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Watford Observer

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:33:00 +0000
Police arrest second person as part of Bushey murder investigation
A second person has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in a flat in Bushey.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:26:00 +0000
CCTV appeal after fight at Costcutter store near Bushey Arches
Police are trying to find three people after a staff member at a Costcutter store near Bushey Arches was punched multiple times in the face.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:23:00 +0000
Inquest reveals man took his own life at Atria Watford
A man who was called the “a very good person” died at Watford’s shopping centre took his own life, an inquest heard.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:20:00 +0000
Vicarage Road by Watford ring road shut due to 'sinkhole'
A street off Watford's ring road has reportedly been shut because of a sinkhole.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Man admits burglary at Rickmansworth's The Halfway House pub
A Watford man has been sentenced after he stole nearly £1,000 of items while burgling a pub by Rickmansworth Aquadrome.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 07:20:00 +0000
Man jailed for New Year attack in Watford town centre
A man has been jailed for four years after he slashed another man's hand outside a takeaway in Watford town centre in the early hours of New Year's Day.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Low traffic neighbourhoods could be 'considered' in Watford
Low-traffic neighbourhoods will be considered in Watford but only if the scheme has "extensive" community support.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Treasury reveals the 28 unclaimed estates in Watford
When someone dies with no will or known family, their property passes to the Crown as ownerless property.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:41:24 +0000
This Morning's Phillip Schofield issues health update on Covid
This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield has issued a health update to fans after testing positive for coronavirus.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 07:35:18 +0000
Royal Mail launches probe into staff 'eating hash brownies' at work
A video showed Royal Mail workers allegedly eating cannabis products

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 18:50:00 +0000
Thames Water investigation 'strong smell' in Maple Cross
An investigation is taking place as families have complained about a “strong smell of human waste” during their school runs.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
CPRE calls for development suspension on green belt in Hertfordshire
A countryside charity has called for decisions on planning applications on green belt land in Hertfordshire to be suspended.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:30:00 +0000
Watford Tory MP responds after he is asked whether PM has his 'full support'
Watford Conservative MP Dean Russell has been told to "represent his constituents' anger and disgust" in Parliament following the publication of a report into parties in Downing Street.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000
The new W2CL scheme lined up to replace 'defunct' MLX in Watford
It was a real blow when plans to extend the Metropolitan Line (MLX) to Watford Junction were abandoned in 2017.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Military and medics acting to boost Covid vaccination levels in Hertfordshire
The military and medics have been drafted-in as part of a range of measures designed to boost Covid-19 vaccination levels in pockets of Hertfordshire.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:05:00 +0000
New affordable homes unveiled in Squires Park, Bushey
A village scheme in Bushey which will bring more affordable homes to the area has been completed.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:03:00 +0000
Major traffic delays on M25 at junction 24 due to lorry fire
A lorry fire is causing major delays on the M25 this morning (February 2).

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Remembering Sir Elton's John tribute to Watford legend Graham Taylor
“We were like Batman and Robin.”

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Armed police tackle 'cuckooing' near Bushey
Armed police raided a property near Bushey after reports of a vulnerable man being held against his will in a “cuckooing” operation.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Police issue statement after armed police attend North Watford
A man is in hospital after he was spotted covered in blood in a neighbourhood in Watford today (January 31).

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Mojo Fusion opens barbers in Queens Road in Watford
A new barbershop has opened in Watford with those behind the project pledging to give back to the community.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Abbot's Hill teachers threaten more strike action in pensions row
Teachers at an independent school are threatening a third strike in a row over pensions after a union criticised a “deeply insulting” approach.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Anthony Joshua returns to Watford to support opening of shop
Anthony Joshua returned to Watford on Sunday (January 30) for the opening of a new shop.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Council pays out after mum complained her child was assaulted in taxi to school
Hertfordshire County Council has agreed to pay £1,500 to a parent who complained that her disabled child had been assaulted in a taxi on the way to school.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:57:00 +0000
Honest Burgers set to open restaurant in Watford town centre
A burger chain is set to open a new eatery in Watford town centre.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 02:00:00 +0000
Nando's customers issued price hike warning amid cost of living crisis
Those who are partial to a plate of peri-peri flavours are being warned over price hikes on the menu.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Praise for former Watford parks boss following Southend move
I wish to bring to the attention to all Watford residents that ‘Mr Parks’ Paul Rabbitts, as I call him, has now left Watford Borough Council.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 20:43:00 +0000
Valentine's Day 2022 meal deals from Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, M&S and Sainsbury's
Supermarkets have revealed their Valentine's Day meal deal offers for 2022 with prices starting at £15.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 21:48:26 +0000
BBC Three TV guide: everything being shown in February including Fleabag and RuPaul
BBC Three returned to screens from Tuesday, February 1, here are all the shows airing in this month.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:07:08 +0000
ATG Tickets has 2 for 1 tickets in March from the National Lottery - How to get yours
ATG Tickets is offering 2 for 1 tickets for musicals, theatre and comedy shows in March thanks to the National Lottery. Here's how you can get yours.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Virgin Experience Day gifts for Valentine's Day from West End shows to scuba diving
Virgin Experience Days are offering a range of luxury Valentine's Day gifts from West End shows to scuba diving.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:00:30 +0000
British Airways adds new short-haul route to Nuremberg
Another short-haul flight has been added to the British Airways network, this time in Bavaria.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:42:10 +0000
How to smell like a member of the Royal Family: favourite perfumes revealed
The favourite fragrances of Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and the Queen have been revealed, here's how you can smell like a Royal.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore: Family share memories on anniversary of his death
The national hero raised £38.9 million for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Little Green Lane closure: Traffic survey set to take place
A traffic survey is set to be commissioned as plans to close a country road to nearly all vehicles progresses.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:56:43 +0000
Adele updates fans on BRIT Awards performance in London
Adele has given an update to fans on her BRIT Awards performance next week.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Watford legends unveil new Hornets themed subway
A new Watford FC mural adorning the walls of a town centre subway has been officially unveiled.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Watford General Hospital visiting restrictions extended again
Despite all plan B restrictions Covid restrictions being lifted last week, visiting restrictions at West Hertfordshire hospitals have been extended, following a two-week review.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:51:08 +0000
Woman arrested as part of Bushey murder investigation
A woman has been arrested as part of a murder investigation after a man was found dead inside a flat.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 14:05:00 +0000
St Albans Road shut by Dome Roundabout due to roadworks
Local councillors are pushing for a major road in Watford to be fully reopened as quickly as possible.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:52:51 +0000
Herts Police withdraw some vehicles to 'examine any risks'
A police force has withdrawn some of its vehicles after becoming aware “there may be an issue" with them.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:49:10 +0000
Teacher denies slapping horse at Cottesmore Hunt
A former primary school teacher has indicated she will plead not guilty to animal cruelty charges after she was accused of punching and kicking a horse.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:38:10 +0000
Girls’ Day School Trust responds to transgender pupil policy
A school trust says that it is “taking on board” the concerns raised following its decision to not accept some transgender pupils.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Online exhibition celebrates LGBT+ history in Hertfordshire
An exhibition is showcasing the lives of Hertfordshire’s most prominent LGBT+ people and their work campaigning for changes in the law supporting the rights of the LGBT+ community.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:05:00 +0000
Leavesden Road Baptist Church for sale for around £2 million
A former church which shut after 125 years of service has been put on the market for a price of at least £1.9 million.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
How many people were arrested for drink driving over Christmas
Dozens of motorists were arrested for drink driving during the festive period.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
FOOD HYGIENE: Maple Cross Cafe told it needs major improvement
Food hygiene inspectors have already rated various establishments in 2022 – and one place has been told ‘major improvement’ is needed.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 20:52:00 +0000
Aldi Valentine's Day 2022: food, drink and gifts you can buy
Here are some food, drink and gift ideas for Valentine's Day this year available to buy from Aldi.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:39:00 +0000
Tesco launches 3 course Valentine's Day meal deal for £15
Tesco has launched a three-course meal deal in time for Valentine's Day, and it costs just £15.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:53:16 +0000
BAFTA rising star award nominees have been revealed
The nominees included Bond actress Lashana Lynch and West Side Story star Ariana DeBose.



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