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Wed, 22 Jun 2022 08:17:32 +0100
Live: reports of crash on M25 between junctions 19 and 20
There has been a crash on the M25

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:22:26 +0100
Harry Potter Warner Bros Studios: Tom Felton visits new Professor Sprout's Greenhouse
Get a first look at the new Professor Sprout's Greenhouse attraction at Warner Bros Studio in London.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:39:28 +0100
Man's music being shared by songwriters behind Justin Bieber hits
Songwriters behind hits for Celine Dion and Justin Bieber are helping fulfil the dying wish of a man who died after catching Covid.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Four months of roadworks set to begin in St Albans Road
A developer has announced four months of roadworks are set to begin as work on Watford’s biggest redevelopment scheme ramps up.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:40:55 +0100
Man clashes with RMT members at Watford Junction over rail strike
A pensioner unleashed a tirade of abuse at striking rail workers this morning branding them "criminals" and "blackmailers".

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Plans for 135 homes at Rectory Farm in Kings Langley submitted
Formal plans have been submitted to redevelop green belt land in Kings Langley.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire police officers barred over offensive WhatsApp group
Two Hertfordshire police officers have been barred from working in the force after they took part in a WhatsApp group that shared bestiality porn and jokes about rape.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:59:27 +0100
How to get paper parking vouchers in Watford
Paper parking vouchers are still available despite the procedure moving online, the council has reiterated.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:44:03 +0100
The Peppermill in Chorleywood closes after 50 years
A beloved restaurant at the centre of a village has been forced to close after after 50 years serving the community.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Gruffalo helps Chorleywood bookshop mark 50th anniversary
A Chorleywood bookshop celebrates its 50th birthday during this year’s independent book shop week.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:04:00 +0100
Paramount Plus: What shows are available and when does it launch in the UK?
The new streaming service is launching in the UK with an array of shows.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 07:07:17 +0100
Live updates: Strike impact on Watford traffic and trains
Rail strikes planned for this week go ahead starting today with a knock on impact on traffic expected

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:03:26 +0100
RMT rep warns cutting 2,000 jobs will cause another rail disaster
The Potters Bar train disaster that killed seven people could be repeated if railway job cuts go ahead, a union representative has warned.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:41:20 +0100
West Herts College artwork in St Albans Road subway unveiled
Students from West Herts College made a visit to see how their artwork had transformed a subway into an art gallery.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Schoolboy's open swim challenge raises more than £2,500
An eight-year-old boy has raised more than £2,500 as he bids to swim 1km across a lake.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:09:12 +0100
'Serious sexual assault' in Marford Playing Fields, Wheathampstead
A woman was the victim of a “serious sexual assault” after she was reportedly targeted by two males.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford chip shop owner fears closure due to price hikes
Rising costs and fewer customers may lead to the closure of a fish and chip shop, one owner has warned.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Plans for homes at former Meriden School site approved
Houses will be built on a former school site - despite a campaign to keep the land in community use.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:41:57 +0100
Watford business named and shamed by HMRC for tax dodge
A Watford business that failed to pay £359,586.62 has been named and shamed in a government list of tax dodgers.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
See the former chapel in Watford on sale on Rightmove now
The Grade II listed former chapel has been converted into a duplex and features plenty of unique features.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford mum seeks support for suicidal autistic child
The mother of an autistic child who has suicidal thoughts says she is still struggling to get support after four years of tests and waiting lists.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
How to get to work in South London during the train strikes
South Londoners are being advised to work from home and only travel if absolutely necessary during the train strikes this week.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Everything you need to know about train strikes for south London
South Londoner’s are being warned to only travel if “absolutely necessary” during the train strikes starting today.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
'No surprise' that Watford MP backed Prime Minister in vote
After the number of times Watford MP Mr Dean Russell has kept defending the Prime Minister and his actions, it comes as no surprise to read in the Watford Observer that Mr Russell voted to support Prime Minister Johnson when the PM faced a vote of co...

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 19:16:00 +0100
The Fragrance Shop launches summer offers with up to 60 percent off designer fragrances
Here's a selection of fragrances that are included in The Fragrance Shop's summer deals.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:25:52 +0100
Netflix releases Stranger Things Volume 2 trailer - How to watch
Netflix has released the trailer for the second part of this season’s Stranger Things.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:16:00 +0100
Pets at Home releases summer range for keeping cool and fun in the sun
Summer is a great time to spend more time outdoors with your pets – here’s how to make sure they have fun in the sun while keeping cool too.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:15:52 +0100
LOOKFANTASTIC reveals best beauty dupes to discontinued products from NYX, Becca and more
That unique pain when your favourite beauty product is discontinued. Avoid it with the best dupes available from LOOKFANTASTIC.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:30:47 +0100
What is 500 internal server error and how do you fix it?
When using the internet for work, shopping or gaming nothing is more frustrating than an outage or error that puts a halt to your browsing.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:55:09 +0100
Is Cloudflare down? Problems causing widespread internet outage
Many websites have reportedly stopped working due to an outage with Cloudflare, a content delivery network.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:06:15 +0100
National Rail Enquiries website crashes on first day of train strikes
The first day of rail strikes has begun and has affected the National Rail Enquiries website

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
LEGO reveals brand new products ahead of 90th anniversary at LEGO CON 2022
LEGO fans have been treated to a sneak peek of some upcoming products as LEGO kickstart its 90th anniversary celebrations.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Fire rips through family home in Harwoods Road, Watford
A "devastating" fire ripped through a nine-year-old girl's home while she and her family were out celebrating her birthday.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 17:25:00 +0100
How will the rail and Tube strikes affect trains in Watford?
Rail strikes planned for this week will go ahead after last-ditch talks failed to resolve a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:45:00 +0100
Gardener found guilty of trying to extort thousands out of elderly woman
A gardener has been convicted of trying to charge an elderly woman from Bushey nearly £7,000 for just over £350 worth of work.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of Vicarage Road, South Oxhey and life in Watford in 1990s
We have again dipped into the Watford Observer’s online archive and today bring you a final selection of ten pictures captured by our photographers in 1993.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:47:08 +0100
What to do if you need to travel during the rail strikes
Tube users have been urged not to travel tomorrow due to this week’s rail strikes while motorists have been warned of knock-on delays.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:11:12 +0100
37 stolen Asda trolleys found in Meriden after KSI visit
Dozens of shopping trolleys were abandoned outside a tower block after two social media superstars visited a nearby supermarket.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:05:54 +0100
Planets align in night sky - how to watch in Watford
The parade will see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn aligning themselves in the night sky

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 17:31:37 +0100
Croxley Revels summer fair was back for all the family
The community came together to for this year’s Croxley Revels summer fair after a two-year absence.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Police respond to 'nuisance' e-scooter riders in Watford
Readers have blasted “nuisance” e-scooter riders amid a surge of injuries in Hertfordshire, questioning why police do not crack down on the rule flouters more often.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Council block 5G mast for Oxhey Road in Watford
A bid to install a 5G mobile phone mast has been rejected after objections that it would be "a dreadful eyesore".

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford fuel costs soar as Russia's Ukraine attack continues
The cost of fuel has rocketed again as Russian’s invasion of Ukraine continues to threaten the economy.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:27:58 +0100
What human feeling are you quiz? How to play the viral TikTok test
Here's how you can play Titok's viral 'what human feeling are you?' test.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Funding doubts after Watford hospital rebuild plans approved
Some may think that it’s all over for those campaigning for a new site for west Herts’ A&E hospital now that West Herts Hospital Trust’s board have approved plans to rebuild Watford General, with some new build and refurbishment at their other ...

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
The best way to organise hybrid working or working from home
As employers continue to adjust to long-term hybrid working, new research from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows the continued growth of regular working from home.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 19:47:00 +0100
See all the amazing beauty, attractions and more deals on offer on Groupon
Groupon has an amazing up to 75% off on beauty, gifts, attractions and even more so if you’re looking for a mid-month pick me up then head to the website now.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:46:00 +0100
Aldi’s Love Island inspired fire pit is on sale – get yours before it goes
This year’s Love Island is well and truly a go, with dramatic recouplings, heads turned and countless bombshells stirring things up.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:46:00 +0100
Eco-friendly festival essentials you need for Glastonbury, TRNSMT , Reading and more
Music festivals produce 23,500 tonnes of waste every year including discarded clothes and plastic bottles. 

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:45:46 +0100
Home gym equipment that costs less than annual David Lloyd, Virgin Active Gyms memberships
We've more than got used to working out from home over the last two years so why not give your home gym a bit of an upgrade?



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