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Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Watford-themed hen do waltzes through Luton Airport
The early contender for fan trolling of the season has to go to Sammy Brown – not only does she support Watford but live in Dunstable, her Dad supports Luton...and last weekend her 15-strong hen party flew from Luton Airport dressed in Watford atti...

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:15:20 +0100
Prisoners in The Mount have 'too little to do'
Inmates at two resettlement prisons are locked up for more than 22 hours a day with too little to do, inspectors have found.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:21:00 +0100
Fight to save Pryzm nightclub in Watford taken to Parliament by MP
A petition has been presented to Parliament calling for the popular Pryzm nightclub to remain open.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:17:41 +0100
Elton John in Watford: when, where, how much, how to get there
Sir Elton John will be returning to Watford for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour this weekend at Vicarage Road.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:04:00 +0100
Herts Police £50m 'state-of-the-art' HQ plan approved
Hertfordshire Constabulary has been granted full permission for the £50million redevelopment of its headquarters.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
'Swampland' grass blasted in Tanners Hill, Abbots Langley
Grass left to grow to improve biodiversity is now so tall it is blocking drivers' view and is "an accident waiting to happen".

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Food hygiene: Hanako restaurant in Watford rated 1/5
A Japanese restaurant has been told that “major improvement was necessary” in a food hygiene inspection.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Parking concerns raised at St Paul's primary school
Proposals put forward to tackle parking by parents will not “help the dangerous situation”, a school has said.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Retailers in 'advanced talks' over former Watford John Lewis unit
An announcement on what lies in store for the empty John Lewis unit in Watford town centre could come sooner rather than later.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:55:00 +0100
ShopDisney swimwear to treat your little one to this summer
From Minnie Mouse to Spider-Man ShopDisney has the coolest swimwear.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:04:27 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 30
Here's some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Thursday, June 30.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:57:57 +0100
Prince Andrew issued arrest warning after Ghislaine Maxwell is jailed
Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison and slapped with a $750,000 (£615,000) fine for sex trafficking on Tuesday.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 19:41:47 +0100
Crash on M25 near Watford caused delays - recap
There has been a crash on the M25

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:56:13 +0100
M1 traffic updates after crash near Hemel Hempstead caused long delays
There has been a crash on the M1

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Looking back at Pozzos' first words as Watford owners ten years on
It’s ten years ago to this day since a new chapter in the history of Watford began when it was confirmed the Pozzo family had completed their takeover at Vicarage Road.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:54:18 +0100
Police crackdown on antisocial behaviour in Bushey and Radlett parks
Police say they will be focusing patrols on two parks after an increase in reports of vandalism and underage drinking.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Teen in court over Watford crash involving three police cars
A teenager who was charged with aggravated vehicle taking after a suspected stolen BMW crash damaged three police cars is set to appear again in court.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Extra tickets on sale for Elton John's Watford concerts
Music legend Sir Elton John is set to rock the Vic again this weekend when he brings his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour to the home of Watford FC – and it is not too late to be a part of the audience.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:17:00 +0100
Rogue HGV training provider scammed customers out of more than £60,000
A rogue lorry training provider who conned people out of more than £60,000 has been handed a suspended prison sentence and fined thousands of pounds.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:57:53 +0100
Defibrillator installed in shopping parade on Kingswood estate
The installation of a defibrillator in a parade of shops has been hailed as "great news" amid plans for another one nearby.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
'Anger' after Cow Lane subway targeted by vandals again
Vandals targeted a subway undergoing a makeover by letting off a fire extinguisher.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:59:00 +0100
Mencap Watford moves into former Nascot Lawn building
There has been good cause for a party as a new facility has given learning disabled services a huge boost.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:42:00 +0100
'Long delays' in Hempstead Road in Watford because of roadworks
Drivers are being warned of delays heading in and out of Watford because of roadworks.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:05:00 +0100
Census 2021: Watford second most densely populated area in East
Watford is the second most densely populated area in the East of England, new figures have revealed.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
GPs in and around Watford ranked according to patient reviews
GP surgeries have been feeling the pressure since the Covid-19 pandemic put the NHS under strain, and people requiring services may be wondering how reliable local surgeries are.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Hedgehog attacked in Shenley dies along with her hoglets
A pregnant hedgehog who was cruelly beaten by a gang of youths has died along with her three babies.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:10:00 +0100
Cocaine worth £350k found in Watford police raid
A man has been charged after cocaine worth £350,000 was seized during a raid on an address in Watford.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Police to crackdown on suspect drug activity in Cassiobury Park
Undercover police officers are being deployed in Cassiobury Park to combat possible drug activity in the area.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Holy Rood school pupils raise money in memory of Jessica Macqueen
Children at a primary school in Watford took part in a penalty shootout last week in memory of their friend who died from a rare and aggressive cancer.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:52:30 +0100
TP Toys releases new trampoline in time for summer that's even cheaper than Aldi's version
The brand new UP trampoline is set to keep the kids entertained, safe and active all summer long. 

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 20:28:54 +0100
R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex abuse case in US court in New York
The former 90s R&B star, 55, was sentenced for masterminding a scheme to bring in and sexually exploit young aspiring singers and children.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 19:53:00 +0100
Aldi brings back its illuminating tan drops and they’re perfect for summer
The beauty must-have sold out within weeks following its first launch last Christmas.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 19:25:26 +0100
Popular Heinz products from Baked Beans to Ketchup missing from Tesco shelves
Here's why you won't find some popular Heinz products on Tesco's shelves right now.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:53:00 +0100
Love Island’s Ekin-Su couples up with Quay sunglasses
The Islanders have been sporting Quay Australia sunglasses this year.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:50:34 +0100
Tesco website down? Supermarket issues statement after website crashes
Customers were unable to process orders when the website for one of the UK’s major supermarkets crashed on Wednesday.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:04:30 +0100
Deborah James mum says her heart is 'broken' after daughter's death, aged 40
Dame Deborah leaves a “tremendous legacy” for her tireless campaigning and the spotlight she shone in raising awareness for bowel cancer.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:21:50 +0100
Asda, Morrisons and more join bowel cancer campaign in wake of Deborah James' death
The campaign will see various supermarkets print the symptoms of bowel cancer on toilet roll packaging.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:02:03 +0100
Deborah James: Boris Johnson pays tribute to podcaster who dies aged 40
The podcaster, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016, died on Tuesday (June 28)

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:11:51 +0100
Building fire shuts Watford ring road - live updates
There has been a fire in Watford town centre

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:46:18 +0100
Delays on M25 near Potters Bar after crash - recap
A lane is closed on the M25 within J24 (Potters Bar) due to a crash this morning (June 28).

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:54:03 +0100
Watford schools can apply for free fruit trees
School children could reap the benefits from learning how to grow and look after fruit trees under a new free initiative.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:43:00 +0100
Pictures from Kings Langley Carnival 2022
The Kings Langley Carnival returned to The Common for another year of fun at the weekend.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:56:00 +0100
Watford man stole knives and threatened women in Luton
A Watford man has avoided prison after taking two kitchen knives and stealing from a woman using threats.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:31:59 +0100
Watford donate Sir Elton John concert tickets to NHS staff
Some 300 staff members from the West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust will be in the audience for the second Sir Elton John concert at Vicarage Road on Monday, after Watford FC donated the tickets.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:55:00 +0100
Police called to concerns for woman in Vicarage Road, Watford
A woman was taken to hospital after emergency services were called to concerns for her welfare.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:41:16 +0100
Developer appeals after affordable homes in Sarratt refused
A developer has submitted an appeal after its plan for an affordable housing development was rejected by Three Rivers District Council.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Driver recalls aftermath after pedestrian hit by car on Watford ring road
A passing driver has described rushing to the aid of a man who was hit by a car on Watford’s ring road last week.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:24:45 +0100
Watford man charged with child sex offences
A paedophile has been charged with multiple sexual abuse offences against children.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Memories of life in and around Watford in 1994
We have again dipped into the Watford Observer’s online archive and today start a look back at some pictures captured by our photographers in 1994.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:00:59 +0100
'Cat abuse' row sees woman 'squirted with water' in Watford Fields
Police want to trace two men after a row over alleged cat cruelty ended with someone being squirted with water.



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