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Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:30:00 +0000
Police ram driver heading wrong way down M1 at Hemel Hempstead
Police officers were taken to hospital after they were forced to ram their car into a runaway driver.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
'Watford needs less housing' claim sparks wave of similar views
A letter claiming Watford needed to build less houses has triggered a wave of similar views about the impact more would have on the borough.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Police appeal after teen stabbed in Watford
Police have appealed for witnesses and dash cam footage after a 16-year-old was stabbed in Watford.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Watford house prices increased more than East of England average
House prices increased by 1.7 per cent – more than the average for the East of England – in Watford in January, new figures show.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:51:04 +0000
Covid: Pubs could ban customers who haven't had vaccine
Pub landlords could be given powers to turn customers away if they have not had a Covid vaccine.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:17:49 +0000
Thieves break into home in Woodford Road, Watford
Police are investigating after valuables including an Omega watch were stolen from a home in Watford.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:50:00 +0000
Home visits reveal some Hertfordshire households aren't isolating properly
Council officers have been paying home visits to check people at risk of spreading Covid are self-isolating properly.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:34:00 +0000
Ruislip Lido to be monitored after social distancing chaos last year
Ruislip Lido will be under various restrictions to clamp down on overcrowding and prevent social distancing chaos seen during the first lockdown.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Most wards in Watford and nearby districts nearly Covid free
Hertfordshire’s top public health boss has praised residents for their efforts in bringing down coronavirus infections but warned they can change “in as little as 24 hours”.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:02:24 +0000
Beryl bikes see increasing demand in Watford
Bike share operator Beryl says there has been increasing demands for the service in Watford.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:44:46 +0000
Watford Town Hall lit yellow for National Day of Reflection
Watford Town Hall and Watford Museum were amongst buildings and iconic landmarks across the UK that were lit yellow as part of the National Day of Reflection.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:24:51 +0000
Full Worm Moon THIS weekend - how to see it in Hertfordshire
YOU don't need to be a stargazer to spot this month's celestial wonder, with a Full Worm Moon set to dominate the sky this weekend.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:15:04 +0000
Two Watford Liberal Democrat councillors resign
The Watford Liberal Democrat party has lost two councillors after one member resigned and a second long-serving member quit to become an Independent.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Watford areas with highest Covid death toll
Watford's neighbourhoods worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic have been revealed in the first annual death toll of the virus.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail issue text scam warning to UK customers
A warning has been issued over a Royal Mail "unpaid" post scam in the UK.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
More than 20 catalytic converters stolen in Hertsmere in March
Police are urging people to be vigilant as more than a dozen catalytic converters have been stolen since the start of the month in Hertsmere.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Watford set 'unfairly challenging' housing targets
The UK has a housing shortage, and Watford, as a satellite town of London, has been set unfairly challenging targets. Despite new high rises being built around Watford Junction, near Croxley park, and plans to develop ‘The Range site’, Watford...

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000
One year on: Watford town centre deserted during first lockdown
“From this evening I must give the British people a very simple instruction - you must stay at home.”

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:41:26 +0000
Planned bus strikes affecting Barnet, Watford and Harrow called off
Bus strikes that were planned to disrupt several routes this week have been called off.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Dean Russell presents mental health first aid Parliament bill
An aspiration to make mental health first-aid compulsory in every workplace moved a step closer to becoming law today.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:01:32 +0000
Man spat at and punched in face in The Moatfield, Bushey
Police are investigating after a man was spat at before being punched in the face.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:03:21 +0000
Herts people who died of Covid-19 in the year since lockdown
Today marks a year since the UK went into its first lockdown and we are remembering the people who died after contracting coronavirus.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:00:53 +0000
Watford chocolatier up for GB Food Hero Award
A talented former pastry chef and entrepreneur who overcame to set up her homegrown confectionery business.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:45:00 +0000
One year on: Life on the frontline at Watford General Hospital
'My nurses are battered and fatigued'

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:20:28 +0000
Police investigating attempted burglary in Watford
Police are investigating after someone wearing a ghost facemask attempted to break into a home in Watford.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:44:17 +0000
Dave Pharmacy looks back after a year of lockdown
A pharmacy in Rickmansworth has faced “significant extra costs” in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, as it looks back to a year of lockdown.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0000
Date set for parking restrictions to resume in Three Rivers
Three Rivers District Council has announced it will be resuming normal parking enforcement from next week.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Covid-19 Watford timeline: A year living under a pandemic
On this day one year ago, the UK went into its first national coronavirus lockdown.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 08:40:00 +0000
Watford Covid death figures one year after lockdown called
A year on from the when UK's first lockdown was called, we have compiled death figures highlighting the tragic impact of the disease in Watford.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Blood scandal victims set to be compensated by Government
A Watford-based solicitors, which is representing more than 1,500 people affected by the contaminated blood scandal, has welcomed news victims are set to be compensated by the Government.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Minute's silence to be held for Covid victims today
The Prime Minister has offered his condolences to those bereaved during the coronavirus pandemic and praised the “great spirit” shown during the past year on the anniversary of the first national lockdown.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Memories of Watford's first FA Cup meeting with Manchester United
The Watford Observer has again teamed up with its friends at The Watford Treasury to share stories from previous issues.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Watford councillors have 'little option' but to allow housing development
I read Cllr Iain Sharpe’s recent letter “building up is the only way we can go” with interest. I have an enormous sympathy for the problems facing Watford Borough Council in the face of Government housing policy. But, my main concern is more...

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:12:37 +0000
Herts Police crime appeal: Boy stabbed in Watford
A 16-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after he was stabbed in Watford yesterday.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:55:02 +0000
Police find missing teenager, Kaiyon Scott from Watford
Police are searching for a missing teenager last seen four days ago from Watford.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:04:47 +0000
Residents concerned by lack of work on tree in South Oxhey
Hertfordshire County Council says it will not be carrying out urgent works on a tree which residents believe is needed.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:01:07 +0000
West Herts College students write Love Your Leftovers cookbook
Student chefs have created a plant-based cook book to address food waste and its contribution to climate change.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:56:02 +0000
Man arrested after firearm hoax in Watford
Police were seen searching bushes for a weapon after a hoax claim.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:29:55 +0000
Rickmansworth Road closure: Traffic delays in Watford
Traffic delays are being reported in Watford.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:29:00 +0000
Sexual abuse victims of ex-Watford FC physio angered by investigation
Alleged child sexual abuse victims by Phil Edwards, Watford FC’s former youth and first-team physiotherapist, claim they believe the club is attempting to sweep the allegations “under the carpet”.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:10:00 +0000
Man headbutted a teenage girl inside a car in Bushey
A man who headbutted and punched a teenage girl in Bushey has been sentenced to nearly two years.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:06:55 +0000
Paedophile Ben Lewis facing new accusations in Spain
A convicted paedophile and co-founder of a children's camp is on trial on the continent facing further accusations of child sex offences.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Sun Printers clock tower should be saved from demolition
Political leaders in Watford are right to try to defend the Sun Printers clock tower from demolition.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Watford FC legend Luther Blissett worthy Freeman of the Borough
In this most difficult of times, we should celebrate our local heroes and the people who bring us together. Luther Blissett is the embodiment of both.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Sarah Everard: Education 'paramount' to change men's behaviour
Only a few days ago we were celebrating International Woman’s Day; not even a week later at the vigil for Sarah Everard at Clapham Common we see horrific scenes of violence.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
When employees can be dismissed for refusing to wear a face mask
An employee's refusal to wear a face mask may not always amount to gross misconduct. However, it could lead to their dismissal in particular circumstances.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:12:22 +0000
Boris Johnson 'under no illusions' third Covid wave heading to UK
Boris Johnson said people should be "under no illusions" a third coronavirus wave is heading to the UK.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:56:14 +0000
All adults could be asked to test themselves twice a week for Covid
More regular testing is regarded as a key to avoiding further national lockdowns.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:43:35 +0000
If you have these side effects from AstraZeneca Covid jab 'seek medical attention'
As a precautionary measure, the MHRA is advising those experiencing specific side effects following the vaccine to seek medical attention.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
In Memoriam: Death notices in the Watford Observer week ending March 19, 2021
The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week:



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