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Fri, 18 Mar 2022 19:59:32 +0000
Mother's Day 2022: timeless and classic scents from The Perfume Shop
The Perfume Shop has some timeless and classic fragrances perfect for Mother's Day, shop them here.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Watford man set for trial after alleged historical sex offences
A Watford man is set to go on trial after being charged with historical sex offences involving a six-year-old girl.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Pictures: Watford cake, St Albans cafe and London landmarks
The picture of the courtroom that is now a cafe in St Albans at the top of this page encompasses the essence of the theme for our talented photographers.

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 06:57:00 +0000
We tried a Lay-Z-Spa inflatable hot tub – here’s how it went
Unsure if an inflatable hot tub will make or break your summer? We put one to the test so you don't have to.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:41:19 +0000
Fire breaks out by Dome Roundabout - live updates
A fire has broken out at a building.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:18:00 +0000
Pryzm nightclub in Watford at risk of closing due to plans for homes
Watford’s biggest nightclub will shut if tentative plans to build over a hundred homes are approved.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:15:24 +0000
Herts M25 protester Louis McKechnie blocked Everton game
An climate activist who previously was jailed for blocking the M25 tied himself up to a goalpost as Everton played Newcastle United.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Obscene graffiti in Watford, Harry Potter and Crufts among archive stories
An obscene piece of graffiti, a petition against the building of the tallest building in Watford, plans for a new skate park and a sneak preview of a new tourist attraction were among the stories making the headlines in the Watford Observer five and ...

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:53:00 +0000
UKRAINE: Rosena Allin-Khan speaks at gala dinner in Watford
An MP that travelled to Ukraine to assist others and who saw the “harrowing” crisis unfold spoke at a gala dinner in Watford.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:07:00 +0000
Plan agreed to make Radlett accident hotspot safer
Tens of thousands of pounds is set to be spent on a junction in a bid to stop crashes occurring.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:20:48 +0000
McDonald's announces Happy Meals change as fish fingers added to menu
An exciting new theme of toys is coming to the Happy Meals range this Spring.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:02:49 +0000
Three places score poorly in food hygiene inspections near Watford
Two eateries and one store stood out and scored poorly in recent food standards inspections.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:20:00 +0000
Concerns of new Lidl planned at M25 near Watford
Plans for a new Lidl store at a location near the M25 has sparked traffic concerns.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:13:00 +0000
Car stolen at private school in Elstree
Police have issued a CCTV appeal after a car was stolen at a school.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Watford man admits having samurai sword at his home
A Watford man has admitted having weapons at his home in Watford along with being in possession of drugs.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Plans for 136 homes at Wellstones car park in Watford
A property company wants to build 136 homes at a car park in Watford town centre.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Learn about Watford's history with new heritage trail
The first phase of a new project giving people the chance to find out more about Watford's history has been completed.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Police find missing boy, 14, seen in Croxley Green
A teenage boy has been missing for a few days.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:46:00 +0000
Wanted man arrested by canal near The Grove hotel, Watford
Numerous police cars were spotted by the Grand Union Canal near The Grove hotel as officers tried to find a wanted man.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:05:00 +0000
Ukraine appeal: Newsquest launch #ThereWithUkraine campaign - how to help
All of Newsquest's titles across the UK are united in our efforts to support the people of Ukraine.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Recalling swimming at Five Arches in River Colne in Watford
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.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Planned road closures in Bushey, Croxley, Kings Langley, Rickmansworth
Motorists in Bushey and Rickmansworth are among those who may face disruption due to planned temporary road closures for roadworks.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Warren Dell Primary School celebrates recent Ofsted inspection
A primary school has received the best possible outcome after a recent Ofsted inspection.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Watford man fined for misusing disabled blue parking badge
A man has pleaded guilty to misusing his mother’s blue badge.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Concerns over cost of Watford 2 Croxley Link preliminary work
I am afraid, Ernie MacKenzie, you didn’t quite get my drift when talking about the Croxley Link (February 25).

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 19:13:00 +0000
Dunelm partners with Natural History Museum in stunning new collection
Homeware retailer Dunelm has announced an exciting new collaboration with the Natural History Museum, celebrating the wonders of the natural world.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:12:00 +0000
Gymshark launches sale with up to 50 percent off gym wear
Gymshark has launched a sale and if you’re looking to update your wardrobe, there's plenty of discounts for you to grab.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:55:30 +0000
UK's top 10 most-visited attractions revealed
London and Chester's venues have dominated the top ten list.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:12:11 +0000
6 best outdoor log burners and fire pits from Aldi, Wayfair, The Range and more
See some of the best log burners and firepits from Aldi, Wayfair, The Range and more to help warm your patio, garden or deck.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:14:24 +0000
BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend 2022: how to get tickets and line-up
Taking place in May, BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend will be in Coventry with Ed Sheeran, Lorde and Calvin Harris among the headlining acts.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:19:07 +0000
Spot Ant and Dec? How to win £1,500 cash prize by finding sculptures
If you see Ant & Dec in your city, you could knock thousands off your household bills. Here's how to play the game.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:21:31 +0000
Channel 4 commission Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe documentary
The material in the documentary will include pieces filmed by Zaghari-Ratcliffe herself.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 19:40:00 +0000
Family stranded after saving Ukranian family now returning home
A Ukrainian family that was turned away at the UK border after being rescued by a local couple is now set to return home.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000
Police officer David Carrick now facing 41 charges against 11 women
A police officer David Carrick has been charged with 12 further sex attacks, taking the total number of charges he faces to 41 against 11 women.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000
Obituary: Watford Liberal Democrats stalwart Mary Taylor dies
Members of Watford Liberal Democrats are mourning the passing of a party stalwart who died on Sunday aged 93.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:08:00 +0000
Market Street improvement work draws to completion
The second phase of improvements to a town centre shopping street is expected to be completed by mid-April.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:18:00 +0000
Lidl eyes up site next to M25 near Watford for new store
A supermarket chain has confirmed it is eyeing up a location near the M25 for a new store.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Couple fined £27,000 after damning Northwood flats inspection
The landlords of a property that a judge described as "not fit for human habitation" have been fined thousands of pounds.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000
National Lottery: Watford MP questions Allwyn's Russian links
Watford’s MP has raised concerns over Camelot being set to lose its licence to operate the National Lottery, pointing out Russian links to the new “preferred applicant”.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Plans for 16 flats on Ricky Road Guest House site refused
A bid to demolish a guesthouse and replace it with a three-storey building of 16 flats has been turned down by Watford Borough Council.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:50:00 +0000
Family remember 'amazing' dad-of-two who died from brain tumour
The family of a young man who died of brain cancer have visited a research centre where scientists are searching for a cure for the disease which killed him.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:30:00 +0000
Man 'attacked and had phone stolen' while on bus in Bushey
A man was allegedly punched in the face and had his phone stolen while on a bus.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Boost to step-free access at Rickmansworth station 'paused' by TfL
A plan to make a tube station fully step-free this year will fail to meet its deadline, Transport for London has confirmed.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Croxley Danes School praised after first Ofsted inspection
A school that opened up just years ago and now received its first Ofsted inspection has been told that “the work has paid off”.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 06:30:00 +0000
Mother slams Hertfordshire police for 'brushing' spiking claims
A mother-of-two who says herself and her and her partner were beaten up by a group of six men has questioned why police did not test a drink which they believed was spiked.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 06:29:00 +0000
New 12-storey ‘eyesore’ tower block in Watford approved
Councillors have narrowly backed plans for a new 12-storey tower block in Watford town centre, despite the proposals being described as an “eyesore”.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Watford MP accused of hypocrisy over visas for Ukraine refugees
The hypocrisy of our MP Dean Russell knows no bounds. He is pictured signing The Book of Solidarity to show support to the people of Ukraine. He holds an influential post as a Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Foreign Office. As I write this let...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 21:58:41 +0000
Who is in The Apprentice 2022 final and when is it on TV?
Here is who made it to the final week in The Apprentice.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:55:51 +0000
The Apprentice: what are Kathryn, Stephanie, Harpreet and Brittany's business plans?
The semi-final sees an all-female line-up for the first time since 2015 with Stephanie, Harpreet, Kathryn and Brittany facing Lord Sugar's aides. Harpreet, Steff, Brittany and Kathryn.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:59:00 +0000
The Apprentice: Where is Claude Littner on and who is replacing him?
The Apprentice is back on BBC One this year with a difference. Find out who is replacing Claude Littner as Lord Sugar's aide.



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