Watford Observer
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:36:09 +0100Hill Farm farmer in Radlett horrified to find 101 dead lambs
A yard manager at a farm says she was “horrified” to find over 100 bodies of lambs with their throat slit.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0100Unemployment in Watford halves after peaking at beginning of 2021
The number of people living in Watford receiving unemployment benefits has almost halved since just over a year ago, figures show.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 08:52:00 +0100Blue Light Card members marks Easter break with discounts at Expedia, Butlins and more
Have a cracking Easter with discounts at Booking.com, Wilkos, Expedia and much more thanks to a Blue Light Card.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 08:50:00 +0100Epping Forest among UK's top 10 road trips
An extensive survey has ranked Epping Forest as the UK’s sixth best road trip for summer 2022.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:41:00 +0100First look at Watford General Hospital's new car park
Watford General Hospital's new car park is almost ready to open to the public.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Next in Watford offers extended look inside 'its store like no other'
Next has given an even bigger look inside its branch at Atria Watford that the retailer is dubbing "a store like no other".
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100Springtime pictures featuring Watford, Osborne House and Holland Park
The Easter weekend and the good weather forecast offers our talented photographers a great opportunity to get out and about to capture more lovely spring pictures.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 00:02:00 +0100Easter weekend things to do: Red Letter Days out for the whole family
There's something for everyone with these Red Letter Days out.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100I tried Iceland's Slush Puppie ice lollies that're perfect for Easter Bank Holiday weekend
When Iceland announced they were launching slush puppie ice lollies, I knew I had to try one - but did it live up to my expectations?
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +01008 signs your dog is experiencing heatstroke as Met Office predicts 'hottest days of year'
Brits will enjoy the hottest days of the year so far over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with mercury set to hit 22C this weekend.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 09:53:19 +0100Chiltern and Met Line trains affected after incident on line
Emergency services are at the scene.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100McDonald's, Burger King, Nando's - 13 money-saving tips for your next takeaway
According to research, Brits spend £1,000 per year on takeaways averaging at £80 per month.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:23:00 +0100St Albans Road in North Watford open again after roadworks
St Albans Road in North Watford has fully reopened ahead of schedule.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0100Nando's released new menu items for summer - Here's what we thought
Nando's has released some new menu items in time for Summer. See what we thought.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100New Netflix series to binge watch over the Easter weekend
If you are looking for a new series to devour over the weekend, we've compiled a list of new Netflix series ready to watch.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Planned road closures in Watford, Bushey and Croxley for roadworks
Motorists may find their journeys disrupted due to the planned temporary closure of several roads in the area for roadworks.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100Man gets £29,000 payout after police officer breaks own leg in botched arrest
A man who was falsely accused of being responsible for a police officer breaking his leg has received thousands of pounds in compensation.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +010024 storey tower submitted on old TJX site in Clarendon Road
Plans for another high-rise tower in Watford have been submitted.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100What's on TV this Easter: See the full schedule
From Easter services to classic films there's plenty to keep you entertained this Easter.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 03:00:00 +0100Watford road closures taking place over the Easter weekend from April 15-18
There will be a few road closures in Watford over the weekend which you may need to plan your route around
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0100Tackling rough sleeping in Watford must remain a priority.
It feels like only yesterday when I had a call from Matthew Heasman, CEO of local charity New Hope, warning of a "mini humanitarian disaster in Watford".
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 17:49:00 +0100Marks and Spencer launches new apothecary skincare collection
Marks and Spencer has launched a new Apothecary Skincare Revive collection - here's how you can buy it.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100Iceland transforms Chewits, Malteser, Hershey's and more into tasty ice lollies
Shop Iceland's new ice lolly range where your favourite sweets get a frozen makeover.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:21:35 +0100Live: Trains delayed or cancelled between Euston and Watford
National Rail is warning of delays or cancellations to services.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100Looking back to the building of Leavesden Road 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.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:30:28 +0100Several nail bars visited as part of checks into modern slavery
Police have visited several nail bars in Hertfordshire as part of an operation tackling modern slavery and human trafficking.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:18:21 +0100Hero at Tudorken Pharmacy saves life of man with heart attack
A heroic pharmacist saved the life of an elderly man who suddenly collapsed and suffered a heart-attack at the pharmacy.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:33:00 +0100Hertfordshire gets £30m cash injection to boost bus services
Nearly £30 million of funding has been given to improve bus services in Hertfordshire.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:27:33 +0100Paysmarti parking permit website down this morning
Motorists wishing to apply for a parking permit have been unable to access the official website this morning.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0100Nearly half of homes at Hanstead Park in Bricket Wood completed
Almost half of the new homes have now been built at a development on the former site of a HSBC management training college.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:02:00 +0100Halo & Harley restaurant set to open soon in Watford
Work is underway for a new restaurant that is coming to Atria Watford.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Donations pour in to help dog Milo with rare cancer
A family has said it is overwhelmed with people’s generous donations to help fund their dog’s battle with a rare cancer.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Police hunt wanted man Frank Donoghue after Bricket Wood burglary
Police have launched a manhunt following a burglary in Bricket Wood.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Asos sinks to financial loss amid spending at Leavesden office
Online fashion giant Asos says it took an £18.3 million hit on activities relating to its Leavesden office.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Bodies of 101 dead lambs found dumped at Hill Farm, Radlett
Over 100 dead lambs were found dumped in a field.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Vicarage Road stadium expansion a 'matter of when, not if'
Watford Football Club has reaffirmed its commitment to staying in Vicarage Road - and says expanding the stadium is a "matter of when, not if".
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 07:59:00 +0100Mystery Machine pulled over by police in Hertfordshire
A Scooby-Doo fan was busted by police after their 'mystery machine' van was pulled over - for not having an MOT.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 07:55:00 +0100Police investigating attempted burglary in Watford
A man fled after he was caught trying to break into a property in Watford.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100Treatz dessert parlour eyes up empty unit in Watford High Street
There's good news for those with a sweet tooth in Watford because it looks like another dessert parlour is moving in.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100Up to 20 affordable homes in Sarratt green belt rejected
Early plans for up to 20 affordable homes in the countryside have been turned down.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:07:58 +0100George Alagiah returns to BBC News At Six after 'months of treatment' for bowel cancer
George Alagiah returned to the BBC’s News At Six on Thursday, April 14 after “months of treatment”.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:49:54 +0100Shark, Sony, HP and more: AO launches Easter sale on huge range of products
AO.com is also offering a price match promise so if you find your product cheaper elsewhere, it will match it!
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:15:17 +0100Shop Disneyland Paris 30th anniversary collection
ShopDisney has released its special collection to celebrate Disneyland Paris's 30th Birthday.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 06:36:26 +0100New PS5 stock at Game today - how to get yours
The new PS5s are released today, with a range of bundles available.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0100Croxley Green New Year's Eve fireworks could be cancelled
An annual New Year's Eve fireworks display could be scrapped in an effort to reduce carbon emissions.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100BHS, Sports Direct, Watford pond and Dad's Army among archive stories
A new owner for the former BHS store in Watford, a Garston hairdresser retiring after a 40-year career, an arson attack on a children’s playground and details of the incidents police responded to at the Pond were among the stories making our headli...
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:45:22 +0100Oliver Dowden 'fully behind' Boris Johnson after party fine
Hertsmere’s MP says that he is “fully behind” Boris Johnson after he was fined for breaching Covid restrictions at a Downing Street party.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Bovingdon Market closure will 'end traffic woes and boost trade'
Shopkeepers are looking forward to the end of ‘nightmare’ traffic jams when a major market closes – and one is hoping for a boost in trade from planned film studios.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100Fingerprints Nursery in Garston announces it will shut
A nursery says it will have to close after almost 17 years.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100Man denies taking photo of woman in Watford Junction toilet
A man is set to go on trial after allegedly following a woman into toilets at Watford Junction Station and taking a photo of her.