Watford Observer

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:43:00 +0100
'Persistent' Watford McDonald's burglar dodges jail
A serial thief who burgled a Watford McDonald's three times has avoided jail.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:23:35 +0100
Watford Junction to Euston trains disrupted to end of day
Watford Junction trains will be cancelled or heavily delayed until the end of the day after wire damage.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:32:00 +0100
Watford town centre's best chicken shops by Google reviews
The town centre has no shortage of varied places to order fried chicken – but which is the best?

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:32:00 +0100
The Horns in Watford reopening under new management
The Horns' brewery has confirmed it will be reopening again after its third “permanent” closure in three years.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:15:48 +0100
Voters issued final warning to apply for free photo ID
For anyone without photo ID for the local, mayoral and police commissioner elections on May 2, Wednesday (April 24) is the last day to apply for a voter authority certificate.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:43:31 +0100
DWP Universal Credit child support worth up to £20,000
Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:57:26 +0100
M25: Crash causes heavy traffic in Hertfordshire
A crash has caused heavy traffic on the M25, between Potters Bar and South Mimms.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:06:07 +0100
12 people added to Hertfordshire Police wanted list in April
These are 12 people who have been added to Hertfordshire Police wanted list in April.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:40:18 +0100
Lower High Street traffic caused by signs for FINISHED work
It has been revealed the signs that caused a morning of traffic chaos were left out after work completed two days earlier.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:20:05 +0100
Knifepoint robbery in South Oxhey one of two attacks
Residents have raised concerns after two people have been robbed in South Oxhey within a week just streets apart.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0100
Watford firm donates £20,000 to Citizens Advice bureau
A pharmaceutical company in Watford has raised £20,000 for a citizens advice bureau in the town.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:47:16 +0100
Water Lane - High Street junction redesigned after crashes
After posing a danger to cyclists a Watford road has been reduced to one lane and reworked.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:46:39 +0100
EastEnders London Marathon episode filmed in Cassiobury Park
Scenes for the London Marathon episode of the BBC soap Eastenders was filmed in Cassiobury Park, new photos have revealed.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:30:00 +0100
Alton Towers accident survivor shares her inspiring recovery
Eight years after a tragic accident at Alton Towers, amputee Leah Washington is embracing her new life with optimism, fuelled by her belief that "hard work leads you to the place you want to be."

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0100
Watford Boys Grammar students set for World Robotics Championship
Twelve pupils from Watford Grammar School for Boys are preparing to compete at the VEX World Robotics Championship in Dallas next week.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:58:00 +0100
Watford man in court over stealing £30k Europcar rental car
A Watford man has appeared in court over accusations of stealing £30k Europcar rental car in the town.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:00:20 +0100
The Parade tree chopped to stump in town centre pruning
The town centre will look a little different after trees have been chopped or cut back amid a spree of work.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:14:09 +0100
Ofsted: St Joseph's Pre-School in South Oxhey rated 'good'
A pre-school where children are “deeply engaged” has received a glowing Ofsted report.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:12:45 +0100
M25 and North Orbital Road closures as drivers warned
Two closures on the M25 and the North Orbital Road are planned as Watford drivers have been warned of delays up to 30 minutes.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:43:02 +0100
6 Hertfordshire court orders to destroy XL Bully dogs
Hertfordshire's courts have been cracking down on owners, and here are six XL Bully owners that could see their dogs destroyed after orders from a judge.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:13:03 +0100
Petition to save Watford to Mount Vernon Hospital 328 bus
Passengers who rely on a scrapped hospital bus service have launched a petition to save it.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:02:11 +0100
Watford drug, alcohol and suicide deaths revealed by data
Dozens of Watford deaths from drugs, alcohol and suicide have been revealed by new data analysis.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:56:09 +0100
St George's Day: Scouts parade through Watford in 1960s
Archive images of a St George's Day Parade in Watford High Street from more than 60 years ago.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:23:02 +0100
First image released of man guilty of businessman kidnapping
Police have released the first image of Tianfu Guo, who was last week found guilty of kidnapping a businessman from a golf course in Hertfordshire.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:10:00 +0100
London Marathon world record broken by Croxley Green mum
A Croxley Green woman has broke a world record after she ran the London Marathon dressed as a skeleton.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:28:00 +0100
Starbucks brings forward planned Watford cafe opening date
Customers may be able to pick up their morning coffee earlier than expected, as Starbucks appears to have brought forward its Watford location launch.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:52:00 +0100
Twisted Cheer and Dance to compete in world championships
The Kings Langley cheerleading team Twisted Cheer and Dance “can’t wait” to compete in the world championships.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:52:34 +0100
DWP Pensions: Expert warning as deadline approaches
Experts are warning anyone aged between 60 and 70 to take urgent action or risk missing out on State Pension benefits

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:48:24 +0100
Faulty smart meters energy bill overpayment warning
It is estimated that almost four million smart meters are not working properly and users risk overpayment

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:30:02 +0100
Herts Police share image of Rickmansworth-linked 21-year-old
Herts Police have put out a wanted appeal for information on a man after he dodged court over alleged attempted theft.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:55:00 +0100
Watford's busiest trains to get more capacity from June
Rail bosses have committed to running longer trains through Watford from June to ease the commuter squeeze.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of opening of The Beaver pub in Courtlands Drive
Memories of a former Watford pub proved very popular with readers when it was the focus of two nostalgia articles last month – and today we go even further back to when the first pints were pulled behind the bar.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:43:51 +0100
Take That at O2 Arena: Door times, support act and more
Boyband Take That is heading to London's O2 Arena as part of their 'This Life' tour, check the door times, support act, ticket and more.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:26:00 +0100
Tributes to D-Day veteran Charles Smith who died at 102
Tributes have been paid to a "well-known" Croxley Green D-Day veteran who died at 102.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:01:01 +0100
May train strike announced to hit Watford Junction services
A fresh wave of strikes and overtime bans has been announced which will hit Watford trains next month.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:40:01 +0100
Herts police officer who asked neighbour for affair barred
A Herts police officer who asked his neighbour for an affair has been banned by a misconduct panel.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:58:06 +0100
'Star-studded parties' for Elstree Studios’ 100th birthday
'Star-studded parties' could be included in Elstree Studios’ 100th birthday celebrations next year.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:19:55 +0100
McDonald's to open 24/7 in St Albans Road, Watford
Watford Borough Council has confirmed McDonald's is allowed to open 24 hours a day in Watford.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:25:00 +0100
Fratelli restaurant and Subway rated 5/5 for food hygiene
The Fratelli Italian restaurant and a Watford Subway branch have been rated 5/5 for food hygiene, according to the latest data.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:00:10 +0100
Vincenzo's in Bushey labelled among 'best pizzerias in UK'
Vincenzo's in Bushey is one of the best pizzerias in the UK, according to Instagram food reviewer bosfiness.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:04:50 +0100
The Horns: iconic pub's future in doubt amid sudden closure
There is another twist in the tale of one of Watford’s most iconic venues as it is listed as “permanently closed”.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:21:10 +0100
Watford General Hospital A&E: 160 patients waited over a day
At Watford General Hospital, figures have revealed that 160 patients waited over a day in A&E before they were admitted last year.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:08:45 +0100
Bla Bla Cafe to open Watford town centre branch soon
A café has chosen Watford town centre for its second branch, set to open in June, after proving popular elsewhere.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0100
The Prince George pub in St Albans Road, Watford, on the up
The landlord and landlady at The Prince George pub, in St Albans Road, Watford, are hoping for a summer of good weather and success for England at the Euro's.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Happy hour is here: It's time to nominate your favourite pub
We're inviting newspaper readers to nominate their favourite pub where they love to wine and dine, to win a trophy and feature in the local newspaper.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Watford man banned from atria Watford after theft charge
A man has been barred from atria Watford after being charged in connection with reported shoplifting from Victoria’s Secret in the shopping centre

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:53:43 +0100
How to stop flies coming into your home as fly season looms
A home expert has revealed 7 top tips for keeping flies out of your home this spring and summer.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 21:53:00 +0100
12 tips to make your garden and outbuildings more secure
Following an increase in shed and outbuilding burglaries in Hertfordshire, police have shared 12 tips to make your garden and outbuildings more secure.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0100
Carpenders Park Care Home hold grand opening event
The ribbon has been cut as a new 76-bedroom care home held its grand opening.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 19:30:00 +0100
Decision on Sutcliffe Road, Bushey 27-home scheme deferred
A decision on using an area of land for a 27-home development has been deferred after a meeting last night.

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