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Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Watford care homes to enjoy virtual Easter show
Staff and residents at care homes across Watford will be celebrating Easter slightly differently this year by taking part in a virtual Easter show.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Royal Mail reveal Easter weekend schedule for UK
Is there post today? Royal Mail deliveries for Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
People can uncover their family history for free this bank holiday
People wanting to uncover their family history will be able to do so for free this bank holiday weekend.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Roads in Watford, Croxley Green and Sarratt set to be temporarily closed
Motorists using several roads in the area are facing disruption to their journeys due to temporary closures for roadworks.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:09:32 +0100
Cordon set-up in Radlett Road Playing Fields after assault
A police cordon has been set-up in woodland by a park as officers investigate a serious assault.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:05:00 +0100
Redeveloped Watford General Hospital could be 18 storeys
The proposed new hospital in Watford could be as high as 18 storeys, it has emerged."

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:35:00 +0100
Plans reveal more about possible Watford FC move to Bushey
A 33,000-seater carbon zero football stadium could be built on a golf course within the next five years, according to a planning document.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:24:12 +0100
Multi-vehicle crash causes delays on M1 near Hemel Hempstead
There are delays on the M1 this evening following a crash.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:25:01 +0100
Crash near M25 causes road to close
Motorists are being warned of long delays following a crash at a busy roundabout.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:19:03 +0100
Haberdashers' Aske's schools could be renamed due to slavery links
Two private schools named after a merchant are considering dropping his name due to his "links to the slave trade".

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
A 17th Century wood carving from Cassiobury House in Watford
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, 01 Apr 2021 13:55:00 +0100
Lockdown Loo shows the Watford public toilets open in lockdown
Over the course of three lockdowns, humanity had to adapt and become tactical in controlling their bladder as most toilets are shut – making trips away from home a pain.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Snow forecast for Watford next week after Easter weekend
The glorious sunshine in Watford this week is forecast to be replaced by snow showers following the Easter weekend.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:19:32 +0100
Vandal youths set fire and rode motorbike in Cassiobury Park
A group of youths were seen setting fire to rubbish and riding a motorbike across Cassiobury Park.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Theirry Henry speaks to Watford's Deeney about racism on social media
Football legend Thierry Henry has told Watford’s Troy Deeney that he has “had enough of talking” about racist abuse and has called on tech giants to clamp down on anonymous racist bullying.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Tourism chiefs call for September bank holiday in UK
A new bank holiday should be introduced in September to help the tourism industry in the UK recover from Covid.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Liberal Democrat leadership in Watford 'appears to be faltering'
We are well used to the Liberal Democrats’ persistent drive to turn Watford into a single party town. Perhaps they draw campaigning energy from frustration at being marginalised at the national level. There is no denying that they have been well...

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:12:18 +0100
'Riderless' bike scheme could see cycle lanes widened
Watford's streets and parks will host the pilot of a pioneering 'riderless' bike technology.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:15:25 +0100
How Watford will spend the £80k Welcome Back Fund in High Street
Watford will spend over £80,000 to renovate the High Street as lockdown restrictions ease – here is where the money will go.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Bank Holiday weekend: Herts police patrols being stepped up
Police patrols are being stepped up across Hertfordshire this bank holiday weekend to ensure people are following coronavirus rules.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:30:00 +0100
Man charged after M1 crash near Hemel Hempstead
A man has been charged with several driving offences after a police chase ended in a head-on crash near Hemel Hempstead.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:15:26 +0100
Plans for 25 flats in Watford High Street submitted
A planning application has been submitted to build 25 new flats in Watford High Street.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Former Warner Bros employee convicted of murder loses appeal
Two men jailed after a 20-year-old football fan was stabbed to death at a London Underground station while on his way to watch Arsenal have lost their appeals against conviction.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:54:21 +0100
Watch: Red Arrows fly around Watford
People in Watford were treated to a Red Arrows flyby today as the aerobatic display team soared through the sky for a practice run.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:30:00 +0100
Consultation group didn't put forward school for Bushey Country Club
A proposal to build a giant secondary school on the site of a former country Club did not arise from the findings of a consultation group.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Beauty and detail of Worm Moon caught on camera
These stunning images captured the beauty and detail of the Worm Moon in our skies over the past few nights.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:38:48 +0100
Herts County Council leader David Williams blasts meetings call
HERTFORDSHIRE County Council leader Cllr David Williams says a government decision NOT to allow virtual attendance at council meetings after May 7 is “illogical”.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:59:02 +0100
Aldi join Sainsbury's in announcing a new ban for all UK stores
Aldi is on track to have all product packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by the end of 2025.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:32:22 +0100
KSI disaster on Great Celebrity Bake Off left fans laughing
Watford-raised YouTube star and rapper KSI has discovered that baking is not his calling after an hilariously disastrous attempt on The Great Celebrity Bake Off.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:48:00 +0100
Bushey Hall Golf Club put forward as site for football stadium
The private owners of a golf course have formally put forward their land as an option to build a new football stadium.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:04:51 +0100
Oxford vaccine halted for people under 60 in Germany - this is why
A number of other countries have paused their use of the vaccine in younger people until more evidence can be gathered.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Number of ATMs lost from Watford during coronavirus pandemic
A new report has revealed that Watford lost dozens of cash machines during the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Met Line Extension would 'result in closure of Watford Met Station'
A report in the Watford Observer indicates the reporter’s attempts to raise the ugly head of the Metropolitan Line Extension (MLX) above the parapet once again (“Ascot Road flats on the way up”).

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Red Arrows set to fly over Watford this morning
The Red Arrows are set to soar across the sky in Watford later this morning as part of a practice run.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Mock-ups of Atria signs for Watford shopping centre revealed
New pictures have revealed how Watford’s indoor shopping centre may look with the new Atria branding.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:04:35 +0100
Trademark attorney who beat Banksy named as best in field
A lawyer who made headlines after a legal battle against graffiti artist Banksy has been named number one in his profession

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0100
DogLost warns of dog thefts after two in Watford
A lost and found dog service has warned of a spike in dog thefts after two were snatched in Watford.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:49:17 +0100
'Races' from Watford to Hatch End causing crashes, says resident
Three serious crashes in one road have sparked fears that motorists racing between Watford and Hatch End will kill someone if speed restrictions are not imposed.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:08:47 +0100
Aldi brings Deliveroo partnership to Watford store
Aldi’s on-demand delivery partnership with Deliveroo is being extended to its Watford store.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:15:00 +0100
Dean Russell discusses Woodmere Avenue in Parliament
An infamous width restriction that "regularly" causes damage to vehicles has been debated in Parliament.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:42:46 +0100
Crash between van and Mercedes near M25 left road blocked
A busy road was blocked off following a crash between a car and van.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:11:58 +0100
Woman taken to hospital after crash at Chorleywood Road
The A404 has been partially blocked after an accident this morning.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:31:00 +0100
Drivers over the age of 70 could be banned from driving at night
Proposals being discussed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) would also mean older drivers would have to stay in their local area.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Carer Sharon Bell celebrates time at Friars Mead
A Kings Langley carer has hailed her "wonderful" care home after celebrating 30 years there.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0100
'Shameful' that majority of sexual harassment cases not reported
We’ve heard and read a lot recently about sexual assaults on women in public places but many of the people I speak to locally think that the problems of sexual harassment found in big cities are largely absent in our area. This is incorrect beca...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:03:57 +0100
Bus strikes affecting Watford, Barnet and Harrow called off
Bus strikes that would have affected parts of north west London and Hertfordshire have been called off.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:33:55 +0100
The best picnic and outdoor meeting places in Hertfordshire
With spring here and the bluebells on their way, it’s time to pack our picnic baskets and explore and enjoy what our surrounding countryside has to offer.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:07:26 +0100
Herts Police officers rowing across Pacific Ocean
Two Herts Police officers are set to tackle hurricanes, 50ft waves and shark-infested waters as they bid to row across the Pacific Ocean in world record time.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:04:15 +0100
Cllr Maggie Parker steps down from Lib Dems to become Independent
A third Liberal Democrat councillor has resigned as she quit to become an Independent.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:52:45 +0100
Death of man at Atria Watford referred to coroner
An inquest is set to be opened into the death of a man at Watford’s indoor shopping centre.



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