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Sun, 04 Sep 2022 09:55:00 +0100
5 best places for vegan food in Watford according to Tripadvisor reviews
See where you can find the best vegan food in Watford.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0100
'We must ensure rough sleeping in Watford is eradicated'
Recently I welcomed Eddie Hughes, minister for rough sleeping and housing, to Watford to show him how local organisations are working to tackle rough sleeping.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Ex-racing greyhound seeks forever home, from Watford pet rescue centre
Hello there! My name’s Treacle and I’m a five-year-old male greyhound who’s looking for my forever home. I was brought to the National Animal Welfare Trust in June when I wasn’t winning enough races.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre launches guide to boost wellbeing
Cancer patients are being given special guides to explore wild spaces and help with their mental wellbeing.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Aswad drops out of Pub in the Park after Angus Gaye's death
A reggae band that has frequently performed at a massive food and music festival in Hertfordshire has dropped out after the death of their lead singer.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 09:13:44 +0100
Stats For Spotify: Dive into your listening habits and see your top genre, artist and more
Stats For Spotify lets you analyse your music habits over time, revealing top artists, genres, tracks and even showing your recently played songs.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 13:51:33 +0100
Virgin, BT and Sky broadband customers issued WiFi warning amid soaring energy bills
Virgin, BT and Sky Broadband customers have been warned against turning off their internet routers at night amid soaring energy prices.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 14:55:00 +0100
Watford average life expectancy age revealed
A new map has revealed the average life expectancy age in the regions of South East London.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Escape Hunt Watford hosts Curse of the Pharaoh
Families can roam a tomb and break the curse of an Egyptian mummy at a new escape room game in Watford.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Links between influential people in Rickmansworth's history
The Watford Observer has been delighted to team up with Three Rivers Museum for a series to remind readers of some of the people who, often now forgotten, made an impact on how their neighbours lived and worked.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0100
The Beech House confirms its opening date in Watford
A new restaurant and bar in Watford town centre has now confirmed its opening date.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 10:44:40 +0100
Avanti West Coast boss quits after timetable cuts
The managing director of Avanti West Coast is stepping down, amid a backlash over timetable cuts.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Winter will be time for compassion as energy prices soar
The sight of actual figures for our energy bills after the 80 per cent price cap rise was sobering reading.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Queues as Cha Café in Cassiobury Park closes
There were queues of wellwishers as customers turned out to say goodbye to a “wonderful” café.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 16:40:00 +0100
Driver HITS new Woodmere Avenue width restriction
The first driver has been filmed striking the newly installed bollards at a notorious width restriction.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:18:31 +0100
Aswad lead singer Angus ‘Drummie’ Gaye has died
The lead singer of reggae band Aswad, who were due to perform at Pub in the Park in St Albans, has died.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:15:00 +0100
Man unconscious after road rage attack in Mill End
A driver needed stitches after he was knocked unconscious in a road rage incident.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:23:46 +0100
Arriva confirms Hertfordshire bus strike will go ahead
Bus operator Arriva has confirmed strike action will go ahead next week, causing “severe disruption” to Hertfordshire buses.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Major plans for 100 flats in Watford town centre remain undecided
An application to build 100 flats in Watford town centre still appears to be alive – despite plans being submitted nearly three years ago.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 08:55:00 +0100
More Bushey to Euston peak trains from December
A train service which has “slowly been degraded” will get more trains per hour, after complaints.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Plans for homes on Chorleywood green belt hit objections
Proposals to build up to 800 new homes on green belt have received more than a thousand objections.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Cassiobury Park and Grand Union Canal in Watford
One of Watford's greatest assets is Cassiobury Park and the love readers have for it is reflected by the number of times it is being captured for our camera club theme.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Facebook concern after bogus police doorknock in Sarratt
A report of two men posing as police officers sparked worry in a village - and struck a chord on social media.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 20:18:36 +0100
Dave Grohl gives tearful tribute at Taylor Hawkins Wembley concert
Dave Grohl has given a tearful tribute to friend & Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on stage at Wembley Stadium tonight.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 19:10:50 +0100
Tributes to Taylor Hawkins at Wembley gig including Elton John & Dave Chappelle
Sir Elton John and Dave Chappelle have paid tribute to Taylor Hawkins at Wembley Stadium concert saying “don’t ever forget him”.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:32:01 +0100
Watch Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium live
Millions around the world are tuning in to watch the first tribute concert to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 15:26:53 +0100
Man hijacks plane and threatens to crash it into Walmart
The plane was hijacked in the skies of Tupelo in Mississippi with the pilot threatening to intentionally crash it.

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 13:16:50 +0100
What time does the cost of living payment go in? When HMRC payment will hit bank account
Those eligible will be paid automatically, so they do not need to apply and payments may appear in accounts as “DWP Cost of Living”.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:15:37 +0100
Watford Fire Station holds 2022 open day
Dramatic safety demonstrations will be staged as part of a free family day out at Watford Fire Station.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Historic Watford pub, Oxhey Village and Cassiobury Park among archive stories
Concerns about the redevelopment of a historic pub and new flats alongside Victorian housing, a wonderful honour for a Paralympic legend and well wishers bidding farewell to a long-seving canon were among the stories making the headlines in the Wat...

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:55:00 +0100
New CCTV appeal after Ocean Bells coffee shop break-in
Police investigating break-ins at a coffee shop in Watford town centre have released new CCTV images.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:11:07 +0100
Killer police officer Wayne Couzens in court over flashing
Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens has appeared in court to face two allegations of flashing.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:42:28 +0100
Watford man sentenced for three assaults Boxing Day
A man who assaulted a man and two women and smashed a pane of glass on Boxing Day has been given a restraining order.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 08:51:32 +0100
Hertfordshire Constabulary jobs fair to host over 600
More than 600 potential officers have signed up for an upcoming police jobs fair, as Hertfordshire Constabulary pushes recruitment.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Bushey schoolboy raises £2,000 to thank doctors who treated tumour
A schoolboy has raised more than £2,000 for two hospitals who treated him after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour earlier this summer.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Police eye plan to crack down on Bushey antisocial behaviour
A youth project could be launched for youngsters causing trouble in Bushey.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford Foodbank forced 'back to basics' as shelves empty
Watford Foodbank has been forced to take food parcels “back to basics” as rising food prices hit donations.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley: How to watch
This weekend thousands of music fans will be taking to Wembley Stadium to pay tribute to the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Comedy, drama, art and music at Enrich Festival in Watford
Comedy, drama and other shows by disabled and neurodiverse performers will be staged in Watford this weekend.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:05:00 +0100
CCTV appeal after parcel stolen from flats in South Oxhey
Police are investigating a theft of a parcel from a block of flats.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Recalling signs in Watford and Bushey from era of horse-drawn vehicles
The Watford Observer is again delighted to team up with its friends at Watford Museum to look at some structures or objects that were part of the town’s past that have either disappeared or been relocated. Today we look back two signs you may remem...

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Woodmere Avenue width restriction changes 'a waste of money'
A Watford man has slammed changes to a notorious width restriction that has led to many crashes.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 14:15:00 +0100
Helicopters called after BMW crash on M25 near Rickmansworth
Several people fled a car after it crashed on the M25.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:32:05 +0100
Watford mayor challenges county council over school uniform costs
Watford mayor Peter Taylor has challenged the county council over measures to keep school uniform costs down.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:41:41 +0100
Teen admits attempting to possess Smith and Wesson revolver
A Watford teenager has admitted to breaking the law by attempting to possess a Smith and Wesson revolver.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:49:43 +0100
The Badger pub in Meriden gets £80,000 refurb
A pub that is the “meeting hub of the community” has had an almost £80,000 refurbishment after coming close to closure.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:53:48 +0100
Watford Foodbank issues 'urgent plea' for donations
Watford Foodbank has issued an “urgent plea” for more donations as it is “really low on donations.”

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:07:22 +0100
Bill Turnbull, former BBC Breakfast host, dies aged 66 as family issues statement
The TV presenter and journalist appeared on BBC Breakfast from 2001 until 2016.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Two dessert parlours and restaurant 'coming soon' to Watford
Watford's growing choice of eateries is about to get even bigger with two more dessert parlours and a restaurant lined up.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Offer accepted for former Watford pub Bosleys
An offer has been accepted for the former Bosleys pub building in Watford town centre.



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