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Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:25:00 +0000
Man dies after being hit by lorry on M1 near Watford
A man has died after being hit by a lorry on the M1 this afternoon (February 22).

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +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.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +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.

Wed, 23 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.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Rising number of anti-Semitic incidents in Hertfordshire
More anti-Semitic incidents were reported in Hertfordshire last year, charity figures show.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Man accused of taking indecent photos of child in Watford
A man accused of taking indecent photos of a child and possessing extreme pornographic images is due to appear in court.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:13:00 +0000
Police seek witness after man and woman attacked in Watford
Police are trying to find a person who may have witnessed a man and woman being attacked in Watford.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Police called after ‘racism’ row in Watford's TGI Fridays
Police were called to TGI Fridays in Garston amid allegations that a group was rejected because of their race.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:01:06 +0000
Treat your loved one this Mother’s Day to a Lay-Z-Spa hot tub
Mother’s Day is coming up and as many of us know, they can be a nightmare to shop for!

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Morrisons, Waitrose, Ocado and Amazon recall savoury products over salmonella fears
The products are sold in Morrisons, Waitrose, Ocado and Amazon, as well as other shops.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:42:33 +0000
Man dies in M1 crash near Watford - recap
The M1 northbound is currently blocked due to a 'serious' crash near Watford.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Police find stolen motorbike in Bushey with help of person
Police quickly found a stolen motorbike in Bushey thanks to a member of the public who spotted suspicious activity.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000
More than a dozen Watford homes repossessed last year
More than a dozen homes in Watford were repossessed by landlords and mortgage lenders last year, figures show.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Vans seized and drivers reported as police target A41
Multiple vehicles – including one linked to the left of cooking oil – were seized while by police during an operation in Hertsmere.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Opportunity to rethink Watford and west Hertfordshire hospital plans
Dear Mr Taylor

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 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 08:55:00 +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 08:52:47 +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 10:43:58 +0000
Queen cancels engagements amid Covid diagnosis as Buckingham Palace issue statement
It comes after the 95-year-old monarch tested positive for the virus on Sunday after experiencing “mild cold-like symptoms”.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 19:32:00 +0000
Royal Mint and Royal Mail to release Birmingham Commonwealth Games coins and stamps
Royal Mint and Royal Mail are to commemorative The Commonwealth Games with collectable coins and stamps.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 19:23:01 +0000
Boris Johnson 'under caution' when answering Met Police questionnaire
ITV News has obtained the questionnaire sent to Boris Johnson and other Downing Street staff by the Metropolitan Police after partygate.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:49:19 +0000
Disneyland Paris Pride to return in June - Find out when and how to buy tickets
Pride is returning to Disneyland Paris in June. Here's how you can buy tickets.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:29:24 +0000
Boots to offer Covid lateral flow tests after Boris Johnson announcement
Boots has announced it will be selling Covid lateral flow tests at an "affordable" price after Boris Johnson ended free testing.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:48:00 +0000
When is Pancake Day 2022?
Pancake Day normally falls in February but this year it's later.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:56:00 +0000
Aldi’s own brand vodka is named best in the world
Aldi's vodka won a gold award at the World Vodka Awards 2022.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000
London Theatre Week returns with discounted tickets on West End shows
With this week marking London Theatre Week, you can grab some discounted tickets for some of London hit shows.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:34:24 +0000
BBC announce MAJOR change to Eastenders starting on March 7
The changes will come into effect from Monday, 7th March.

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.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:22:33 +0000
MTV's Celebrity Ex on the Beach first look at latest episode
The show picks up after last week's nail-biting ending.

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.



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