Watford Observer

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:50:07 +0100
Reason air ambulance was seen in Watford revealed
The East of England Ambulance service has explained why Watford residents may have seen the air ambulance in town yesterday.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:13:50 +0100
Police could be called to protect council workers removing flags
Police in Hertfordshire could be called to help protect council staff removing flags amid Operation Raise the Colours.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:37:22 +0100
Everything we know so far after Watford stabbing leaves man fighting for life
Everything we know so far after a stabbing in West Watford that has left a 34-year-old man fighting for his life.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Free Christmas market set to return with live entertainment and Santa's Grotto
The Rickmansworth Christmas Market returns to Watersmeet on November 8, 2025, with live performances, craft stalls, food, and Santa’s Grotto.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:31:00 +0100
Work begins on new Lidl supermarket ahead of opening
Work has begun on a new Lidl supermarket at the former World of Water site in Hunton Bridge.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:30:00 +0100
The pub whose name lives on through a football club
A look back at the former The Jet pub, in Hayling Road, South Oxhey, that was demolished for housing after closing in 2008.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:11:00 +0100
Save on those home appliances with Daewoo Electricals offers
A household name for 60 years, Daewoo Electricals stemmed from the bustling heart of South Korea and is now firmly rooted here in the UK.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:00:30 +0100
Police outside Watford town centre business - recap
Follow live updates as police are seen entering a vape shop in Market Street, Watford.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:37:04 +0100
Major road blocked after crash near Watford M1 - recap
Follow our live traffic updates after a crash between the St Albans M25 and the M1 junction for North Watford that is causing long delays.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100
'Unreal’ Watford buffet goes TikTok viral with more than 2 million views
The buffet at The Grove Hotel in Watford has been described as ‘unreal’ in a viral TikTok that has more than 2 million views.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The Watford state school ranked among the safest in England
Parmiter's School in Watford has been named among the safest state schools in England by the Great British Schools Guide.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:22:51 +0100
Man, 66, admits sexually harassing teen at Harlequin Watford
A 66-year-old man has admitted sexually harassing a teenage girl in the Harlequin shopping centre while drunk.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:06:00 +0100
Fresh appeal after horror crash badly injured Watford man, 74
Police have released pictures of a car belonging to a potential witness after a crash that left an elderly man seriously injured.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:20:00 +0100
Dozens of Santas set to run through Cassiobury Park
The Watford Santa Dash returns to Cassiobury Park on December 7, featuring a 5K and 1K run in aid of Watford Mencap.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:15:00 +0100
'Understanding' between religions shared at 'day of open hearts'
More than 300 people attended the North Watford Mosque open day, celebrating unity and understanding among faiths.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:25:00 +0100
Man fighting for life after being found with stab wounds on neck
A 34-year-old man is in a critical condition after sustaining neck and arm injuries following a stabbing in West Watford.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:20:00 +0100
Arrests made after Watford town centre shops raided
Police have arrested two men after a raid on town centre shops this morning (October 13).

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:31:00 +0100
Park closed and cordon in place amid reports of West Watford incident
A police cordon is in place and a West Watford park is closed amid reports of an incident in the area last night.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:10:00 +0100
Four teens jailed over Watford stabbing linked to A41 shooting
Four people have been jailed following a stabbing in in Brocklesbury Close, Watford last October.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:04:00 +0100
Immigration Enforcement and police seen at town centre shops
Police and Immigration Enforcement vans have been spotted in Watford this morning, as officers entered three shops in Market Street.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:55:23 +0100
Woman in 20s 'seriously hurt' after motorbike and lorry crash this morning
A woman has been taken to hospital with suspected serious injuries after a lorry and motorbike crashed near North Watford this morning.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:30:00 +0100
New café enjoys 'friendly community' after successful first months
One of Rickmansworth's newest cafes has built up a friendly community since opening this summer.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:10:26 +0100
Save on villa bliss this October with Vintage Travel
Looking for some much-needed sunshine now that autumn is officially here?

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:37:04 +0100
LOCALiQ launches free digital marketing courses to help build AI-ready skills
Interest in artificial intelligence has surged among UK businesses in recent months, with many eager to understand how new tools like Google’s AI Mode will change the way people search and discover brands online.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100
The four locations near Watford that could become traveller sites
These four sites in the Watford area have all had applications for gypsy or traveller pitches in recent months.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0100
The latest planning applications in Dacorum
Dacorum Borough Council has received new planning applications including home extensions, solar panels, new dwellings, and multiple tree works across the borough.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0100
Cassiobury Park paddling pools' water tanks to be upgraded
Water tanks used at Cassiobury Park's paddling pools are to be replaced this month.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 15:05:00 +0100
Special edition Elton John shirts worn by Watford stars to be auctioned
Special edition shirts worn and signed by Watford FC players will go under the hammer to mark the 50th anniversary of Elton John becoming club chairman.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0100
'We will not be divided by religious hate in Watford'
Watford mayor Peter Taylor has condemned religious hate crimes in his latest column for the Watford Observer.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0100
Watford Industrial Exhibition and other goings on after the war
I’m delving once again into the West Herts Post of July 3, 1947. It was a time of recovery from the effects of the six-year-long World War Two. Rationing remained a part of life for several more years and money was tight. There was a shortage of st...

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0100
The five Watford businesses that have opened in the past few weeks
The past couple of weeks have seen the Watford Observer report on five business openings around the town.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0100
The 300-year-old house next to a Watford supermarket
Frogmore House in Lower High Street is Grade II* listed and was built as a private home in 1716. It stands next to a Lidl supermarket.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0100
School gets £5,000 after Tesco shopper picks golden token
Meryfield Primary School in Radlett received £5,000 from Tesco’s Stronger Starts programme after a customer picked the golden token at Watling Radlett Express.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100
Latest Hertsmere planning applications as Bushey land set to become hand car wash
Hertsmere Borough Council has received new planning applications across Radlett, Bushey, Borehamwood, Potters Bar, and Shenley, including homes, extensions, and facilities.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0100
20 more snaps of new school starters from Watford Observer 'First Class' special
20 more photos of new starters from schools across the Watford area featured in the Watford Observer's 'First Class' 2025 picture special.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0100
Five-bed house with a gym, private garden and driveway parking is for sale
A five-bedroom detached home on Green Lane, Watford, with over 3,300 sq ft of living space and five en-suites, is for sale for £1.85 million.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0100
Car park changes and sports club licence among latest public notices
Five public notices in Watford area including Watford Central Leisure Centre Car Park changes and Mill End Bowls Club premises licence application.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Could you help change Bryn's life?
The National Animal Welfare Trust in Watford is seeking a new home for a three-year-old Cane Corso named Bryn.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0100
'Lung infection nearly killed my daughter - incredible doctors brought her back'
A Watford mum has described how her baby daughter nearly died of a “terrifying” lung infection - and how she hopes to repay the St Mary's Hospital doctors who saved her life.

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Early Christmas present for poorly children
Tesco Extra in Watford has donated toys and stationery to Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust’s nursing team, helping brighten treatment for children in care.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:07:21 +0100
'Suspicious device in canal' sparks road closure - recap
Herts Police have reportedly closed the Rickmansworth Road/Ascot Road roundabout between Watford and Croxley Green.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0100
Is Carlo Acutis worthy of saint status?
A story which may have passed you by recently is that of Carlo Acutis who was canonised, and became a saint, in September.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0100
New plans for homes on green belt land to be decided
New plans for four homes on green belt land outside Chipperfield are due to be decided after an earlier bid was refused consent.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:53:42 +0100
Bomb squad called after 'suspicious device' found in canal
Bomb squad specialists are assessing a “suspicious device” found in a canal as road closures cut off Watford and Croxley Green.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0100
'We want our postcode back!' - Error leaves sea cadets' visitors high and dry
Watford and Rickmansworth Sea Cadets say they want their postcode back - with an error sending deliveries and visitors to the wrong place.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted for new porch, loft conversion and dangerous tree removal
Three Rivers District Council has received new planning applications including home extensions, loft conversions, tree removals, and a motorway service area consultation.

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 11:50:52 +0100
Burglars break into two homes in same road over two days
Herts Police are investigating after two Mill End homes in the same road were broken into over two days.

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:17:45 +0100
Police deny that bike theft at Watford station has been 'decriminalised'
British Transport Police has denied a claim that bike theft at Watford Junction station has been "decriminalised".

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:48:51 +0100
Three women arrested after 'jewellery stolen from homes visited by cleaners'
Three women have been arrested over burglaries and thefts after jewellery was reported stolen from homes visited by cleaners in Bushey and Harrow.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:47:24 +0100
Watford charity shop to close for filming
Homelessness charity New Hope's Watford will for just over a week while filming takes place on the premises.

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