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Watford Observer

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Flat at David Attenborough's former family mansion on market
You could take the saying to be ‘one with nature’ to a new level as the former home of the Attenborough family is now on the market.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
UK weather: Met Office issues wind warning for today
The Met Office has a wind weather warning in place covering England and Wales today and tomorrow.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Crucial checks missed by mentally ill in Herts Valleys
Most people with severe mental illnesses in Watford, Hertsmere and Dacorum missed crucial health checks last year - despite being at risk of premature death.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:45:04 +0000
Police appealing for two men after burglary in Watford
Police have today released an appeal to help track down two men after a burglary in Garston.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:35:00 +0000
Petitions launched to resurface St Albans Road in Watford
Rival petitions have been launched after councillors learned a road will not be resurfaced as quickly as they would have liked.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:36:14 +0000
Parents at St Catherine's Catholic Primary School 'buzzing' by return
Parents have described the feeling of a"buzz" around a primary school after the green light was given for all pupils to return this week.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Born Free reveals the exotic pets in Hertfordshire
New research has shown the exotic pets currently being kept in Hertfordshire.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:30:00 +0000
A405 junction in Bricket Wood partially closed
A busy junction has been partially closed after a set of traffic lights was taken out.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:26:28 +0000
Chris Whitty predicts surge in Covid as lockdown is eased
England’s chief medical officer says the country could see a surge in Covid-19 as lockdown restrictions are eased.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:36:12 +0000
Road safety vans in Hertfordshire will tackle speeding drivers
Two new road safety camera vans are to be deployed in areas within Hertfordshire with speeding concerns.

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 16:30:00 +0000
Memories of the early years of Watford FC's women's team
The Watford Observer has again teamed up with its friends at The Watford Treasury to share stories from previous issues.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:55:00 +0000
When will I be offered the Covid vaccine in the UK?
When will I get my Covid vaccine? Here we look at the priority groups and current vaccine plan in the UK.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Tesco will sell unwashed potatoes in UK supermarkets
A new trial will see unwashed white potatoes sold across more than 260 Tesco supermarkets in the UK for the next six months.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:45:00 +0000
Daughter of former Watford player and manager Glenn Roeder is raising money in her father's honour
Glenn Roeder's daughter is raising funds in his honour after the former Watford defender and manager at the age of 65.

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 14:00:00 +0000
Participate in 'honest political engagement' rather than 'untruths and fiction'
A recent poll, commissioned for the University of Oxford, found that those who voted for Brexit were more inclined to be pessimistic about having the Covid-19 vaccine. It might be suggested the cause could have much to do with the pernicious influ...

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:46:21 +0000
This is when driving lessons will resume in England
The new dates are subject to a review of the Government’s roadmap measures on 5 April.

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.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Government policy reason for high rise developments in Watford
There is a phenomenon in psychology called cognitive dissonance, about how a person deals with holding two contradictory opinions at the same time. Ian Fox’s letters seem to be a case in point.

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.



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