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Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:39:50 +0100
Watford Lower High Street traffic 'nightmare'
A traffic “nightmare” broke out after a man needed medical attention in the Lower High Street, near Bushey Arches.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Watford Community Housing denies scam calls due to data breach
Watford Community Housing Trust has denied that recent scam calls to their customers are related to a data breach in 2020.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
What replaced six Watford restaurants which said goodbye?
With new restaurants popping up, Watford has no shortage of places to grab a bite to eat.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Watford pet rescue centre seeks new home for guinea pig Wilbur
Hello there, my name is Wilbur and I’m a one-year-old male guinea pig who’s looking for a loving home.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:58:15 +0100
Man in 'critical condition' after Watford High Street attack
A man is fighting for his life after being critically injured during a town centre fight with five men.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Watford cyclist knocked from bike by bollards
A cyclist was knocked off his bike by a bollard in Watford high street despite adjustments to the system.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:20:44 +0100
Fire above Charcoal Grill restaurant in High Road, Bushey
Police and fire crews arrived at the scene of a fire in a flat above a restaurant last night.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:18:41 +0100
Recap of traffic updates after Watford town centre road closed for paramedics
The is heavy traffic as Lower High Street, Watford, has been closed by police while paramedics help a man who requires urgent medical attention.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0100
The Voice UK: Who is Clare Cordell from Watford?
ITV’s The Voice will be showcasing a talented Watford woman today as she tries to impress its judges.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:00:00 +0100
'The Queen was a great role model, but never too grand'
We should not be sad that she is gone, but glad that she lived. There is little to add regarding the Queen’s passing last week, aged 96, which will prove to be a watershed for Britain as the baton is passed to her son Charles, who has undertaken th...

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 16:30:37 +0100
Workers spotted at former Meriden school site ahead of new homes
Work appears to have has started on nine new homes in the Meriden Estate, as residents have raised concerns over affordability.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 13:46:33 +0100
Which council services in Watford are closed on Monday?
Councils have confirmed which services will be closed for the Queen’s funeral bank holiday on Monday, as well as any service changes.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Watford housing group slammed over protracted roofing work
A woman feared scaffolding from roofing that took five times as long as expected might trap her in her home if there was a fire.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II's influence on life in Rickmansworth
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Three Rivers Museum chairman Fabian Hiscock reflects how her reign helped shape the lives of people in the Rickmansworth area.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:32:30 +0100
CCTV appeal after wine and scratch cards stolen
Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to identify after a bottle of wine and scratch cards were stolen.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 11:10:50 +0100
The Voice: Watford's Clare Cordell to 'just go for it' tonight
A Watford woman says she is ready to “jump the hurdle of self-doubt” as she appears on the voice tonight.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:18:24 +0100
KSI claims Prime being ‘kept off shelves and sold illegally’
YouTuber KSI has claimed some Asda staff around the UK are keeping his popular Prime drink off shelves and “shipping it out low-key”.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0100
What would you say to King Charles III?
Readers shared light-hearted advice for the new monarch following his accession to the throne.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Tributes to Queen Elizabeth II before Watford play Sunderland
Hornets legend Luther Blissett and Graham Taylor’s widow Rita are due to help lead the tributes when Watford FC honours Her late Majesty the Queen tomorrow.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
ULEZ expansion could add £4,500 to Londoners cost, new research has revealed
Earlier this year, London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced the proposed plan to expand the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to cover all of Greater London.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Watford's tributes to Queen Elizabeth II
We've reached the last week of 'The best things about Watford' but this week's selection of pictures also captures some of the ways our town has paid tribute to the Queen following her death last week.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:44:00 +0100
Allwyn: jobs safe if Camelot loses National Lottery licence
Camelot’s rival to take over the National Lottery licence has assured current staff that it is “committed to Watford”.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Heineken to rebrand The Oddfellows as The Hornets
Heineken is looking for new owners to take over a completely rebranded and refurbished Watford pub.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Richmond FATSO dark chocolate bar review
Chocolate in general has always been a weakness of mine and while I used to find dark chocolate quite an acquired taste, I’ve recently grown into it.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 04:59:00 +0100
Anthony Joshua back in Meriden and inspiring Watford kids
Anthony Joshua went on a spree of sharing his wisdom to Watford youths as he visited his childhood estate.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 04:02:00 +0100
New plans to refurbish Cassiobury House submitted
Fresh plans to redevelop a building near Watford Junction have been submitted.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 19:08:05 +0100
David Beckham turned down MP offer to ‘jump queue’
After queuing for 13 hours, reports have revealed that Beckham was offered to skip the long queue by a politician.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:55:59 +0100
Police officers stabbed in Leicester Square discharged from hospital
Scotland Yard has said a young female officer who suffered potentially life-changing injuries after being knifed in the arm.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Oxhey Chapel near Watford has links to Cromwell and English Civil War
The community officer who looks after a historic small chapel on the edge of Watford is hoping visitors will discover a “real gem” when it reopens at the end of next week.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:03:17 +0100
Naughty Boy ‘grateful’ for King’s support with music career
The music producer was awarded a grant by the charity set up by Charles which he used to set up a studio in his parent’s garden shed.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Radlett house on sale for £2.4million and huge Harrow fire among archive stories
The sale of a £2.4 million house that once belonged to a drinks magnate, a huge fire causing disruption to trains and the Hornets’ decision to retain Troy Deeney following his release from prison were among the stories making the headlines in the ...

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:44:14 +0100
Mockery erupts after adult mags found in dumped suitcase
When a dumped suitcase with adult magazines was discovered and posted online, the social media reaction was inevitable.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:55:00 +0100
'Fix me' scrawled over potholed streets on Watford estate
Graffiti - including the words ‘fix me’ - has been scrawled along pothole-riddled streets in Watford.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Watford area events to commemorate the Queen this weekend
Ahead of the Queen's funeral there are a couple of events in the Watford area that will pay tribute to the late monarch

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
'Thousands of fish' imperilled by low water levels
Volunteers fear “thousands of fish” may need saving from a river this year as it starts drying up.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford stop and searches: what police find and where
Hertfordshire Constabulary recorded 32 stop and searches in central Watford in June.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Where can I watch the Queen's funeral in Watford as Vue cinemas stream service?
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will take place on Monday, September 19 as Watford gathers to pay their respects to the late monarch.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Watford-based Camelot drops National Lottery legal challenge
Doubt has been cast over 900 Watford-based jobs after National Lottery operator Camelot dropped its appeal to prevent handing over its licence.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:55:36 +0100
Two women sexually assaulted in queue for Queen's lying in state, court told
Queues to see the late monarch have stretched for miles through central London.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:53:40 +0100
People now queuing to join the queue to see Queen lying in state
After the queue was shut to see the Queen lying in state, a queue has now formed to join the first queue

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:48:56 +0100
David Beckham joins thousands to see Queen lying in state sparking 'madness'
The former England captain has been spotted queuing in London as he joined thousands waiting to pay respects to the Queen.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:47:23 +0100
Prince Harry's military uniform 'ban' lifted for special occasion ahead of Queen's funeral
Palace officials have reportedly intervened after Prince Andrew was allowed to wear uniform as a “special mark of respect”.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:42:18 +0100
London Police Officers stabbed face possible 'life-changing' injuries
One of the police officers stabbed in Central London on Friday morning may suffer 'life-changing' injuries.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:13:40 +0100
Queen lying in state: Queue paused for 6 hours as Southwark Park reaches capacity
It was announced earlier this morning that the wait time in the queue had reached 14 hours.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:36:40 +0100
Met Police officers stabbed in Leicester Square as man arrested
Two police officers were stabbed in London on Friday morning, the Metropolitan Police said.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:54:55 +0100
Potentially 'fatal' apples left for Kings Langley horses
A woman has warned “well-meaning” walkers after they left “fatal” amount of food for her horses.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:30:00 +0100
Boys charged with arson after fire at Apsley paper mill
Two teenagers have been charged in connection with a fire that caused tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage at a historic paper mill site.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
300-year-old picture of Beechen Grove Baptist chapel in Watford
The Watford Observer is again delighted to team up with its friends at Watford Museum to look at some structures or objects from the town’s past that have either disappeared or been relocated. Today we look back 400 years to when a church was first...

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:02:18 +0100
Christmas lights in Watford to turn off early to cut energy costs
Watford's Christmas lights will be turned off earlier in the evening this year due to the rising cost of energy.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0100
One Vision Watford holds Queen Elizabeth remembrance service
A remembrance service to honour the Queen’s life and support the new King will be taking place for all members of the public.



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