Watford Observer
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Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0100High Street nightclub applies to open until 4.30am
Watford High Street’s new nightclub Zoo Watford has applied for permission to open until 4.30am.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:10:05 +0100'Huge' fire near Watford Junction causing 'major disruption' - recap
There are reports of a "huge" fire near Watford Junction this evening as Network Rail warns of "major disruption" between Watford Junction and Euston.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0100Teen to be sentenced for £2k criminal damage at church site becoming mosque
A 16-year-old is set to be sentenced after admitting to criminal damage at a former Watford church set to become the mosque Masjid Al Ummah.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0100Three arrests after man 'stabbed' near Hemel 'Magic Roundabout'
Three males have been arrested after a man was reportedly stabbed near the Magic Roundabout in St Albans Road, Hemel Hempstead.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:25:00 +0100Herts teacher ‘wasn’t going to dress like Thatcher’ in her 20s, sex abuse trial told
A Hemel Hempstead teacher accused of having sexual relationships with two pupils has told a jury that she “wasn’t going to dress like Margaret Thatcher”.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0100'Creepy Cat in the Hat' trend hits Watford in bizarre TikTok videos
Two TikTok videos have brought the bizarre ‘creepy Cat in the Hat’ to Watford - threatening a “rampage”.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0100CCTV outside Watford home moments before fox bit baby girl's head in bedroom
CCTV footage appears to show a fox outside a Queens Road, Watford home moments before it got in and bit a child.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:15:00 +0100The 7 Watford and Bushey bus services getting new timetables later this week
Seven different Watford and Bushey bus services from Arriva, Uno, and Red Rose will have new timetables starting later this week.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100Harlequin business confirms 'significant expansion' of Watford store
Harlequin Watford business Superdrug has committed to a “significant expansion” of its store at the centre.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100All aboard! Join the Flying Scotsman on a spectacular 2-night trip
Just released from Just Go Holidays, join the Flying Scotsman on an unforgettable experience combining the romance of classic steam travel with breath taking views of the countryside.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0100£32k raised in a week as Watford man fights 'incredibly rare' cancer
More than £32,000 has been raised in a week for a Watford man who is fighting an "incredibly rare" form of cancer.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:37:00 +0100New shop eyeing former Boots unit among latest Watford-area public notices
Plans to create new homes, an alcohol licence application, and overnight road closures are among the latest public notices this week
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:15:11 +0100Four-day closure set for 'repeat offender' road hit by FOUR sinkholes this year
A four-day closure is set to try and resolve issues in a "repeat offender" road that has seen four sinkholes open up this year.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100Why protest politics poses a growing threat to democracy
Chair of Watford Conservatives Stephen Woodard argues that growing support for protest parties reflects public frustration but warns that respect for democratic institutions and the rule of law must be upheld.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0100Children from Watford wanted for 'major TV series' filming
A “major” TV production filming at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden has put out a casting call for children near the studios.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:20:31 +0100Hertfordshire carpenter wins £1.5 million on scratchcard after changing route to work
A man from Welwyn in Hertfordshire has won a life-changing £1.5 million on a National Lottery scratchcard after making a change to his daily commute.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:39:53 +0100Opinion split over Tommy Robinson associate's viral Watford visit
A prominent far-right activist's visit to Watford has drawn a mixed reception.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:38:43 +0100Huge warehouse plan for car boot sale site in limbo as decision delayed
A decision on whether to build three large warehouses and offices at a car boot sale site by the A41 and M1 in Hertfordshire.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:52:53 +0100The Great British Pub Crawl gives Hemel verdict after visiting 13 boozers
YouTube's The Great British Pub Crawl has given his verdict on 13 Hemel Hempstead boozers after paying his first visit to the town.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:11:48 +0100Classic train spotted at Watford Junction
Train enthusiasts were able to catch a glimpse of the 86259 Les Ross at Watford Junction on Saturday.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100The Watford school where pupils 'believe, strive and achieve'
The Watford Observer shines a spotlight on Westfield Academy after it achieved its "best ever" GCSE maths results.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0100'Noisy and disruptive' closures set for one of Watford's busiest roads
“Major” disruption is expected as Hempstead Road will be repeatedly closed over the course of a week.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:54:36 +0100Major business hub plans revealed at meeting between MP and new CEO
Watford MP Matt Turmaine met with Peter Abel, the new CEO of Wenta, on August 3, to discuss the future of the Watford Business Centre on Colne Way.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100Four-bed family home 'with scope to extend' put on sale for £1.1 million
A modernised four-bedroom detached house in Oaklands Avenue, Watford, has hit the market with an asking price of £1.1m.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:20:00 +0100The 500-year-old pub hailed for its 'delicious' food
The Watford Observer shines a spotlight on The Feathers pub in Rickmansworth.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:37:41 +0100Inside look and review of new Watford town centre restaurant
The Watford Observer provides an inside look and review of new town centre eatery Smoke & Pepper.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:30:21 +0100Popular shop's unit to be turned into housing as plans approved
Watford Borough Council has approved a planning application to change the use of the former Oxhey Angling Centre in Capel Road.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0100Work begins to reopen 'unsafe' car park after five-month closure
A Hemel Hempstead car park is set to reopen months after a stuck lorry forced its closure.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:54:32 +0100New plan unveiled for nine homes in village
Plans have been submitted for nine new homes in Bricket Wood.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:23:25 +0100New pictures shared of filming near Watford for hit BBC series
New Diane Morgan comedy series Ann Droid was filmed in Hertfordshire, with locations including Hemel Hempstead and Chipperfield.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:27:51 +0100Padel courts to replace tennis ones after plans approved
Plans for padel courts to replace tennis ones at Metropolitan Sports Club in Bushey have been approved.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0100Inside the 1,000-year-old Hertfordshire mill where visitors can bake their own bread
Redbournbury Watermill and Bakery in St Albans is a Grade II listed site that lets you bake your own bread.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100The 'amazing' museum just 30 minutes from Watford where 'imagination can play'
The Roald Dahl Museum is 30 minutes from Hertfordshire and is the perfect place for a family day out.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Exceptional' Hertfordshire restaurant that 'never fails to deliver'
Omboo in Hertfordshire has been described as "exceptional and outstanding" by happy guests.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:30:01 +0100Herts fatal crash driver made threats to cover up responsibility as girl lay dying
The driver in a Hertfordshire crash which killed 13-year-old Evelyn Haylock has been jailed for 12 years and eight months.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100Watford man in court over alleged GBH wounding
A Watford man is set to appear in crown court over alleged GBH in London.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0100Building new 70-home estate on field blocked despite fears of 'slam dunk' appeal case
Plans for 70 homes in Oxhey have been refused by a one-vote margin despite fears of a “slam dunk” case for appeal.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0100Six men arrested in 'stolen vehicles bust' named
Six people arrested after police busted suspected a stolen vehicle ring in Oxhey have been named.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:08:03 +0100New restaurant manager 'up for the challenge' after taking over former pub
Thai restaurant Eat Nua has opened in Watford's former Colombia Press and Jardin unit.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:29:03 +0100'Suspects identified' after fireworks wake Watford residents for miles around
Suspects have been identified after fireworks caused misery and wildfire fears in North Watford as Watford Borough Council and Herts Police clamp down.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0100Sneak peek inside new gym set to open in former Pryzm building
The Watford Observer was granted a sneak peek at the new Anytime Fitness gym that is set to open in the town centre's former Pryzm building
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:37:19 +0100Watford pair admit arson attack at Persian media company’s UK base
Two people from Watford have pleaded guilty to an arson attack on the UK office of Iran International.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0100Cars stolen, gas meter smashed, and lorry defaced among 8 Watford crime appeals
Destruction of a gas meter, a lorry being defaced, car thefts, and bike theft are among crimes recently reported in Watford, sparking Herts Police appeals.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:50:00 +0100Demolition well underway ahead of Watford data centre going up
Demolition is well underway ahead of construction of a Greenhill Crescent, Watford, data centre.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:31:00 +0100Shocking video of teen speeding before horrific crash that seriously hurt pensioner
Videos of a crash on Cassiobury Drive in Watford were shown in court after a teen pleaded guilty to dangerous driving.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:45:00 +0100Non-smoker's hoarse voice turned out to be incurable lung cancer
A Watford woman who developed a cough was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer - despite never having smoked.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:36:35 +0100Immigration arrest after police seize £125k worth of cannabis in drug farm raid
A man has been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences after police seized £125,000 of plants from a cannabis farm in Watford.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:08:48 +0100Everything you need to know about 'fantastic' classic car event near Watford
An "exciting" afternoon featuring more than 20 classic vehicles has been promised ahead of a classic car festival near Watford over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:30:48 +0100'Spectacular' tribute to 'one of world's fastest rising bands' coming to Colosseum
A "spectacular" KATSEYE tribute act has been announced for the Watford Colosseum.