Watford Observer
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100Football club and homelessness charities help launch stadium sleepout
A charity football match has kick-started efforts to combat homelessness.
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:30:00 +0100Top schools for GCSE results 2025 revealed in new data
The best performing Watford-area schools at this year’s GCSE exams have been revealed in new data, with Watford Grammar School for Boys coming out on top.
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:13:00 +0100Save on Lakeland products in its Autumn Savings Event
The Lakeland Autumn Savings event is now on.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:12:54 +0100'90-minute delays' after motorway crash near Watford - recap
Three of four lanes in the M25 are closed near Watford following a crash between junctions 20 and 19.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:50:00 +0100Trailers and production vehicles take over car park for filming
Film crews have taken over the Bushey Country Club car park this week to work on an unconfirmed production amid Harry Potter and California Avenue filming.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:40:00 +0100Scam awareness warning ahead of Black Friday deal rush
Citizens Advice Watford warns of rising scams as Black Friday and Christmas near—fake shopping sites, DWP texts, crypto schemes. Report to Action Fraud and get help: 0800 144 8848.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +0100Town reveals future in new 3D walkthrough video and hoarding artwork
Watford Borough Council has released a 3D walkthrough video of the Town Hall Quarter regeneration, showing plans for new community spaces, a café, shops, homes, and an expanded Museum of Watford, blending heritage with modern living.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0100When major new road near Watford was built in 1990s
A look back at the building of the A41 in the Kings Langley area at the start of 1992.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:28:03 +0100£2.2m office tops list of Watford's highest business rates payers
One Watford firm, TJX, pays £2,192,250 in business rates as council data shows which are charged the most.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:38:18 +0100Asking price for recently closed pub cut by more than £400k
The asking price for vacant Croxley Green pub The Sportsman has been reduced by more than £400,000 since it was put up for sale in May.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:51:00 +0100Thousands raised for vital Watford charity during 24-hour bike marathon
A 24-hour bikeathon organised by EMW Law raised over £7,000 for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, with support from staff, community leaders, and Watford’s mayor.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:44:00 +0100Grade II listed manor house could be converted into five large homes
Five homes could be created out of a Grade II listed manor house in Croxley Green: Croxley House, most recently used as a 33-bedroom care home.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:21:00 +0100Herts buses review confirmed with franchising model being considered
Hertfordshire County Council has received £360,000 from the Department for Transport to review rural bus services in North and East Hertfordshire and Stevenage, exploring new models like franchising to improve reliability and network efficiency.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:55:00 +0100Hertfordshire issued TWO yellow weather warnings by Met Office
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across Hertfordshire with heavy rain and strong winds expected.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:33:00 +0100Firework set off under flat sparks criminal damage investigation
A firework was set off directly under a Watford flat during Diwali celebrations in one of three criminal damage investigations police have shared.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:15:00 +0100Mini and lorry in motorway crash causes long delays Watford
M25 journeys near Watford were delayed by more than an hour this morning after a lorry and Mini crashed.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:06:14 +0100Two charged after drug busts targeting Watford and Hertsmere supply
Two drug busts linked to supply into Watford and Hertsmere have resulted in two people being charged.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:30:00 +0100Village's only primary school 'must stay open' as 2026 closure on the cards
Elstree's only primary school “must stay open”, its MP has said after a potential 2026 closure was revealed.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:12:00 +0100Save on Just Go’s European Christmas Market coach breaks
Step into the magic of Christmas with Just Go’s specially crafted coach breaks to Europe’s most enchanting festive markets.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +010017-person HMO application in Watford approved by council
Permission for a central Watford property to operate as a 17-person HMO has been granted.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0100'Delightful’ market town named among the best places to live in Hertfordshire
The market town of Tring has been named among the best places to live in Hertfordshire. Find out why.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0100‘Wonderful’ Michelin-praised gastropub just 30 minutes from Watford
The Silver Cup in Harpenden is featured in the Michelin Guide and has been described as “wonderful”.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100Watford's ethnic diversity keeping much-loved business afloat
The owner of G. Gibson Butchers explains why Watford's ethnic diversity has been vital in helping the business stay afloat.
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0100The ‘wonderful’ and ‘interesting’ English Heritage site to visit in Hertfordshire
Discover the ‘wonderful’ and ‘interesting' English Heritage site Berkhamsted Castle in Hertfordshire
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:56:00 +0100Restoration plan for home 'engulfed in flames' submitted
Plans to repair a Pinner Road, Oxhey, home after “substantial” fire damage have been submitted.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:36:58 +0100Couple whose wedding was front page news celebrate diamond anniversary
The former managing director of Hammonds of Watford and his wife, who worked for Clements, have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0100Look back at former pub near Watford that's now a Turkish restaurant
A look back at the reopening of the Forester's Arms, in Bushey Heath, that is now home to MezeMangal Turkish restaurant.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:57:15 +0100Mothercare back in financial trouble as it pushes back payments
Watford-based Mothercare PLC says it has “sufficient cash to trade for the foreseeable future” despite financial trouble.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:52:45 +0100Found: Man WANTED over three 'serious' attacks in Watford
Police are looking for wanted man Sami Sarout over three “serious assaults” in Watford.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:29:00 +0100Machete among weapons found after 'large disturbance' in Watford
Police have found weapons – including a machete – and made arrests after a clash outside Watford flats in The Gateway, off Whippendell Road.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:55:00 +0100Stabbing victim condition update as fourth teen charged over 'targeted' attack
Police say the victim’s condition is improving as a fourth teen has been charged with attempted murder over a Watford stabbing
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100Watford brothers demand answers over father's death in Chinook crash
Watford brothers whose father was killed in a Chinook helicopter crash will hand in a petition to the UK Government demanding answers.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:15:00 +0100Person died after 'casualty on track' reports, police confirm
Police have confirmed a person died after a casualty on the tracks at Bushey and Oxhey Railway Station cancelled trains yesterday.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:07:08 +0100Life on the wards: supporting patients with autism and learning disabilities
Chief nurse Kelly McGovern looks at how West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is helping patients with autism and learning disabilities.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:37:16 +0100Outages at Halifax, Lloyds, HMRC and more reported after AWS disruption
Disruption affecting Amazon Web Services has led to a spike in reported outages across a wide range of internet services including for HMRC, Zoom and more
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:55:00 +0100Stabbing leaves teen hospitalised with 'serious' injuries
A teenager was seriously injured in a reported stabbing near Watford town centre.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:39:42 +0100£50k synagogue security agreed for Hertsmere after Manchester attack
£50,000 in funding to help protect Jewish communities in Hertsmere has been signed off by the borough council’s cabinet.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:32:00 +0100Watford's new smash burger restaurant - does it stand out from the crowd?
The Watford Observer gives its verdict on Beef King, which opened earlier this month in St Albans Road.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:11:54 +0100Celebrate spooky season and all things for the home with That Home Shop
Ready to refresh your home for the change of seasons?
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:38:05 +0100Pizza Hut falls into administration with 68 restaurants at risk
Pizza Hut's UK restaurants have gone into administration, with hundreds of jobs at 68 eat-in locations at risk across the country.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0100Latest Dacorum planning applications include new homes, extensions, and tree works
Dacorum Borough Council has received new planning applications including home extensions, garage conversions, tree works, and a new dwelling.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0100National debt 'about £4 billion for the population of Watford'
The chairman of Watford Conservatives believes the nation's finances are out of control.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:18:27 +0100Lower High Street closed amid assault probe
Police in Watford has closed part of the high street as they probe an assault in Water Lane on Saturday night (October 18).
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0100Do you recognise this mystery Watford building?
Can you help identify the building in this photo from the archive at Watford Museum?
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100Plans lodged for new home and home extensions across Three Rivers
Three Rivers District Council has received new planning applications, including home extensions in South Oxhey, solar panels in Sarratt, and listed building updates in Chorleywood, alongside multiple discharge of condition submissions across the dist...
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0100Inside 5-bed home for sale close to 'one of Watford’s most sought-after schools'
A five-bedroom detached home in Watford’s sought-after Nascot Grange development is on the market for £1.15m.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0100Shops in Watford and Bushey apply to sell alcohol
Two applications for premises licences and more than a dozen planned road closures in the Watford area among latest public notices.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100I'm searching for my bunny wife - meet Chucky and help find him a new home
The National Animal Welfare Trust is seeking a forever home - and a bunny wife - for a one-year-old male Lionhead rabbit named Chucky.
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0100Getting on point with t'kids
There’s little funnier than reading middle-aged, privately-educated national newspaper hacks attempting to get down with the kids and decipher the younger generations' turn of phrase. Now, I speak with some level of authority in this sphere, what w...
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 16:08:55 +0100Police appeal launched after spate of burglaries
Police are appealing for information on three burglaries that took place across six days in Watford, Rickmansworth and Radlett.