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Sun, 10 Jan 2021 08:30:00 +0000
Q&A: Mass Covid vaccination centre opens in Hertfordshire this week
Seven major NHS Covid vaccination centres are opening across England this week including one in Hertfordshire.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Can you give one-year-old rabbit Cesar needs a new hutch?
Hello, my name’s Cesar and I’m a handsome one-year-old boy looking for my forever home. I was brought to the National Animal Welfare Trust in October when my owner had a change in circumstances.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire County Council will not expand self-isolation grant
Hertfordshire County Council says there are currently no plans to expand £500 self-isolation grants to specific people if they test positive for Covid-19.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 09:30:00 +0000
Planning applications for Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum
This week we have a property requesting permission for an extra tenant and a new home being built in place of an existing outbuilding in Watford. A new barn is also being built at the Old Cattle Shed in Sarragg and Berkhamsted School would like to...

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Willow Smith and Watford's Jahnavi Harrison release 'R I S E'
A musician who was raised at a local temple released an Extended Play Record (EP) in collaboration with Willow Smith.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Memories of Norman Wisdom filming in Watford in the 1970s
This photo of one of Britain’s most popular actors and comedians of his time being ‘pinched’ in Watford by four traffic wardens has again brought back memories for readers.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Eight-week gas mains upgrade to close some Bushey roads
Some roads will be shut over the course of eight weeks as vital gas main upgrades are set to start.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Tributes paid to David Jackson of Watford's Jackson Jewellers
'Watford has a lost a star that shone'. 'The best jewellery shop I've ever known'. Those are just two of a host of affectionate tributes that have been paid by friends, customers and former colleagues of a popular and well-known Watford jeweller...

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Why New Year party host in Watford received £200 fine
Police have explained why the organiser of a New Year party in Watford avoided a fine of thousands of pounds.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 11:40:08 +0000
Merchant Taylor's Clive of India school house renamed
A private school house named after a controversial military leader with links to colonialism has been renamed.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Ten dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs that need a new home
The National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT) in Watford has several long-stay residents – dogs, cats and rabbits - hoping to find their forever homes this year.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Munden Estate owner reacts after finding 71 bags of dog waste
The owner of a country estate says he hung dozens of bags of dog waste up on a gate to provide a "short, sharp shock" to those who leave rubbish and waste on his land.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Pictures to help give hope during the pandemic, lockdown and winter
We all want something to look forward to in normal times but that need for hope is even stronger now we are have to contend with the challenges that winter, the coronavirus pandemic and a national lockdown bring

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
What are the most popular New Year's resolutions?
As we stumble into 2021, bedraggled and half beaten, resolving to change our practices may prove trickier than ever before, courtesy of Covid.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Plans for hotel and offices at Cassiobury House approved
A "tired and outdated" building will be demolished and replaced with a 168-bed hotel and new offices.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:51:15 +0000
Third Covid-19 vaccine approved for UK use
The new vaccine works in a similar way to the Pfizer vaccine that is already being offered by the NHS.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 18:06:18 +0000
Hospital trust caring for record-breaking 330 Covid patients
Watford General Hospital continues to look after huge numbers of Covid patients, latest figures from the NHS show.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:43:00 +0000
Cold weather alert issued across South East (but will it snow?)
A LEVEL three cold weather alert has been issued across the south of England by the Met Office.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Watford's most popular properties on the market right now
Here are Watford's top 5 most viewed properties right now:

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:21:00 +0000
Roof caught fire at former BMW showroom in St Albans Road
The fire service has confirmed the roof of a partly demolished car showroom caught fire yesterday.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Mapped: All of the crimes reported in Watford in one month
Do you want to know how many crimes were reported on your street in Watford this November?

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Watford FC reopens stadium 'sanctuary' for hospital staff
Watford FC has relaunched its support for NHS workers to utilise its stadium as a sanctuary away from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Covid marshals to patrol streets after rise in cases in Hertsmere
Marshals have begun patrolling streets and shops in a borough with one of the highest Covid infection rates in England.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Warning after Watford hit 1,000 cases per 100,000 population
The number of coronavirus cases in Watford is “really serious”, the town’s Mayor has said, as the infection rate reached a worrying milestone.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 13:18:37 +0000
Fake coronavirus vaccination: man charged woman £160
A fraudster claiming to work for the NHS jabbed a 92-year-old woman with a fake Covid-19 vaccine.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:12:45 +0000
Scam HMRC texts are offering a ‘third lockdown grant’
The scam comes in the form of a text message, asking for details claiming that the recipient can claim money from a fictional government grant.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:33:15 +0000
EastEnders star Barbara Windsor funeral in Golders Green
Ross Kemp, David Walliams and Christopher Biggins were among the mourners as the former Carry On and Eastenders star was laid to rest.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:44:38 +0000
Martin Lewis has important advice for homeschooling parents
The cash-saving guru returned to our screen on Thursday night with The Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0000
McVitie's announce new Jaffa Cake flavours
The two new flavours will be sandwiched between the iconic dark chocolate and springy sponge layers of a standard orange Jaffa Cake.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:40:14 +0000
Fire at site of BMW showroom in St Albans Road - live updates
There has been a large fire in Watford.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0000
History of Watford in 50 objects: Cassiobury Park bandstand
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, 07 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Abaco’s Bar suspected to have breached Covid restrictions
A bar suspected of breaching Covid-19 restrictions is due to have its license reviewed.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000
David Jackson of Watford family business Jackson Jewellers dies
A well-known director of a family business that is a Watford institution and dates back more than 140 years has died.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 13:33:00 +0000
Watford skateparks closing during lockdown as Covid cases rise
Two Watford skateparks are closing during lockdown as coronavirus cases continue to remain high.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 13:02:12 +0000
Council to spend £5m refurbishing Watford Colosseum
Watford Borough Council will invest millions of pounds to ensure Watford Colosseum remains an "iconic venue for future generations".

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Covid warnings and fine issued near Watford after people caught travelling
Coronavirus warnings and a fine have been handed out to people who travelled from another part of the country towards Watford.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:23:24 +0000
Man posed as police to scam Watford victim
A suspected fraudster who posed as a police officer in an attempt to scam a man has been arrested.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:24:39 +0000
Beast from the East: could another be on the way?
THERE are fears that Essex and the rest of the UK could be hit by severe weather in the coming weeks similar to the Beast from the East winter of 2018.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire county councillor resigns from Conservative party
A county councillor Andrew Stevenson has resigned from the Conservative Party – to make the case for "genuine" local government reform.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire County Council leader highlights need for lockdown funding
Hertfordshire County Council leader David Williams has warned that councils and local businesses will need further funding and support during the latest Covid-19 lockdown.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 20:23:41 +0000
How much you could be fined for breaking lockdown rules
The restrictions put significant limitations on what people can do - but what fines can be imposed if someone is caught flouting the rules?

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 20:09:58 +0000
Behind-the-scenes footage of UK hospital amid Covid crisis
The footage shows the grim reality of the nation’s health crisis as the PA were granted exclusive access to St George’s Hospital in London.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 20:02:21 +0000
Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons accused of fuel price hikes
Only Asda, which added around 1.5p to its prices matched the wholesale increase.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0000
Trading Standards issue Covid-19 vaccine scam warning
The link then takes unsuspecting victims through to a fake NHS site where they will be asked to provide bank/card details to check identity.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:53:54 +0000
UK leaders condemn Trump supporters who stormed US Capitol
Amid violent clashes with police, protesters breached barricades and were able to enter the building on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Top tips for homeschooling your children, from the experts
Parents, grandparents and even siblings will once again become teachers with schools set to remain closed until February.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Wildlife and scenery feature in readers' favourite photos of 2020
Last year may be one that many of us wish to forget but it did provide some images that we recall fondly.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:20:00 +0000
Teacher assessments will replace GCSE and A-level exams this summer
“The last thing any education secretary wants to do is announce that schools will close."

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:33:42 +0000
End of year gatherings in Herts 'will cause spike in Covid cases'
Parties and a lack of social distancing over Christmas and New Year are among factors will cause coronavirus infections to spike, a top public health official has said.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:51:44 +0000
West Hertfordshire hospital campaigners lose judicial review claim
A high court judge has dismissed claims that a health body was unlawful in its decision-making process around the redevelopment of hospital buildings in west Hertfordshire.



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