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Sat, 21 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Colourscape launches in Cassiobury Park, Watford
An interactive event exploring light and sound throughout 70 interlinked chambers is coming to Watford.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
WATCH: German Donor Kebab staff in Watford attacked
Video footage shows the moment customers began to attack staff working at German Donor Kebab at the town centre.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and more: 10 places kids can eat free in August
It can be hard to budget your money during the holidays, big chains are offering a helping hand with great deals meaning kids can eat for free.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 09:37:40 +0100
Predicted XI for Watford's trip to Brighton and Hove Albion
Watford are looking to build on their opening day win over Aston Villa in this evening's match at Brighton and Hove Albion.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100
'Icon' of Hertfordshire football Bert Dearman dies at age of 87
A former goalkeeper and President of the Herts Senior County League has died at the age of 87.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 18:35:00 +0100
Hertsmere Borough Council 'committed' to supporting Afghan families
The leader of Hertsmere Borough Council has spoken of the council's and borough's "commitment" to supporting families who are being relocated to the UK.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:45:00 +0100
The jet setter who became a street cleaner in Chorleywood
A woman has shared her extraordinary story of how she went from working as the international director of network communications for one of the world’s most famous hotel brands to cleaning and tidying the streets.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:52:00 +0100
Mayfield Watford receives £40m loan from Homes England
A £40 million funding injection will help accelerate the delivery of a new retirement village in Watford.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:50:00 +0100
Drunk man wielded pickaxe outside Watford pub
A drunk man who wielded a pickaxe outside a Watford pub garden whilst having a knife in his bag has been spared jail.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:50:00 +0100
Skanska set to move UK head office from Maple Cross to Leavesden
One of the world's biggest construction firms is reportedly relocating its UK head office closer to Watford.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Speedo Mick will make his way to Watford in 'Giving Back Tour'
England’s iconic charity hero will be stopping off at Watford dressed just in his Everton Speedos and boots during his 2,000 mile trek across UK and Ireland.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:24:03 +0100
Thieves break into auto-repair shop in Kings Langley
Thieves broke into an auto-repair shop in Kings Langley before stealing equipment as well as a laptop.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:25:59 +0100
Abbey line trains between Watford and St Albans cancelled again
There will be no trains running on a line for most of today, according to a railway operator.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
'Street angels' back out supporting Watford's night scene
A team of 'street angels' are helping to keep the streets of Watford safer at night as clubbers return after more than a year away.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Investigation after child spotted on Watford construction site
A full investigation has been launched after a child was spotted on one of Watford’s biggest construction sites.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Xisco Munoz wants Watford to keep playing with passion
Xisco Munoz has promised to keep jumping when Watford score ahead of Saturday’s trip to Brighton in the Premier League.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Graham Potter claims Watford have a new identity under Xisco Munoz
Graham Potter has hailed Watford counterpart Xisco Munoz for quickly handing the Hornets a new “identity”.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Schools told to teach outdoors if five pupils test positive for Covid
The suggestion, which appears in a Department for Education document, has been branded “total fudge” by a union.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:04:54 +0100
Santander, Halifax and TSB mobile banking down
Santander customers are reporting problems with mobile and online banking and are unable to access their bank accounts due to a technical fault.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:36:05 +0100
Emergency services attended crash in Balmoral Road in Watford
One person suffered slight injures following a crash between three vehicles in North Watford this morning.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:45:00 +0100
New fund supports charitable and voluntary organisations in Three Rivers
A new £47,500 fund to support charitable organisations affected by Covid-19 has been announced by Three Rivers District Council.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:02:00 +0100
Police update after double stabbing in Deakin Close, Watford
Four teenagers who were arrested after a double stabbing in Watford have been released on police bail, officers have confirmed.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:23:54 +0100
Long delays after vehicle fire sees M25 closed
Live updates as drivers face long delays after vehicle fire sees M25 closed

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Decision to save Sun Clock Tower from demolition welcomed
A decision to save a "landmark" building in Watford has been welcomed by two senior politicians.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:26:26 +0100
Extensive work to take place to resolve Water Lane flooding issues
Essential work will be carried out in a road prone to flooding.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:17:07 +0100
TFL tube: Commuters warned of strike set to affect services
Commuters are being warned of a strike set to affect all services on the London tube next week.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:23:50 +0100
Two men believed hurt in unprovoked attack at Pryzm Watford
Two 18-year-old men were attacked unprovoked at Pryzm Watford.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
New transport schemes drawn up to make Watford more sustainable
A host of transport schemes have been drawn up which are designed to make Watford's roads and streets more environmentally-friendly over the next 20 years and beyond.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Where burglaries are being reported in Watford
More than a dozen burglaries in Watford were reported to police in June – and data reveals where they are said to have occurred.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:09:39 +0100
Watford's Xisco Munoz feeling no pressure in Premier League
Xisco Munoz claims his Watford side are still learning about the intensity of the Premier League, but that they know they cannot afford to concede late goals like they did against Aston Villa every week.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:15:08 +0100
Isaac Success expected to switch Watford for Udinese
Watford's Isaac Success is expected to complete a move to Udinese this summer, the Watford Observer understands.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:51:07 +0100
Kiko Femenia and Joshua King fit for Watford trip to Brighton
Kiko Femenia and Joshua King will both be available again for Watford this weekend after missing last weekend's season opener against Aston Villa.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100
No option but to submit plans to build on green belt
I READ with interest your coverage of the Carpenters Park residents naturally concerned about building on the green belt.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:02:15 +0100
Pfizer vaccine Covid protection declines faster than AstraZeneca
Scientists have said the new research proves it is essential as many people as possible get vaccinated.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:31:57 +0100
Ozan Tufan has joined Watford from Fenerbahce on loan
Watford are on the verge of signing Turkish midfielder Ozan Tufan from Fenerbahce.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Daniel Craig won't leave fortune to children as 'inheritance is distasteful'
Craig shares a thee-year-old daughter with Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:53:27 +0100
Little Mix new album announced celebrating 2011 X Factor formation
The group have dedicated the album to those to their fans, writing on Twitter: “We can’t thank you enough for your support over the last ten years."

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 02:00:00 +0100
UK green list countries: See last-minute holiday travel deals
With new destinations being added to the UK’s green list every day, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals for you to soak up the last of the sun.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:30:00 +0100
Olympic gymnast Amelie Morgan gets tattoo at Rickmansworth studio
A record-breaking Olympic gymnast celebrated her achievement in Tokyo by getting a tattoo at a studio in Rickmansworth.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:33:00 +0100
Man celebrates 83rd birthday at Herts Pride
A man celebrated his 83rd birthday at his first ever Pride festival this year, escorted by his carers.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:23:17 +0100
Dead horse and bin with animal bones inside found in Chiswell Green
A dead horse and a bin containing animal bones “and other remains of some sort” were dumped in a road near the M1.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:55:00 +0100
Three Hertfordshire councils commit to rehoming Afghan families
Three districts in Hertfordshire, including Three Rivers, have confirmed arrangements are in place to help families from Afghanistan resettle in the county.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:20:36 +0100
Four arrests after double stabbing in Deakin Close, Watford
Two teenagers were taken to hospital after a double stabbing yesterday evening.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:29:02 +0100
New studio with links to AMC Studios coming to Hertfordshire
A temporary film studio with links to the major American network which produced The Walking Dead wants to expand, according to new plans.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:12:39 +0100
'Stop building houses’ – public response to climate crisis
A brake on housebuilding would be the best way for Watford to tackle the climate crisis, Observer readers have suggested.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Asda Watford shoppers donate meals to Watford Foodbank
Generous shoppers have made a real difference in Watford after donating more than 5,000 meals during a recent Asda food drive – one of the biggest donators in the country.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
North Bushey Baptist Church receives £3,000 council grant
A church has been given £3,000 to help improve access for visitors with impaired mobility.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Watford ring road: Traffic lights to be revised after delays
The traffic flow on Watford's ring is set to be improved after council officers agreed to make changes to the timings of a set of traffic lights.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:59:25 +0100
Tokyo 2020 Olympian auctions medal to help save child's life
Polish athlete Maria Andrejczyk won Silver in javelin at the Tokyo games earlier this moth.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:26:52 +0100
Sean Lock dies from cancer, aged 58
Comedian Lee Mack, who was a close friend, paid tribute saying: “I’ve known this day was coming for some time, but it’s no less heart-breaking.



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