Watford Observer
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000Charitable group feeds and gifts Watford families over Christmas
The community around Watford came together in a heartfelt campaign to feed and gift struggling families during Christmas.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Review of the year: December
A sharp rise of coronavirus cases in Hertfordshire in December saw the county placed in a new Tier 4.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Brexit: What will change from January 1?
As the Brexit transition period comes to an end what will change for the average Brit in 2021?
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 19:00:00 +0000Appeal for retired clinicians to deliver Covid vaccine
Retired clinicians are being urged to return and help the NHS as it struggles to handle the mounting pressures of coronavirus amid surging cases across Hertfordshire and west Essex.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:35:41 +0000Watford Labour slams handling of primary school delay
Watford Labour has slammed the Government’s late-notice decision to delay the reopening of primary schools.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:59:07 +0000'Stay at home' this New Years, Herts public health leaders plead
The NHS and public health leaders in Hertfordshire are urging people to ‘play their part’ and stay at home this New Year and coming months.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:19:33 +0000Rickmansworth Recycling Centre shut after long queues
Rickmansworth Recycling Centre has been temporarily shut by police after long queues.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000Watford's history in 50 objects: The Cassiobury House staircase
The Watford Observer has teamed up with Watford Museum and its curator Sarah Priestley to take a journey back to the town’s past through items or places of historical significance.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000Former Watford primary school headteacher dies
A retired primary school headteacher in Watford who loved the theatre and cricket has died, aged 78.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:19:00 +0000West Hertfordshire hospital staff asked to postpone annual leave
Frontline NHS staff at west Hertfordshire hospitals have been recommended to postpone their annual leave when possible, the Observer understands.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:30:27 +0000Covid: Herts Police warning over New Year's Eve parties
With coronavirus cases spiralling across Hertfordshire and the county placed in Tier 4 restrictions, Herts Police are urging people to celebrate the New Year safely at home.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000Hertfordshire County Council agree on speed management strategy
Councillors have agreed to adopt a new highways strategy designed to ensure speed limits are ‘in keeping’ with their environments.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000Review of the year: November
Hertfordshire along with the rest of England was placed into lockdown in November following a rise of coronavirus cases.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000The most iconic moments of 2020
A look back at some of the most memorable bits of 2020.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:10:44 +0000Live traffic and travel updates this morning
Live traffic and travel updates this morning
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:21:00 +0000Recap: Gavin Williamson delays start of secondary schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is set to deliver a statement to the Commons about the return to schools.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 22:31:00 +0000A list of people in Hertfordshire recognised for New Years Honours 2020
A number of inspirational and well-deserving people have been recognised in the 2019 New Year Honours.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:22:08 +0000Hertfordshire County Council promises to support primary schools told to shut
Hertfordshire County Council has pledged to support school leadership across the county as primary schools in Watford and some surrounding areas have been asked to delay opening in January.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:20:58 +0000Primary schools in Watford, London and parts of Essex to stay closed
Many areas in parts of Hertfordshire, London and Essex will be told to keep primary schools shut.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +000012 more pictures illustrating how Watford changed from the 1920s to 1990s
One of the best ways of illustrating how much a town has changed is from the air and thanks to an old publication we can give an insight into how Watford altered over a near 70-year period.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:04:35 +0000Kingfisher Court patients self-isolating after Covid-19 outbreak
A number of patients at a mental health unit are self-isolating following a small Covid-19 outbreak at the site.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +0000Areas in Watford with the slowest and fastest internet speeds
Having good broadband at home never been more important after a year spent in lockdowns and working from home.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000Bushey House receives Covid-19 vaccine
Care home residents received their first round of Covid-19 vaccinations just before Christmas.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000Review of the year: October
There was some heavy rain at the start of October which caused flooding in lower High Street.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:00:00 +0000Have you seen all of the coins that were released in 2020?
A full list of all of the Royal Mint's coins released in 2020.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:00:00 +0000Celebrities that have passed away in 2020
A full list of the celebrities to have died in 2020.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000'Final extension' of eviction ban for businesses
The Government recently announced a further extension to protect commercial property tenants until March 31, 2021.
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 16:25:49 +0000Watford Mayor slams plans to charge motorists entering London
The Mayor of Watford says a charge for outsider motorists entering Greater London would have a “knock-on effect” to Watford.
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000Eight Christmas Day babies born in Watford General Hospital
Several families have been celebrating the arrival of the best gift possible after their babies were born on Christmas Day.
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 18:00:00 +0000A snapshot of how Watford changed from the 1960s to the 1990s
Much has changed in Watford over the years and thanks to an old publication we can give a visual insight into how much it altered between two points in time - and bring back memories for many of you.
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 15:05:00 +0000Suspected drink driver arrested after a search for phone
A suspected drink driver was arrested after going on a search for a missing iPhone left in a taxi.
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 12:38:19 +0000Weather warning: chance of snow and ice in coming days
A yellow weather warning has been issued with a chance of snow and ice from tomorrow morning.
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000Latest number of Covid cases in every area of south west Hertfordshire
The number of new coronavirus cases in south west Hertfordshire does not appear to be spiralling out of control – but data shows little sign of the virus tailing off either.
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 07:49:48 +0000Live traffic and travel updates this morning
Live traffic and travel updates this morning
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000Review of the year: September
September was when a statue of Graham Taylor was boarded up ahead of Watford's clash with Luton at Vicarage Road.
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000Do you live next door to a sex offender? Here's how to check
Sarah's Law means that we are now able to check if any sex offenders live near us. Here's how:
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 20:48:18 +0000Coronavirus outbreak at The Mount prison in Bovingdon
An unconfirmed number of people at a prison have recently tested positive for coronavirus, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed.
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 18:45:00 +0000Welcome Break outlines plans for new M25 service station
A third proposal to build a new service station on the western side of the M25 has come forward.
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:54:26 +0000Council tax rise will pay for Herts' biggest ever police force
Hertfordshire is on course for its biggest ever police force - but residents will have to stump up extra cash to pay for it.
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 11:30:00 +0000Review of the year: August
August was when we found out that a new Next Beauty store would be coming to Watford in place of Debenhams.
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 10:45:02 +0000Coronavirus: Michael Gove says staggered schools return is the plan
Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove has said the Government hopes the staggered reopening of schools in England will go ahead in January as planned.
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000Police used Tasers on children dozens of times in Hertfordshire
Police in Hertfordshire recorded using Tasers on children on dozens of occasions last year, figures reveal.
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000Review of the year: July
July was when the John Lewis department store at intu Watford closed its doors for good.
Sun, 27 Dec 2020 15:49:24 +0000Young child hoax calls Hertfordshire fire service
A young child hoax called a fire service by falsely reporting a fire.
Sun, 27 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000The Rickmansworth cottage that should be in Christmas movie
Most of us will enjoy curling up on the sofa and watching a good Christmas film over the festive period - and there is certainly plenty of options to choose from.
Sun, 27 Dec 2020 13:47:47 +0000Met Office issues snow warning in Hertfordshire
A weather warning for snow and ice has been issued over the bank holiday.
Sun, 27 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000How many Watford homes have been bought by Londoners
More than four in 10 homes on the market in Watford were bought by Londoners escaping the capital this year, figures from estate agent Hamptons suggest.
Sun, 27 Dec 2020 11:30:00 +0000Hertfordshire Review of the Year 2020: June - Debenhams in Watford closes
Watford town centre suffered a major blow in June after Debenhams confirmed it was permanently closing its flagship store.
Sun, 27 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000Mastiff Cross dog Raphie needs his forever home
Hello, my name’s Raphie and I’m a handsome four-year-old boy looking for my forever home.
Sun, 27 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000Planning applications for Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum validated week commencing December 21
The following planning applications were validated by Watford Borough Council, Three Rivers District Council and Dacorum Borough Council in the week commencing December 14.