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Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:53:51 +0000
Deliveroo causes traffic in Watford high street, claims bus driver
An Arriva bus driver claims that a Deliveroo driver was “verbally abusive” to him after the food delivery driver allegedly caused traffic disruptions.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:50:00 +0000
Driver identified after hit-and-run injures boy in Watford
The driver suspected to be behind a hit-and-run that injured an 11-year-old boy has been found.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:45:00 +0000
Woman dies after medical emergency on M25 near Watford
A woman has died after she suffered a medical emergency while travelling on the M25.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:45:00 +0000
BloomsYard cafe coming to Watford Met Station
A new café will soon come to Watford Met Station.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:40:00 +0000
Roadworks in Hempstead Road in Watford causing traffic queues
Temporary traffic lights are causing delays for motorists travelling in and out of Watford.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Plans for 'Watford 2 Croxley' transport link take another step
Watford Borough Council has committed £150,000 to explore the option of providing an alternative to the Met Line extension.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Radlett petrol station shuts for good ahead of new development
A community has been left without a petrol station after its only forecourt permanently closed ahead of a redevelopment of the site.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
FOOD HYGIENE: What places around Watford scored recently
You may be interested to know what some of your favourite eateries and other food-related venues scored in food hygiene inspections over the recent months.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
12-storey tower on old RBS site in Clarendon Road recommended for approval
Scaled-down plans for a new block of flats in Watford town centre are being recommended for approval.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:43:00 +0000
Celebrity Ex On The Beach: How to watch and who's in the line-up
The new series will see celebrities find love but it all changes when their exes appear.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:39:30 +0000
Whitechapel fire: Tower block residents claim not to have heard alarm
As firefighters battle a high-rise blaze in Whitechapel High Street residents claim not to have heard a fire alarm.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:42:13 +0000
Camila Cabello accidentally flashes on BBC's The One Show
Camila Cabello had an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction on BBC's The One Show this evening.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:42:13 +0000
Is Sky down? Sky News taken off air as staff evacuate studio during Ukraine coverage
Sky News was taken off air today due to a reported fire alarm at the studios during a report on Ukraine.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Plans drawn up for PCSOs to return to Hertfordshire schools
Police community support officers (PCSOs) could return to the corridors and playgrounds of Hertfordshire schools, according to plans drawn up by the county's police and crime commissioner.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Memories of Troy Deeney's best years as a Watford player
The Watford Observer has again teamed up with its friends at The Watford Treasury to share stories from YBR! Yellow Black & Red!

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:05:29 +0000
The winners of the Watford Mayor's Audentior Awards
Many selfless people were awarded during a ceremony after being recognised for going the extra mile to help inspire and enrich the wider community.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000
Condemnation after fun fair told it can't use Cassiobury Park
The axing of the popular Stevens fun fair in Cassiobury Park this year has caused understandable outrage. I am not sure why it has caused the Liberal Democrat killjoys who made the decision without consultation and among themselves such surprise.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:45:00 +0000
Wine thief back in jail after more South Oxhey thefts
A woman who was jailed for repeatedly stealing from Tesco Express has been sent back to prison after yet again targeting the South Oxhey store.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:05:00 +0000
People facing water supply issues as pipe bursts in Watford
A burst pipe has left people facing issues with their water supply in Watford this morning (March 6).

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:06:10 +0000
Watford council to remove anti-vax posters at Cassiobury Park
A Beryl bike dock at a Watford park that was plastered with anti-vaccination campaign posters will be removed soon.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:22:00 +0000
Boy, 11, injured in hit-and-run in Watford
A boy was left injured after being hit by a motorist who did not stop at the scene in Watford.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:57:31 +0000
King George V Playing Fields cycle facility now complete
Young cyclists helped mark the launch of a new learn-to-ride cycling facility at a Watford park.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:20:00 +0000
Another 135 homes could be built at Rectory Farm in Kings Langley
Another 135 homes could be built on the site of derelict green belt land in Kings Langley.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
New food hygiene ratings handed to two Watford establishments
A Watford drinking establishment has been handed a new five-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Readers react as Bosleys closes doors in Watford town centre
Readers have been left “gutted” and “shocked” as a popular pub and restaurant closed in Watford town centre closed its doors.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Work begins to make several improvements to road in Watford
Widening a footpath and signal crossing point are among improvements being made to a road in Watford.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Dame Shirley Bassey to perform at this year's Bafta awards ceremony
Dame Shirley Bassey and actress Emilia Jones will perform at the Bafta awards ceremony later this month.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
How ending mandatory Covid-19 self-isolation affects employers
Mandatory self-isolation for people who have tested positive for Covid in England has ended. But whilst this is seen as helpful to businesses, some staff may be feeling nervous about the change and how it might impact on them personally.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 21:06:00 +0000
Mothers Day: Find all the Prosecco you need from Aldi
Aldi has the best range of value bubbly and prosecco you could imagine.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:00:14 +0000
Aldgate fire in London today: What we know about the Whitechapel fire
A blaze broke out in a tower block in East London this afternoon with around 125 firefighters at the scene.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:46:00 +0000
M&S launches Mother's Day range including hampers, homeware and beauty products
M&S has a variety of gifts for this Mother’s Day. Here's some gift inspiration.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:20:02 +0000
Dizzee Rascal found guilty of assaulting ex-fiancee
Rapper Dizzee Rascal has been found guilty og assaulting his ex-fiancee.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:30:00 +0000
Gift personalised Cath Kidston pyjamas and aprons for Mother's Day 2022
If you're searching for the perfect Mother's Day gift, Cath Kidston has a range of embroidered and personalised pyjamas, aprons and more.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:39:32 +0000
ITV: Our House Full cast list and when is it on
The new show stars Line of Duty actor Martin Compston.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:46:46 +0000
How Shane Warne died revealed in autopsy as family issue statement
Further details of Shane Warne’s tragic passing have been revealed in an autopsy following his death on Friday 4 March 2022.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:13:00 +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, 07 Mar 2022 09:58:13 +0000
BBC Eastenders star Nitin Ganatra working in corner shop after quitting soap
Speaking on the Made in The Midlands podcast, the 54-year-old revealed he has swapped the east end for Coventry.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:45:10 +0000
Mother's Day 2022: Waterstones reveals the perfect book gifts to spoil your mum
Waterstones is helping us spoil our mums this Mother's Day with its latest book recommendations.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 13:04:18 +0000
M25 blocked near Watford after incident - recap
The M25 has been blocked near Watford following an incident.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:40:52 +0000
Harry Potter star Jessie Cave hospitalised after catching Covid
Actress Jessie Cave, best known for her role in Harry Potter, has been taken into hospital after catching Covid while pregnant.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 12:12:00 +0000
Watford estate, pubs and Hogwarts Castle among archive stories
Concerns about the slow progress redeveloping a Watford neighbourhood, the potential impact of rising business rates on pubs, a celebrity visit and the unveiling of one of the highlights of Warner Bros. new studio tour were among the stories making ...

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 11:35:00 +0000
Greater London Boundary Charge plan for drivers axed
A proposal to charge any motorist living outside of London to drive into the capital has been scrapped.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Memories of Chapman's Yard in Watford close to Waterfields shops location
What was once the location of some of the poorest housing in Watford is now close to one of the town's main shopping areas.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Signet Jewelers Group to move UK headquarters to Croxley Park
The company that operates leading jewellery brands H.Samuel and Ernest Jones has signed a deal to move into Croxley Park.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Planning applications in Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum this week
These planning applications were validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning February 28:

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Lurcher cross seeks forever home, from Watford pet rescue centre
Hello there, my name is Ronnie and I’m a lovely, affectionate two-year-old Lurcher cross. I came to the National Animal Welfare Trust from the pound with my best friend Arti so there isn’t a lot of information about me before I came here.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Toyota Dartford driver fined £3k after drink driving in Bexley
The driver of a Toyota from Dartford has been fined more than £3,000 after drink driving in Bexley.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Visiting the new EastEnders set at the BBC Elstree Centre
Well readers, last week I walked back almost four decades down my personal memory lane. 37 years ago I was invited to visit the newly built EastEnders exterior street set by the new Head of BBC Elstree Centre.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 10:41:59 +0000
Lethal Weapon star Mitchell Ryan dies aged 88
Former Lethal Weapon actor Mitchell Ryan has died aged 88.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Death notices in the Watford Observer week ending March 4, 2022
The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week:



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