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Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Friars Mead care home bids farewell to manager Karoline Gullin
A care home manager has said goodbye to her residents and colleagues after 23 years.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
CCTV imminent at Church Road subway in Watford
Up to eight CCTV cameras are to be installed to tackle antisocial behaviour in an underpass.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire police warning ahead of summer festivals
Herts Police have warned people not to take advantage of others sexually ahead of festivals this summer.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:08:42 +0100
Watford reveal new home shirt for 2021/22 season
Watford have revealed their new home kit for the 2021/22 Premier League season.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:58:52 +0100
Watford kit to be sponsored by Stake
Watford have announced their new shirt sponsor for next season, the crypto casino and sports betting platform Stake.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:29:00 +0100
Lockdown restrictions could return next month, government experts warn
Experts have said face masks and working from home could return by mid August after warning of another deadly pandemic peak.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi announce heart-warming gesture to UK stores throughout school holidays
The donation is part of Aldi’s commitment to donate 10 million meals across the country in 2021.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:40:00 +0100
Covid cases: 79 areas of Hertfordshire ranked highest to lowest
A map has revealed just how widespread coronavirus infections have become across south and west Hertfordshire.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Councillor rebukes officers for spelling Abbots Langley wrong
A county councillor gave officers an impromptu spelling lesson at the latest meeting of Hertfordshire County Council.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:47:53 +0100
Three arrested as police raid address in Abbots Langley
A 15-year-old boy was among three people arrested after police carried out a drugs raid in Abbots Langley.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:45:00 +0100
Watford mayor to write to Government opposing planning reforms
The mayor of Watford is to write to the Secretary of state for Housing, communities and Local Government expressing its "strong objections" to proposed planning reforms.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:00:37 +0100
Watford's Cineworld's social distancing measures policy
Watford’s Cineworld will keep social distancing measures in place for its auditoriums – but not throughout the venue.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:12:45 +0100
Child in hospital after being hit by car outside school by Apsley
A child has been rushed to hospital with a serious head injury after being hit by a car outside a primary school near Apsley.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:46:33 +0100
Boy sentenced for carrying knife in St Mary's churchyard
A 16-year-old boy who took a lock knife to a churchyard in Watford has been fined.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:37:35 +0100
Fishing equipment stolen from garage in Forest Road, Watford
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after thieves broke into a garage in Watford and stole fishing equipment.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire's biggest Covid infections driver revealed
People without coronavirus symptoms mixing too close together is the “single biggest cause” in spreading the virus, according to Hertfordshire’s top public health boss.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Campaigners fighting to save 'precious' Abbots Langley field
More than 500 people have called for a "precious" piece of land that is home to horses to be saved from being built over.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
James Bond star and ex-Watford players raise money for charity
A charity golf event attended by a James Bond star and ex-Watford FC players has raised thousands of pounds.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:21:23 +0100
NHS staff receive 3 per cent pay rise after 'unprecedented year'
The Department of Health and Social Care said the pay rise would mean an additional £1,000 per year for the average nurse.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Was Watford petrol station named because of style of its roof?
Christine Orchard has done sterling work discovering the name of the 1930’s petrol station was the Dome Service Station.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:00:18 +0100
5 things we learned from Dominic Cummings' 'bombshell' BBC interview
Former Downing Street aide Dominic Cummings has spoken about his time in Government during a 'bombshell' interview with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Uber issues update on face mask rules following changes in UK Covid laws
Car-hailing app Uber has issued an update to users across the UK following a change in the law surrounding Coronavirus.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Over £400,000 invested in ‘green’ projects across Hertfordshire
Funding of more than £400,000 will be used to deliver projects across Hertfordshire to make the county “cleaner, greener and healthier”.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:35:49 +0100
Two laptops stolen after thieves break into home in Bushey
Police have launched an appeal after thieves broke into a home in Bushey and stole two laptops.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:37:19 +0100
Helen Smith from Watford to swim across Loch Ness, Scotland
A Watford woman has said she is “ready to meet Nessie” ahead of swimming across Loch Ness in memory of her sister.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:43:46 +0100
Pryzm boss reacts to vaccine passport plans for nightclubs
The boss of Pryzm has slammed government plans to make coronavirus vaccine passports mandatory at nightclubs, adding they could leave people inclined to “stay later in the pubs and hold their parties in their houses”.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:52:08 +0100
Will Watford-born Gareth Southgate be honoured in the town?
Watford’s Mayor has said he is “very happy” to talk to councillors about how Gareth Southgate could be honoured in the town.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:49:24 +0100
Thunderstorm warning issued for Watford and nearby areas
A yellow weather warning has been issued for Hertfordshire and surrounding areas whilst the hot weather continues.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:40:00 +0100
MP's letter about Watford local plan sparks political row
Watford's MP accused Watford Council of failing to challenge housing targets - hours before a vote on future development.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:24:00 +0100
Watford John Lewis site will not be converted into homes
There continues to be "lots of interest" in the vacant John Lewis site in Watford.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Bushey House nurse Corina Filipescu wins care award
A care home nurse has been recognised as the best in her region.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:49:38 +0100
Police appeal: man missing from Watford General Hospital
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man who has gone missing from Watford General Hospital.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Little Reddings in Bushey to receive Government rebuild funding
A primary school is on course to receive Government funding to allow it to be rebuilt.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire Police warn of speeding risks
Speeding drivers were involved in 52 deaths and serious injuries in Hertfordshire during the past year, police have warned.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:00:31 +0100
Anthony Joshua fight with Oleksandr Usyk is confirmed
Anthony Joshua will defend his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles against former undisputed world cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk as the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hosts a boxing event for the first time on September 25.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Concerns new Watford cycle lanes will cause traffic delays
Hertfordshire County Council are now developing cycle lanes across Watford (Watford Observer, July 9) and in some cases reducing two lanes down to one.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:29:11 +0100
Will Hughes is yet to sign a new Watford contract
Will Hughes is yet to sign a new contract with Watford despite the offer of a new five-year deal.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:36:10 +0100
Premier League footballer arrested on suspicion of child sex offences
A PREMIER League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:12:15 +0100
Watford look to move on Stipe Perica, Isaac Success and Andre Gray
Watford are preparing to clear out some of their attacking options, after bolstering their squad early in the transfer window.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
BBC to air special interview with Dominic Cummings - what time will it be on?
The BBC have announced that a special interview with Dominic Cummings is set to air on TV later this week.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:26:52 +0100
Live updates after crash on A41 near Hemel Hempstead
There has been a collision involving two vehicles.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:45:00 +0100
Update issued on completion date of roadworks near Bushey Arches
A set of roadworks which is causing daily delays in and out of Watford will be completed ahead of schedule, according to a county councillor.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:52:51 +0100
'Pingdemic' halts Met Line as staff told to self-isolate
Commuters have spoken of the “horrible” disruption after the Metropolitan Line was shut without warning at the weekend due to the so-called ‘Pingdemic’. 

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:39:18 +0100
The Apprentice star backs Bushey woman's business
A businesswoman known for grilling contestants on The Apprentice has endorsed a terminally-ill woman’s business venture.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:55:00 +0100
This is what it was like in Watford town centre on 'freedom day'
Many shoppers continued to wear face coverings while out and about in Watford town centre despite legal restrictions being lifted.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:18:09 +0100
Ashley Fletcher feeling confident after first Watford goal
Ashley Fletcher is feeling confident after scoring his first Watford goal in a friendly against Millwall last week.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:46:20 +0100
Top lidos near Watford 
With the sizzling heat set to stick around for the next few days, here are some lidos which should take off the heat a little bit.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:15:00 +0100
Archive pictures of Watford facing Southend United in 1924
The crowd was overwhelmingly male and hats were all the fashion as these wonderful vintage photos of Watford in action on their travels almost 100 years ago show.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:31:19 +0100
Two arrested after attack in Verulamium Park, St Albans
Two teenagers have been arrested after a 15-year-old boy was beaten up by 10 teenagers in a park.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 13:52:18 +0100
Watford's Shannon Courtenay posts picture with Antony Joshua
Watfords boxing superstars Anthony Joshua and Shannon Courtenay shared a picture on social media reflecting on their success.



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