Watford Observer
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:55:00 +0000Herts Police chief ashamed of child rapist James Ford
Hertfordshire Constabulary's chief constable, Charlie Hall, has said he is "utterly ashamed" James Ford "has ever been a police officer", after Ford was jailed for more than 18 years for repeatedly raping a girl under the age of 13.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Bovingdon man pleads guilty to stalking GB News presenter
A man who admitted stalking GB news presenter Ellie Costello for almost a year has been given a suspended prison sentence.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Watford woman's early birth after 'two-hour' Arriva bus wait
A woman who was nine months' pregnant believes she gave birth early due to the stress of waiting "two hours" for a bus.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 20:59:00 +0000Watford General Hospital patient feels 'completely violated'
A woman claims she was “completely violated” at Watford General Hospital after staff allegedly ignored her calls to stop a procedure.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:20:00 +0000Police officer fled after crashing into Hertfordshire house
A police officer fled despite crashing into a house so hard it caused the property to “shudder”.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:13:39 +0000Cassiobury House office plans by Watford Junction approved by council
A large office in Watford will be given a “contemporary and refreshing” look after plans to refurbish the building were approved.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:05:00 +0000Man jailed after bus driver lost leg in head-on Harpenden crash
A drug driver whose head-on smash caused a bus driver to lose his leg has been jailed for nearly three years.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:06:51 +0000Langley Road and Ridge Lane post boxes sealed off with tape
Two post boxes have been sealed off with hazard tape for nearly “two weeks” after the keys went missing.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:30:42 +0000M25 traffic: Severe delays in Herts and by M40 due to crash
There are severe delays
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000Historical pictures of High Street, St Albans Road and Vicarage Road
The Watford Observer has been publishing a picture from the archive of its friends at Watford Museum for the past 18 months, giving a weekly glimpse of so many aspects of life in the town in the past.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:11:19 +0000Watford MP Dean Russell on MPs expensing Christmas parties
Dean Russell takes a stance on MPs being allowed to expense Christmas party food and drink.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:55:00 +0000Hertsmere's local plan likely to miss Government deadline
New rules for housebuilding in Hertsmere are not expected to come into force until at least 2024.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:30:00 +0000Upset after Tommy silhouette by Kingswood shops vandalised
Youths have been caught on CCTV kicking and trampling a statue that has been installed to pay tribute to soldiers who lost their lives in the First World War.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:09:53 +0000ITV reveals exactly how close Matt Hancock came to winning I'm A Celeb
The former health secretary finished third behind Hollyoaks star Owen Warner and former Lioness Jill Scott.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:44:43 +0000Tenants' feedback on Watford social housing called for
Tenants living in social housing are being surveyed on how satisfied they are with their living conditions.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:05:22 +0000Fire at North Wembley station affecting Bakerloo and London Overground
Some passengers travelling to and from Watford are being warned of disruption to journeys after a fire broke out on a railway track.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Latest Bushey and Radlett food hygiene scores revealed
The latest food hygiene ratings from around Hertsmere have been released following visits from inspectors.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 15:30:53 +0000Multi-vehicle crash causes heavy traffic on M25 near Watford
A multi-vehicle crash caused heavy traffic on the M25 near Watford.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 11:44:36 +0000M&S study reveals the UK’s favourite things about Christmas
Turkey sandwiches, paper hats from crackers and changing into your new PJs after lunch; what is your favourite Christmas tradition?
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 15:57:50 +0000M25: Heavy traffic near Watford following multi-vehicle crash
Heavy traffic has been caused on the M25 near Watford, following a multi-vehicle crash between Junction 16 for the M40, and Junction 17 for Rickmansworth.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000Memories of Cassio College in Queens Road that became a Sainsbury's
This site is now part of Watford’s main shopping centre but for around a century it was home to a building associated with learning.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000Recent food hygiene scores for Watford's eateries
The latest food hygiene ratings from around Watford have been released following visits from inspectors.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000GPs around Watford where it's easiest to be seen face-to-face
Data published yesterday shows the GPs in and around Watford seeing the most patients face to face.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 10:12:22 +0000Roadworks in Hertfordshire: The 16 locations affected
Here are all the locations that are set to be affected by roadworks in Hertfordshire over the next month.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000Abbots Langley brothers' Keepy Uppies for Brain Tumour Research
Two football mad brothers who lost their grandfather to a brain tumour have pledged to do more than 1,000 keepy uppies for charity during the World Cup.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000Review: Tim Hortons Watford breakfast – a mixed bag
Excitement for Tim Hortons to open in Watford has been building for almost half the year and I was finally able to try it.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Take a look inside this £1.6 million Watford home on Zoopla now
Take a look inside this £1.6 million modern home in Watford on sale now
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 11:40:30 +0000Try these popular household items to help defrost your car windscreen
These hacks will help you defrost your car windscreen in minutes, or prevent it from happening in the first place. One even went viral on TikTok for its speed.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:49:47 +0000Christmas markets 2022: These 5 European Christmas markets are a must
These are some of the best Christmas markets to visit.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:45:24 +0000Ford Fiestas named among top 10 stolen cars in the UK for 2022
Ford Fiestas, Range Rovers and Volkswagen Golfs are among the most stolen cars in the UK for 2022
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000Cycling UK recognises Kate Jenkins for her community work
The founder of a community cycling initiative has been recognised for making the activity more accessible.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:08:50 +0000Police close two lanes on Watford ring road - live updates
There are traffic delays in Watford town centre.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:20:00 +0000Gucci and Tiffany jewellery stolen in Bushey burglary
Police have released images of several items of stolen jewellery in a bid to trace them following a burglary in Bushey.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:50:00 +0000Double win for West Herts NHS trust at nursing awards
A hospital trust is celebrating a double win at a nursing awards ceremony.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:39:58 +0000La Vie En Rose coffee shop in Bushey High Road shut
A coffee shop has been closed by “enforcement officers” with no announcement as to when it will reopen.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:50:00 +0000Watford community organisations to receive share of £150k funding
Sports clubs, schools and charities are among 16 organisations that will receive a share of just over £150,000 from a Watford community funding pot.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:50:00 +0000Men arrested after 'shot fired from car' on A40, Gloucester
Two men from Watford were among six arrested by police after a shot was allegedly fired from a car.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:05:58 +0000Best Black Friday 2022 tech deals Watford staff recommend
Watford shops are lining up their best deals to attract customers for Black Friday.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:33:05 +0000Herts Police officer Stephen Dalton sacked after IOPC probe
A police officer who asked a man “it hurts, doesn’t it?” after pushing his face against a car during an arrest has been sacked.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:05:00 +0000Met Police's David Carrick charged with more counts of rape
A Metropolitan Police officer, who is already charged with 44 offences, has been charged with a further nine, including six counts of rape.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:55:00 +0000ULEZ expansion 2023: All of London included from next August
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is to expand the ultra-low emission zone to the whole of London.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Watford Community Housing could cut services and raise rent
Social housing tenants may face seven per cent rent rises and cuts to services due to inflation.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Watford supermarkets limiting egg purchases amid shortage
Watford supermarkets are limiting egg purchases for customers after a national shortage hit supply.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000'Heartbreak' as Holy Rood Social Club to close in December
Members are said to be "heartbroken" over the news that their social club will be closing in December.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:02:12 +0000First look inside Watford's new Tim Hortons ahead of opening
Visiting Tim Hortons ahead of the opening showed Watford is in store for a genuinely different fast-food offering.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:20:24 +0000‘Armed robbery’ at Harpenden BP garage in Luton Road
A BP garage in Hertfordshire was reportedly robbed at gunpoint during the early hours of this morning.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Watford mum 'pushed off Arriva bus by driver' slams services
A woman has said she was “physical pushed off the bus” by a driver when a row broke out as passengers who waited over an hour were refused.
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:12:13 +0000Holy Rood School parking 'nightmare' as cars litter pavement
“Nightmare” school parking has caused “shouting, swearing, and people nearly run over” during clashes between parents and neighbours.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:42:22 +0000Herts Police make 44 arrests in serious crime crackdown
Police made 44 arrests and seized 26 vehicles as part of a crackdown on cross-border crime in Hertfordshire.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:04:26 +0000King's first church appointment comes in Hertfordshire
The government has announced that the Venerable Dr Jane Mainwaring will be the next Bishop of Hertford in the Diocese of St Albans.