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Watford Observer

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:12:18 +0100
'Riderless' bike scheme could see cycle lanes widened
Watford's streets and parks will host the pilot of a pioneering 'riderless' bike technology.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Theirry Henry speaks to Watford's Deeney about racism on social media
Football legend Thierry Henry has told Watford’s Troy Deeney that he has “had enough of talking” about racist abuse and has called on tech giants to clamp down on anonymous racist bullying.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:15:25 +0100
How Watford will spend the £80k Welcome Back Fund in High Street
Watford will spend over £80,000 to renovate the High Street as lockdown restrictions ease – here is where the money will go.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Bank Holiday weekend: Herts police patrols being stepped up
Police patrols are being stepped up across Hertfordshire this bank holiday weekend to ensure people are following coronavirus rules.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Tourism chiefs call for September bank holiday in UK
A new bank holiday should be introduced in September to help the tourism industry in the UK recover from Covid.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:30:00 +0100
Man charged after M1 crash near Hemel Hempstead
A man has been charged with several driving offences after a police chase ended in a head-on crash near Hemel Hempstead.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:15:26 +0100
Plans for 25 flats in Watford High Street submitted
A planning application has been submitted to build 25 new flats in Watford High Street.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Former Warner Bros employee convicted of murder loses appeal
Two men jailed after a 20-year-old football fan was stabbed to death at a London Underground station while on his way to watch Arsenal have lost their appeals against conviction.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:54:21 +0100
Watch: Red Arrows fly around Watford
People in Watford were treated to a Red Arrows flyby today as the aerobatic display team soared through the sky for a practice run.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:30:00 +0100
Consultation group didn't put forward school for Bushey Country Club
A proposal to build a giant secondary school on the site of a former country Club did not arise from the findings of a consultation group.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Beauty and detail of Worm Moon caught on camera
These stunning images captured the beauty and detail of the Worm Moon in our skies over the past few nights.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:38:48 +0100
Herts County Council leader David Williams blasts meetings call
HERTFORDSHIRE County Council leader Cllr David Williams says a government decision NOT to allow virtual attendance at council meetings after May 7 is “illogical”.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:59:02 +0100
Aldi join Sainsbury's in announcing a new ban for all UK stores
Aldi is on track to have all product packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by the end of 2025.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:32:22 +0100
KSI disaster on Great Celebrity Bake Off left fans laughing
Watford-raised YouTube star and rapper KSI has discovered that baking is not his calling after an hilariously disastrous attempt on The Great Celebrity Bake Off.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:48:00 +0100
Bushey Hall Golf Club put forward as site for football stadium
The private owners of a golf course have formally put forward their land as an option to build a new football stadium.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:04:51 +0100
Oxford vaccine halted for people under 60 in Germany - this is why
A number of other countries have paused their use of the vaccine in younger people until more evidence can be gathered.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Number of ATMs lost from Watford during coronavirus pandemic
A new report has revealed that Watford lost dozens of cash machines during the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Met Line Extension would 'result in closure of Watford Met Station'
A report in the Watford Observer indicates the reporter’s attempts to raise the ugly head of the Metropolitan Line Extension (MLX) above the parapet once again (“Ascot Road flats on the way up”).

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Red Arrows set to fly over Watford this morning
The Red Arrows are set to soar across the sky in Watford later this morning as part of a practice run.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Mock-ups of Atria signs for Watford shopping centre revealed
New pictures have revealed how Watford’s indoor shopping centre may look with the new Atria branding.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:04:35 +0100
Trademark attorney who beat Banksy named as best in field
A lawyer who made headlines after a legal battle against graffiti artist Banksy has been named number one in his profession

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0100
DogLost warns of dog thefts after two in Watford
A lost and found dog service has warned of a spike in dog thefts after two were snatched in Watford.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:49:17 +0100
'Races' from Watford to Hatch End causing crashes, says resident
Three serious crashes in one road have sparked fears that motorists racing between Watford and Hatch End will kill someone if speed restrictions are not imposed.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:08:47 +0100
Aldi brings Deliveroo partnership to Watford store
Aldi’s on-demand delivery partnership with Deliveroo is being extended to its Watford store.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:15:00 +0100
Dean Russell discusses Woodmere Avenue in Parliament
An infamous width restriction that "regularly" causes damage to vehicles has been debated in Parliament.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:42:46 +0100
Crash between van and Mercedes near M25 left road blocked
A busy road was blocked off following a crash between a car and van.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:11:58 +0100
Woman taken to hospital after crash at Chorleywood Road
The A404 has been partially blocked after an accident this morning.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:31:00 +0100
Drivers over the age of 70 could be banned from driving at night
Proposals being discussed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) would also mean older drivers would have to stay in their local area.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Carer Sharon Bell celebrates time at Friars Mead
A Kings Langley carer has hailed her "wonderful" care home after celebrating 30 years there.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0100
'Shameful' that majority of sexual harassment cases not reported
We’ve heard and read a lot recently about sexual assaults on women in public places but many of the people I speak to locally think that the problems of sexual harassment found in big cities are largely absent in our area. This is incorrect beca...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:03:57 +0100
Bus strikes affecting Watford, Barnet and Harrow called off
Bus strikes that would have affected parts of north west London and Hertfordshire have been called off.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:33:55 +0100
The best picnic and outdoor meeting places in Hertfordshire
With spring here and the bluebells on their way, it’s time to pack our picnic baskets and explore and enjoy what our surrounding countryside has to offer.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:07:26 +0100
Herts Police officers rowing across Pacific Ocean
Two Herts Police officers are set to tackle hurricanes, 50ft waves and shark-infested waters as they bid to row across the Pacific Ocean in world record time.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:04:15 +0100
Cllr Maggie Parker steps down from Lib Dems to become Independent
A third Liberal Democrat councillor has resigned as she quit to become an Independent.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:52:45 +0100
Death of man at Atria Watford referred to coroner
An inquest is set to be opened into the death of a man at Watford’s indoor shopping centre.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:30:00 +0100
Round-up of people jailed in March for crimes in Hertfordshire
March again saw criminals jailed for an array of offences in Hertfordshire, as the justice systems continues its work despite lockdown.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of when Watford FC played in blue shirts
The Watford Observer has again teamed up with its friends at The Watford Treasury to share stories from previous issues.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:18:09 +0100
Air ambulance landed in Cassiobury Park after man suffered wound
An air ambulance landed in Cassiobury Park as emergency services rushed to the aid of a man suffering from a wound at a nearby address.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:26:40 +0100
Single decker bus and car involved in crash in Chorleywood
Police shut a road after a bus and car were involved in a crash.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0100
New Covid-19 lockdown rules as restrictions eased
Lockdown restrictions in England have been eased as of today.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:08:24 +0100
Boris Johnson's road map 'at risk' as Brits urged not to 'overdo it
The warning comes as the government’s lockdown exit strategy gathers pace.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan pledges 4G roll out across Tube network
Sadiq Khan has pledged to roll out 4G mobile phone coverage across all Tube stations and tunnels if re-elected on May 6.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Vaccine passports 'last straw’ for pubs - Wetherspoon boss
Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has said vaccine passports would be “the last straw” for struggling pubs and force bar staff into a “bitter civil liberties war” with customers.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 07:40:21 +0100
April 12: Wagamama opening Watford and St Albans sites for outdoor dining
Restaurant group Wagamama has revealed its full list of sites that are set to reopen for outdoor dining from April 12.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Covid lockdown eases today in next step of Johnson's roadmap
Friends and families will be reunited and team sports will resume in a major easing of England’s lockdown to allow far greater freedom outdoors.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Number of patients waiting a year for treatment in west Herts soars
More than 3,000 patients have been waiting for a year or longer for treatment at Hertfordshire hospitals.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Clapham Common demonstration 'was against the law in such numbers'
I cannot argue with Cllr Bilqees Mauthoor’s letter to the editor following the death of Sarah Everard, but I believe we do need to stamp out the rise in “attacks on all people”; not just women, but men also, by men and by women! In other wor...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0100
European court makes working time judgement
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) holds that a 'period of standby' is not proper working time under the Working Time Directive.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 15:40:57 +0100
Air ambulance and police called to Watford's Cassiobury Park
An air ambulance landed in Cassiobury park earlier today with police also on the scene of the incident.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 13:28:53 +0100
Cassiobury Park paddling pools to reopen as lockdown eases
Cassiobury Park paddling pools will reopen from Monday but will operate with a one-in one-out system.



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