Watford Observer
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000Round-up of Watford criminals jailed over three months
People jailed in the last three months include a teen who stabbed a man in the back and three men in connection with Luke O’Connell’s death.
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000Gorgeous pictures capturing autumnal colours in Watford and beyond
Autumnal walks can provide an opportunity to reflect, sometimes literally as these pictures from our camera club members shows.
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000Take a look inside this auction in Watford home up for £310k on Zoopla
That includes this two-bed terrace home with a garden on Balmoral Road that has a set guide price of £310,000.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:45:00 +0000Mr Tings Thai Cuisine at Nascot Arms 'closing until further notice'
A Thai restaurant has announced it is shutting its doors “until further notice”.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:17:26 +0000Rail strikes hitting Watford trains called off
Rail strikes hitting Watford services have been suspended after union bosses said they were promised a pay offer.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Car thefts in Hertfordshire top 1,200 as police criticised
Hertfordshire Police have come under fire after 1,201 cars were stolen in 12 months.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000Evocative pictures of Watford landmarks in 1950s and 1960s
The images on this page will be wonderfully evocative for some readers, while for others they will offer a fascinating glimpse into how Watford looked in the past.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:30:00 +0000Herts police officers warned after IOPC probe into Christie Frewin murder
A police watchdog probe found two officers failed to safeguard a mother before she was murdered by the father of their children.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000Vote for Watford Mencap to win share of Gannett Foundation grant
Teenagers and young people with learning disabilities are often unable to enjoy the activities that their non-disabled peers take for granted due to their additional needs. With a Gannett Foundation grant, Watford Mencap want to develop an outdoor ...
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 13:59:27 +0000Burglary at home in The Warren, Radlett
Damage has been caused to windows and doors when a house was broken into one evening.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 13:45:30 +0000Man dies after Little Bushey Lane scooter crash
A man has died after a scooter crashed into a lamp post – sparking a police appeal for information.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:23:46 +0000New Lidl store in South Oxhey leaves shoppers delighted
Take a look inside Lidl’s latest new store that has opened following weeks of anticipation.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:58:00 +0000Watford Tesco car park's CCTV 'broken for 12 years'
After a catalytic converter was stolen from a car in the Tesco car park it was revealed CCTV cameras have been broken for 12 years.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:18:32 +0000King Charles has made 'various threats' to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle over new book
Royal author Tom Bower has revealed Harry's upcoming book Spare has strained relationships withing the Royal Family.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Abbots Tandoori needs 'major improvement' after inspection
A Tandoori restaurant in Abbots Langley received a scathing hygiene rating after an inspection found raw meat stored inadequately.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000Watford: All you need to know about Cassiobury Park fireworks
A 'Fireworks Spectacular' is due to take place in Watford, organised by Watford Borough Council.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:31:59 +0000Cars left around Oxhey Village picking up parking tickets
Cars left "littered" around roads in resident parking spaces are picking up multiple fines AGAIN as they flout enforcement.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:30:00 +0000ULEZ expansion: Hertfordshire County Council gives TfL mixed response
Making drivers in London pay to use polluting cars is a “welcome” principle, Hertfordshire County Council has said.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Park Way residents protest over plans for new parking scheme
Residents have held a protest to show why they are “united” in their fight over plans to bring in a new parking scheme for their street.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000World Cup inspired interactive gaming experience coming to Watford
An interactive gaming entertainment centre will be opening in Watford town centre – including with a World Cup theme.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:45:00 +0000Separate plans for 94 flats and 9 houses in Watford approved
Plans to build nearly 100 flats on the site of a factory in Watford have been approved.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:30:00 +0000Rail strikes: How trains in Watford area will be disrupted
Rail passengers in the Watford area face huge levels of disruption over the coming week due to more strike action.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:49:10 +0000CCTV appeal after Radlett Budgens Post Office theft
A CCTV image has been released after cash was stolen from a shop’s post office section.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:35:00 +0000The Horns says it is 'fighting' to stay open after closure announcement
The manager of a renowned Watford live music venue says she is still “fighting” to keep it open.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:09:58 +0000Bank of England warns of 'longest recession' amid 3 per cent interest hike
The Bank warned the UK could be on course for its longest recession since reliable records began a century ago as it announced the decision.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:16:14 +0000Cassiobury Park Avenue flooded again in Watford
A flood-prone road has caused “madness” again after torrential rain hit Watford and surrounding areas last night.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:55:39 +0000Government tests 'emergency blackout plan' to last SEVEN DAYS amid supply chain fears
Whitehall officials have ‘war gamed’ a plan named Programme Yarrow, a blueprint for coping with outages for up to a week.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:20:00 +0000The Horns live music venue in Watford announces closure
Watford’s biggest live music venue has announced the “heart-breaking” news of its closure.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000Bonfire Night 2022: Met Office weather forecast for Watford
Here's the Met Office weather forecast for Watford on Bonfire night.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000Dorking Ladies criticised over reaction to Bovingdon ground in BBC doc
A women’s football club have been accused of being “disrespectful” and “lacking class” about their views towards another team’s facilities.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:48:05 +0000Watford Bonfire Night fireworks displays in 2022
There'll be plenty of fireworks displays to attend in Watford for Bonfire Night 2022
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Could the Watford Museum building become flats?
The council is being coy over the future of Watford Museum’s current building.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Chorleywood councillor issued notice over chicken farm
A councillor has been slapped with a planning enforcement notice and ordered to knock down a chicken farm he built without permission.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:58:50 +0000Matt Hancock's ITV I'm A Celeb fee 'revealed' as former health secretary lands in Australia
Mr Hancock will be making “a donation” to St Nicholas Hospice in Suffolk from his fee.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 08:41:18 +0000Car fire on A405 North Orbital Road near Chiswell Green
A car has caught fire on the A405 North Orbital Road, updates will follow.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:30:00 +0000Watford McColl's safe from closure after Morrisons takeover
More than 100 McColl’s convenience stores are set to shut across the country – but the brand’s shops in the Watford area appear to be safe.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000Willow Lane in Watford was once named Pest House Lane
There are buildings from Watford’s past that people miss because of their architecture, function or both reasons in some instances. It is fair to say this structure, located in a road which now has a different name, is probably not one of them.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:30:00 +0000Cassiobury double yellow lines proposal 'splits' resident views
No more double yellow lines will be introduced in a street “for the foreseeable” after a consultation revealed residents remain “split” on the idea.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:42:50 +0000Police chase BMW through Hertfordshire before teens arrested
A police chase through Hertfordshire resulted in a BMW crash and two teenagers being arrested.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:15:00 +0000Man who ran drugs line from cell has cash hearing withdrawn
A prisoner who ran a county lines drugs conspiracy from inside a prison cell has had an application to claw back ill-gotten gains withdrawn.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:08:36 +0000Giant Christmas baubles fly down Tottenham Court Road as Storm Claudio hit
Giant Christmas baubles were seen flying down Tottenham Court Road yesterday
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:21:11 +0000Bushey High Street pub Horse & Chains seeks new operator
A “destination food pub” is looking for a new “community minded” tenant to take it over.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000Watford Community Housing stays silent on car park fix
A housing organisation has failed to confirm if it will make the necessary changes to a temporary car park for it to be opened.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Strangest events in TikTok famous Rickmansworth alley
Strange goings on have been spotted on a TikTok live stream recording an alleyway.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:26:11 +0000Hertfordshire-based police officers accused of crimes
The police are meant to serve and protect the public, but in recent years officers being suspected of breaking the law have been brought to the forefront.
Wed, 02 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Little Furze Pre-School 'inadequate' in Ofsted inspection
A pre-school was rated ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted after it found “children’s welfare is compromised”.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 11:36:07 +0000M1 lanes closed due to after fallen tree
A tree has fallen on the M1 southbound causing delays affecting junction 5 near Watford.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000People's Postcode Lottery winners in Hertfordshire this month
Seven Herts roads won in the People's Postcode Lottery this month - with one lot of residents getting £30,000 each.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:55:00 +0000Plea to find crossing patrol for Leavesden Green Primary School
A primary school is on the look-out for a someone to fill the “rewarding” role of their school crossing patrol.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000Memories of Watford's tour to China in the 1980s
The 1982/83 season was the most successful in Watford’s history as the Hornets beat Liverpool 2-1 on the final day to ensure they would finish second in the old First Division.