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Sun, 07 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
The new lockdown rules coming into force on March 8
Tomorrow coronavirus restrictions will begin being eased in England.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Watford Observer reader talks about lockdown experience
A Watford Observer reader won a competition designed to help keep people connected with loved ones during the pandemic.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Friendly cat Moo seeking quiet home without other pets
Hello, my name is Moo and I’m a 14-year-old British Short Hair girl looking for my new home. I came to the National Animal Welfare Trust in January as I was too scared to eat because of the dogs in my previous home.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Planning applications submitted from March 1
A new month and lots of new plans. This week in Watford is a request to replace a garage with two new homes in Tring and a plan to turn a house into two flats in Spring Gardens.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 10:18:38 +0000
Burst pipe floods road near Watford Town Centre - recap
Live updates as a burst water pipe floods roads and leaves homes without water.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:18:50 +0000
Coronavirus: Year since positive patient at Watford General Hospital
It was a year ago today that a ward was evacuated at Watford General Hospital after their first patient tested positive for Covid-19.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000
More electric vehicle charging spots could be introduced in Watford
A recent bid for grant funding could add more electric vehicle charging points in Watford.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
All’oro Italia restaurant set to open in Abbots Langley
A new authentic-styled Italian restaurant is making its way to Abbots Langley.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 13:16:46 +0000
Stamp duty calculator: How much tax will I pay for new house?
The stamp duty holiday deadline will be extended from 31 March to 30 June 2021, Use our stamp duty calculator to see how much you will save.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 09:12:50 +0000
Water returns hours after no water supplies across Watford
People in Watford have been left without water this morning after a burst pipe.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Atria Watford: Backlash after mall's name revealed
Watford's shopping centre was finally given a new name this week - but the choice has triggered a barrage of criticism.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Pictures showing better times ahead in the Watford area
The days are getting longer, spring is almost here and millions have now had their first dose of the vaccine - there are more signs of better time ahead as these pictures illustrate.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Urban myths that survive in the age of the internet
I am rather partial to an urban myth. My favourite of all time is, sadly, not fit for family viewing and involves a young man still living at home with his parents, a music player, headphones and a cup of tea. It is my myth of choice as I witnesse...

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
When is Easter 2021? Lockdown rules and school holiday dates revealed
These are the key dates for Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday in 2021 - and when the school holidays will take place.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 07:43:00 +0000
M25 reopens after fuel spill near St Albans
The M25 has reopened after being closed when a lorry crash spilled fuel on the road surface.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 22:16:02 +0000
M25 at junction 22 St Albans closed after lorry crash
The M25 near St Albans has been closed after a lorry shed its load.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000
The lockdown rules changing on Monday - what you can and can't do
What are the four changes to lockdown rules being made in England from Monday?

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:06:46 +0000
These are the most popular secondary schools in Watford area
A secondary school received a record-breaking amount of applications from pupils wanting to attend from September.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Face mask rules for supermarkets and when they will change
What are the current face mask rules in England for Morrisons, Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda? And when will they end?

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:47:00 +0000
intu should have looked to Deeney over Atria Watford renaming
You are through on goal with the ball at your feet. All it needs is the simplest of touches. The crowd is willing you to score. But - inexplicably - you try to do something clever and end up missing by miles.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:30:00 +0000
ProMedica24 carer was 'drinking' while caring for elderly woman
A Watford care home failed to provide adequate care as one carer was believed to be drinking gin and wine on the job, an ombudsman report concluded.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:28:07 +0000
Where can I get a rapid Covid test in Watford?
The latest list of local testing sites for people with no coronavirus symptoms has been released ahead of the return to school.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:09:26 +0000
Developer appeals refusal of 57 flats in Monmouth Road
A planning inspector will decide whether to override a council's decision to refuse plans for a block of flats in a residential street.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Parking charges in Bushey to increase from April 1
The cost of local authority residents’ parking permits and car parks in Bushey is set to increase from April 1.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:30:50 +0000
Kings Langley water 'back to normal' after burst water main repaired
People in Kings Langley have been left without water after a burst water main.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Watford FC players back Watford Women's Centre fundraising campaign
Watford FC players Ben Foster and Helen Ward have joined forces with Watford Women's Centre to challenge domestic violence in the town and across Hertfordshire by taking part in a £5,000 fundraiser to help victims of domestic abuse.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Man running a marathon after Andre Gray scored this season
A man who joked about running a marathon every time that Andre Gray scores this season, is following through with his claim.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:12:31 +0000
Armed police arrest man after 'axe' seen in Whippendell Road
A man was allegedly seen waving an axe in a Watford street earlier this week.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:31:52 +0000
Wetherspoons reveals the 12 Hertfordshire pubs set to reopen on April 12
JD Wetherspoon has revealed that 394 of its UK pubs will reopen on April 12 - and 12 of them are in Hertfordshire.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 08:08:48 +0000
New Covid variant added to watch list after found in UK
A new coronavirus strain that is believed to have originated in the UK is being tracked by scientists, as efforts increase to suppress variants of concern.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
UK weather: Met Office respond to 'snow bomb' reports
The Met Office has said the UK will not be hit by a 'snow bomb' this month.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
From Harlequin to Atria - A timeline of Watford's shopping centre
Watford’s shopping centre has been a big talking point over the past few hours as its owners confirmed what the new name for the centre would be.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 08:30:00 +0000
Petition to rename Atria Watford the Harlequin
A petition was launched just hours after the reveal of Watford’s shopping centre’s new name was revealed.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:30:00 +0000
York House School in Croxley Green investing £3m in its facilities
An independent school has announced it is investing millions of pounds into its facilities.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:03:32 +0000
Car left with scratches at St Albans Road petrol station
Police are today appealing for witnesses after a car was left with scratches at a Watford petrol station.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Decision on plans for 263 flats on Exchange House site delayed
A decision on whether to approve plans for one of Watford’s tallest buildings has been put on hold by the applicants.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:45:00 +0000
Why Watford's shopping centre was not renamed the Harlequin
The owners of Watford’s shopping centre have defended its new name after readers criticised the decision to not bring back the Harlequin.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Watford's history in 50 objects: A photo album from Victorian times
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, 04 Mar 2021 14:30:00 +0000
Troy Deeney autobiography confirmed by publishers
Troy Deeney’s upcoming autobiography has been confirmed – but its true title is yet to be revealed.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:40:00 +0000
Best and worst reactions as new name for intu Watford revealed
The new name for Watford’s shopping centre has been heavily criticised by readers as they slammed the decision to not bring back the Harlequin.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:05:09 +0000
HS2 unveils 'ambitious' plans to enhance Colne Valley environment
HS2 has announced a new "ambitious" scheme designed to enhance the environment near two major tunnels it is constructing.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Amazing drone pictures show Watford from the sky
An amateur photographer has been taking his camera to the skies to capture spectacular birds eye shots of Watford.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:23:20 +0000
New name for Watford's shopping centre revealed
Watford’s shopping centre has officially been given a new name by its owners.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:11:03 +0000
Teenager who went missing from Watford found
Police are trying to find a teenage girl who has gone missing.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Help us celebrate World Book Day 2021 in the Watford area
It’s that day of the year again when children will be dressing up as popular characters from memorable stories to mark World Book Day.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Why are more trees in Oxhey Lane set to be felled?
It’s disturbing to find yet more trees being earmarked for the chop on Oxhey Lane in Carpenders Park near the junction of By The Wood. Soon there will be none left.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:40:00 +0000
Meteor blazes across sky above Costco in Watford
A family believe this stunning photo captured the moment a meteor blazed across the sky above Watford.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:12:46 +0000
Objections fly in to save Sun Clock Tower in Watford
A part of Watford's "history" will not be demolished without a fight after a series of objections flooded in.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:25:00 +0000
Budget 2021: All the announcements as they happened
We will be bringing you the latest updates throughout the day as Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivers the next budget.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Post office opens inside Londis in Garston Park Parade
A post office has opened inside a convenience store.



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