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Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:52:45 +0000
Hertfordshire police officer facing disciplinary hearing
A Hertfordshire Constabulary officer is facing a disciplinary hearing after judges claimed she was “determined to mislead us” when appearing in court as a witness.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Memories of paying at cash turnstiles to see Watford play
The Watford Observer has again teamed up with its friends at The Watford Treasury to share stories from YBR! Yellow Black & Red!

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Update after man 'fell from building' in Watford
Police have issued an update after reports that a man was seriously injured after falling from a building in Watford.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:55:00 +0000
Former Arriva bus garage buildings in Garston demolished
The demolition of a former bus garage looks to have been completed ahead of the site's redevelopment.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:55:00 +0000
Food hygiene ratings for two Watford takeaways revealed
Two takeaways in Watford have been handed new food hygiene ratings.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:52:47 +0000
Long delays in Watford after M25 crash and oil spillage
Motorists have been warned of hour-long delays after a crash and oil spillage on the M25 near Watford.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:45:00 +0000
Storm Eunice: Serious damage caused to Watford animal centre
An animal rescue centre says it is facing an “expensive” repair job after high winds caused serious damage to its facility.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Two more crashes at Watford's Woodmere Avenue restriction
Two more motorists have fallen foul of Watford’s notorious width restriction – with one trying to steam through at full speed.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
The 15 Watford cameras that caught the most speeding drivers
A speed camera in Watford caught an average of more than 55 drivers a week breaking the 30mph limit.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:57:03 +0000
Britain’s top 5 holiday destinations – see the list and book flights
Flights to top holiday destinations for 2022.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:37:00 +0000
BBC: This Is Going To Hurt full cast list
The show is based on the award-winning book by Adam Kay of the same title.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:52:48 +0000
Russia's 'invasion of Ukraine has begun' on 'very dark day in Europe', Sajid Javid warns
Boris Johnson is leading a crisis meeting of ministers and senior officials to consider the response to Vladimir Putin’s actions in Ukraine.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:32:24 +0000
TfL has 'days' to avoid bankruptcy as funding deal extended
Transport for London has a “matter of days” to avoid bankruptcy after again failing to agree a long-term funding deal with Government, Sadiq Khan has warned.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:06:28 +0000
Storm Franklin: Watford Junction and St Albans train delays
Train services have been halted between two stations due to electric wires being damaged amid strong winds.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:22:15 +0000
Yellow weather warning for Hertfordshire, London and Essex
Another warning has been issued over “very strong winds” affecting Hertfordshire, London and Essex today (Monday).

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:41:00 +0000
Man in hospital after 'fall' in Rembrandt Way in Watford
A man has been seriously injured after he is believed to have fallen from a building in Watford.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:40:00 +0000
VIDEO: Sheep give police the runaround in Garston
A flock of sheep were filmed giving police the runaround in Garston this morning.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:45:00 +0000
Little Stratford House being 'brought back to its former glory'
The restoration of a historic home in Watford has been welcomed by a councillor who campaigned to save the property.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:30:00 +0000
Man seriously injured after tree falls on van in Moor Park
A man has suffered serious injuries after he became trapped after a tree fell on a van during Storm Eunice.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:30:00 +0000
Storm Eunice: How it impacted Watford and the surrounding areas
Countless trees fell and there was major disruption on the railways as Storm Eunice swept across Watford.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
How Watford's High Street pond has changed through the years
So much about Watford High Street has changed over the years but the pond is one constant, although it has also undergone a number of alterations to its appearance.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Large tree falls onto bungalow roof in Watford
A large tree has toppled onto a bungalow roof in Watford as Storm Eunice continues to lash the area.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Will extra homes in Ascot Road save other areas in Watford from development?
Could plans for another 300 homes or so in Ascot Road have an impact on housing in other parts of the town?

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Coroner raises concerns about care homes after fatal Cheshunt fire
Hertfordshire fire chiefs have echoed a coroner’s concerns about the absence of sprinkler systems following an inquest into the deaths of two care home residents.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Prolific thief sentenced after targeting another store in Watford
A prolific thief has targeted another store as he again breached an order banning him from Watford town centre.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:25:32 +0000
Iceland is selling a Pancake Day bundle for £5
Get everything you need for Pancake Day from Iceland.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Watford's housing targets 'tripled' by Conservative government
Last week’s Conservative mayoral candidate’s letter on housing targets and Watford Council’s Local Plan demonstrates how out of touch the local Conservative Party have become.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Law allowing remote witnessing of Wills extended
When the first lockdown began in March 2020, the execution of wills became problematic.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 21:56:17 +0000
Applications open for Channel 4's The Great Pottery Throw Down
Applications for the sixth series of Channel 4's The Great Pottery Throw Down are now open.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 21:21:00 +0000
Sony launches new LinkBuds earphones available at Currys, AO and more - Where to buy
Here's where you can buy the new Sony earphones, LinkBuds.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 19:20:36 +0000
Royal Mint announces rare one-of-one ‘pattern piece’ for auction
The opportunity to bid on this is incredibly rare as pattern pieces rarely become available to the public.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 19:20:14 +0000
Merlin Pass membership sale for Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and more - how to buy yours
The Merlin sale will give customers access to top UK attractions from £9.99 per month including Alton Towers, Legoland and Thorpe Park

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:12:21 +0000
Police officers charged over 'offensive' WhatsApp group with Wayne Couzens named
The Police officers charged with sharing “grossly offensive” WhatsApp messages with Sarah Everard killer, Wayne Couzens, have been named.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:40:42 +0000
The Real Dirty Dancing: Who's in the cast and when is it on?
The Channel 4 show will see celebrities attempt to re-create the iconic scenes from the hit movie.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:28:45 +0000
ITV Loose Women's Brenda Edwards breaks silence following death of son Jamal Edwards
The British music industry is in mourning following the death of SBTV founder Jamal Edwards at the age of 31.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 16:30:00 +0000
Grants available for out-of-town Watford shopping area businesses
Recovery grants of up to £5,000 are available for businesses in Watford operating outside of the town centre.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Advice on managing your notice period when changing jobs
Some advice from Citizens Advice Watford about managing your notice period when changing jobs.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Planning applications in Watford, Rickmansworth, Hemel Hempstead and surrounding areas
The following planning applications were validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning February 14, 2022:

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Two shy cats seeking forever homes, from Watford pet rescue centre
Hello there, I’m Smudge, a sweet but nervous 12-year-old boy who came to the National Animal Welfare Trust three weeks ago when my owner moved home. I hadn’t had much interaction with humans so I’m quite shy at the moment, but once I’ve settl...

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Man who was found with axe and harassed person in Watford to be sentenced
A man who was found with an axe and harassed a person over two days will be sentenced at a later date.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Miss Marple and when unions almost closed Elstree Studios
Well we have held onto the wreckage for another week and can you believe February is almost over? At this rate Easter Eggs are just around the corner in shops. Personally I love to wish winter over until a friend reminded me I am wishing what is left...

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 10:18:54 +0000
Little Village charity helps families with baby essentials
Last week I was invited to the charity Little Village in Watford to hear about how it has supported more than 17,000 children since being set up in 2016.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 22:36:57 +0000
SBTV founder Jamal Edwards dead aged 31 as music stars pay tribute to 'legend'
SB.TV confirmed the news on Sunday night, although details surrounding his death are not known at this time.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 21:00:00 +0000
LEGO and PlayStation reveal new Horizon Forbidden West LEGO set - How to get yours
Fans of Horizon Forbidden West can enjoy the videogame in brick form with the 1,222-piece LEGO set.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 14:59:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday February 20
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 13:37:53 +0000
Brits 'bemused' by one detail as Queen tests positive for Covid
The monarch has tested positive for the virus and is experiencing “mild cold-like symptoms”.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 13:26:58 +0000
Boris Johnson breaks silence after Queen tests positive for Covid
Buckingham Palace has today announced that the Queen has tested positive for Covid-19.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 13:14:12 +0000
'God Save the Queen' - Queen inundated with support amid Covid diagnosis
Buckingham Palace has today announced that the Queen has tested positive for Covid.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:41:30 +0000
The Queen tests positive: Which members of the Royal Family have had Covid?
Buckingham Palace has today announced that the Queen has tested positive for Covid-19.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 11:50:31 +0000
The Queen has tested positive for Covid - what we know so far
Buckingham Palace has today announced that the Queen has tested positive for Covid-19.



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