Watford Observer
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:53:01 +0100Asda, Tesco and Morrisons drivers issued RAC 'shop around' warning over petrol prices
Mr Williams noted that Morrisons is offering discounted fuel for customers who spend a certain amount of money in store.
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 08:30:31 +0100Primark change to fitting rooms sees customers threaten boycott
Primark has announced a major change to its stores which has seen some backlash on Twitter.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:07:42 +0100First look inside Vincenzo's pizzeria in Bushey High Street
A new pizzeria styled to look like those in New York during the early 1900s is set to open this week.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0100Reflections on why Jack Petchey was influential Watford owner
The Watford Observer has again teamed with its friends at the Watford Treasury to share stories from previous issues of YBR! - Yellow Black & Red!
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:45:28 +0100Sushi bar and more John Lewis coming to Waitrose Rickmansworth
A new sushi bar and a large range of John Lewis homeware products are coming to a Waitrose undergoing major renovation.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100One Direction star Louis Tomlinson seen at Przym in Watford
Clubbers were left star-struck after a former One Direction singer was spotted casually enjoying a night out in Watford.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:41:19 +0100Chaos as Anthony Joshua fans 'terrorised' Meriden residents
Young people waiting to meet Anthony Joshua “terrorised” an elderly couple and “attacked” a pregnant woman’s cab.
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100New Abbots Langley councillor is former burglar and drug addict
Calls have been made for a newly elected councillor to resign after it emerged he is a convicted burglar.
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100Aroma in Radlett named best Indian takeaway in Herts at awards
An Indian takeaway is celebrating after being named the best in Hertfordshire.
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100Council rapped for response to complaint about noisy restaurant
A council has apologised to a resident who accused officers of failing to deal with a complaint about noise coming from a restaurant he lives next door to.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:55:00 +0100South Oxhey day service centre set to be relocated
A day service that provides support for adults with disabilities and mental health conditions is set to be relocated to a new modern building.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:55:04 +0100Affinity Water forced to pay customers by regulator Ofwat
The water sector regulator has forced Affinity Water to pay out a penalty to customers after failing to cut down on pollution and leaks.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:52:46 +0100The Grange Academy in Bushey evacuated due to chemical leak
A school was evacuated this morning after nitric acid was discovered leaking in a science laboratory.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 13:01:02 +0100The Grange Academy in Bushey closes early due to incident
Pupils at a secondary school have been sent home early today following an incident in one of its science labs.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 13:08:36 +0100Watford credit card thief ignored community order 5 times
A thief who used a woman’s credit card may face jail if he breaches a court order one more time.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:28:22 +0100Hertfordshire Council 'planning tax rise and services cuts'
A local party has claimed Hertfordshire County Council is already preparing to hike council tax and cut services to fill a multi-million budget hole.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:36:57 +0100Police officer cleared of assault on black man in 'mistaken identity'
Two police officers have been cleared of assaulting a father mistaken for a robbery suspect.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:31:37 +0100East of England Ambulance Service could declare 'major incident'
The East of England Ambulance service says it is on the brink of declaring a major incident.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:46:04 +0100The Oddfellows pub to keep name in new refurbishment images
A Watford pub will keep its name in a planned refurbishment, as new CGI images are unveiled.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100Ofsted: Cherry Tree Primary School gets 'good' rating
A primary school that uses a dog to help calm pupils has been praised by inspectors for helping children "thrive".
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100Restraining order for attacker who forced his way into home
A man who assaulted a man and then forced his way into the same address and threatened someone three days later has been barred from the street.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100Safety calls after Bushey Meads pupil hit by car
Calls for more safety measures outside a secondary school have been reignited after a pupil was hit by a van.
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100Pumpkin patches near Watford for Halloween
With Halloween on the horizon, here are some of the best places near Watford to pick your own pumpkins in 2022
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:58:24 +0100Woman to appear in court for defacing Captain Tom Moore’s memorial
A woman is set to appear in court after being accused of pouring faeces over a memorial for the late Sir Captain Tom.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0100American Red Cross club based in Oddfellows' Hall in St Albans Road
The home of a wartime club in Watford has been traced to a former hall located where the Town Hall roundabout stands today.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:37:00 +0100Watford's Dean Russell silent after Liz Truss's U-turn
Watford’s MP has stayed silent on whether he still supports Liz Truss after a backlash over her “sham” economic policies.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:47:00 +0100Plans for new crossings in these Watford town centre locations
A number of new crossings could be created in Watford as part of plans to make the town centre more pedestrian-friendly.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:09:00 +0100South Oxhey wine thief dodges jail after striking again
A wine thief has dodged prison for striking again while on a suspended sentence due to “the prospect of rehabilitation”, for a second time.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:24:39 +0100Met police officer convicted of theft and perverting course of justice
A serving Met officer has been found guilty of theft and perverting the course of justice.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100Police attend crash between bus and car on A405 in Chiswell Green
A bus was involved in a crash on a busy roundabout at the weekend.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:30:00 +0100Boy, 12, suffers head injury in crash in Longspring, Watford
A 12-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after suffering a head injury in a crash.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0100Harper Lane bridge could stay closed for most of October after crash
A railway bridge that partially collapsed after it was struck by a vehicle could stay closed for most of October.
Sun, 02 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100BMW wingmirror cover theft in Watford caught on CCTV
Thieves were caught on CCTV damaging a BMW and stealing it’s wingmirror cover.
Sun, 02 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100Gangs, drugs and vandalism plaguing Longcroft in Watford
Claims of drug dealings, attempted break ins and vandalism have left one person too scared to leave their home – day or night.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100Residents asked to shape future of Watford town centre
Residents are being asked to help shape the future of Watford town centre in a public engagement.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100East Hertfordshire house prices: Average house prices soar by £11,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in July 2022 average house prices in East Hertfordshire reached £458,918.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100Watford Leisure Centre Woodside rated 'outstanding' by Quest
A leisure centre in Watford was ranked as ‘outstanding’ in a recent inspection.
Sun, 02 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100See Watford's cheapest property on Zoopla
Whether you're curious or are on the hunt for a house, it's always exciting to see what is on the market.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100Thames Water says 'no objections' to plans of Watford flats
Thames Water says it would have “no objection” to new plans for a five-story block of flats, after earlier designs were withdrawn amid fears of polluting water.
Sat, 01 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100I tried Watford's award-winning Indian to see if it's worth the hype
It has won many awards before and it's now up for another, but is the Prince of Bengal everything it's cracked up to be?
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 20:00:00 +0100'Sadiq Khan did not refuse to fund the Met Line Extension'
I would like to challenge Ernie MacKenzie in some of the issues raised in his recent correspondence about the Croxley Link.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:29:46 +0100Teenage soldier who escorted Queen's coffin found dead in barracks
The army has confirmed the teenage soldier from South Wales died on Wednesday at Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:47:18 +0100BBC EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa makes shock return for 'special episode'
Speaking of the special episode, a source said: "She was a huge part of EastEnders."
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:13:29 +0100Tesco shopper reveals how Tesco Clubcard users can get 'free lunch' with Costa coffee
A TikTok user revealed how she managed to get a 'free lunch' when grabbing a coffee.
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:17:51 +0100Queen Elizabeth II to be honoured by planting of Platinum Jubilee trees
The planting initiative is part of the QGC’s mission to create a “living legacy” for the Queen.
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100Mercedes stolen in Watford using camera-blocking tech
A family say they feel “violated” after thieves used sophisticated technology to block their camera and steal a Mercedes from their drive.
Sun, 02 Oct 2022 16:33:26 +0100Watford photographer screens POLE, a BFI-funded film
The British Film Institute (BFI) funded a Watford man’s short film based on his experience of an assault near Watford Junction.
Sun, 02 Oct 2022 16:09:37 +0100Missing Crawley girl believed to be in south London
A girl who is missing from Crawley is believed to have travelled to south London.
Sun, 02 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0100Grand house that became Watford Trade Union and Labour Club
Renowned Victorian photographer Frederick Downer captured this image of a grand home in Watford that became a well-known club.
Sat, 01 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0100All Hertfordshire crimes reported to police in July mapped
A map shows where almost every crime in Hertfordshire in July took place.