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Fri, 28 Jan 2022 08:33:15 +0000
Met Police ask Sue Gray to remove details of Downing Street parties in report
The report on which Boris Johnson’s future may depend was expected to be delivered this week.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Planned closures on major Watford road, Abbots Langley and Croxley Green
A major route in Watford is among the roads set to be affected by temporary closures for roadworks.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000
League of Friends make final donation to Watford hospital
A charitable organisation is giving Watford General Hospital one final parting gift ahead of its closure.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Residents react to Bushey murder investigation
Residents in Bushey say they are “mortified” after police launched a murder investigation after a body was found.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:54:30 +0000
UK police ordered NOT to chase criminals due to issues with their BMWs
A "PROBLEM" which has led to police being told NOT to pursue criminals at high speeds in their BMWs is widespread with forces across the UK.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 08:35:14 +0000
Get tickets for Sigrid's UK and Europe tour as general sale goes live
Here's everything you need to know about tickets and the full list of venues on Sigrid's tour.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 08:10:50 +0000
BBC Eastenders boss on future amid ITV Coronation Street and Emmerdale changes
The change from ITV puts the shows in direct competition with the BBC drama.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 06:48:34 +0000
Patrick Murray says Only Fools And Horses remake would be too 'woke'
Patrick Murray was up for doing a remake of the classic comedy, but had some concerns

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Royal Mint release giant gold coin to celebrate Chinese New Year
A giant new gold coin has been made by the Royal Mint to celebrate the Chinese New Year

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:58:00 +0000
The Apprentice 2022: What happened in episode four and who was fired?
Things are hotting up in the boardroom as at least one candidate is fired each week. Here's what happened in episode four.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Holocaust Memorial Day: Various Hertfordshire ceremonies held
Local councils held ceremonies to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:39:16 +0000
Ice Age: The Lost Kingdom coming to Cassiobury Park
Cassiobury Park will face the ice age as a new exhibition will take place this year.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Holocaust Memorial Day can help 'build a better future'
January 27th 1945, Auschwitz was liberated. The United Nations promised 'Never Again'. Since then, we have seen similar ethnical cleansing in Bosnia, as well as Cambodia, Rwanda, and Darfur.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Watford High Street site occupied by Littlewoods and Primark
The Watford Observer is again delighted to be teaming up with its friends at Watford Museum to take another journey back to the past to recall the key events and dates that helped shape the town’s future.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Hertsmere Borough Council apologises for council tax payment 'error'
Hertsmere Borough Council says any resident who faced overdraft charges after it collected council tax payments a day early will be refunded.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000
Police called amid ‘suspicious activity’ in Garston Crescent, Watford
Police have allayed fears over a group of men who residents reported were acting suspiciously around an area in Watford.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:05:00 +0000
Fundraiser after digger stolen from Langleybury Children's Farm
A children's farm has been left with a hefty bill after thieves stole a digger that had been loaned to them.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:51:00 +0000
Warning as 'reckless' youths damage Woodoaks Farm
Police have warned against the “reckless behaviour” seen by youths breaking into a farm and lighting fire.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:35:00 +0000
Next to merge its stores at Atria Watford with Victoria's Secret joining
Next has announced it will merging its two stores at Atria Watford into one.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:18:00 +0000
Hertsmere ditches its draft local plan
Hertsmere Borough Council has shelved its draft local plan after acknowledging its residents had "clearly rejected" the plan.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:57:52 +0000
UK weather: Met Office share snow update for February as 'arctic air' approaches
“Snow showers” are expected in February as “wintry downpours” move down from the north and as far south as central England and the capital.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:21:04 +0000
Murder investigation launched after man dies in Bushey
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died in a flat in Bushey.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Watford Borough Council adopts new leave policy for councillors
Watford Borough Council has pushed for a new leave policy that is said to encourage more diverse councillors.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000
CEO of West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust set to retire
The CEO of the West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust who served the NHS for nearly 40 years is set to retire.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Wellstones workshop demolition for flats refused by council
A proposal to redevelop an industrial building in Watford town centre has failed to receive council backing once again.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Cameras can fine drivers illegally using Watford High Street
Drivers will be fined if they are caught on camera travelling along a restricted section of Watford high street.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:36:00 +0000
Tiger-themed gifts you can give this Chinese New Year from ASOS, Selfridges and more
Here are some tiger-themed gifts you can give to your loved ones this Chinese New Year.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 17:36:00 +0000
Celebrate Galentine's Day by recreating a spa at home with M&S, Aldi and Beauty Bay
Grab some self-care products and enjoy Galentine's day by relaxing.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:35:47 +0000
What can you find in the middle of Lidl and Aldi this week?
See what's in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl this Thursday.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:20:32 +0000
The Apprentice star Navid Sole claims he was bullied
The Apprentice contestant accused producers of ignoring the on-set bullying.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 11:42:16 +0000
Brits Awards to sell NFT collection for first time ever
The awards have partnered up with NFT platform Serenade to create their first-ever collection.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:47:19 +0000
Tips to help you get a mortgage
If you're looking to buy a house and need a mortgage these handed tips will help you out.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Celebrate Galentine's Day by recreating a spa at home with M&S, Aldi and Beauty Bay
Grab some self-care products and enjoy Galentine's day by relaxing.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:01:54 +0000
Euphoria season 2, a review- Jack Beales, Reigate College
Euphoria graced our screens in 2019 with the primary season ending on a suspenseful note, highly anticipating the arrival of season 2 this year.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 18:47:38 +0000
Playskill moves service into former Nascot Lawn respite centre
A vital therapy service for children with disabilities has now moved its home.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Lottery fraudster Edward Putman could face more years in prison
Lottery Fraudster Edward Putman faces six more years in prison unless he hands over what is left of his ill-gotten gains.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Watford Council passes 'ambitious' budget to regenerate town
Regenerating a business park and a new Town Hall Quarter will receive funding after councillors backed plans to spend £80 million next year.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:35:28 +0000
Teacher charged with animal cruelty after Cottesmore Hunt horse slapping video
A primary school teacher who was sacked after she was filmed appearing to punch and kick a horse has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty by the RSPCA.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Police investigating burglary in Bushey
Police have released several images of stolen jewellery as part of their investigation into a burglary in Bushey.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:39:40 +0000
Update after Eastbury Road incident and man taken to hospital
A man was taken to hospital after he was hit by a van.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:23:00 +0000
Eastbury Road shut as person taken to hospital
A person was taken to hospital after an incident this evening.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:22:00 +0000
Man imprisoned at Watford address and attacked with bat
Two men have been charged in connection with an incident in which a man and teenage boy were held agains their will and attacked.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:45:00 +0000
Watford has 7th highest Covid infection rate in England
Watford has the seventh highest Covid infection rate in England currently, official Government coronavirus statistics show.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:59:00 +0000
No objection from Three Rivers to Little Chalfont housing plans
Three Rivers District Council has not raised any concerns about plans for a new housing estate just over its border.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Elton John postpones shows after contracting Covid
Sir Elton John has postponed his shows after testing positive for Covid-19.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Warning to public after duck feeding causes 'rat infestation' at lake
Rats have been spotted by a lake in a park - with food being left for the ducks blamed for the infestation.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Concerns after fire breaks out at Carpenders Park play area
A district council has criticised anti-social behaviour after reports of another fire at a play area.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Conservatives facing two undesirable alternatives over Boris Johnson
After yet another brutal, torrid and disastrous week for Prime Minister Johnson, he now finds himself in another “dead in a ditch” situation. All because the Prime Minister had the impression he was hosting a work event in the garden of 10 Downin...

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 19:37:03 +0000
Prince Andrew demands trial by jury in sex case against Virginia Giuffre
Prince Andrew has demanded a trial by jury in a civil sex case with Virginia Giuffre, meaning he will not settle the lawsuit against him.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 18:00:00 +0000
The Apprentice 2022: Who's still in and what to expect in episode 4
Things are hotting up in the boardroom as at least one candidate is fired each week. Here's who is left in and what to expect in week four.



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