Watford Observer
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 08:42:51 +0000More primary schools 'may need to remain closed' in Herts
A council has warned that primary schools facing a lack of staff “may need to remain closed” as they begin to welcome pupils back to the classroom.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000Will 2021 herald a new wealth tax to pay for Covid pandemic?
Following the economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the government is looking for ways of replenishing the public coffers through taxation.
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 15:06:39 +0000How to give yourself the best chance of doing Dry January
Even with the best of intentions to not touch a single drop, somewhere, somehow, we succumb to having a drink.
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 15:01:27 +0000Police appeal following Watford General Hospital 'incident'
Police are searching for a van driver following an “incident” outside Watford General Hospital on New Year’s Day.
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 10:06:25 +0000Oxford Covid-19 vaccine to be rolled out from Monday
The NHS will begin administering the new Oxford AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine tomorrow (Monday) as the health service rapidly scales up the biggest immunisation programme in its history.
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000Friendly female cat Dillon needs a loving home
Hello, my name is Dillon and I’m a beautiful ten-year-old girl looking for my forever home. I came to the National Animal Welfare Trust in November when my family got a puppy.
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 15:04:10 +0000Seven New Year resolutions you can still achieve in lockdown
With changes to the way we live, how we work, and where we can travel to - it might seem pointless to set further goals for the year ahead.
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:30:00 +000010 items you didn't know were vegan
Here are 10 items you'll be surprised to know are vegan.
Sat, 02 Jan 2021 18:26:41 +0000Dome Roundabout reopens after gas leak
A major roundabout has reopened following a gas leak earlier today.
Sat, 02 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000Peter Taylor and Nigel Bell's New Year messages to Watford
Watford's mayor Peter Taylor, followed by Councillor Nigel Bell, have given the following New Year messages to the town's residents.
Sat, 02 Jan 2021 10:04:46 +0000Dome Roundabout blocked off after gas leak
A busy road has been blocked off after a suspected gas leak.
Sat, 02 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000Nine pictures of pets and scenes from Christmas in Watford 2020
Christmas is over for another year but our pets made the most of the big day if this final selection of images from our Camera Club members is anything to go by.
Sat, 02 Jan 2021 12:30:00 +0000Maximise time off work in 2021 - 38 days for the price of 15
As a year of minimal travel and lockdowns draws to a close, many Brits will be planning the best way to maximise their time off work in 2021.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 18:03:10 +0000Hertfordshire reports record number of Covid infections on a single day
The number of coronavirus cases in Hertfordshire continues to climb at a steep rate as a hospital trust struggles to cope with a surge in new admissions.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:10:38 +0000West Hertfordshire Hospital Trust admits 124 Covid patients in 5 days
Watford General Hospital is under "enormous pressure" as staff try and cope with a huge influx of new Covid patients.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 12:15:32 +0000Oliver Dowden and Morris Bright's New Year message for Hertsmere
It will be interesting how the history books of the future report back on 2020.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 10:45:23 +0000Watford police shut down multiple New Year parties and gatherings
Police were called to multiple parties and gatherings as hundreds of people in Watford ignored pleas to celebrate New Year safely at home.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000Charitable group feeds and gifts Watford families over Christmas
The community around Watford came together in a heartfelt campaign to feed and gift struggling families during Christmas.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Review of the year: December
A sharp rise of coronavirus cases in Hertfordshire in December saw the county placed in a new Tier 4.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000New moons, meteor showers and more - Celestial events 2021
The full calendar of celestial events taking place throughout 2021.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000Brexit: What will change from January 1?
As the Brexit transition period comes to an end what will change for the average Brit in 2021?
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 12:30:00 +0000And the Person of the Year for 2020 is...
To paraphrase Her Maj, this year has been an ‘annus horribilis’, to the point where I debated skipping the 2020 awards in the forlorn hope that 2021 will be markedly better than its predecessor.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Brexit: What will change from January 1?
As the Brexit transition period comes to an end what will change for the average Brit in 2021?
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 19:00:00 +0000Appeal for retired clinicians to deliver Covid vaccine
Retired clinicians are being urged to return and help the NHS as it struggles to handle the mounting pressures of coronavirus amid surging cases across Hertfordshire and west Essex.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:35:41 +0000Watford Labour slams handling of primary school delay
Watford Labour has slammed the Government’s late-notice decision to delay the reopening of primary schools.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:59:07 +0000'Stay at home' this New Years, Herts public health leaders plead
The NHS and public health leaders in Hertfordshire are urging people to ‘play their part’ and stay at home this New Year and coming months.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:19:33 +0000Rickmansworth Recycling Centre shut after long queues
Rickmansworth Recycling Centre has been temporarily shut by police after long queues.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000Watford's history in 50 objects: The Cassiobury House staircase
The Watford Observer has teamed up with Watford Museum and its curator Sarah Priestley to take a journey back to the town’s past through items or places of historical significance.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000Former Watford primary school headteacher dies
A retired primary school headteacher in Watford who loved the theatre and cricket has died, aged 78.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:19:00 +0000West Hertfordshire hospital staff asked to postpone annual leave
Frontline NHS staff at west Hertfordshire hospitals have been recommended to postpone their annual leave when possible, the Observer understands.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:30:27 +0000Covid: Herts Police warning over New Year's Eve parties
With coronavirus cases spiralling across Hertfordshire and the county placed in Tier 4 restrictions, Herts Police are urging people to celebrate the New Year safely at home.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000Hertfordshire County Council agree on speed management strategy
Councillors have agreed to adopt a new highways strategy designed to ensure speed limits are ‘in keeping’ with their environments.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000Review of the year: November
Hertfordshire along with the rest of England was placed into lockdown in November following a rise of coronavirus cases.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000The most iconic moments of 2020
A look back at some of the most memorable bits of 2020.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:10:44 +0000Live traffic and travel updates this morning
Live traffic and travel updates this morning
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:21:00 +0000Recap: Gavin Williamson delays start of secondary schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is set to deliver a statement to the Commons about the return to schools.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 22:31:00 +0000A list of people in Hertfordshire recognised for New Years Honours 2020
A number of inspirational and well-deserving people have been recognised in the 2019 New Year Honours.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:22:08 +0000Hertfordshire County Council promises to support primary schools told to shut
Hertfordshire County Council has pledged to support school leadership across the county as primary schools in Watford and some surrounding areas have been asked to delay opening in January.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:20:58 +0000Primary schools in Watford, London and parts of Essex to stay closed
Many areas in parts of Hertfordshire, London and Essex will be told to keep primary schools shut.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +000012 more pictures illustrating how Watford changed from the 1920s to 1990s
One of the best ways of illustrating how much a town has changed is from the air and thanks to an old publication we can give an insight into how Watford altered over a near 70-year period.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:04:35 +0000Kingfisher Court patients self-isolating after Covid-19 outbreak
A number of patients at a mental health unit are self-isolating following a small Covid-19 outbreak at the site.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +0000Areas in Watford with the slowest and fastest internet speeds
Having good broadband at home never been more important after a year spent in lockdowns and working from home.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000Bushey House receives Covid-19 vaccine
Care home residents received their first round of Covid-19 vaccinations just before Christmas.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000Review of the year: October
There was some heavy rain at the start of October which caused flooding in lower High Street.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:00:00 +0000Have you seen all of the coins that were released in 2020?
A full list of all of the Royal Mint's coins released in 2020.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:00:00 +0000Celebrities that have passed away in 2020
A full list of the celebrities to have died in 2020.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000'Final extension' of eviction ban for businesses
The Government recently announced a further extension to protect commercial property tenants until March 31, 2021.
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 16:25:49 +0000Watford Mayor slams plans to charge motorists entering London
The Mayor of Watford says a charge for outsider motorists entering Greater London would have a “knock-on effect” to Watford.
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000Eight Christmas Day babies born in Watford General Hospital
Several families have been celebrating the arrival of the best gift possible after their babies were born on Christmas Day.
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 18:00:00 +0000A snapshot of how Watford changed from the 1960s to the 1990s
Much has changed in Watford over the years and thanks to an old publication we can give a visual insight into how much it altered between two points in time - and bring back memories for many of you.