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Sat, 13 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
A Matter of Life and Death: Northwick Park nurse writes Covid book
A care nurse who logged her countless days of the pandemic has released a book of what it was like working in the frontline in the wake of Covid-19.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Pictures: Places in the Watford area to enjoy a walk in lockdown
This cute picture of two children walking hand-in-hand across a snowy field shows one of the places where it is possible to enjoy your daily exercise while still remaining local to where you live.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Map charts Watford crimes reported to Hertfordshire Police
As part of a new monthly series the Watford Observer is charting every crime in the town on an interactive map for readers to stay on top of what is happening and where.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 19:10:00 +0000
Neighbourhoods with very low Covid cases in Watford
Coronavirus infections are continuing to fall during England’s third national lockdown, with some neighbourhoods now recording under 10 cases during a week.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:04:22 +0000
KSI: I don't need any more money - I want to start a family
Watford-raised YouTube star and rapper KSI has insisted he "doesn't need any more money" and has vowed to continue supporting as many charities and causes as he can

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:55:44 +0000
East of England Ambulance Service paramedic jailed for rape
A paramedic who raped a patient in her own home and sexually assaulted another female patient in the back of his ambulance has been jailed for 21 years, with a judge branding him a "manipulative sexual predator".

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Inside Watford's new coronavirus vaccination centre
People have shared their experiences of getting a coronavirus jab at a “fabulous” new vaccination centre in Watford.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:50:32 +0000
Couple jailed over Rickmansworth baby death
A “hot-headed” young man who murdered his girlfriend’s baby daughter has been jailed for a minimum of 18 years.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:59:16 +0000
Footage shows Davey Everson refusing to answer police questions
New footage from police shows a young man who murdered his girlfriend's baby daughter refusing to answer questions set by police.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:36:31 +0000
UK supermarket wages ranked including Morrisons and Tesco
Morrisons recently revealed it will become the first British supermarket to pay staff £10 an hour - but how much do the others pay?

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Watford MP Dean Russell tours Watford Foodbank
Watford Foodbank was visited by Watford’s MP as he volunteered to help sort out food donations.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +0000
Residents urged to have their say on Luton Airport expansion plans
The Hemel Hempstead MP has called on residents to have their say on the Luton Airport expansion planning application.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:13:04 +0000
Plan for lifting lockdown will be released in February
The roadmap for England to exit lockdown will be published this month, despite Government statements leading to concerns to timetable had slipped.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Two friends using Watford as inspiration for clothing brand
The tower blocks on the Meriden Estate or a car park on the ring road may not immediately stand out as potential designs for t-shirts but two former Watford Grammar School for Boys pupils are using the town’s sights and nostalgic memories as ins...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Tributes to long-serving charity worker who lived in Abbots Langley
The chief executive of a leading cancer charity for young people has paid tribute to a former Abbots Langley resident who dedicated her life to charity work, vowing her legacy will live on.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Overs 70s can now book a Covid-19 vaccination with the NHS
People aged over 70 can now contact the NHS to book a jab.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:47:23 +0000
Priti Patel blasts councils changing street names after BLM protests
Home Secretary Priti Patel has blasted councils that made a “stance” in changing or considering changes to street names following Black Lives Matter demonstrations last year.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:59:11 +0000
Andre Gray donates to funeral of woman who died in surgery
Andre Gray has been praised by fans after he donated thousands to help fund the funeral of a Watford fan who died during heart surgery.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Facts you may not have known about Watford
Watford is a vibrant and fascinating place, brimming with culture and hidden history.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:51:32 +0000
Covid: Social distancing to 'remain until autumn'
SOCIAL distancing measures could remain in place until the autumn, it has been reported.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:30:00 +0000
Pay and display charges proposed for road in Watford
Parking charges are planned to be introduced in a Watford road under proposals published this week.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Pupil blasts Government on handling of pandemic and schools
A school girl says she feels "betrayed" and "let down" by the Government over its handling of the pandemic.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:16:42 +0000
Plan revealed for £34m Herts fire and police training centre
Plans have been revealed for a new £34 million shared training facility for Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and the county’s constabulary.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:08:12 +0000
London bus drivers to go on strike over wage cuts
London bus drivers fear their pay will be cut by over £2,000 a year, and plan to strike in a matter of days.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Dozens of Watford schools in polluted areas
Dozens of schools and colleges in Watford are in areas with potentially dangerous levels of air pollution.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:14:16 +0000
Martin Lewis reveals how you can receive £125 this month
The Money Saving Expert founder shares a weekly newsletter with fans highlighting useful tips and tricks to save money.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Daughter thanks Watford General Hospital for their Covid care
A grieving daughter who lost her father to Covid-19 and experienced hospital care herself has paid a beautiful tribute to the care they both received at Watford General Hospital.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Three Rivers councillor calls for more grit bins in roads
A councillor is calling for more grit bins to be introduced following an incident where he had "no control” of his car when driving down a road that had been infested with snow.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:46:50 +0000
Government changes deadline for plan to ease lockdown in England
Downing Street has widened the timeframe for when it plans to announce how lockdown in England will end.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Met Office snow weather warning for Hertfordshire today
Temperatures plummeted to as low as -4°C last night and look set to return to the minuses tonight.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Obituary: Former Watford Palace Theatre director Ian Scleater
The arts in Watford has lost one of its greatest supporters. The former director and honorary archivist of the Watford Palace Theatre Ian Scleater died last month at the age of 90. Yet there were other aspects of his full and varied life that are ...

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:06:45 +0000
Letter signed by Watford MP blasts London 'border tax' plans
A letter signed by Watford’s MP has claimed that proposals to charge motorists entering Greater London could be “deeply damaging”.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:30:00 +0000
Covid-19 vaccination figures in Hertfordshire and west Essex
Latest figures from NHS data also reveals that nearly nine in 10 people aged 70 and over in Hertfordshire and West Essex have received a Covid-19 vaccination jab.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Watford's history in 50 objects: The turnpike road from Bushey to Aylesbury
The Watford Observer has teamed up with Watford Museum and its curator Sarah Priestley to take a journey back to the town’s past through items or places of historical significance.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:24:35 +0000
Police appeal after man indecently exposes himself in Oxhey Woods
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man exposed himself in woodland.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
TfL wants your views: should CCTV be mandatory in taxis?
Transport for London is consulting the public on whether CCTV should be mandatory in all black cabs and private hire vehicles across London, including Uber.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:14:02 +0000
Coronavirus testing site closes in Watford
A coronavirus testing site in Watford is closing for good as a new vaccination centre opens in the town.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:53:20 +0000
Will I be able to go on holiday in 2021?
With temperatures dropping across the UK many are reminded of ski holidays whilst others are desperate to warm up on a tropical paradise get away

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Concerns raised over plans in Sycamore Road in Croxley Green
Neighbours have raised concerns about fresh new plans to build over an open green space.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000
KPMG chairman steps aside amid probe into comments made to staff
The UK chairman of audit giant KPMG has stepped aside amid an investigation into a conference call where he reportedly admitted breaking Covid-19 rules to get coffee with clients and said staff should "stop moaning" over worries around Covid-19.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Changing street names in Watford not ruled out
Changing street names reflecting “negative history” in the future have not been ruled out as councillors agreed that a new street naming policy should be adopted.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:18:43 +0000
Parts of Rickmansworth Aquadrome still fenced off after flooding
Parts of Rickmansworth Aquadrome still remain fenced off after being temporarily shut in response to recent flooding incidents.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail give update on areas affected by Covid delays
Royal Mail has listed the areas in the UK suffering from postal delays due to Covid.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:20:00 +0000
Seven half term activities you can enjoy with the whole family
We've created a list of fun things for you and the kids to enjoy throughout lockdown that hopefully give you a bit of a break too. 

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:44:06 +0000
Snow warning ahead of freezing night in Hertfordshire and Essex
Essex and Hertfordshire are braced for the “coldest night in a decade” with temperatures potentially plummeting as low as -13°C in some areas.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan and London Assembly call for road tax devolution
The Mayor of London and a cross-party group of London Assembly members have written to the Transport Secretary to request that London keep its share of money raised through road tax.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 20:19:52 +0000
Coronavirus: Stores and restaurants we have lost from Watford
There’s no getting around it - 2021 thus far is not quite the new start and the return to life as we knew it that we had all hoped for.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Herts man with learning disability urges people to get vaccine
A man with a learning disability is urging others to have their Covid-19 vaccine amid concerns they may be “anxious” about receiving it.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:30:00 +0000
Watford readers share tributes to those affected by Covid-19
Readers have shared their tributes for all the lives lost, the dedicated healthcare workers and those affected by Covid-19 during this period.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:45:00 +0000
South African Covid variant yet to be detected again in Broxbourne
The South African Covid-19 variant has yet to be detected in Hertfordshire as 10,000 emergency tests are being processed.



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