Watford Observer
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:24:13 +0100Live updates as M1 traffic builds near Watford after fire
There are two miles of traffic and 20-minute delays on the M1 this morning after a vehicle fire near Watford
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100Woman unhappy after car sold for scrap spotted being driven
A woman says she feels "misled" after selling her car for scrap believing it was unfixable before seeing it driven around months later.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:55:00 +0100St Albans fire: Businesses on industrial estate destroyed
A number of businesses have been destroyed after a “horrific” fire broke out in St Albans yesterday morning.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:47:03 +0100Traffic builds as month-long Rickmansworth Road works begin
Roadworks lasting for a month are likely to cause delays as cars were seen queuing up in the morning.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:42:37 +0100Man banned from all parks after standing by child in sandpit
A man has been jailed after several “inappropriate" incidents – one of which saw him follow a young family for 25 minutes and pepper them with questions.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 17:26:00 +0100Backlash over work at Hempstead Road fatal crash crossing
Work to improve visibility at a crossing where an elderly woman was fatally hit by a van has been branded an "unsightly shambles".
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100Housing plans at Rectory Farm 'go extra mile' for community
A developer says it is going “above and beyond” with its community initiatives as it bids to secure permission to build new homes.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100Nathan's Farm café in Three Rivers given 1/5 food hygiene score
A farm café was slapped with a 1/5 food hygiene rating during the latest round of inspections in Three Rivers.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100Hertsmere set to form television and film partnership with Israel
A commitment to strengthen links between Hertsmere and Israel with a focus on the TV and film industry has been backed by councillors.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:21:07 +0100BBC Eastenders tease huge episode with Peggy Mitchell, Ronnie, Roxie and Grant to return
Peggy Mitchell will once again take centre stage in Albert Square as the legendary character returns.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:38:15 +0100Calls for more city parks to help improve children's lungs
The academics behind the study said their findings support the idea of families moving to greener areas.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:46:19 +0100Live updates as plans for homes at Pryzm in Watford decided
Plans will be discussed this evening
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100Delta Aquariid meteor shower: How to see shooting stars in Watford
The Delta Aquariid shower is active from mid-July to late August and it reaches its maximum this week.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:59:18 +0100Watford’s Big Beach returns to town centre
A Watford beach has opened up in the town centre with games and deckchairs letting visitors relax in the summer sun.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:17:02 +0100Will we have a heatwave in August? Met Office says UK set for 'very hot' spells next month
The Met Office has predicted “very hot” spells for the UK in August.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:04:54 +0100Vishal Gohel murder trial halted by judge
The trial of three men and three women accused of the murder of a 44-year-old man has been halted.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:55:00 +0100Watford Junction ticket offices' future in doubt
The future of Watford Junction's ticket offices has been plunged into doubt after rail bosses refused to rule out getting rid of them.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 08:27:53 +0100Petition to extend Harrow Viewpoint car park opening hours
More than 2,000 residents have called for a notorious North West London car park to be open longer, despite it having a history of vandals setting off fires and blaring loud music late at night.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 18:15:00 +0100Police make arrests after fight near McDonald's in Watford High Street
Three people were hurt after a fight broke out in Watford High Street.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100ITV filming for Ninja Warrior UK series 6 in Watford
ITV has been filming in Watford in preparation for the sixth series of a hit show.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:29:24 +0100St Albans fire: Over 50 firefighters called to car workshop
Emergency services are tackling a huge fire in St Albans that sent thick smoke billowing into the sky and across the city.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:41:00 +0100Croxley Danes School criticised over assembly data blunder
A mum was “absolutely mortified” with a data protection breach at a school when her vulnerable son was named and shamed in an assembly.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:37:52 +0100Food hygiene: Max Peri Peri in Watford rated 1/5
A chicken shop needs “major improvement” according to a recent food hygiene inspection.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100New Hope marks 25 years since its Haven opened to rough sleepers
A homelessness charity has marked 25 years since it opened its Haven building to the public.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:19:46 +0100The 34046 Braunton steam train is coming to London this week
The 34046 Braunton steam train is making the trip from London to Bath this week.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:31:25 +0100TikTok Forest Question test: What is TikTok's latest relationship based quiz
You can test your relationship with the latest quiz to take over TikTok and here's how you can play it.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:27:40 +0100McDonald's adds four new items to menus as Halloumi Fries are finally added
The Taste of Spain and Cyprus has finally arrived in McDonald's nationwide.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:46:21 +0100Southern Co-op receives complaints over 'Orwellian' facial recognition system
The group said the independent grocery chain had installed the surveillance technology in 35 stores across southern England
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:11:02 +0100Major fire sends smoke over St Albans - live updates
A huge fire has broken out.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100Conservatives reject free holiday meals for kids in Herts
A Watford Labour councillor brands child hunger “repugnant” after the Conservatives voted against children receiving free meals throughout school holidays.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:52:00 +0100Herts firefighters deal with another 'really busy day'
More than 230 999 calls were received at the end what is thought to have been the busiest week ever for the fire service in Hertfordshire.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:10:31 +0100Man's hip broken in shopping trolley attack in Watford town centre
A man suffered a broken hip after he was attacked with a shopping trolley in Watford town centre.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100Was American Red Cross club in Watford at Beechen Grove church?
A club for American serviceman during the Second World War may have been located at a church in Watford.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:33:33 +0100100 rarest baby names in the UK revealed
The rarest baby names in the UK have been revealed.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:49:23 +0100Warner Bros Studios Leavesden warns of noise and smoke
Warner Bros Studios has warned people living nearby that they may see atmospheric smoke and hear filming noise during a late night shoot.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100Watford MP's behaviour questioned after Abbey View tower fire
Open letters to Watford MP Dean Russell and Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0100Multi-use games area in King George V Playing Fields reopens
Children can make use of a revamped multi-use games area that has re-opened after a £20,000 makeover.
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100Watford man denies intent to supply class A drugs in court
A Watford man is set to stand trial at crown court after being charged with possessing heroin and crack cocaine with the intent to supply.
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100Take a look inside this £600,000 development home in Watford on Rightmove
The home is freehold and is ready to renovate into someone's dream home.
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100Watford's best Chinese restaurants according to TripAdvisor
Where is the best place to go for Chinese in Watford?
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100Watford Junction to Euston services cut during strike
Train companies have announced a “very limited” timetable, with disruption for commuters on three days, this week due to strike action.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100Nominate your favourite takeaway
We would like to invite you to nominate your favourite takeout in the 2022 Takeaway of the Year Awards. The competition is designed to recognise local business while promoting and celebrating the people who provide this much-loved food service to our...
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:13:21 +0100Eurovision 2023: UK officially announced as host on behalf of Ukraine
PBC will work with the BBC to develop and implement the Ukrainian elements into next year’s show.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:49:01 +0100Calls to trafficking helplines increase 20 per cent following Mo Farah documentary
Calls to a trafficking charity, Unseen UK, have risen 20% since Sir Mo Farah revealed in a documentary that he was trafficked to the UK as a child.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:01:00 +0100Airport staff shortage concerns as two in five workers ‘thinking about quitting’
The news comes amid an air travel crisis which has seen thousands of flights cancelled and many passengers forced to wait for several hours
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100This heatwave was worse than 1976 - we must take climate change seriously
Labour's new general election candidate for Watford Matt Turmaine gives his views on the heatwave, the town's MP and the Abbey View fire.
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0100Planning applications in Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere and Dacorum
A proposal to install an 18m high telecommunications pole are among the planning applications submitted to Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere and Dacorum councils.
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100View of King Street in Watford close to where McDonald's now stands
Promoting milk and the perceived benefits of Guinness at the time, this rather impressive-looking advertising hoarding was located close to what is now a fast food restaurant in Watford town centre.
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 09:31:49 +0100Watford High Street shoppers give views on the market
Watford shoppers have given their views on Watford market.
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100Bull Mastiff cross seeks forever home, from Watford pet rescue centre
Hello! My name is Axel and I’m a three-year-old Bull Mastiff cross. I came to the National Animal Welfare Trust from the pound six weeks ago very underweight but am now doing well and looking for my forever home.