Watford Observer

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:56:13 +0000
'Gridlock' as air ambulance called after man hit by car - live updates
Police have put a road closure in place after a man was hit by a car in a Watford road, with the air ambulance being called.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:20:00 +0000
Mayor invites grant bids to boost Watford’s wellbeing and environment
Community groups across Watford can now apply for funding to support new projects

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:51:54 +0000
Fears of 'utter carnage' as busy section of road to close
Fears have been expressed about "utter carnage" and school run disruption ahead of a road closure in Kings Langley next week.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:27:00 +0000
Time is ticking…save on top brand watches with WATCH & WATCH
Christmas is just three weeks away and if you’re looking for a timeless gift, why not choose a watch?

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:13:23 +0000
Multi-vehicle crash on M25 causing long delays - live updates
Follow live updates as there are long delays on the M25 near Rickmansworth following a multi-vehicle crash.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
Teacher's death from sepsis inspires marathon as £70k raised
Two years after a Rickmansworth teacher’s death from sepsis, her sister’s marathon around the town will honour her and support the UKST.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:30:00 +0000
Popular bar reopening after 'enforced closure' as landlord row continues
Popular Watford venue Johnny's Bar is set to reopen after being forced to shut amid a bitter row.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:49:00 +0000
Watford MP rubbishes 'nonsense' claims Reeves ‘lied’ pre-Budget
Watford’s MP has rubbished claims that the chancellor lied about the state of the economy as scrutiny intensifies over her pre-Budget messaging.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:10:00 +0000
Attempted murder suspect named and charged as victim still critical
Police have charged a man with attempted murder as they confirmed a “serious” attack in Bushey was a stabbing.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:16:54 +0000
Three burglars break into home to steal safe
Three burglars broke into a Moor Park house to steal a safe - sparking an appeal for CCTV footage.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:49:00 +0000
Bushey pizzeria opens second location after success goes viral
Bushey’s world-renowned pizzeria Vincenzo's has opened a second location after viral internet success.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:35:00 +0000
Ten photos of iconic steam locomotives captured by Watford snapper
Ten iconic steam locomotives including the Golden Fleece and Lord Faringdon captured in the 1950s or 1960s by a Watford photographer.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:45:00 +0000
Call to reopen disused Watford railway station tops 500 signatures
A call to reopen the disused West Watford Station has gathered more than 500 signatures as campaigners seek to put it before the council.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:46:46 +0000
Drug gang leader jailed after half a kilo of cocaine seized
A drug gang leader supplying the area around Hemel Hempstead has been jailed for 10 years at Luton Crown Court.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:04:24 +0000
Boy, 11, taken to hospital after 'hit-and-run' on way home from school
An 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being injured in a reported hit-and-run on his way home from Croxley Danes School.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:22:00 +0000
Knife put to woman's neck in attempted robbery
A woman, 19, had a knife put to her neck in an attempted robbery by Sutton Car Park in Estcourt Road, Watford.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:56:00 +0000
Watford Junction trains cancelled all day due to fallen tree
A fallen tree has cancelled Abbey Line trains for the rest of the day.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Donations to Watford Mencap will be doubled in week-long campaign
A CHARITY has launched a campaign to double the impact of every donation

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
Nursery worker accused of child sex offences due in court tomorrow
A nursery worker accused of serious offences involving children, from Hemel Hempstead, is set to appear in St Albans Crown Court tomorrow.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:29:00 +0000
Watford's new Indian restaurant 'offering something different' - review
Calcutta Cravings, Watford’s newest Indian restaurant on St Albans Road, delivers big flavours in a cosy setting.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:27:00 +0000
Save on electrical gifts from Daewoo
One of the leading home appliance and electricals brands, Daewoo Electricals has an extensive range including kettles, toasters, microwaves, coffee machines and air fryers amongst other small kitchen appliances in its collection.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:06:00 +0000
Jury trials to be scrapped for crimes with sentences of less than three years
Jury trials will be scrapped in England and Wales for crimes that carry a sentence likely to be less than three years

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000
One of Watford's quirkiest cafés still flourishing amid cost challenges
The D20 Board Game Café in Queens Road, Watford, is continuing to bring board game players together ahead of its ninth birthday in January.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:44:00 +0000
Harlequin business opens larger 'flagship' location
One of The Fragrance Shop's biggest “flagship” stores has opened inside the Harlequin.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:50:00 +0000
'Attempted murder' arrest after attack left man 'fighting for life'
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an attack in Bushey which left a victim fighting for his life.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:05:00 +0000
Look back at when I'm a Celeb star was thrown out of Watford Asda
A star on the latest series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! was thrown out of Watford Asda for “smearing herself suggestively” with yoghurt.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:40:00 +0000
70,000 litres of water saved at Watford on match days
Water-saving measures are making a difference at Watford FC's football stadium.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0000
Adorable snaps of baby elephant meeting young high street shoppers
A look back at when some young Watford High Street shoppers got the chance to meet a baby elephant in 1986.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:15:00 +0000
Watford Rock Choir and Joe Farry to perform at charity Christmas event
A CHURCH is hosting a festive concert organised by Watford Mencap this month

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:42:00 +0000
Golf business eyes new Watford base after previous plan rejected
Club Champion Golf is looking to open in North Watford as a change of use application has gone in.

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:14:52 +0000
Week 3 festive giveaways: Fortnum & Mason treats, golf lessons & John Lewis voucher!
The festive spirit shows no sign of slowing as the Advent of Competitions continues into its third week, offering three more prizes for subscribers to enjoy.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Burglar climbed drainpipe and forced window to ransack home
Jewellery was among items stolen after two homes, in Radlett and Abbots Langley, were broken into through upstairs windows.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:54:17 +0000
Man dies in two-vehicle crash - police appeal launched
A man has died after a two-vehicle crash in Hemel Hempstead.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:20:00 +0000
'Man fighting for life after serious attack' forces businesses to close
Police are believed to be investigating a “serious assault” attack at the weekend which forced Bushey Country Club businesses to close.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:12:14 +0000
A sleigh-load of ways to enjoy some festive cheer in Watford
Watford Palace Theatre chief executive Steve Marmion takes a look at some forthcoming cultural highlights in the town during December.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:17:33 +0000
Fullerians to kick off centenary celebrations with special fixture
Fullerians Colts will play a team from Watford Boys Grammar School on Friday to mark 100 years since the school's old boys played their first game.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:19:19 +0000
Herts traffic amid motorway crashes and train cancellations - recap
There are several incidents affecting traffic in Hertfordshire this morning, including M25 and A1M crashes and a Lioness Line closure.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
Pub and prominent café among recent leases put on market
A popular village pub and pair of prominent Watford businesses are among the business leases to have been put on the market in recent few weeks.

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:26:28 +0000
Save 10% on Wentworth Puzzles Christmas crackers
Welcome to December and with Christmas not too far away, Wentworth Puzzles has some great gifts for everyone this Christmas.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
£2m funding for ‘landmark’ Elstree Immersive Experience confirmed
Two million pounds in funding for a new Borehamwood & Elstree Film and TV Heritage Centre, including the Elstree Immersive Experience, has been signed off by Hertsmere Borough Council.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
First plans for new business building and ATM changes in Dacorum
Dacorum Borough Council has received a new set of planning applications including home extensions, loft conversions, tree works, ATM upgrades at Barclays, a proposed employment building, changes of use, and various property alterations across Hemel H...

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000
MP 'backing the budget and backing Watford'
Watford MP Matt Turmaine reacts to the budget in his latest column for the Watford Observer.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Number of complaints among police in Herts rises
Complaints against Hertfordshire Constabulary rose higher than the national average this year, according to newly revealed statistics.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Picture postcard view of market day in Watford a century ago
Picture postcard showing market day in Watford High Street in the late 1920s.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Watford-area road closures and licencing applications among latest public notices
A premises licence for a new convenience store and several road closures in and around Watford are among the latest batch of public notices.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Four-bed detached home with private green views for sale in Nascot Wood
A chain-free four-bedroom detached home in Watford’s sought-after Nascot Wood area is on the market for £980,000.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Stray cats looking for a forever home - will you give them a chance?
Walnut and Cashew, two shy young cats rescued by the National Animal Welfare Trust, are looking for a quiet, loving forever home together.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Messi and Trump among famous visitors to The Grove
Donald Trump, Lionel Messi and the England football team are among the famous visitors to The Grove hotel on the edge of Watford.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000
Why dating today is harder than ever
An amusing reflection on how dating and romance have changed over the years — from beeping cars and wolf whistles to awkward online introductions — exploring how modern singletons navigate chivalry, etiquette, and confusion in today’s dating wo...

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 16:57:09 +0000
Safety barriers at asylum hotels cost council more than £500k
Safety barriers around a small number of Hertfordshire hotels used to house asylum seekers cost the county council in excess of £500k, it has emerged.

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