Watford Observer

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Three buddleia plants for just £14.97 from You Garden
Say hello to the Buddleia ‘Little Rockstars’ Collection, a new collection on offer from You Garden.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Watford-area schools which scooped awards and plaudits this academic year
Watford-area schools including Parmiter's, Rickmansworth School, and the Watford Grammar Schools have been recognised by awards.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:32:00 +0100
'Beautifully presented' four-bed family home put on sale for £1.1m
A beautifully presented detached family home in the heart of Bushey has hit the market for £1,100,000.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:22:46 +0100
Boy, 3, ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo as man arrested for 'attempted murder'
An investigation has been launched after a boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Residents' nightmare as 'huge' lorries repeatedly get stuck in their road
Residents in Acme Road, Watford, are furious as “huge” lorries block their narrow residential road on a regular basis.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:57:33 +0100
Appeal over 280-home plan throws future of fields back into doubt
The developer behind a 280-home plan for Bushey has taken it to appeal despite unanimous refusal.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0100
Large Hertfordshire garden centre set to close after land sold for development
The two-acre Hillier Garden Centre Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire is set to close after the sale of its site was confirmed.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:10:14 +0100
Lorry breakdown causing long delays on Hertfordshire M25 - recap
A broken down lorry has blocked half of the clockwise M25 on the edge of Hertfordshire this afternoon.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:17:38 +0100
How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential
We should have a choice with our aids, they are our personality, they help us stand up in the world, and they should reflect our character

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0100
New owners at chic bar unveil ambitious plans to widen appeal
New owners at chic bar No.58 Watling Street looking to make sure everyone feels welcome.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:25:56 +0100
Fly-tippers made to clear mess within minutes of dumping waste
Officers received a call at around 10.30am on Wednesday (June 17) reporting waste had just been dumped in Denham Way, Rickmansworth.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:50:00 +0100
Burglars smash their way into home to steal two TVs
Burglars smashed the window to a Watford home at the former Mothercare HQ building before stealing two televisions.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save £600pp on Wonders of the Nile cruise with Riviera Travel
Riviera Travel’s Deal of the Week: Egypt is entombed with magic and mystery. And there’s no better way to experience its ancient wonders than cruising along the mystical River Nile.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Former schoolteacher found guilty of child sexual offences
A former Bushey Meads schoolteacher is set to be sentenced after being found guilty of child sexual offences he had denied.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:40:58 +0100
Care home antiques afternoon unravels story behind golden pocket watch
The discovery was made at Bushey House Beaumont care home during a special antiques and valuation afternoon hosted by Richard Kluk from Bushey Auctions.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:37:25 +0100
Watford hospital doctor's OBE in King's honours list
Dr Niall Keenan, who works at Watford General Hospital, was recognised for his services to healthcare and the NHS in the King’s Birthday Honours.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:01 +0100
New support group launches in Watford for people with secondary breast cancer
The free monthly service, run by Breast Cancer Now, will take place in Watford and aims to provide a safe space for people living with secondary breast cancer.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0100
£96k knocked off asking price as 'legendary Watford nightclub' up for sale
The asking price has been reduced as Watford High Street venue Canvas Bar and Nightclub remains up for sale.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0100
Watford man to pay £433 after littering cigarette lands him in court
A Watford man must pay out £433 for littering a single cigarette in Stanmore, London.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:10:00 +0100
Cause of fire which killed soft play centre animals still under investigation
The cause of the fire which killed all but one animal at The Jungle Box, Buntingford, remains under investigation.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:07:00 +0100
Proposed mansion in Hertfordshire village rejected by council
The proposed grand home on Goodyers Avenue in Radlett was put forward in April to Hertsmere Borough Council.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:00:20 +0100
Killer found guilty of murder over stabbing outside Bushey Country Club
Jeyanthan Ramachanthran’s killer has been found guilty of murder over the stabbing outside VU Lounge in Bushey.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Why visitors love this 'picturesque' beach experience just 20 minutes from Watford
Visitors love the “gorgeous” beach experience at Ruislip Lido, which takes just 20 minutes to reach from Watford.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:02:27 +0100
Inquest reveals John Alford's cause of death while in prison over Herts offence
John Alford's cause of death has been revealed at an inquest after the disgraced Grange Hill actor died in prison.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0100
Cuts and brusies can't dampen spirits of man paddleboarding length of River Thames
Battling cuts and bruises has not deterred a Abbots Langley man paddleboarding the length of the Thames for Mind and Thames 21.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:11:37 +0100
M25 car fire causes long Hertfordshire delays - recap
There were delays on the M25 clockwise this afternoon due to a car fire earlier today near Watford.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:53:00 +0100
Under-16s social media ban triggers mixed views as MP hails 'very good news'
Many back the need for stronger protections online, but some are uneasy about how the policy will work in practice.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:33:00 +0100
Temperatures set to soar in Hertfordshire as heat health warning issued
The warning, issued by the UK Health Security Agency, comes into force at 3pm today (June 17) and runs until 8pm on Monday 22 June

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:27:33 +0100
Plans for turning small bungalow into 8-bed HMO and flats go back in
Amended plans have gone back in amid attempts to turn a small Kings Langley bungalow into an eight-bedroom HMO and two extra flats.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
M&S launches luxury beauty freebie worth more than £100
Beauty fans looking to refresh their skincare and makeup routines could bag more than £100 worth of free products this month thanks to a limited-time offer launching at M&S.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Latest Harlequin Watford business openings and closures for June
The Harlequin has continued its busy year with more business openings and closures in June, including TUI, Klass, and Watches of Switzerland Group.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:11:32 +0100
Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'aggressive' cancer diagnosis in heart breaking scenes
Former Top Gear and Grand Tour host Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0100
Reform UK candidate suspended over alleged behaviour at count joins Restore Britain
Reform UK candidate Taylor Smith has defected to Restore Britain after being suspended over alleged behaviour at the vote count.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:25:00 +0100
Reason armed police and ambulance called to ‘posh’ road confirmed
Armed police and an ambulance were called to Anglian Close in Watford just before 11pm on Sunday (June 14).

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0100
Jury expected to go out today in murder trial for Bushey stabbing suspect
The jury is expected to go out this afternoon in the St Albans Crown Court trial over the alleged murder of Jeyanthan Ramachanthran.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Hundreds flock to car cafe's new event for 'families, friends and petrolheads'
The event, organised by car-themed café Unit VII, drew enthusiasts for what organisers described as a festival-style, family-friendly gathering.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:29:45 +0100
Doubts over £10bn rescue deal for Watford's sewer network operator Thames Water
Ministers have said they are not convinced a £10 billion rescue deal for Watford’s foul sewer network operator Thames Water is “good enough”.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:10:00 +0100
Duchess's former home near Watford put on sale for £1.9m
Savills has shared an inside look at a Grade II listed Chenies home “steeped in history” and with gardens commissioned by a duchess, now on the market.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Almost every road in Hertfordshire village to become 20mph under new plan
Plans to turn almost every road in Bedmond, Hertfordshire, into a 20mph zone have been unveiled.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:54:00 +0100
Shop staff and security detain man who 'became violent' after attempted theft
Staff and security stopped a man who allegedly became violent and caused damage to the Range store in Lower High Street, Watford.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:33:40 +0100
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Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0100
Boy, 3, hospitalised with head injuries after e-bike hit-and-run in Hertfordshire
A three-year-old boy was hospitalised after an e-bike hit-and-run crash in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:52:50 +0100
All trains cancelled on Watford Junction line - recap
No services are running today between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey after a train break down

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
English Heritage's special Father's Day events...save on your visit
Treat Dad to a memorable day out at one of the many historic places across the country this Father’s Day.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100
'Massive queue' as new Watford chicken shop opens with 100 free burgers
The launch of new chicken shop Hench Watford was met with a “massive” queue outside.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:10:53 +0100
College students design rail vests for pop star's concert
West Herts College students in Watford designed unique Harry Styles-themed high-visibility vests for Chiltern Railways staff to wear at Wembley Stadium.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:36:00 +0100
Watford MP backs campaign for better paternity leave ahead of Father's Day
A new campaign backed by Watford MP Matt Turmaine is calling for stronger paternity leave rights for fathers.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0100
Watford Fringe Festival returning for 10th year with expanded programme
Watford Fringe Festival is returning for its 10th year this summer, with a packed programme of over 70 performances across July.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0100
Sniffer dog finds 7,780 illegal cigarettes hidden at two Watford shops
A sniffer dog has helped Trading Standards seize thousands of illicit cigarettes from two Watford shops, during a Hertfordshire-wide operation.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:34:00 +0100
Eight-year-old left seriously hurt as crash puts three in hospital
The collision, involving a white Mercedes Sprinter van and a black Kia Soul Max, happened yesterday (Sunday, June 14) just before 10am in Park Street Lane, at the junction with Lye Lane.

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