Watford Observer
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:40:17 +0100Business with atria Watford branch expected to shut 100 stores
An atria Watford store could be at risk as a restructuring is planned after it was sold for £1.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:22:41 +0100Watford fare dodger to pay £1,730 after 133 offences
Rail fare dodging has landed a Watford man with a £1,730 bill after 133 offences on the TfL network were taken into consideration.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:22:33 +0100Firefighters tackle recycling centre blaze as residents told to shut windows
Herts Fire and Rescue and Herts Police were called to a blaze at a metal recycling centre this morning in Kings Langley.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:31:00 +0100Popular Indian scoops 'massive award' after flurry of success
Popular Indian eatery Abbots Tandoori is celebrating after its latest award win.
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:30:00 +0100Child rapist jailed as victim 'happy with outcome'
A five year jail sentence for an Abbots Langley child rapist allows his victim to "move on", she says.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:43:33 +0100Multi-car crash causing M1 delays near M25 - recap
Emergency services have been called to the scene of a multi-car crash in the M1 this morning.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:41:24 +0100Drive-by shooting in Chesham sees man rushed to hospital
A man has been rushed to hospital after a drive-by-shooting in a Buckinghamshire town.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:12:00 +0100Splash park revamp to end 'bad joke' reputation
Rebuilding a Bushey splash park should end its reputation as a “bad joke” after breaking down three years in a row.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:48:00 +0100Gang attacks 16-year-old in Cassiobury Park robbery
Three 17-year-olds have been arrested after a group repeatedly punched a teen and stole his phone in Cassiobury Park.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:15:00 +0100Eight road closures confirmed ahead of popular parade
Road closure information has been shared ahead of the return of a popular carnival and parade in Abbots Langley this weekend.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0100Look back at the old mill that once stood in Cassiobury Park
A look back at the old mill that once stood on the river Gade in Cassiobury Park in Watford.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:56:00 +0100Recycling centre hours cut scrapped - but cost-cutting still needed
Plans to reduce opening hours and consult on a booking system for Waterdale Recycling Centre have been scrapped by Hertfordshire County Council.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:52:00 +0100First heat warning of 2025 issued covering Watford and nearby
Watford and the surrounding areas are subject to the first heat warning of 2025.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:19:00 +0100'We won't forget' winter fuel plan, mayor says, as MP 'warmly welcomes' U-turn
Watford mayor Peter Taylor and MP Matt Turmaine have reacted to the government's latest announcement regarding the winter fuel payment
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:31:54 +0100New 17.5m tall 5G mast to go up outside Watford church
The footpath outside a North Watford church is set to become the site of a 17.5m 5G pole.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:35:00 +0100Car and two articulated lorries crash on M1 near M25
Long delays remain after two articulated lorries and a car crashed on the M1 this morning, near the M25.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:30:00 +0100'Dangerous predator' jailed for 'sick antics' on Watford-area trains
A Hemel Hempstead man has been jailed for over six months after sexually assaulting three women on trains
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:50:00 +0100New store opens to replace 35-year Watford business
For the first time in 35 years, a new business has opened at a distinctive shop unit down the road from Watford Junction.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:40:00 +0100Work underway at former bank ahead of demolition for flats
The demolition of Watford's former RBS Bank in Clarendon Road has edged a step closer as work looks to have begun.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:01:34 +0100Live music returns to Cassiobury Park bandstand this summer
Live music will return to Cassiobury Park bandstand this summer, with the first event taking place this weekend on Sunday June 15.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:32:38 +0100On This Day: Town centre shop announces closure after nearly 38 years of trading
On this day in 2023, a family-run shop named 'Sweet Time' in Watford’s town centre announced its impending closure after nearly 38 years of trading.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:59:07 +0100Slew of new Harry Potter casting announcements ahead of Leavesden filming
Actors have been cast for several roles in the HBO adaptation of Harry Potter that is set to start filming in Leavesden this summer.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:14:23 +0100Busy Hemel road to close AGAIN for bridge repair works
A busy road in Hemel Hempstead is to close for 11 days - having already been closed for months this year.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100More than 1,200 items saved from landfill during community 'giveaway'
Watford Rotary gives away 1,200 items during a community reuse project.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:31:00 +0100Man accused of grooming and sexual assault on girl, 13
A man is due in St Albans Crown Court over alleged sexual offences against a 13-year-old girl and mailing an “indecent or obscene” book.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:14:00 +0100Go greener with Brewers’ sustainable paint brands
Finding ways to live a greener life is important to all of us, but what about when it comes to making more conscious paint choices?
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:34:24 +0100Motorway lanes closed after crash - recap
M25 lanes have been closed and long delays are building after police were called to the scene of a crash.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:01:00 +0100Council tenants could be paid thousands to downsize
Council house tenants in Dacorum could be paid up to £5,000 to downsize, according to new plans being drawn up by the borough council.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:35:00 +0100Watford 'family home' to be turned into HMO for up to six people
Walls are set to be knocked through to turn a North Watford home into a HMO for up to six people.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:20:00 +0100Closed down pub to reopen under new ownership 'soon'
New ownership at a closed down pub have announced the “exciting news” that it will be reopening soon to the Rickmansworth community.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:18:13 +0100'World leading' firm moving offices to Watford
A “world-leading” company has signed on to move its offices from London to Croxley Park, Watford, with a reported 10-year lease.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:29:00 +0100Best days out for kids in and around Watford according to Tripadvisor
Looking for the perfect day out that the whole family enjoy? See this round-up of the best things to do in and around Watford according to Tripadvisor.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:24:00 +0100Watford one of four UK locations in mobile network trial
Watford is one of four places in a Vodafone trial which could boost signal for customers on any network, alongside Liverpool, Sheffield, and Belfast.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:58:07 +0100Memories of shops in a major Watford road 40 years ago
A clothes shop named Big Ben, Kimberley Jewellers and Stewart-Dick Opticians – these were among the many shops that were trading in one of Watford’s busiest roads 40 years ago.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:46:00 +0100Watford man who ditched one-bed flat for narrowboat featured on TV
Channel 4 is set to spotlight Joel Sanders who swapped his one-bed Watford flat for life on a narrowboat.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:57:58 +0100Nurse whose lies 'put patients at risk' struck off
Lying about qualifications has seen a Rickmansworth nurse struck off after she was jailed at Cardiff Crown Court last year.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:05:00 +0100Pictures of dramatic scene shot in Watford - with more filming scheduled
Further filming in central Watford has been confirmed after high-drama scenes were shot by the former Watford Police Station.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:45:00 +0100On This Day: US President's aircraft seen flying over Watford area
On this day in 2021, US President Joe Biden's aircraft Air Force One was seen flying over Leavesden.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:20:00 +0100Hornets players invite fans to sign up for special stair climb
Watford FC players are inviting the public to join them in the Step Up Challenge event at Vicarage Road in July 5.
Sun, 08 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100The 'tremendous' Watford restaurant with 'excellent food' and 'great value'
Lebanese restaurant, Nana's in Watford, is beloved by locals and has been described as offering 'tremendous' food with 'good value'.
Sun, 08 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0100The gorgeous lavender field just 50 minutes from Watford you should visit
Hitchin Lavender has been named one of the most beautiful lavender fields in the UK, and it's just 50 minutes from Watford.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:31:00 +0100Every Watford-area school to be rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted
The Watford Observer lists every school in the area to be rated "outstanding" by Ofsted.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:30:00 +0100YouTuber makes third visit to Watford after viral arrest video
YouTuber Auditing Britain has made a third visit to Watford following a viral video showing him being arrested in the town.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:25:00 +0100West Herts training course for new staff wins top award
A West Herts NHS Trust training course designed to support newly qualified staff has scooped an "excellence award".
Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:13:00 +0100Give dad the ‘Musto’ gift this Father’s Day with 25% off
Treat your dad or the important man in your life to some Father’s Day gifts from British apparel brand Musto.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:09:39 +0100Gunman who shot at home and residents jailed for 22 years
A Watford teenager with “wanton disregard for the safety of others” has been jailed for 22 years after a shooting in Bushey.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:30:00 +0100Memories of Queens Road before the Harlequin was built
A look back at Queens Road in Watford 40 years ago before the Harlequin shopping centre was built.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:15:00 +0100Man dies after car crashes into church wall
A man has died following a crash in Hempstead Road, Watford, on Sunday afternoon (June 8).
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:59:06 +0100Hertsmere pays tribute after former mayor and rabbi dies aged 84
Hertsmere politicians have paid tribute to Conservative councillor Rabbi Alan Plancey, who died over the weekend aged 84.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:10:00 +0100Former Watford FC striker's son set to enter Love Island villa
Former Watford footballer Dejon Noel-Williams is to enter the Love Island villa tonight (June 9).