Watford Observer
Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0100Inside £1.2m family home on sale in the popular Nascot Wood area
Take a look inside this ready-to-move into family home that's on sale for £1.2 million in Watford on Zoopla.
Sun, 15 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0100Road closures among key public notices in Watford and surrounding areas
Road closures are among the key public notices that could affect residents in the Watford area over the coming weeks.
Sun, 15 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0100We gave Watford's best-rated chippy a try - did it live up to the billing?
I ate at Watford's highest rated fish and chip takeaway, and this is what I thought.
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0100The 'astounding' death of bands in the UK charts
There are certain celebrities who I cannot bear but who have, inexplicably, through a war of over exposed attrition finally won me around: See Graham Norton, James Blunt, and Richard Osman.
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 14:23:15 +0100Controversial plans for six new homes on green space refused
Controversial plans to build six new homes on green space in Croxley Green have been refused due to impact they would have on the 'character' of the area.
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 12:46:19 +0100Fresh appeal as concern grows for missing Watford man
Police are re-appealing for the public’s help to trace a man from who has gone missing in Watford.
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0100Review: is this Watford’s best pizzeria? Read our thoughts
Is Il Pellegrino Watford’s best pizzeria according to Tripadvisor? Read our review .
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 11:34:50 +0100All the businesses readers have voted as 'Your Favourite' in 2024
These are all the local businesses that Watford Observer readers voted as their favourites in 2024 so far.
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 09:47:34 +0100Council leader hits out at delay to Croxley Beryl Bike scheme
The leader of Three Rivers council has hit out at Hertfordshire County Council over the six month delay to to the introduction the Beryl Bike scheme in Croxley.
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0100Watford residents in court over knives and blackmail - round-up
The 34-year-old pleaded guilty to stealing £544.96 worth of clothes from Superdry on August 5, multiple Dior perfumes worth £530 on August 17, and a pair of Prada sunglasses worth £220 from Boots on Sunday, September 8.
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0100Full Ofsted report for primary school which saw 'remarkable turnaround'
Read the full Ofsted report for Stanborough Primary School in Garston, which inspectors have updgraded to 'good', its highest rating in years in a new report published this week.
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 10:22:27 +0100How to tell if you have Covid, the flu or a common cold according to experts
Not sure if you've got a cold, the flu or maybe Covid? Check expert advice according to Pharmacy2U.
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 10:21:24 +0100Calls for the DWP Christmas bonus to be boosted to more than £100
Recipients include those on carer’s allowance, pension credit, personal independent payment (PIP)
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 10:20:23 +0100EastEnders star hints at show return after 'dead' character revealed to be alive
An EastEnders star has hinted that he will make a permanent return to the BBC show after his character was confirmed to be alive after 18 years.
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 10:19:23 +0100Strictly contestants reveal the dances they're looking forward to the most
Strictly Come Dancing contestants have revealed the dances they're most looking forward to ahead of the BBC show's return.
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0100Find out the Watford planning applications near you
Ever wondered what your neighbours in Watford and those living in nearby roads are planning to change with their property? Take a look here
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:42:55 +0100£50,000 'blackmail plot' sees 60-year-old from Watford jailed
A 60-year-old Watford man has been jailed at Woolwich Crown Court for three years over a £50,000 blackmail plot.
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:20:23 +0100Concern for man who went missing in Watford as police appeal issued
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man from who has gone missing in Watford.
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0100Man in 80s victim of bank cards theft before hundreds withdrawn
Callous thieves stole bank cards from a man in his 80s at Nationwide Rickmansworth before withdrawing hundreds of pounds from his account just metres away.
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:10:53 +0100WWII-era bomber spotted flying overhead in striking video
Residents filmed a WWII-era Lancaster bomber flying over South Oxhey yesterday evening in a striking videos.
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:30:00 +0100Discover the fantastic range of new homes available at Wintringham, St Neots
Visit the stylish show homes, explore the leisure trail and find out about Wintingham’s fascinating past at the Show Homes Weekend from 10am-5pm on September 28-29, 2024.
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:45:00 +0100Alpaca grazing coming to green belt land after plans approved
Plans to use green belt land in Croxley Green to keep alpacas and horses have been approved after Three Rivers District Council added key amendments.
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:51:41 +0100Motorcyclist in 60s hospitalised after A41 van crash
The A41 was shut for hours near Elstree after a crash saw a motorcyclist taken to hospital.
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:15:00 +0100Former family-run restaurant to be demolished for six homes
The former home of the family-run Pin Wei restaurant in Abbots Langley will be demolished for six new homes after the district council gave the green light.
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:30:00 +0100Watford takeaway hit with 1/5 food hygiene rating
A Watford takeaway was told its food safety management needed “major improvement” as it was hit with a 1/5 hygiene rating.
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:29:00 +0100School gets 'outstanding' in ALL areas in glowing Ofsted
Parmiter's School in Garston said it was "delighted" after it was rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted for the second time.
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:15:59 +0100Full list of every London Underground station and line closed this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:17:56 +0100WATCH: CCTV shows 'wannabe boy racer' doing doughnuts near Buckingham Palace
New CCTV has shown the moment a 'wannabe boy racer' was caught doing doughnuts near Buckingham Palace, London.
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:13:19 +0100Lidl introduces new self-service till rule for shoppers at some stores
One customer said stopping people from paying with cash at some self-service tills is a 'huge misstep from Lidl'
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:01:37 +0100Millions could face higher bills after Vodafone and Three merger, watchdog warns
Vodafone and Three UK say they disagree with the competition regulator’s concerns and that the merger should be approved
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:59:52 +0100Coca-Cola 'sorry for any disappointment' as 2 of the 'best Cokes' are discontinued
Coco-Cola has been forced to apologise after confirming Coca-Cola Cherry Vanilla and Diet Coke with Splenda have both been discontinued.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 18:50:34 +0100'Hundreds of cars queuing' after A41 crash - recap
There are major delays on the A41 near Bushey after a crash at the junction of Bushey Mill Lane and Hartspring Lane.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:20:30 +0100Major road reopens hours after crash - recap
Live updates as the A4125 Eastbury Road in Watford is currently closed after a crash.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:51:31 +0100£1bn data centre to go to appeal as details of inquiry released
Plans for a £1 billion data centre near Watford area are set to go to a six-day public inquiry as documents have detailed how the appeal will be decided.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0100The site of a North Watford garage for the past century
Cars have been serviced and repaired at this small garage in North Watford for the past century.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:05:04 +0100Over 100 car park machines to go cashless next year
Bushey car parks are among multiple Hertsmere Borough Council-owned facilities going cashless next year.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:44:49 +0100Two shops caught selling alcohol to teens in undercover operation
Two Watford shops were caught selling alcohol to undercover police cadets in a sting operation.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:50:00 +0100Zoo 'heartbroken' after Beluki the rhino put down
Whipsnade Zoo vets are “heartbroken” after a greater one-horned rhino had to be put down following an unsuccessful tumour treatment.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:44:33 +0100CCTV appeal after thieves nab alcohol and escape in delivery van
Police have released an image of people after a theft in Bushey Heath.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:37:12 +0100Love Island star set to appear at Watford bar
Punters will have a chance to meet a Love Island star when a season 11 star Ronnie Vint comes to Walkabout Watford this month.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0100Driver rams police during 'terrifying' chase through Watford
A rogue driver who led officers on a “terrifying” police chase through north Watford roads is still on the run.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:52:38 +0100More than 120 voters turned away over ID at general election
Almost two dozen people in Watford did not return to vote after being turned away at the polling station at the recent general election, figures show.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:31:00 +0100New Ofsted rating sees school herald 'remarkable turnaround'
Stanborough Primary School in Garston, Watford, is celebrating a “remarkable turnaround” as it has bounced back to a ‘good’ Ofsted rating.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:29:00 +0100Restaurant confirms closure reason - and reveals what will replace it
The owners of the Zaza Italian restaurant in Rickmansworth have revealed why it has closed for good after previously saying it would reopen in the autumn.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:00:29 +0100Met Office forecasts snow as temperatures in the UK set to plummet
Temperatures are expected to rapidly fall this week, and could drop below 0C in parts of the country as early as this evening
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:58:53 +0100GMB's Kate Garraway will 'keep the fight on' as she wins NTA for ITV documentary
Good Morning Britain star Kate Garraway dedicated her National Television Award (NTA) to her late husband Derek Draper.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:26:00 +0100Care home holds annual sports day
Staff at Courtland Lodge care home competed against colleagues from its Welwyn Garden City head office in an annual sports day
Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0100Harry Potter Studios Tour confirms new 2025 features and attractions
The Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter has announced what will be added in 2025.
Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:37:00 +0100Rickmansworth reacts to Muddy Stilettos' Herts ranking - did people agree?
Rickmansworth locals were pleased with its sixth-place ranking in Herts following Muddy Stiletto's vote but there is still room for improvement in the town.
Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:20:00 +0100Car thief still on the run three weeks after major M1 manhunt
A car thief who threatened several drivers after his vehicle caught fire is still on the run over three weeks later as police reappealed for witnesses.