Watford Observer
Tue, 11 May 2021 09:10:00 +0100Petition to stop 5G mast being installed in Bushey neighbourhood
A petition has been launched to stop a 5G mast being installed in a residential neighbourhood.
Tue, 11 May 2021 07:41:48 +0100David Lloyd re-elected as Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner
David Lloyd has been re-elected as Hertfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner.
Tue, 11 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100Anthony Joshua says he felt he was going to crash before lockdown
Anthony Joshua has said that lockdown gave him a chance to “breathe” and stop himself from having a breakdown.
Tue, 11 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100Asda announce major changes coming to every UK store
The report interviewed 3,000 customers and found that shoppers had three priorities.
Mon, 10 May 2021 12:12:00 +0100Future of High Street Watford's empty units
With news of lots of interest in Watford town centre's empty sites, the Observer has taken a closer look at some on the market.
Mon, 10 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100Analysis of Watford's 2021 local election results
The local election results in Watford may appear unremarkable but a deeper dive suggests we could be seeing signs of a Conservative resurgence.
Mon, 10 May 2021 17:06:39 +0100RECAP: Boris Johnson confirms lockdown restrictions to be ease
Boris Johnson is addressing the public this afternoon on the relaxing of lockdown restrictions in England.
Mon, 10 May 2021 13:45:00 +0100Elton John hands out Player of the Year award after Watford game
Sir Elton John says it was an “honour” to hand out the Player of the Year Award after watching Watford win in the last game of the Championship season.
Mon, 10 May 2021 12:43:20 +0100Police recover machete after taxi driver threatened in Mill End
A taxi driver was reportedly threatened at knifepoint by two men.
Mon, 10 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100The Watford manager who played for Manchester United, Everton and Liverpool
The Watford Observer has again teamed up with its friends at The Watford Treasury to share stories from previous issues.
Mon, 10 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100Tributes to former Watford Harriers chairman Seymour Izzard
Readers have paid their respects to a chairman and long-standing member of Watford Harriers Athletics Club who passed away.
Mon, 10 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100Watford Market welcomes new businesses
It’s a feast for the senses down after a host of new food outlets joined a vast range of businesses at Watford Market.
Mon, 10 May 2021 10:51:04 +0100Lib Dem Laurence Brass takes Bushey North county council seat
A retired judge says it "one of his greatest honours" to be elected as a new county councillor.
Mon, 10 May 2021 15:01:12 +0100Moor Park Post Office reopens after major refurbishment
A post office branch has reopened with a new postmaster following major refurbishment.
Mon, 10 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100Rickmansworth woman commemorates Kent State shootings
A Rickmansworth woman has said she was “honoured” to be part of a play remembering people killed protesting against the Vietnam War.
Mon, 10 May 2021 08:16:23 +0100New railway track installed in Watford
Railway passengers are in line for "smoother journeys" after hundreds of new metres of track was installed.
Mon, 10 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100Concerns over capacity of Watford General Hospital's car parking
We now know that the new £39.2million multi-storey car park at Watford General Hospital will provide 1,290 spaces for staff, patient and visitor use and that in the short term the present essential staff car park will continue to offer 404 spaces...
Mon, 10 May 2021 11:01:57 +0100Lockdown: Boris Johnson to announce easing of restrictions
The Prime Minister will address the nation later today to announce the easing of further lockdown rules.
Mon, 10 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100Statutory checks to prevent illegal working resume on May 17, 2021
Temporary measures enabling employers to conduct right to work checks throughout the pandemic will come to an end on May 16, 2021.
Mon, 10 May 2021 13:09:41 +0100Nando's release brand new menu coming tomorrow
With something for everyone, Nando’s new menu with veggie options, new burger and pitta recipes and a range of brand-new fiery side dishes.
Sun, 09 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100Waterdale recycling site to close temporarily ahead of new opening hours
One of the areas largest recycling centres is to temporarily close for a week.
Sun, 09 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100BBC's Danny Boy director explains how filming took place in Watford
The director of BBC Two’s upcoming war drama has gone into more detail of the filming challenges presented when filming in Watford to make it look like an Iraqi desert.
Sun, 09 May 2021 15:55:00 +0100Full results from elections in the Three Rivers district
Three Rivers District Council has remained in control of the Liberal Democrats following the 2021 elections.
Sun, 09 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100Doll's house model for a Abbots Langley hospital near Watford
Moving from a country where access to any type of decent medical care is determined by the size of your bank account or your ability to pay for a private health insurance policy, to one where medical care is provided by the Government and has been...
Sun, 09 May 2021 13:06:27 +0100Full election results for Watford as Lib Dems stay in control
The local elections held in Watford were largely uneventful with no seats across the town changing hands.
Sun, 09 May 2021 10:55:20 +0100Police searching for missing Watford teen last seen yesterday evening
Police have launched an appeal to help find a teenager who has been reported missing.
Sun, 09 May 2021 10:05:00 +0100Conservative Hertfordshire County Council leader loses Harpenden seat
The leader of Hertfordshire County Council has lost his seat after the 2021 local election results were announced.
Sun, 09 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100In Memoriam: Death notices in the Watford Observer week ending May 7, 2021
The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week:
Sun, 09 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100A busy Watford road pictured in more tranquil times 100 years ago
It may not be apparent but this almost tranquil photo of children standing on the kerb side was taken at what has become a busy road in Watford.
Sun, 09 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100Two adorable babies born in Watford
Many congratulations to the parents and families of these two little ones who were born in Watford.
Sun, 09 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100Watford rescue centre seeks home for Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Hi, my name’s Razzy and I’m a handsome four-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier with a beautiful, big Staffy smile. I came to the National Animal Welfare Trust from our Trindledown Farm site in February.
Sun, 09 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100Around one in 10 adults in Watford diagnosed as depressed
Around one in 10 people across Watford suffer from depression – and figures reveal how rates vary across the area.
Sat, 08 May 2021 17:19:49 +0100Sir Elton John watches Watford beat Swansea City
Sir Elton John was spotted enjoying Watford win 2-0 against Swansea City at Vicarage Road in the last game of the Championship season.
Sat, 08 May 2021 09:33:32 +0100Recap: Local election results from Watford and Hertfordshire
Live all day results and reaction from the local election counts in Watford and Hertsmere.
Sat, 08 May 2021 18:33:57 +0100Will BBC make Line of Duty series 7?
Will there be a series 7 of Line of Duty on BBC? Here's what we know so far.
Sat, 08 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100Hertfordshire's best bluebell woods
The bluebells are on their way so it’s time to head to the woods to walk among these beautiful and delicate flowers which have a short-lived season lasting till around mid-May.
Sat, 08 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100Ocean Bells coffee shop in Watford 'a pleasant place to meet'
Shops are open once again and the Watford Observer has joined forces with Watford Borough Council to encourage people to shop local and support businesses that have been through such a challenging time in the past 12 months.
Sat, 08 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100Hertfordshire County Council calls for on-call firefighters
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue service is appealing for people to join “one of the most exciting and rewarding jobs you can do”.
Sat, 08 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100Watford man over drink drive limit hit police car
A driver from Watford who hit a police car that was signalling for him to stop as he turned around has been ordered to pay hundreds of pounds.
Sat, 08 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100Rise in postal vote requests in run-up to local elections
THOUSANDS of Hertfordshire residents were set to swap the ballot box for the post box this year – with many areas of the county recording increases in applications for postal votes.
Sat, 08 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100Watford FC and adorable chicks feature among nine great pictures
The natural world continues to prove a strong source of inspiration, but from Watford FC to a visit to pub, our talented photographers are capturing our coloured theme in other ways as well.
Sat, 08 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100One in four Watford people fully vaccinated against Covid-19
A quarter of people in Watford have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.
Sat, 08 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100Breaking the Groundhog Day cycle of lockdown life
‘They’ say life imitates art. I guess if televisual fare is art, then this is a truism, with the gamut of channels and cheap fly on the wall shows and documentaries making art out of life.
Sat, 08 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100Dara O’Briain and Alan Davies at Comedy Garden in St Albans
Comedians will perform open air shows at a park in the heart of St Albans this summer.
Sat, 08 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100Aldi and Lidl reveal the biggest bargains you can find this weekend
You'll be able to pick up a range of bargains from the Aldi and Lidl this weekend.
Fri, 07 May 2021 17:30:00 +0100Whipsnade Zoo welcomes baby animals this spring
It’s that time of year again when we get to see a flurry of adorable baby animals with cheeky names popping up.
Fri, 07 May 2021 16:52:25 +0100Police issue new appeal over dog stolen from Rickmansworth
Police are urging people who have any information over the theft of a six-year-old Chihuahua that was stolen in Rickmansworth to come forward.
Fri, 07 May 2021 14:56:50 +0100Police name man accused of kidnap in Hemel Hempstead
A man has been charged following a suspected kidnapping in Hemel Hempstead.
Fri, 07 May 2021 14:20:00 +0100Respects paid to former Watford Harriers chairman
A former chairman and long-standing member of Watford Harriers Athletics Club has passed away.
Fri, 07 May 2021 11:29:00 +0100Watford, Three Rivers, Bushey and Herts election results times
Counting for elections held across the Watford area yesterday will not begin until tomorrow (Saturday).