Watford Observer

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:28:27 +0100
Stables to be turned into flats as plans approved
Plans to turn former stables in Bushey into five flats have been approved at the second time of asking.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:12:01 +0100
'Legendary' BBC DJ to perform Watford set at unique venue TONIGHT
BBC radio star DJ Spoony is set to perform a unique summer set at Topgolf Watford tonight (August 7).

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save £18 on stunning Agapanthus that will transform your garden
They’re a popular and much-loved summer bulb, we’re talking about Agapanthus and they’re the stars of this week’s You Garden’s offers.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Watford bungalow to be demolished for two-storey houses on the land
One North Watford bungalow is set to be demolished for two houses on the same land.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:28:00 +0100
Watford man 'became amateurish drug dealer' after falling into debt
Hadrian Follett turned to drug dealing after getting into financial difficulties, St Albans Magistrates' Court heard.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0100
Historic high street 'on the up' - but empty units cast a shadow
Shoppers in Rickmansworth town centre feel their high street is making a recovery – despite the empty units.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0100
Bus to Watford General Hospital to have frequency cut in half from September
The 635 bus service to Watford General Hospital is set to have its frequency cut in half in another change to Hertfordshire transport coming this month.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Four-day public inquiry to decide 600-home plan for land opposite ancient woodland
The date for a public inquiry over 600 homes opposite Whippendell Wood in Croxley Green has been set.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:55:00 +0100
Plan to build M&S Foodhall and flats suddenly withdrawn
Plans for a new M&S store with 25-flats above it in Bushey Heath have been suddenly withdrawn.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0100
Speeding teen driver hit 60mph on quiet Watford road before horror crash
Mohammed Khan crashed his VW Golf into Peter Jeffree’s stationary car at the junction of Stratford Way and Cassiobury Drive

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0100
House prices data reveals areas that sell for up to £20k lower than listed prices
Houses in and around Watford are selling for up to £20,000 less than listed prices, with Kings Langley seeing the widest gaps.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:39:00 +0100
Dozens of 'eyesore' boulders to be removed from village green - but 92 will remain
The removal of 71 controversial boulders from The Green in Croxley Green is finally set to begin – but another 92 will remain for now.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:05:00 +0100
Police release image over 'egging' after child and house hit
Herts Police have released an image of two youths after a child was hit as a South Oxhey home was egged.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save £300pp on 5-star 8-day Rhine, Strasbourg and Heidelberg cruise
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Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:00:06 +0100
Permission sought for single-storey rear extension at Wandsworth property
Here is a summary of the latest planning applications submitted to Wandsworth Council this week.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:59:32 +0100
Road closures planned for parts of Carpenders Park, Watford and Abbots Langley
Roadworks are set to cause temporary closures in parts of Carpenders Park, Watford, and Abbots Langley from August 10 for five days.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Stunning and modern five-bed detached house put on sale for 1.9m - look inside
A five-bedroom detached house on Hampermill Lane in Watford has hit the market at £1.085m.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0100
UK's 'largest slip and slide' opens in Hertfordshire with visitors calling it 'epic'
The UK's "largest slip and slide" Cool down in the heatwave at a giant slip and slide which has opened just in time for summer at Graveley Fruit Farm in Herts.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:26:00 +0100
The Horns has plenty in the pipeline as new management looks to revitalise pub
One half of the team behind The Horns in Watford has reflected on their first three months and looked ahead to the future.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Herts man appears in court over £1 million street lamp and lantern thefts
A Hertfordshire man has appeared in court accused of stealing £1 million worth of street lamps and lanterns.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0100
Most dramatic solar eclipse in 27 YEARS visible in Hertfordshire next week
A rare solar eclipse covering over 90 per cent of the sun will be visible in Hertfordshire next week. Here is everything you need to know.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:58:07 +0100
Second series of hit BBC drama filmed near Watford to air this month
The second series of BBC series Ludwig starring David Mitchell will air later this month following filming in Rickmansworth.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:58:00 +0100
280-home plan slammed as 'entirely inappropriate' in new document ahead of appeal
A new document has been submitted ahead of an appeal over plans for 280 homes in Bushey.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:51:27 +0100
Care home placed in special measures shuts down year after 'inadequate' CQC report
Houndswood House Care Home Radlett, which was placed in special measures after “risk of harm” was found last year, has shut down.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:40:00 +0100
The 6 Hertfordshire areas set for 20mph zone proposals within 6 months
Bushey and Bushey Heath are among six Hertfordshire areas which can expect 20mph zone consultations, alongside Harpenden, Hatfield, and Hertford.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:49:22 +0100
Loud noise warning ahead of overnight filming on two nights this week
Residents living near Bovingdon Airfield Studios have been warned of "loud bangs" ahead of two nights of overnight filming this week.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:42:23 +0100
Man wanted over assault and criminal damage - found
Police have appealed for the public's help to find a wanted man with links to Dacorum in Hertfordshire.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:11:01 +0100
Hertfordshire's 'cosiest pub' changes hands after nearly 28 years
New management is taking over The Alford Arms in Frithsden, once described as the cosiest pub in Hertfordshire.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:19:37 +0100
Buses diverted as month-long road closure begins
Buses are on diversion and motorists have been warned of delays as a month-long road closure begins in Northwick Road, South Oxhey.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save on your summer adventure gear in Red Equipment’s outlet
With summer in full swing, days by the beach are just what sunny skies are about.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Everything you need to know about the newly approved Herts M25 service station
Plans for Chiltern Chalfont M25 services near Rickmansworth have been approved – find out what will be on offer.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:21:35 +0100
Watford Palace Theatre to launch new after-work experience this month
Watford Palace Theatre is set to host a new 'after-work experience' this month, bringing 'Groundworks' the the stage on August 20.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:15:17 +0100
Hertfordshire road set to close for 5 days this summer
Hertfordshire County Council plans to close Garden Road in Abbots Langley from its junction with Breakspear Road, covering the road’s entire length, August 10.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:44:24 +0100
2 footpaths in Watford set to close for almost a week this summer
Hertfordshire County Council has announced the temporary closure of footpaths in Watford from August 10, 2026 for five days.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:51:25 +0100
Bridge players deal £655 boost to Bushey food bank at summer party
Watford and Bushey Bridge Club has raised £655 for the Red Trust Food Bank.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:28:22 +0100
Plans for eight new homes on vacant Shenley land made public
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Hertsmere Borough Council this week.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:08:54 +0100
New EV charging bays and CCTV planned for car park
Newberries Car Park is set for improvements, including new EV charging points and enhanced security, funded by Hertsmere Borough Council.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:52:59 +0100
How to stop your home overheating this summer
Here is how to stop your home overheating in hot weather, with Citizens Advice.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:46:40 +0100
How to complain and get your money back from a bad trader
When there’s a problem caused by a trader, you should be able to get it fixed or get some money back, here is all you need to know from Citizens Advice.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:37:12 +0100
Remembering the much-loved open-air pool at a Hertfordshire park
Here is Kelvin Graham, with the history of the Bushey Swimming Pool at King George Recreation Ground.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:55:29 +0100
Share of £500k up for grabs for grassroots clubs and organisations
Clubs are being encouraged to apply for the next round of Cash4Clubs funding to offer fresh support to grassroots organisations.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:32:30 +0100
Revised plans submitted for potential changes to agreed Watford development
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Watford Borough Council this week.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:09:19 +0100
Plans submitted to extend and remodel Rickmansworth home
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Three Rivers District Council this week.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:56:25 +0100
London Road home could be replaced with 2 detached houses
Here are the latest planning applications being considered by Dacorum Borough Council this week.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0100
Woodmere Avenue width restriction hit again weeks after previous crash
The Woodmere Avenue width restriction in Watford has taken another bash a month after the last crash.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Garage plan 'another attempt to squeeze as many as possible into controversial HMO'
An extension has been planned for a controversial Kings Langley HMO as a further twist in the battle over the property.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0100
Man left needing hospital treatment after dog attack - owner sought
Herts Police are working to trace a dog after it bit a man in Rickmansworth and left him needing hospital treatment.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:40:00 +0100
Six-day road closure starting tomorrow to send cars and buses on diversion
Traffic will be sent on a diversion and two buses will be rerouted as Langley Road is set to close for six days.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:55:00 +0100
What to expect from the new restaurant chain coming to Watford High Street
Eat Nua is set to offer Thai street food at a new kitchen and bar for the former Colombia Press unit in Watford High Street.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0100
Huge 1,200-home plan unveiled near Hertfordshire M25 as consultation launched
Plans for 1,200 homes across 128-acres at the edge of Maple Cross have been unveiled as a public consultation begins.

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