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Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Council to restore wetlands at Watford's Cassiobury Park
A summer project will restore a nature reserve and help provide a much-needed new home for wildlife.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Watford's private renters pay more than social tenants
Private renters in Watford fork out more than £600 extra per month on average to keep a roof over their heads compared to those in social homes, figures show.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Clinic helped East London hospital staff with skin problems caused by PPE
More than 150 staff members at London’s largest hospital trust attended a clinic after suffering from skin ailments caused by PPE.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:45:00 +0000
Police appeal after incident at a Tesco Express in Bushey
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they are looking to trace following an incident at a Tesco Express.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 19:38:34 +0000
Watford youngster quizzes Boris Johnson at Covid briefing
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was quizzed today on what he and his government are doing to help youngsters through the pandemic and after it.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:30:00 +0000
TfL chief: Crossrail 2 and Bakerloo Line extension 'on hold'
Both the Bakerloo Line extension and the Crossrail 2 project have been put “on hold” according to TfL commissioner Andy Byford.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Watford Junction redevelopment and M1 widening considered by transport chiefs
The possible redevelopment of Watford Junction, a memorable FA Cup quarter-final victory and a takeover at Vicarage Road were among the stories making our headlines five and ten years ago this week.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:21:18 +0000
Planned bus driver strike will affect routes in Watford
Bus passengers face further disruption to services this week as drivers prepare to take strike action again.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:26:29 +0000
Police officer threatened with Samurai sword in Watford town centre
A teenager who threatened a police officer with a Samurai sword in Watford town centre has been sentenced.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:25:13 +0000
Covid: Boris Johnson leads Downing Street press conference
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be giving the latest on the pandemic on the day when schools reopened to all pupils after a two-month lockdown.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:45:29 +0000
Rickmansworth Road in Watford stays closed after burst water main
A major road in Watford is unlikely to reopen until at least tomorrow, according to the town's mayor.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:41:34 +0000
Police appeal after wallet stolen in Watford
Police have today released CCTV images after a wallet was stolen from a Mercedes in Watford.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:54:40 +0000
Weather warning: strong winds coming to Hertfordshire
Weather experts have warned strong winds may bring disruption to Hertfordshire this week.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:06:46 +0000
Criticism of Watford's Ascot Road and the Range plans
A letter raging against controversial developments in Watford struck a chord with readers last week with many questioning how the area would cope.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:07:41 +0000
Land at Watford General Hospital could be sold for millions
A plot of land at Watford General Hospital could be sold for millions of pounds, having been earmarked as potentially surplus to requirements.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:50:49 +0000
Covid vaccine: CDC warns of three new 'common side effects’
Three new side effects have been added to the official Covid vaccine list.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:16:47 +0000
Covid lockdown: Six things you can legally do from today
These are the lockdown resrictions which are being eased in England on Monday.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
POLL: Most people dislike new Watford shopping centre name
Most readers do not like the new name of Watford’s shopping centre, the results of a poll have found.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:43:41 +0000
NHS begins Covid-19 vaccines for 56 – 59 year olds
People aged between 56 and 59 are being invited to book Covid-19 vaccinations this week, NHS England said.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:30:42 +0000
Prime Minister issues warning as lockdown restrictions eased
Boris Johnson says it is crucial the people across England continue to stick to coronavirus restrictions as step one of his 'roadmap to freedom' comes into effect.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Netflix announce new TV series and films coming this week
Netflix has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming this week.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000
AFC Bournemouth's Lerma criticised for behaviour against Watford FC
I cannot recall in all the 60 years+ I have been watching the ‘Orns, anything quite like the behaviour of Jefferson Lerma in Saturday’s (February 27) game against Bournemouth.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:06:00 +0000
4 things Boris Johnson might say at today's coronavirus press conference
The press conference will start at 4pm, an hour earlier than the usual time 5pm due to internal diary considerations in No10.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Ask questions on plans for hospitals in Watford, St Albans and Hemel Hempstead
Your hospital services are changing and our doctors and nurses want to tell you why and how!

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Supreme Court ruling that Uber drivers are workers potentially far reaching
The Supreme Court has confirmed the drivers who brought proceedings against Uber are workers.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Stamp duty holiday extended: Homes in Watford for £500,000 or less
Laying out his budget this week, Chancellor Rishi Sunak extended the Stamp Duty holiday to October.

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 13:30:00 +0000
Parents fund equipment for Luton and Dunstable Hospital
A father who feared for his newborn baby as he suffered through seizures is campaigning for more equipment to support high dependency babies in similar situations.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000
West Herts hospitals trust could make millions by selling land
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust could make millions of pounds from selling land it owns, figures reveal.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 17:30:39 +0000
Coronavirus: Latest data ahead of schools reopening to all pupils
Coronavirus infection rates are still dropping across Hertfordshire as schools prepare to welcome pupils back to the classroom.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000
In Memoriam: Death notices in the Watford Observer week ending March 5, 2021
The following death announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week:

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Three Rivers Council has highest household waste recycling rate
Three Rivers District Council is the highest performing authority in England for household recycling, reuse and composting, government figures have revealed.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 14:30:00 +0000
Courtlands Drive in Watford due to close for roadworks
A busy road is set to close as roadworks are carried out.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Remembering Abbots Langley carnival in 1979
Did you join in the carnival fun in Abbots Langley in 1979? Can you spot yourself in one of these pictures?

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 13:15:00 +0000
How to watch Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview in the UK
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Oprah interview will air in the US tonight - here's all you need to know.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:55:00 +0000
New dessert parlour coming to Watford town centre
Fans of sweet treats can start to get excited as a brand-new dessert parlour prepares to open its doors for the first time in Watford.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Pubs will be able to turn car parks into beer gardens in April
Temporary changes will also be introduced which allow licensed premises to sell alcohol for takeaway purposes.

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 18:00:00 +0000
Kubrick, Hancock, Warren Beatty and Wilde: 1960 at Elstree
Hello again to my fellow travellers down Memory Lane. I hope you are all holding onto the wreckage as the end of lock down is now hopefully in sight and the pub garden beckons.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Rishi Sunak's budget overlooked pay rises for NHS workers
During this Covid pandemic, what’s stood out are the legions of volunteers who have selflessly dedicated themselves to supporting others. Ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

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.



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