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Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:27:51 +0100
'Major incident' at London Colney Roundabout
A 'major incident' has happened London Colney Roundabout leading to disruptions and road closures.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Second studio could be built on Bovingdon Airfield
A second studio could be built on Bovingdon Airfield again this autumn, according to a new planning application.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Chorleywood girl blinded by brain tumour stars at festival
A seven-year-old brain tumour patient who has been registered blind since the age of two was the excited VIP guest at a family music festival at the weekend.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
South Oxhey woman fails to update dog's microchip details
A dog owner from South Oxhey has been fined hundreds of pounds for not updating her pet’s microchip details.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:32:00 +0100
McDonald's 'trick' can save you 50 per cent on your order every time
The offer is only open to people aged 16 and over.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:01:00 +0100
Wilko announces popular face mask change in UK stores
This extension follows an initial three-month pilot and will see the service remain in place at the original 150 participating stores across the UK.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Reports of 'overflowing' dog waste bins in Watford and Three Rivers
An increase in people buying dogs during the Covid pandemic has brought with it a new problem in some parts of the county – overflowing dog litter bins.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:55:00 +0100
Aldenham Estate owner on why she wants to see solar farm on her land
It is the most controversial scheme in a council’s history.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:39:32 +0100
Shelves in Watford supermarkets empty from driver shortage
Some supermarket shelves in Watford have been left emptied as businesses continue to suffer from a shortage of lorry drivers.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 14:15:00 +0100
Play area in Croxley Green shuts after wasp nest discovered
A play area in Croxley Green has been closed to the public following the discovery of a wasp nest.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 14:06:24 +0100
Watford parking: Residents earn cash by renting out drives
Home owners in Watford can make up to a £1,000 a year by renting out their driveways, it has been revealed.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Former care home in Oxhey for sale for more than £2m
A former care home is up for sale with an asking price of at least two million pounds.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:34:20 +0100
Council rolls out technology to tackle deadly Legionella
Watford Borough Council has partnered with a local firm to install hundreds of devices in council-owned buildings across the borough to fight a dangerous bacteria.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:13:23 +0100
LONDON CITY HALL: Tube strikes called off
This week’s planned strikes across the Tube network have been called off following “last ditch” talks between Tube bosses and union representatives.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:00:41 +0100
Cyclist in hospital after crash with bus in Watford town centre
A cyclist has been taken to hospital after being hit by a bus in Watford.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:50:28 +0100
Cyclist hit by bus in Watford town centre
Emergency services have rushed to Watford town centre this morning after a bus hit a cyclist.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Parking charges reintroduced at Watford General Hospital
Visitors to Watford General Hospital face having to pay for parking again after charges were reintroduced.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Teenage girl becomes private pilot at Flight Training London
A 17-year-old girl has completed her Private Pilot’s Licence test after she soared through training in her ambition of becoming a commercial pilot.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:23:00 +0100
Premier League players to take the knee next season
Premier League players have committed to continue taking the knee this season.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:08:21 +0100
Philip Zinckernagel keen to make Premier League impact at Watford
Philip Zinckernagel is keen to fight for his place at Watford this season in order to achieve his Premier League dream.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Watford MP's housing target argument 'disingenuous' former mayor claims
Parliament has just gone into recess. It is fairly common for government to put something out in the last days hoping it will slip quietly under the radar. So it was this end of term.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:30:22 +0100
Lloyd Doyley, Marvin Sordell, Tommy Smith and Graham Stack to play for Watford in Wealdstone testimonial
Lloyd Doyley, Marvin Sordell, Graham Stack and Tommy Smith will play for a Watford legends team in a game against Wealdstone.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 08:39:54 +0100
VAR changes to cut out trivial decisions in Premier League
The Premier League will look to clamp down on soft penalties in the season ahead, while attackers are set to benefit from the scrapping of so-called ‘toenail’ offsides.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:28:00 +0100
Uber and Deliveroo offer discounts to boost Covid vaccine uptake
The deal comes as part of a government incentive to encourage younger people to get vaccinated against coronavirus. 

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Domingos Quina expected back in Watford training this week
Domingos Quina is expected to return to full training with Watford this week after recovering from a thigh injury.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Mystery solved after a 'dead crocodile' was found in the UK
It was fond on top of a substation transformer and locals were puzzled as to how the creature could have got there.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:08:44 +0100
Pentagon on lockdown after 'multiple gunshots' fired at US defence HQ
The Pentagon is the headquarters building for the United States Department of Defense.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:52:17 +0100
Hairdressers of the Year Winner
Congratulations to all the team at MONZ HAIR DESIGNS, they are ecstatic to have won!

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:49:10 +0100
Barber of the Year Winner
Congratulations Aziz Turkish Barber, they are over the moon to have won!

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 18:58:46 +0100
South Oxhey: Man arrested after police drugs raid at home
A man has been arrested in connection with drug offences after a haul of substances and cash were seized in a police raid.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:55:00 +0100
Hertfordshire neighbourhoods ranked as Covid cases fall
Coronavirus cases have fallen in all but two of south west Hertfordshire’s neighbourhoods.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:37:00 +0100
Firefighters rescue dog from smoking property in Watford
Firefighters have rescued a dog from an address in Watford which was at risk of catching fire.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:18:04 +0100
Watford captain Troy Deeney to publish memoir next month
Watford captain Troy Deeney's memoir Redemption is scheduled for publication on September 30, the striker has announced.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:03:24 +0100
Tom Dele-Bashiru delighted with Watford pre-season goal
Tom Dele-Bashiru was delighted to get himself on the scoresheet in his first Watford match back after damaging his anterior cruciate ligament.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of when Watford players used to train in parks
The Watford Observer has again teamed up with its friends at The Watford Treasury to share stories from Volume 7.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:33:17 +0100
Hertfordshire council staff retraining as waste drivers
Council office workers are being retrained to work as waste lorry drivers, as councils are desperate amid staff shortages.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:36:51 +0100
Thunderstorm and flooding warning issued in and around Watford
Thunderstorms and torrential downpours could cause flooding in Watford and surrounding areas, the Met Office has warned.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:15:00 +0100
West Herts NHS Trust in battle for extra cash for redevelopment
A hospital trust has not given up on plans for a major rebuild of Watford General - but it is jostling with other trusts for the extra cash needed to make its ideal project a reality.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Three Rivers Council gets award for being the best at recycling
Three Rivers District Council has been presented with the trophy for being the best council in England for recycling.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:16:26 +0100
Starbucks eyeing up former Halfords site in Rickmansworth
A coffee house chain is being lined up to replace the former mini-Halfords store in Rickmansworth.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:10:00 +0100
Former Lloyds bank in Watford on market for £1.5million
A former bank with permission to convert the building into flats is on the market.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:54:46 +0100
Fencing at Ruislip Lido lifted after outbreak of dog-killing algae
Fencing that prevents access to a toxic algae which is potentially fatal for dogs has been lifted at Ruislip Lido.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:59:47 +0100
Porsche driver from Chorleywood was three times alcohol limit
A Porsche driver who was more than three times the drink drive limit has been fined more than £2,000.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 people "pinged" by Covid app in Watford
Nearly 1,500 people in Watford were contacted by the NHS Covid-19 app and told to isolate in the latest week, figures reveal.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
“Don’t be scared you’ll miss out”: University of Hertfordshire student reveals how commuting gave her a great university experience
After a challenging year, students are seeking out a university experience that works for them.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:39:22 +0100
Neil Warnock given list of Watford players available for loan
Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock has claimed Watford have handed out a list of "seven or eight" players available for loan.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Reasons for Watford MP's late local plan intervention questioned
Harold Wilson famously said, “A week is a long time in politics” and so it would seem if the events of last week are anything to go by.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:59:21 +0100
Aldi join Tesco in drastic attempt to tackle empty supermarket shelves
The Road Haulage Association previously said it believes there is a shortfall of about 60,000 haulage drivers in the UK.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:41:28 +0100
Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in August
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies for August.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:34:03 +0100
Watford sign James Morris after successful trial
Watford have signed former Southampton full-back James Morris on a one-year contract with the option of another year.



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