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Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:10:27 +0100
Live updates: A405 shut between M25 and M1 in Bricket Wood
There has been a serious collision.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Jurassic Encounter avoids answering on Watford outrage
No one seems to have taken responsibility of the Jurassic Encounter at Cassiobury Park after some visitors were left underwhelmed from dinosaurs missing teeth and limbs.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Man jailed after carrying knife in Watford parade
A man who was caught carrying a knife in Watford town centre has been jailed.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 05:01:00 +0100
Best LED mirrors to recreate Molly-Mae's £8000 mirror from Wayfair, MADE and more
You don't need to fork out over £8,000 for Molly-Mae's 'dream mirror', get your own LED mirror for less from MADE, Wayfair and more.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Employers advised to review Covid data collection practices
The Information Commissioners’s Office (ICO) has published guidance highlighting specific issues organisations and employers should consider in light of the relaxation of the Government’s Covid-19 policy.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: When is the 'blockbuster' four-day bank holiday weekend?
The Queen is the first British monarch to celebrate the occasion having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Death notices in the Watford Observer week ending April 22, 2022
The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week:

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 14:27:00 +0100
Orchard Pig added as new cider for Perfect Draft - How to buy
Beer Hawk has added its first cider option to its Perfect Draft device.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Tips from Citizens Advice on meeting household bills
The cost of living crisis is affecting many of us. Citizens Advice Watford offer some advice if you're struggling to keep on top of your household bills.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0100
When troops were pictured outside Spread Eagle pub in Watford
Such a scene seems unthinkable now but this picture of troops on horseback was taken outside a Watford pub that hosted some impressive-sounding events in the period this photo was captured.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Planning applications in Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum this week
The following planning applications were validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning April 18:

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:25:00 +0100
Great British Rail Sale: Trainline is offering up to 50 per cent off train tickets
As part of the Great British Rail Sale you can get up to 50 per cent off tickets through the Trainline site

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Watford BID say losing Pryzm nightclub would be 'devastating'
The boss of an organisation that exists to protect and improve Watford's town centre's economy is "deeply concerned" about the potential loss of a nightclub.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Two cats seeking forever home from National Animal Welfare Trust
Hello there, I’m Lucky and this is my sister Charm. We’re a pair of lovely eight-year-old girls looking for a peaceful home where we can spend our days getting head scratches and treats.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0100
The turbulent life and eventful death of Errol Flynn
Well, having held onto the wreckage for another week, here we are once again to stroll down Memory Lane, whether you can sprint, jog or like me limp along and remember our youthful days when we could run through a cornfield and collapse with your gir...

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0100
'Three qualities a candidate for Watford Mayor should have'
In a few days, residents across Watford will vote for their local councillors and elected mayor. At the hustings I have attended, the experience and character needed to make a good leader has been a common theme.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Are Watford General Hospital plans really 'shovel ready'?
The phrase 'shovel ready' was used not once but twice in discussions over plans to rebuild Watford General Hospital in the past week.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 20:25:00 +0100
PrettyLittleThing launches Airport Outfit collection perfect for summer holidays in 2022
Take on the airport in style this summer with PrettyLittleThing's Airport Outfit collection.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:24:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Sunday April 24?
See what's in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl on Sunday, April 24.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 14:24:00 +0100
I Saw It First's festival looks your 2022 wardrobe needs including Coachella inspiration
I Saw It First has a collection of festival looks to inspire your outfits this year. You can even recreate Coachella outfits with the clothing.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Watford best Chinese restaurants according to TripAdvisor reviews
Where is the best place to go for Chinese in Watford?

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:05:00 +0100
Under threat Pryzm calls on community to 'help save Watford's nightlife'
The manager of Watford's biggest nightclub has urged people to show their support for the venue claiming "once its gone, its gone for good".

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 12:41:05 +0100
Watford man ‘made over 2,000 child porn photos’
A man who is said to have made over 2,000 child porn photographs will appear for sentencing.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Driver had minor injuries after 40ft drop from M1 near Watford
A driver’s remarkable escape after his van fell from the M1, the demolition of a Bushey school, outrage at the decision to allow a ‘monstrous’ block of flats to be built and the reaction to the calling of a snap General Election were among the ...

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0100
More memories of how shopping once was in Oxhey Village
Following the publication of her first article two weeks ago, Lesley Dunlop continues her recollections of shopping in Oxhey Village.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:25:00 +0100
A bakery for DOGS has opened inside Atria Watford
A bakery that serves "pawsome" treats for dogs has opened at the Atria Watford shopping centre.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 10:35:05 +0100
Watford Pizza Express closed as it undergoes renovation
Foodies wishing to dine out with some pizza today will be disappointed to learn that a Pizza Express branch has temporarily closed.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0100
'Magical' bluebells forest near Chorleywood open this weekend
A rarely available “magical” walking site will open this weekend for people to experience bluebells in full bloom.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Springtime scenes in Watford, Abbots Langley and Hemel Hempstead
The good weather over Easter gave our camera club members the perfect opportunity to capture more beautiful shots of springtime. You can enjoy the final selection of their 'best of spring' images on this pages, but the time has again arrived to set t...

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford's £1.4 million house on sale now on Zoopla
The house is on sale now with five bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Partygate could have been solved with a bit of intellect
I live in a village and there is one thing we have in abundance: idiocy. That situation can be replicated across the country from city to glade, from farmer to copper, to teacher to baker to candlestick maker, as a collective bout of intellectual vac...

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 21:23:00 +0100
Aldi launches new Lacura perfumes inspired by designer brands including Carolina Herrera
Aldi releases their new collection of woman's perfumes.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 18:22:00 +0100
U:ME expands its range of Spice Shots ready for summer BBQs
If your tastebuds can’t resist a smoky BBQ taste then this U:ME oil blend could be the one for you - you can buy yours from Sainsbury's.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 14:22:00 +0100
Record Store Day 2022: All the best record players from HMV, AO and Selfridges
Shop the newest and best record players.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:23:00 +0100
The Fragrance Shop is offering customers up to 60 percent off perfume
The Fragrance Shop has launched a sale with up to 60 percent discount on a variety of designer perfumes. Other discounts are also in place, see them here.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Cognitive Reflection Test: Can you pass the shortest IQ test 3 questions
The common IQ test is a great way to test your knowledge. But most are pretty lengthy.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:52:02 +0100
Enfield man jailed after revenge porn attack
A man was jailed after taking revenge and sharing private sexual videos of her online.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford resident vents over inability to park in own road
A Watford resident has spoken of his frustration at not being able to park on his own road.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:05:00 +0100
‘HouDeani’: Watford MP Dean Russell's partygate vanishing act
The Prime Minister’s fine had barely touched No 10’s mat before a puff of blue smoke appeared. Just like magic, Tory MPs suddenly started vanishing. Among them was Watford’s very own ‘HouDeani’ – who 10 days on has failed to clarify his p...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:07:51 +0100
Hints that Fast & Furious 10 is being filmed at Leavesden
There has been a big question mark on what the latest big production taking place at Warner Bros Studios in Leavesden is – but actor Vin Diesel seems to have teased the answer.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:08:01 +0100
Russia claims they are 'taking care' of captured Shaun Pinner
A British fighter from Watford who was captured by Russian forces is being given any assistance needed, according to Russia’s foreign ministry.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:23:47 +0100
Capital Xtra's Will Njobvu 'black gay and proud' despite death threats
Will Njobvu says he has faced death threats and homophobic abuse from people who could tell he was gay.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:02:17 +0100
Rickmansworth High Street to stay closed to vehicles for six month trial
A high street will stay shut during the day to vehicles for at least another six months prompting concerns about how it could impact on businesses.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Planned road closures in Bushey, Croxley, Northwood and Sarratt
Motorists may find their journeys disrupted from next month due to a number of planned road closures for roadworks.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:49:05 +0100
Santander announces change to Watford branch
The change is set to affect over 300 stores nationwide.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 15:30:30 +0100
Man dies after crash in Redbourn Road, St Albans
A man has died and four people were injured following a crash in St Albans.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Ofsted: Wonderworks nursery in Leavesden rated 'good'
A nursery was hailed by Ofsted inspectors as children showed “high levels of confidence and self-esteem”.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:45:00 +0100
Plans to turn Pryzm nightclub and Iceland into flats submitted
Plans that would see a major nightclub shut and replaced with 147 flats have been officially submitted.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Argos store in Watford permanently shuts
Argos' main store in Watford has permanently closed.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:05:22 +0100
ITV announce details for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration
Dame Helen Mirren, Tom Cruise and Damian Lewis are just a few taking part in the celebration on ITV.



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