Watford Observer

Sun, 19 May 2024 08:00:00 +0100
Inside the £975k family home in Watford on sale on Zoopla
Take a look inside this detached family home on sale in Watford for £975k on sale on Zoopla.

Sun, 19 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100
NAWT Watford pet rescue seeks home for 11-year-old male cat
The National Animal Welfare Trust in Watford is seeking a new home for an 11-year-old male cat named Marley.

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:13:00 +0100
Hartsbourne Primary School: read the full Ofsted report
Read the full Ofsted report for Hartsbourne Primary School, which said pupils “come to school happily each day”.

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:30:00 +0100
5 of the best nature walks to try around Watford this spring
Looking for a walk in Watford? Try out these 5 walks that have been rated among the best on AllTrails.

Sat, 18 May 2024 18:00:00 +0100
JK Rowling 'voice for her sisterhood' over new Scottish law
Protected characteristics, as I'm sure we are all aware, cover, through the equality act, age, disability, race, religion, marriage, and gender reassignment. It doesn’t leave anywhere for humour to go, and woe betide you if you are bald or ginger a...

Sat, 18 May 2024 17:02:00 +0100
Herts County Council set to mark 50th anniversary of first meeting
When county councillors meet on Tuesday next week, it will be 50 years since Hertfordshire County Council met for the first time.

Sat, 18 May 2024 14:01:00 +0100
Hertfordshire council's adult care service ‘good’ says CQC
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Hertfordshire County Council's adult care service as 'good'.

Sat, 18 May 2024 13:00:00 +0100
Watford fans' memories of 1984 FA Cup Final against Everton
It was a day that ended in disappointment but the pride at Watford reaching an FA Cup Final for the first time remained undimmed, as further evidenced by the thousands of fans who congregated in the town centre the following day to salute their Horne...

Sat, 18 May 2024 11:00:00 +0100
Look back at policing in the past in Three Rivers
Three Rivers Museum Trust chairman Fabian Hiscock looks back at the history of policing in Three Rivers.

Sat, 18 May 2024 10:00:00 +0100
Reading-themed photos in Watford, Rickmansworth and Chipperfield
From a library closed due to a fire to a dog reading her favourite local newspaper, members of the Watford Observer Camera Club are continuing to interpret their current challenge in a wide range of different ways.

Sat, 18 May 2024 09:00:00 +0100
Five Watford motorists fined for speeding over 100mph
These Watford motorists drove at more than 100mph in vehicles ranging from Ford Fiestas to Mercedes on the M1 and M5.

Sat, 18 May 2024 07:00:00 +0100
5 best pubs and restaurants for a roast dinner in Watford
Looking for the perfect roast dinner? These are the five best pubs and restaurants in Watford.

Sat, 18 May 2024 18:00:00 +0100
Top ten baby names for boys and girls revealed by ONS
Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed the top ten baby names for boys and girls

Sat, 18 May 2024 10:03:00 +0100
Royal Mint rare coins: 20p sells for 250 times face value
The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

Fri, 17 May 2024 17:57:00 +0100
Sons of dad who died of cancer hike 96 miles in his shoes
The twin sons of a dad who died of brain cancer have walked a six-day hike in his shoes for charity.

Fri, 17 May 2024 16:22:00 +0100
Herts Police squash rumours of nails glued to Watford slides
Hertfordshire Police have responded to photos of nails glued to slides and swings after the images went viral across several regions this week.

Fri, 17 May 2024 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of Watford facing media before 1984 FA Cup Final
Playing in a game of the stature of an FA Cup Final places extra pressures on the players involved, including satisfying the demands of the media.

Fri, 17 May 2024 14:24:21 +0100
Burglars who stole £100k and ransacked Herts homes jailed
Three burglars who stole £100,000 from homes across Hertfordshire have been jailed.

Fri, 17 May 2024 14:02:24 +0100
Stevenage killer who murdered Kajetan Migdal jailed for life
A knife-wielding murdered from Stevenage who killed teenager Kajetan Migdal has been jailed for life.

Fri, 17 May 2024 13:06:00 +0100
Chorleywood Parish Council objects to plans for 675 homes
Chorleywood Parish Council has objected to plans for 675 homes outside the village, labelling them "wholly out of character".

Fri, 17 May 2024 12:20:00 +0100
Normandy veteran from Watford dies on 100th birthday
A World War Two hero who lived in Watford for more than 70 years died on his 100th birthday, a few hours after a party was held in his honour.

Fri, 17 May 2024 12:05:00 +0100
Man to be sentenced after police raid Cassio Road home
A man has admitted violent disorder and producing cannabis in crown court after armed police raided a house in Cassio Road, Watford.

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:40:00 +0100
Elton John and Anthony Joshua in Sunday Times Rich List 2024
Elton John and Anthony Joshua's net worth have been revealed in a new rich list for 2024.

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:21:31 +0100
Chorleywood man jailed for horrendous stalking campaign
A “truly shocking” stalking campaign that made a mum fearful for her children’s lives has seen four men sentenced.

Fri, 17 May 2024 05:33:00 +0100
The Three Crowns pub Bushey shares new summer menu
The Three Crowns pub in Bushey has shared its new updated menu for summer.

Fri, 17 May 2024 05:30:00 +0100
M1 motorway among planned road closures in Watford area
Drivers using a motorway near Watford are facing potential disruption to their journeys at the end of this month when it is closed for roadworks.

Fri, 17 May 2024 14:01:00 +0100
DWP Universal Credit claimants could get £300 savings boost
Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:32:39 +0100
Green fly warning issued to UK drivers over £1200 repair bill
A motoring expert has warned drivers not to park under trees this summer if they want to avoid a hefty fine.

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:35:00 +0100
Watford man sentenced over heroin and £1,200 watch theft
A Watford man has been sentenced over possession of heroin and a £1,200 watch theft.

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:25:08 +0100
Become a football star: Win access to Football Manager 2024
Join the leagues of footballing legends by entering our competition to win access to Football Manager 2024 and play the game your way.

Thu, 16 May 2024 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of Langley Road telephone box near to Lloyds Bank
Looking back at the telephone box that used to be sited near to Lloyds Bank, in Langley Road, Watford.

Thu, 16 May 2024 15:32:00 +0100
Man denies having cocaine and heroin at Bushey home
A 39-year-old man has denied having cocaine and heroin at his then-Bushey home.

Thu, 16 May 2024 15:28:06 +0100
Former Bean Here regulars open Coffee& at the location
Coffee& has opened at the former Bean Here unit in Hunton Bridge this week.

Thu, 16 May 2024 15:02:00 +0100
Maasai warriors visit Watford for mental health group launch
Maasai warriors visited Watford last week for the launch of a mental health support group.

Thu, 16 May 2024 13:45:06 +0100
Six recently opened or soon to open cafes for Watford
Cedar Cafe, Starbucks, Daily Grind, Black Sheep Coffee, and Bla Bla Cafe are among the businesses opening in Watford this year.

Thu, 16 May 2024 12:58:00 +0100
Plans reveal how Ebury playpark could look after refurb
Plans reveal how the Ebury playpark at the Rickmansworth Aquadrome could look after a refurbishment.

Thu, 16 May 2024 11:18:00 +0100
Margaret House demolition for homes recommended for approval
Plans to knock down Margaret House have been recommended for approval despite fears over Abbots Langley School traffic.

Thu, 16 May 2024 11:18:23 +0100
'B&M theft': Man in court over 'stealing from Watford store'
A man has denied shoplifting and breaking a Community Protection Order after being arrested in Watford.

Thu, 16 May 2024 10:09:12 +0100
Watford among best places to buy near top Ofsted schools
Watford and Luton are the two best places to buy a house near an Ofsted outstanding school in England, according to a new study.

Thu, 16 May 2024 10:00:27 +0100
Crossbow seized and arrests during Borehamwood drugs bust
Two people have been arrested and crossbow was seized in a Borehamwood drug raid in the early hours of May 14.

Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:00 +0100
Woodside Playing Fields adds disability-friendly toilets
Woodside Playing Fields has undergone a near £100k upgrade, which includes a "state-of-the-art" disabled toilet.

Thu, 16 May 2024 08:04:00 +0100
Bridgerton: Filming locations of season 3 of Netflix series
As viewers are taken back to the Ton in the third season of Bridgerton, makers of the Netflix series have revealed the filming locations — old and new.

Thu, 16 May 2024 05:30:00 +0100
Jenny’s Café in Watford gets 1/5 food hygiene rating
The family-run business in North Watford, Jenny's Café, was told major improvement was needed after its most recent inspection.

Thu, 16 May 2024 05:30:00 +0100
Kings Langley School: read the school's full Ofsted report
The full Ofsted report for Kings Langley School, in Love Lane, has been published.

Thu, 16 May 2024 09:25:44 +0100
RAC petrol price warning to UK drivers and Cabinet minister
The RAC believes if retailers charged “fairer” margins, the average price of a litre of petrol and diesel would be around 145p

Thu, 16 May 2024 05:59:11 +0100
Can my neighbour remove our hedge without my permission?
What should you do if you're neighbour decides to remove your hedge?

Wed, 15 May 2024 19:00:00 +0100
Kings Langley caravan site plan to be decided next week
Controversial plans to change the use of an area of land to a residential caravan site have been recommended for approval.

Wed, 15 May 2024 17:51:00 +0100
Five cars splattered with paint during Croxley parking row
Croxley Green residents are worried about their safety after five cars were splattered with paint during a parking row.

Wed, 15 May 2024 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of Z Cars police TV drama stars visiting Watford pub
Looking back to when Z Cars stars Frank Windsor and Stratford Johns visited the Happy Hour pub in Watford in 1963.

Wed, 15 May 2024 15:44:00 +0100
Offer made for Croxley Green British Red Cross building
Croxley Green Parish Council has submitted an offer to buy the British Red Cross centre in Barton Way from Three Rivers District Council.

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