Watford Observer

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:15:00 +0100
Cathcart among ex-Hornets back at Vicarage Road for Mental Health World Cup
Watford fan channel WD18 will host their third Mental Health World Cup on the Vicarage Road pitch on Saturday, May 9, with former Hornets taking part.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:07:05 +0100
Man in 20s 'seriously injured' after lorry and van crash on M1 slip road
A van driver in his 20s has been taken to hospital "with serious injuries" after a crash with a lorry on the the M1 slip road in Hertfordshire.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:18:40 +0100
'Avoid the area' warning amid crash near M25 - live
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash near the M25 in Bricket Wood that is causing delays on both the M1 and M25.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Enjoy May Bank Holiday breaks with Sykes Holiday Cottages from £319
Make the most of the long weekend by booking a May Bank Holiday break with Sykes Holiday Cottages.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Latest on 1,200-home scheme in St Albans Road as two buildings sold out
The Exchange development, bringing some of Watford's tallest buildings, continues to progress with two blocks already sold out.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:57:07 +0100
Eight-time Grammy winning superstar coming to Watford Colosseum
Eight-time Grammy winning superstar Art Garfunkel has announced he will be bringing his new tour to the Watford Colosseum later this year.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
The Essex parish that set out to be the cleanest in the country
155 people came together to clear all 34 lanes in an Epping Forest parish on April 25.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:31:34 +0100
Watford man set to be sentenced for kicking his dog
A Watford man is set to be sentenced at St Albans Magistrates' Court over causing “unnecessary suffering” for kicking his dog.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0100
Luxury retailer announces 'major expansion' with new Harlequin showroom
The Watches of Switzerland Group is undergoing an expansion at its Harlequin Watford location to offer a new showroom for luxury products.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0100
Where developers are looking to build in village 'under siege' from planning apps
The number of homes in Sarratt could increase by more than 50 per cent if plans for homes at these locations are approved.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:17:57 +0100
Staff 'incredibly proud' as Watford's newest supermarket opens
The team at Watford’s newest Tesco Express supermarket are “incredibly proud” to have opened the store.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0100
BBC chef's former Watford home back on sale with £1.5m price drop
More than £1.5 million has been knocked off the price of a seven-bedroom piece of TV history in Watford, once occupied by Fanny Cradock.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:45:00 +0100
Pre-school closure after 40 years sparks 250-signature petition for U-turn
Sarratt Ducklings Pre-School, established more than 40 years ago, is set to shut down at the end of this school year.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0100
Southern Cross replacement to bring 'traditional pub atmosphere with Indian kitchen'
The new business replacing Watford pub The Southern Cross will be a “pub and restaurant”.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Monster Truck Motorfest bank holiday weekend: Lingfield Racecourse, Surrey
RA Monster Events announces that its high-energy Monster Truck Motorfest will arrive in Surrey for the upcoming May Bank Holiday weekend.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:55:00 +0100
Ducks waddle across London Marathon route - Watford woman captures the moment
A Watford woman captured the moment a family of ducks waddled across the route during the London Marathon.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Keep your garden looking sharp this season with High Street TV
Good weather is here and staying (fingers crossed!), so if you’re looking to get your garden in shape, you’ll need the correct tools for the job, right?

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100
M1, M25, and A1(M) all set for full closures in Hertfordshire this week
Overnight Hertfordshire A1(M), M1, and M25 closures scheduled this week include a full closure near Watford tonight.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:22:59 +0100
Council's HMO U-turn 'too little, too late' after recent 'significant rise'
Conservatives in Three Rivers have criticised a council U-turn on houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) as “too little, too late”.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:25:00 +0100
Claire’s Accessories shuts all 154 stores after Watford shop began closing down sale
Claire’s has shut all its 154 high street shops across the UK and Ireland after a closing down sale began at Watford's remaining branch.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:22:00 +0100
Man on trial accused of raping young child four times in Watford
Nathan Jones is charged with four counts of rape of a child.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0100
Man charged over alleged hare coursing after dead hares found
A man from Bushey has been charged with hare coursing in Wiltshire after dead hares and poaching equipment were found.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:18:05 +0100
Road near Watford Junction blocked after 'void' forms - recap
Langley Road, Watford, is currently blocked after a "void" was reported in the carriageway.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:49:41 +0100
Anthony Joshua to make boxing return as first fight since Nigeria crash announced
Anthony Joshua will face Kristian Prenga in Riyadh in what is expected to be his warm-up fight for a long-awaited clash with Tyson Fury.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:37:03 +0100
Person hospitalised after three-vehicle crash in key road
One person was taken to hospital after a fire engine was called out to a multi-car crash which shut down High Road, Bushey Heath.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0100
Michael Jackson show cancelled last minute over 'staffing issue', theatre says
A statement has revealed why Michael Jackson tribute show King of Pop - The Legend Continues at Watersmeet Theatre Rickmansworth was cancelled.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0100
Woman smacked in the face by 'L plates biker' during road rage row
A driver was hit in the face after a row with a female biker with L plates in South Oxhey.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:40:00 +0100
Man in 20s killed as car and lorry crash at junction
A man in his 20s was killed after his car crashed with a lorry near Maple Cross – sparking an appeal for information.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:10:19 +0100
'Joyful' Kathleen will be remembered by all who knew her
Kathleen Goodson, a lifelong Salvation Army member and keen knitter who defied doctors predictions about her Downs Syndrome to live to 74, will be remembered for her beaming smile and "joyful love of life".

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:24:00 +0100
Where six HMO applications were approved in Watford last week
Six HMO planning applications for Watford were approved last week, as a batch of St Albans Road homes were signed off.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
A late availability sale to ‘Eclipse’ all others
Just Go has massive savings available on Ambassador Cruise Line’s Solar Eclipse Cruise 2026 – Iceland’s Land of Ice and Fire

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Primary school celebrating after new Ofsted report praises 'ambitious curriculum'
Bedmond Academy is celebrating a positive Ofsted report.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0100
Herts Police to 'fight fire with fire' as officers use e-bikes to tackle ASB
E-bikes could become a more regular sight in local policing as Hertfordshire Constabulary rolls out pilots across the county to clamp down on ASB.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
The 'superb' school that is among the nation's best
The Watford Observer shines a spotlight on why Rickmansworth School is one of the best in England.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:11:06 +0100
Tributes paid after death of Bushey councillor
Shailain Shah, a Hertsmere borough councillor “admired for his kindness, humility and steady leadership”, has died.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:49:30 +0100
Plan approved for new business in former Colombia Press and Jardin unit
Plans have been approved for a new business called Eatnua to open in Watford's former Colombia Press and Jardin unit.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:13:30 +0100
Major 1,300-home plan dealt blow by key objection
Plans for 1,300 homes and a care home in Bushey has been dealt a blow by an objection from National Highways.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Do you know when this photo of building work at Vicarage Road was taken?
Much has changed since fans saw Watford FC's ground looking like this - and the photo itself hints at change, with rubble in the foreground suggesting construction work.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:31:36 +0100
Michael Jackson tribute show cancelled as staff 'unable to gain access to venue'
A Michael Jackson tribute show in Rickmansworth has been cancelled at the last minute after staff were apparently "unable to gain access to the venue".

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:26:00 +0100
Plan to replace pub with flats among latest Watford-area public notices
Plans to turn a Watford pub into flats are among the latest public notices for the town and the surrounding area.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100
'Beautifully proportioned' £1.15m home is perfect for modern family life
This newly renovated five-bedroom detached house is up for sale in Kings Langley with an asking price of £1,150,000.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
The 'brilliant' and 'excellent' underrated Hertfordshire café earning rave reviews
Vutie Beets in Letchworth Garden City has earned raved reviews and has been described as "brilliant" and "excellent".

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100
'Soft-hearted, gentle soul' Chance is looking for forever home
Chance, a five-and-a-half-year-old American Bulldog is looking for his forever home with NAWT.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Kings Langley barn could be used for housing
Dacorum Borough Council has received a new batch of planning applications, ranging from home extensions and dormer alterations to tree works and new signage

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire bowls club hosts Chelsea Pensioners to celebrate 100 years
Croxley Guild Bowls Club will be taking on the Chelsea Pensioners and the Royal Household as part of its 100th anniversary year.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100
The top ten clinics in Turkey offering Breast Augmentation
Why Turkish clinics, like Cosmedica Aesthetic, have become the go-to place for breast augmentation.

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:53:00 +0100
Can my neighbour remove our boundary hedge without permission? Rules to consider
What should you do if your neighbour decides to remove your boundary hedge?

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0100
10 hidden gem National Trust sites with free entry - many with free parking too
Skip the crowds with these hidden National Trust gems – all are free to visit, with some offering free parking too.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:30:37 +0100
School 'immensely proud' after receiving glowing Ofsted report
The head of Croxley Danes School says he is "immensely proud" of its newly-published Ofsted report.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:15:07 +0100
Councillors agree that site of former Watford community centre can be sold off
The site of a former community centre in Watford can now be sold off by the county council, following a decision taken by councillors this week.

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