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Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:30:22 +0100
Live: Sandy Lane in South Oxhey shut due to crash
Police are at South Oxhey after an accident between Hayling Road and Westbury Road

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Pilot rapid Covid testing scheme launches at Watford church
A pilot Covid testing programme is making regular testing available to anyone within a community.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:51:34 +0100
Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible filming shuts after Covid on set
Production on the latest Mission: Impossible film has been halted for two weeks after ‘14 people’ test positive for Covid-19.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Road closures in Watford and Rickmansworth starting this weekend
Drivers in Watford and Rickmansworth may face disruption to the journeys due to temporary closures for roadworks, starting from this weekend.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Watford charity New Hope warns of evictions rise
A homelessness charity has warned it is “fully expecting” evictions to rise in Watford after a ban on them ended this month.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:32:00 +0100
Matt Hancock issues concerning update on plans to end lockdown on June 21
Mr Hancock said while nothing in the data suggests “we are definitively off track” with the UK Government’s plans to unlock England later this month.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi, Tesco and Asda - UK's cheapest supermarket revealed
Its latest win means the supermarket has maintained an unbeaten record since it was first included as a ‘guest retailer’ in the Grocer 33 in 2014.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 18:31:49 +0100
Bushey Heath nurse struck off after misconduct hearing
A care home nurse who failed to report inappropriate sexual behaviour and later lied about performing CPR on a dying resident has been struck off.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 18:23:00 +0100
£60,000 up for grabs as Veolia unveils new Sustainability Fund
People with ideas for sustainability projects that could transform their neighbourhood can bid for grants to help make them a reality.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Attempted burglary at Three Rivers District Council building
Two men have been arrested after they were caught climbing through a window at the Three Rivers District Council building.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 18:10:00 +0100
Urgent call for volunteers for Girlguiding groups in Watford area
Over the past year Girlguiding leaders have been working hard to keep girls and young women motivated and thriving through virtual guiding – but local groups urgently need more volunteers.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Plans progress for Mount Vernon Cancer centre move to Watford
Plans to relocate a cancer centre to Watford General Hospital has been backed following a review.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire police investigating death of Margaret Molyneux
Police are investigating the death of a woman with bipolar who choked after being allegedly prescribed higher than recommended doses of a powerful drug.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
JMW Turner's watercolour painting of Cassiobury House in Watford
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, 03 Jun 2021 14:30:00 +0100
110-mile walk for Samaritans Emergency Appeal
A patient transport team is challenging themselves by walking 110 miles for a cause close to their hearts.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Grove End hotel in Bushey could be turned into nursery
A hotel could be converted into a children's nursery.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:04:15 +0100
First phase of 192-home development at Watford Riverwell to launch
Another phase of the £450 million Riverwell regeneration in Watford is ready to launch.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Drug driving arrest near Chorleywood railway station
A man was arrested near Chorleywood railway station after speeding on the wrong side of the road towards police.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:36:36 +0100
Trains cancelled between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey
Trains are being cancelled this morning due to a tree blocking the tracks.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Covid grant support scheme launched for small Watford businesses
Watford Borough Council has launched a new programme to provide expert advice, support and grant funding to small businesses adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
How people spend their money after winning the lottery
What would you do if you were told that you had won millions of pounds after playing the national lottery?

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:32:00 +0100
Nando's is offering 50% for all over 65s for heartwarming reason
The campaign will allow all over-65s to dine 50% off at Nando’s from the 7- 9 of June and catch up with family over a PERi-PERi feast.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Brits warned over false widow spider bites that could lead to hospitalisation
The species was first discovered in Britain more than 140 years ago, but the numbers have suddenly increased in recent decades.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:33:38 +0100
ITV quiz show Tenable makes Watford FC mistake
A man’s nine-year-old daughter spotted a rookie mistake about Watford made on a popular ITV quiz show.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:15:25 +0100
Buses in Watford High Street affected due to roadworks in Clarendon Road
A bus stop in Watford town centre has been temporarily moved due to roadworks.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:07:57 +0100
The Range planning to open new store in Watford
The Range is planning on opening a new store in Watford next monthe.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Temporary new job centre opens in Watford
A new temporary job centre opened in Watford today.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:38:51 +0100
Small Acts of Kindness receives Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
A Watford charity has received the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:30:00 +0100
Hunt for lottery winner in Three Rivers continues ahead of deadline
The hunt to find the owner of a winning lottery ticket bought in Three Rivers and worth £10,000 per month for 30 years is still on ahead of an important deadline later this week.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:54:10 +0100
Ice cream man left in fear after incident in South Oxhey
Police are investigating after a man reportedly left an ice cream man in fear as he was serving customers.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:17:00 +0100
Father set to run 100 miles non-stop to support Microtia UK
A dad-of-one is running 100 miles non-stop and hoping to complete the challenge in under 30 hours to raise awareness for his daughter’s condition.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:58:00 +0100
Rickmansworth garage damaged after car crashed into building
A garage was damaged after a car crashed into the building.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:13:24 +0100
Can you leave a dog in a car on a hot day? What the law says
Can you leave a dog in a car on a hot day?

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:41:00 +0100
Police hunt for Watford man wanted on recall to prison
Police have issued an appeal for the public’s help to find a wanted man from Watford.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:28:03 +0100
Two people taken to hospital after A41 crash in Watford
Two people were taken to hospital after a crash on one of the busiest roads in and out of Watford.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Does Watford's Heavenly Desserts live up to its name?
For those with a sweet tooth and an eye for the flamboyant, Watford’s new dessert parlour will be a sugary Shangri-La.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Drink driver drove around 120mph on M25 before crashing
A drink driver has dodged jail after a 120mph police chase ended with him crashing at a roundabout and running away on foot.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:39:16 +0100
Brits to enjoy 'blockbuster' four-day Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate Queen
The Queen is the first British Monarch to celebrate the occasion having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Oliver Dowden shares family ties with aircraft museum
A cabinet minister revealed a personal connection with an aircraft museum during a recent fact-finding visit.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Calls to publish green audits for Watford rebuilding projects
In last Friday’s Watford Observer I was very surprised to see so many ’column inches’ devoted to Baroness D Thornhill, Cllr. S Giles-Medhurst and the Lib-Dem Three Rivers District council who have increased my council tax by more than three ...

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:31:00 +0100
Downing Street issues update on plans to end lockdown on June 21
Back in February, the Prime Minister announced a four-stage plan to end lockdown restrictions in England with the final stage just three weeks away.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
5 tips for treating, soothing and healing your sunburn
Sunseekers flocked to parks and beaches to enjoy the sunny weather across the UK over Bank Holiday weekend.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:36:52 +0100
Live updates as police close A41 in Watford due to collision
The A41 has been closed by police.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:05:00 +0100
Cluster of Covid cases focused on Watford neighbourhood, map shows
A cluster of coronavirus cases identified in Watford last week have been linked to one particular neighbourhood, a map has shown.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:00:28 +0100
Transport union slams 'disgraceful stitch up' TfL funding deal
A leading transport union has threatened London-wide industrial action over the Government’s “disgraceful” new funding package for TfL.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:42:51 +0100
Watford Mayor chooses StrongMen charity for funding
A man whose son was killed in action in Afghanistan and a man whose wife was murdered set up a charity to help men through bereavement.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:50:00 +0100
Motorist who was twice drink drive limit in Watford fined
A motorist who was caught driving when more than double the drink drive limit has been ordered to pay hundreds of pounds.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Social distancing measures set to be kept in Watford and Rickmansworth
Two shopping streets could remain partially closed to vehicles for the foreseeable future.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:45:09 +0100
Watford weather: town set to be warmer than Barcelona
Temperatures are set to skyrocket even further this week with Watford forecast to bask in 26C sun.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
WATCH: Ex-Manchester City player's part in famous Watford night
The Watford Observer has again teamed up with its friends at The Watford Treasury to share stories from its new book, Coming Home.



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