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Tue, 24 May 2022 09:16:58 +0100
Watford traffic delays near A41 M25 junction
Motorists are being warned to expect delays near Watford this morning (May 24) by the A41-M25 junction.

Mon, 23 May 2022 12:48:20 +0100
Why was the M25 shut near Rickmansworth on Sunday?
A section of the M25 was closed for over an hour at the weekend as police responded to an incident.

Tue, 24 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Four M1 closures near Watford planned for this week
Motorists in Watford should be aware of four road closures taking place on the M1.

Mon, 23 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Looking back at Hempstead Road before Watford ring road opened
Did you recognise where in Watford was shown in this picture?

Tue, 24 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Ofsted: Gurukula, the Hare Krishna Primary School, rated 'good'
A primary school that was previously rated ‘inadequate’ has turned itself into a ‘good’ school under new leadership.

Tue, 24 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Harrow thief who bit man and stole from Watford Currys jailed
A woman who stole from a Currys store and attacked two people has been jailed.

Mon, 23 May 2022 19:52:54 +0100
Monkeypox outbreak: Sex at raves in Spain and Belgium may be to blame
Sex at raves in Spain and Belgium could have caused the recent outbreak of monkeypox virus infections , according to leading leading health advisor.

Mon, 23 May 2022 17:08:52 +0100
Herts families giving up their pets due to cost of living
Some families are giving up their pets as the cost-of-living increases and charities fear it could get worse.

Mon, 23 May 2022 15:50:29 +0100
Ainsley Harriott reveals identity of woman he saved from 'drowning' at Chelsea Flower Show
Ainsley Harriott has issued an update about the woman he saved from 'drowning' at the Chelsea Flower show.

Mon, 23 May 2022 15:14:07 +0100
Monkeypox case confirmed in Hertfordshire
A positive case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Hertfordshire, health chiefs have said.

Mon, 23 May 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Amputee footballer fundraising for team flights to Georgia junior camp
A teenager who had to have his leg amputated when he was 14-months-old has been called up to represent his country at the European Amputee Football Federation (EAFF) junior camp in Georgia this Summer.

Mon, 23 May 2022 14:57:00 +0100
Watford's Race for Life raises 100k for Cancer Research UK
A whopping £100,000 has been raised for cancer research at Watford annual’s Race for Life charity run.

Mon, 23 May 2022 13:23:58 +0100
'ULEZ could worsen carer shortage in Hertfordshire and London'
Plans to expand daily emission charges to Greater London could cause an exodus of carers willing to travel between Herts and the Capital, a carer has warned.

Mon, 23 May 2022 14:19:02 +0100
Chelsea Flower show: how to visit and buy tickets
The worlds biggest and most improvsive flower is in full bloom, with the return of some breathtaking garden designs, floral displays and plenty of shopping.

Mon, 23 May 2022 11:50:44 +0100
Elderly woman dies after hit by van in Hempstead Road Watford
A woman who was hit by a van in Watford has died.

Mon, 23 May 2022 10:03:00 +0100
Watford businesses suffering as cost of living crisis bites
Watford shoppers are tightening their belts as the cost of living crisis bites, with one business owner being forced to forego his salary.

Sun, 22 May 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Which location in Watford is captured in this 1962 picture?
This picture captures how a well-known part of Watford looked 60 years ago, but do you know recognise where it is?

Mon, 23 May 2022 10:08:48 +0100
Thieves jailed after blowing up Co-op ATM in Leavesden
Three men who stole £73,000 by blowing up a cash machine with a gas canister have been jailed.

Mon, 23 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Flats on site of former Oxhey care home rejected a second time
Plans to knock down a care home and replace it with a building of flats have been rejected for a second time.

Mon, 23 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Public asked for views on how to improve South Oxhey Playing Fields
Facilities at a playing fields are set to be improved and refurbished - and the local community is being asked about what they would like to see.

Mon, 23 May 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Voting can lead to changes in education and NHS to benefit our lives
I was disappointed to read Bret Ellis’s column in the Watford Observer where he suggests we shouldn’t bother to vote in elections because nothing changes and so it’s “a waste of time”. This is factually incorrect. Take for example public ...

Mon, 23 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Court case on possible pitfalls of unmarried couples buying property together
A recent case before the Court of Appeal shows compensation may be awarded to a joint owner of a holiday home for loss of opportunity if they are prevented from accessing the property by their co-owner.

Mon, 23 May 2022 17:34:42 +0100
Monkeypox: NHS issues warning to anyone who eats meat as UK cases rise
The infection can also be spread by animals and eating meat.

Mon, 23 May 2022 17:17:04 +0100
Monkeypox outbreak: differences between the virus and its Smallpox "cousin"
Monkeypox belongs to the same family of viruses as Smallpox called Orthopoxvirus.

Mon, 23 May 2022 17:04:00 +0100
Monkeypox cases rise by 36 in the UK, raising total to 56
A further 36 cases of monkeypox have been detected in the UK which raises the current total to 56.

Mon, 23 May 2022 15:47:00 +0100
Upgrade your garden ahead of the Chelsea Flower Show with Aldi, B&Q, The Range and more
Here's a round up of plants, planters and more that you can use to upgrade your garden ahead of the Chelsea Flower Show.

Mon, 23 May 2022 15:04:51 +0100
Chelsea Flower Show: Ainsley Harriott saves woman from 'drowning' on opening day
The dramatic scenes unfolded on the opening day of the horticultural showstopper of the year.

Mon, 23 May 2022 13:47:57 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Sky News reveals its TV schedule for the celebrations
Sky News has revealed its TV schedule for the weekend of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Mon, 23 May 2022 13:46:04 +0100
Royal Mint releases commemorative £5 for Prince William's 40th birthday
The £5 coin has been unveiled ahead of his birthday next month.

Mon, 23 May 2022 13:03:47 +0100
Monkeypox virus UK: What happens if you get infected?
Monkeypox virus UK: What happens if you get infected? Read more:

Mon, 23 May 2022 10:14:09 +0100
Monkeypox virus outbreak: How is it transmitted
The infection has seen a small outbreak in the UK, here's how its transmitted.

Mon, 23 May 2022 11:08:24 +0100
Monkeypox symptoms in humans amid new UK guidance as cases rise - what we know
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guidance now recommends that people in close contact should isolate for three weeks.

Mon, 23 May 2022 11:59:06 +0100
Monkeypox virus infection UK: See all health warnings so far
Monkeypox virus infection UK: See all of the health warnings so far. Read more:

Mon, 23 May 2022 10:03:35 +0100
What is monkeypox and why should you be concerned?
What is monkeypox and why should you be concerned? From the experts. Read more:

Mon, 23 May 2022 07:22:24 +0100
Dogs in London most at risk of heatstroke - what you should do
A new study found that dogs in the capital had up to double the chance of getting heat-related illness than in some other regions.

Mon, 23 May 2022 06:40:27 +0100
Monkeypox virus outbreak UK: New guidance released as close contacts isolate for 3 weeks
Updated figures for the weekend will be given today, Monday May 23.

Sun, 22 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Burston Garden Centre teams up with Brain Tumour Research
A garden centre has named a brain tumour charity their 'charity of the year' after the co-owner's son got a shock diagnosis following a seizure while playing football.

Sun, 22 May 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Planning applications in Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum including M25 services
Proposals for a new motorway service station are among the planning applications validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning May 16.

Sun, 22 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
See the hygiene rating for the Wetherspoons in Watford
The FSA make its hygiene rating public, meaning it's easy to discover how restaurants scored.

Sun, 22 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Rabbits seek forever homes after being found in box at Watford pet rescue centre
Hi! My name’s Mason and I’m a super-friendly bunny looking for my forever home. I came to the National Animal Welfare Trust in a box along with some of my friends when we were unfortunately left at the gates. Now we’ve settled in and made some ...

Sun, 22 May 2022 18:00:00 +0100
I slightly regret my parting words to Giovanni from Strictly
I must start by thanking Doreen of Pinner for taking the effort to write me a letter, buy a postage stamp and mail it. A rarity these days and it is great to receive feedback from readers whether it be in person, via an email or even a smoke signal. ...

Sun, 22 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
'Thank you for electing me as mayor - here's what I'll do'
Earlier this month I was re-elected to serve as Watford’s Mayor for another four years. It is a huge honour to fulfil this role and I am so grateful to everyone who put their trust in me.

Sun, 22 May 2022 11:44:54 +0100
Doctor warns of rising monkeypox transmission with ‘more cases each day’
The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed there are 20 cases of the disease in the UK.

Sat, 21 May 2022 18:30:00 +0100
Rickmansworth Festival: Thousands enjoy the first day of fun
Thousands of people have been soaking up the sun and enjoying the entertainment on the first day of the Rickmansworth Festival.

Sat, 21 May 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Queen, corgi, and guardsman knitted characters stolen in Abbots Langley
The Queen, her corgi, and one of her guardsman have gone missing in Abbots Langley.

Sat, 21 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Death notices in the Watford Observer week ending May 20, 2022
The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week:

Sat, 21 May 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Looking back at popular walks in and around Watford of the past
Now that warmer weather has made its mark, the combination of shorts, t-shirts, walking boots and a local Ordnance Survey map seems a good option for a day out. But what encouraged walkers to come to Watford in the early 1900s?

Sat, 21 May 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Advice if suffering age discrimination when job hunting
Have you been turned down for a job because it’s cheaper for the employer to hire someone under 25? Here’s some advice from Citizens Advice Watford about being discriminated against when job hunting.

Sat, 21 May 2022 13:45:00 +0100
Consultation launched to expand ULEZ to whole of Greater London
Drivers of vehicles that do not meet strict emission standards could face a daily charge of £12.50 to drive anywhere in Greater London.

Sat, 21 May 2022 13:00:00 +0100
What Watford town centre needs according to Observer readers
Watford has a lot going for itself, but there is no denying that there are some things the town just doesn't have.



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