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Watford Observer

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:20:00 +0000
Shell petrol station at The Dome roundabout set to shut
A petrol station is set to shut for up to two years for a major refurbishment.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:30:00 +0000
Dacorum Council to start charging for garden waste collections
A Hertfordshire council has agreed it cannot afford to “hold out” on collecting garden waste for free any longer and will introduce charges next year.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:50:26 +0000
Armed police rush to Cassiobury Park after report of knifeman
A suspected knifeman has been taken into custody after armed police rushed to Cassiobury Park this afternoon.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:44:35 +0000
Watford man denies 'kidnap' that caused school lockdown
A Watford man is set to go on trial after he denied a kidnap charge.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Rickmansworth residents 'delighted' after winning parking permit fight
Neighbours have won a battle to stop a parking permit scheme being introduced in their streets.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Under-performing Arriva Click service in Watford 'will never work'
The owner of a taxi company says he finds it “amazing” that an on-demand minibus scheme is still operating in Watford – and believes it is doing more harm than good.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Planning app hints at former Watford John Lewis unit future
It is one of the biggest questions on the lips of Watford shoppers - when will we know what is replacing John Lewis?

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:47:59 +0000
The Waterboys to headline Folk by the Oak 2023 in Hatfield
Organisers have announced The Waterboys will headline next summer's Folk by the Oak music festival in Hatfield Park, with This is the Kit also joining the FBTO 2023 line-up.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:55:00 +0000
Sadie Salt: Pre-inquest review set for toddler who choked on sausage
The parents of a two-year-old girl who died after choking on a sausage say they want "no stone to be left unturned" as they continue to seek answers.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Fire alarms once located outside pubs 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.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:22:21 +0000
Refugee in Abbots Langley representing Ukraine as gymnast
A 10-year-old Ukrainian refugee and local pupil is “very excited” to fly to Poland to represent Ukraine in gymnastics.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:33:11 +0000
Knifeman in Tesco jacket threatens woman and child at London home
Patrols in the area will be stepped up following the robbery.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:11:16 +0000
Watford man set for trial after denying rape charge
A Watford man is set to go on trial after he denied rape and attempted rape charges.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:16:21 +0000
Man suffers 'serious' facial injury in Watford Pryzm assault
A man was left with a "serious" facial injury after a fight in the Pryzm smoking terrace.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:01:48 +0000
Morley's takeaway set to open in Watford High Street
A new eatery is set to open in Watford town centre just as another one appears to have closed.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:50:09 +0000
Man dies at Rickmansworth's Esso garage in Uxbridge Road
Police have confirmed a man has died after emergency services were seen closing off a petrol station.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:28:41 +0000
Parsonage Road death in Rickmansworth 'not suspicious'
The death of a man who was found with a head injury is not being treated as suspicious, police have confirmed.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Autistic woman 'not treated' after vomiting from fall at GP
An autistic woman was reportedly left to walk out of a GP surgery after falling over, fracturing her teeth and vomiting on the floor.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
CCTV shows man trying car doors in Tolpits Lane, Watford
CCTV footage has emerged of a hooded man trying car doors at night in Watford.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:04:16 +0000
Watford woman helps set new balloon Guinness World Record
A Watford woman has broken the world record for keeping a balloon in the air – topping the previous time by just seven seconds.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:31:14 +0000
Watford Junction trains cut near Christmas for rail upgrades
Major train services at Watford and Bushey have been cut for five days next month due to major railway upgrades.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:13:57 +0000
Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt unveils tax hikes for millions
Jeremy Hunt announced tax rises and spending cuts, while energy bills are set to rise

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:01:29 +0000
Budget: What to expect from Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement
Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce a range of tax rises and spending cuts on Thursday

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:04:57 +0000
M25 traffic updates after crash near Watford - recap
There were long delays on the anticlockwise M25 after a crash on an exit slip near Watford.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:44:25 +0000
Missing woman saved from suspected overdose in Watford alley
A missing Watford woman may have been saved from death after a suspected opiate overdose. She was traced to Lower High Street by police who treated her.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
What to expect inside Watford's Tim Hortons when it opens
Fast-food chain Tim Hortons is gearing up for its official unveiling with its famous signage now emblazoned outside.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:03:51 +0000
Police dog chases PCC and drags him to the ground in demo
Most people know better than to mess with police dogs – and a demo involving a game police and crime commissioner has shown why.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Heartbreak as live-in van stolen in Kings Langley and burned
A student “can’t describe how much it hurts” after their live-in van was stolen and burned, destroying all their possessions.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:15:00 +0000
Elstree Aerodrome could be used as a base for 'flying taxis'
Elstree Aerodrome could be used as a hub to transport people in and out of London in “revolutionary” electric aircraft by the end of the decade.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
What South Oxhey shop is cheaper: Lidl, Nisa or Tesco?
When it was announced that South Oxhey was to have a Lidl, shoppers said they were looking forward to buying products at lower prices.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:57:28 +0000
Watford parks voted among best open spaces in the country
Three Watford parks have made it into the country’s top 10 best loved open spaces.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:59:37 +0000
Ant and Dec hint Olivia Attwood may return to ITV I'm A Celeb
Would you like to see Olivia Attwood back in the I'm A Celeb jungle?

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:34:03 +0000
Sushi Daily counter opens in Rickmansworth Waitrose
Local entrepreneurs say they have put their "heart and passion" into a new sushi kiosk inside a supermarket.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Sun Clock Tower 'imprisoned' by 'intrusive' new fencing
The site of a historic monument in Watford has been “landlocked” and “imprisoned” after new fencing was installed.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:21:56 +0000
Watford Tim Hortons opening date confirmed with promotions
The Tim Hortons Watford location finally has a confirmed opening date after months of speculation.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:35:40 +0000
Plant thief in Kings Langley High Street caught on CCTV
A motorcyclist has been caught on CCTV stealing plants from a high street display less than 24 hours after they were planted.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:30:00 +0000
Beechen Grove by Watford ring road closed after crash
Drivers faced delays on the Watford ring road this morning because of a crash.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:17:00 +0000
Watford man admits sexual assault on woman in holiday park
A Watford man has admitted sexually assaulting a woman at a holiday park.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:14:32 +0000
Humo opens in Watford offering modern tapas and cocktails
A unique restaurant has opened, cooking with a “primitive” style coal fire, and promising elegant cocktails and modern Spanish tapas.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:06:09 +0000
Police shut The Dome roundabout after 'man seen with gun'
Armed officers descended on a busy roundabout after a man reportedly had a gun.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:05:25 +0000
Little Waitrose at The Dome Shell petrol station to shut
A mini supermarket on a petrol station forecourt will be closing its doors permanently next month.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
'Frustration' as Pryzm still faces eviction in early 2023
Watford’s biggest nightclub still faces being shut down in the new year despite plans to turn it into homes being thwarted.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
London Northwestern Railway to introduce new timetable in December
A train operator says “significant” changes are being made as new timetables come into force next month.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
The Horns live music venue in Watford to reopen this week
A live music venue is almost ready to reopen its doors – only a couple of weeks after management thought they had shut down for good.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Future Academies Watford kids 'tried to hit' mum holding baby
School children have been accused of trying to hit a mother while she carried her baby in her arms.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:39:26 +0000
Olivia Attwood breaks silence on rush to A&E from I'm A Celeb jungle
Speaking to Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby the Love Island star revealed she was left wondering whether she was pregnant.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 22:07:16 +0000
I'm A Celeb: Matt Hancock says Liz Truss' career in politics is 'over'
Matt Hancock was quizzed by campmates in tonight's episode of I'm A Celebrity as they asked about UK politics.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:35:16 +0000
Former BBC Top Gear presenter Sue Baker dies as family pays tribute
After 100 episodes Baker moved aside in 1991 to make way for Jeremy Clarkson.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Historical pictures of Watford High Street, Cawdells and Meeting Alley
For the past 18 months the Watford Observer has been publishing a picture from the archive of its friends at Watford Museum, giving a weekly glimpse of so many aspects of life in the town in the past.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:00:59 +0000
Meriden Park development set to improve biodiversity
People are invited to help with ongoing improvements to a Watford park including increasing its biodiversity.



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