block.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:52:52 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore: A life in pictures
The WW2 veteran captured the nation’s hearts last year when he made 100 laps of his garden to raise money for the NHS.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:11:01 +0000
Police investigating after brick thrown onto A41 in Watford
A driver narrowly missed being struck by a brick that had been thrown off by a bridge by a boy.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:10:54 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore: national hero dies, aged 100
The 100-year-old charity fundraiser was taken to hospital on Sunday, after being treated for pneumonia and tested positive for Covid-19.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Nine Watford FC team pictures from previous decades
Edward VII was King, Henry Campbell-Bannerman was Prime Minister and Watford were playing in Division One of the Southern League under the club's first ever manager John Goodall. The year was 1906 and the picture at the top of this page is how the...

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:31:14 +0000
Radlett roads in 'desperate' need of resurfacing
A councillor is calling for urgent attention to disregarded side roads that need resurfacing.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:08:26 +0000
Man assaulted and threatened with pole in High Street, Watford
Police are investigating a "distressing incident" where a man was physically assaulted and threatened with a metal pole.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:09:17 +0000
Parts of Water Lane remain flooded and closed
Questions have been raised as parts of Watford has remained closed following a recent flooding.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:52:25 +0000
Royal Mint reveal rarest 50p coins in the UK
The Royal Mint has today revealed the rarest and most valuable 50p coins in circulation in the UK.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:20:49 +0000
Pig stabbed to death in Elstree
A pig has died after it was stabbed several times in what has been described as a “brutal attack”.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Full list of Covid symptoms - including Covid tongue
People with Covid-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Covid-19: jab rollout for Essex and Hertfordshire elderly
More than four in five people aged 80 and over in Hertfordshire and west Essex have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail issues scam warning to UK customers
Royal Mail has warned people to watch out for various scams currently doing the rounds.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
1 in 8 workers in Watford furloughed in December
More than one in eight eligible jobs were furloughed at the end of December, new figures show.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:31:20 +0000
Supermarkets back plans which could see delivery of alcohol refused
Uber Eats and supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, and Morrisons are backing the new venture committing to stop giving booze to drunk customers.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:26:54 +0000
Boris Johnson hints tier system will not return when lockdown ends
It was expected that regions across England would return to the previous Tier 1 to Tier 4 level restrictions put in place before Christmas.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Reader praises Watford General and Hemel Hempstead Hospitals
We have all suffered in one way or another during this awful pandemic since March 2020 and whenever we have been asked to conform, in many instances not to our liking, most of us have dealt with these instructions just to keep ourselves okay.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +0000
Covid scams: the latest scams you need to be aware of
Covid scams continue to catch people off guard as opportunistic fraudsters find ways to exploit the current situation. 

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:34:52 +0000
Rickmansworth Aquadrome shuts due to flooding concerns
Rickmansworth Aquadrome has been temporarily shut in response to safety concerns to recent flooding incidents.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:31:56 +0000
RECAP: Matt Hancock confirms 90% of over 80s have had Covid jab
Stay with us for updates as Matt Hancock gives a Covid vaccine update to the nation.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:23:00 +0000
Watford Council fines barber shop owner for ignoring Covid rules
The owner of a barber shop has paid a £1,000 fine after they flouted coronavirus rules and kept their business open under Tier 4 restrictions.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:29:11 +0000
Covid: Three skin conditions could be first signs of virus
A new medical study has revealed three skin conditions could be the first signs a person has contracted Covid-19.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:30:00 +0000
One week remaining to nominate businesses for Watford BID awards
There is one week remaining for readers to nominate Watford businesses that they feel have provided outstanding service during this challenging past year.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Guide dog attacked while on walk in Cassiobury Park
A guide dog has been left “nervous about going out” after it was attacked by a smaller dog while on a walk with its owner.



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