Watford Observer
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000Recent food hygiene scores for Watford's eateries
The latest food hygiene ratings from around Watford have been released following visits from inspectors.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000GPs around Watford where it's easiest to be seen face-to-face
Data published yesterday shows the GPs in and around Watford seeing the most patients face to face.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000Take a look inside this £1.6 million Watford home on Zoopla now
Take a look inside this £1.6 million modern home in Watford on sale now
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 10:12:22 +0000Roadworks in Hertfordshire: The 16 locations affected
Here are all the locations that are set to be affected by roadworks in Hertfordshire over the next month.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000Cycling UK recognises Kate Jenkins for her community work
The founder of a community cycling initiative has been recognised for making the activity more accessible.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000Abbots Langley brothers' Keepy Uppies for Brain Tumour Research
Two football mad brothers who lost their grandfather to a brain tumour have pledged to do more than 1,000 keepy uppies for charity during the World Cup.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000Review: Tim Hortons Watford breakfast – a mixed bag
Excitement for Tim Hortons to open in Watford has been building for almost half the year and I was finally able to try it.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:49:47 +0000Christmas markets 2022: These 5 European Christmas markets are a must
These are some of the best Christmas markets to visit.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:45:24 +0000Ford Fiestas named among top 10 stolen cars in the UK for 2022
Ford Fiestas, Range Rovers and Volkswagen Golfs are among the most stolen cars in the UK for 2022
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:08:50 +0000Police close two lanes on Watford ring road - live updates
There are traffic delays in Watford town centre.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:20:00 +0000Gucci and Tiffany jewellery stolen in Bushey burglary
Police have released images of several items of stolen jewellery in a bid to trace them following a burglary in Bushey.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:50:00 +0000Double win for West Herts NHS trust at nursing awards
A hospital trust is celebrating a double win at a nursing awards ceremony.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:39:58 +0000La Vie En Rose coffee shop in Bushey High Road shut
A coffee shop has been closed by “enforcement officers” with no announcement as to when it will reopen.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:50:00 +0000Watford community organisations to receive share of £150k funding
Sports clubs, schools and charities are among 16 organisations that will receive a share of just over £150,000 from a Watford community funding pot.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:50:00 +0000Men arrested after 'shot fired from car' on A40, Gloucester
Two men from Watford were among six arrested by police after a shot was allegedly fired from a car.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:05:58 +0000Best Black Friday 2022 tech deals Watford staff recommend
Watford shops are lining up their best deals to attract customers for Black Friday.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:33:05 +0000Herts Police officer Stephen Dalton sacked after IOPC probe
A police officer who asked a man “it hurts, doesn’t it?” after pushing his face against a car during an arrest has been sacked.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:05:00 +0000Met Police's David Carrick charged with more counts of rape
A Metropolitan Police officer, who is already charged with 44 offences, has been charged with a further nine, including six counts of rape.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:55:00 +0000ULEZ expansion 2023: All of London included from next August
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is to expand the ultra-low emission zone to the whole of London.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000'Heartbreak' as Holy Rood Social Club to close in December
Members are said to be "heartbroken" over the news that their social club will be closing in December.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Watford supermarkets limiting egg purchases amid shortage
Watford supermarkets are limiting egg purchases for customers after a national shortage hit supply.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Watford Community Housing could cut services and raise rent
Social housing tenants may face seven per cent rent rises and cuts to services due to inflation.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:02:12 +0000First look inside Watford's new Tim Hortons ahead of opening
Visiting Tim Hortons ahead of the opening showed Watford is in store for a genuinely different fast-food offering.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:20:24 +0000‘Armed robbery’ at Harpenden BP garage in Luton Road
A BP garage in Hertfordshire was reportedly robbed at gunpoint during the early hours of this morning.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Watford mum 'pushed off Arriva bus by driver' slams services
A woman has said she was “physical pushed off the bus” by a driver when a row broke out as passengers who waited over an hour were refused.
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:12:13 +0000Holy Rood School parking 'nightmare' as cars litter pavement
“Nightmare” school parking has caused “shouting, swearing, and people nearly run over” during clashes between parents and neighbours.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:42:22 +0000Herts Police make 44 arrests in serious crime crackdown
Police made 44 arrests and seized 26 vehicles as part of a crackdown on cross-border crime in Hertfordshire.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:04:26 +0000King's first church appointment comes in Hertfordshire
The government has announced that the Venerable Dr Jane Mainwaring will be the next Bishop of Hertford in the Diocese of St Albans.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:10:00 +0000Hertfordshire Labour group leader Judi Billing dies aged 71
The “highly respected” leader of the Labour group at Hertfordshire County Council has died at the age of 71.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:50:00 +0000Barrio Bars giving away 1,966 free pints for World Cup
In celebration of the 2022 World Cup, a newly-opened bar in Watford is giving away free pints.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:13:09 +0000Nine thefts from vans in Tudor Ward, Watford, sparks warning
A spate of thefts in one Watford ward has sparked a warning for van owners to review their security.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:55:00 +0000Waste shredder to be built on site of A405 coach depot at Waterdale
A shredding facility is set to be built at a waste collection site after planning approval was granted.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:50:00 +0000Offer made to buy land for rail freight depot in Park Street
A long-running saga over the potential construction of a rail freight terminal could be drawing to an end.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:02:00 +0000Atria Watford confirms December and Christmas opening hours
The opening times for atria Watford shopping centre over the Christmas and New Year period have been confirmed.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:58:46 +0000Devil’s fingers fungus found in field near Kings Langley
A bright red octopus-like fungus left a local walker “shrieking” with joy after she spotted it growing in a field.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:16:04 +0000Rubbish builds again at Ovaltine Drive flats, Kings Langley
A dumping hotspot at flats has got out of control again with rubbish now piling up towards the ceiling.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Anthony Joshua calls for Christmas charity support in Watford
Boxing superstar Anthony Joshua has called for donations ahead of a hamper Christmas giveaway for families most in need.
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 12:08:02 +0000Why were fire engines and police in St Albans Road, Watford?
The fire service has now confirmed why a major road in Watford was closed yesterday afternoon.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000Watford Boots opticians reopens following refurbishment
An opticians has unveiled its latest revamped store showing off a fresh new look for customers.
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:53:28 +0000Crash in Hertfordshire causing delays on M1 and M25
A crash is causing heavy delays across parts of south west Hertfordshire, including Watford, this evening (November 23).
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:50:00 +0000Councillor's bid to discuss mouldy homes in Hertsmere denied
There are fears the circumstances behind the tragic death of a two-year-old boy could be repeated locally if more is not done to make homes safer.
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:29:22 +0000Watford area dentists taking certain patients on the NHS
As many people struggle to find dentists taking new NHS patients, these practices around Watford may have spots available.
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:27:00 +0000A405 'doesn't meet criteria' for speed cameras despite latest crashes
Recent crashes on an “accident-prone” dual carriageway are unlikely to persuade highway bosses to change their mind about putting speed cameras in.
Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:30:30 +0000Watford General Hospital car park intake for just over 5 years
Patients, visitors and staff have paid more than £8 million in car park fees at Watford General Hospital in just over five years.
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 12:50:00 +0000Herts police chief apologises to journalist for Just Stop Oil arrest
The chief constable of Hertfordshire has told a journalist wrongly arrested while covering Just Stop Oil protests he is “truly sorry” for his officers’ actions.
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:40:00 +0000Affordable housing development of 81 homes in Watford nearly finished
An affordable housing development being built in Watford is nearing completion.
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:05:33 +0000Mayor pushes Dean Russell to back scrapping housing targets
Watford mayor Peter Taylor has called on MP Dean Russell to “stand up for Watford” and support an amendment to stop targets “forcing us to build higher”.
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:56:34 +0000More than 200 stolen items recovered – do you recognise any?
Images of more than 200 items of jewellery recovered after burglaries have been released in a bid to find the rightful owners.
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Kid hurt by play equipment in King George Recreation Ground
A child was left with severe headaches after being “wacked on the head” when a park’s play equipment broke as she was on it.
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000Mencap's Hillside care home in Oxhey receives 'inadequate' CQC rating
A care home for people with physical and learning disabilities has been placed in special measures.