Watford Observer
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Would you renovate one these Watford homes?
Watford properties that you could turn into your dream home.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000Planning applications in Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum
This week in Watford, conversion of a listed building in High Street frome homes to offices, demolition of two flats to make way for four flats and four houses being built on a garage site in Kings Langley.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000Peace Hospice Care celebrates 30th anniversary
Peace Hospice Care is celebrating 30 years of end-of-life care to thousands of patients.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000Betty the cat seeking experienced and gentle owner
Hi, my name is Betty and I’m a beautiful seven-year-old girl with a cute miaow. I was brought to the National Animal Welfare Trust in December because I was scared of the children in the family.
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Why people flock to these 5 Hertfordshire hotels
Take a look at the top Hertfordshire hotels everyone raves about:
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:15:01 +0000Met Office issues snow and ice warning around Watford and London
More snow could be on the way in South West Hertfordshire and London as the Met Office issued a weather warning.
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:06:22 +0000Watford Mayor criticises government development proposals
Watford’s Mayor has warned that new government development proposals could have a “detrimental effect” on the town.
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:05:00 +0000Hertfordshire health boss shares new Covid vaccine data
More than half of people over 80-years-old in Hertfordshire have received their first coronavirus jab, it has been revealed.
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000Teen who attacked taxi drivers with liquid in Watford jailed
A teenager who carried out a series of “despicably cruel” attacks on taxi drivers by throwing a liquid at them has been jailed.
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000Five mistakes you may be making with your car during lockdown
With England back under the instruction of essential trips only during the third national lockdown, cars across the country are gathering dust on driveways and in garages.
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000Pictures to help lift our spirits in the pandemic and winter
The natural world serves as a constant reminder that life is continuing and can also lift our spirits during these very difficult times.
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Should I buy Bitcoin? Martin Lewis warns of scams
Martin Lewis has issued advice for anyone thinking about investing in Bitcoin.
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000Questioning Covid narrative doesn't make me a denier
Frustration is a feeling that we have reluctantly embraced in these Covid times. It still feels awkward writing those two words concurrently, but the fact is we now define time globally alongside BC and AD.
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0000Coronavirus has shaken world - but we have made huge strides
It was a year ago this week that a World Health Organisation mission in China found the first evidence of human-to-human transmission of Covid-19. A year on and the impact since that finding has affected the entire world as we have been gripped by th...
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:55:02 +0000Former Watford player Johnny Williams dies aged 73
Watford's ninth all-time appearance maker Johnny Williams has died aged 73, the club has announced.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000Cassiobury Park play area to have new ‘one in / one out’ system
A council is limiting the number of people who will be allowed in the main Cassiobury Park play area at any one time during weekends.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:01:05 +0000Driver who drove 100 miles 'to see friend' in Watford fined
A motorist flouted lockdown rules by travelling more than 100 miles “to see a friend” – and now has a long trip home after their car was seized.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0000Cash and drugs found during raids in Watford and nearby areas
Thousands of pounds and drugs have been found following a series of early morning raids.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000Pony rescued after falling down hole in Abbots Langley
Police have closed off a road as a pony is rescued from a hole around 10ft deep.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:30:00 +0000Why Watford town hall is unlikely to be turned into a hotel
The future use of Watford town hall remains up in the air after a proposal to turn it into a hotel proved to be unpopular.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:36:24 +0000When snow is forecast for Watford and surrounding areas
South West Hertfordshire is set for another round of snow this weekend with temperatures forecast to drop across the UK.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:22:38 +0000Met Office issues cold weather warning as snow forecast
Public Health England has issued a warning to keep warm as the Met Office forecast a spell of cold weather.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000New mental wellbeing programme in Watford to launch online
A new programme to help people struggling with their mental wellbeing due to the coronavirus pandemic will launch its first online session next week.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000Plans to convert The Bell pub site in Kings Langley into housing
Plans have been lodged to convert a former Kings Langley pub into housing.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:24:31 +0000Met Police officer, 37, dies after catching Covid-19
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has died after testing positive for Covid-19, the force has announced.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000'Courageous' Chorleywood brother awarded with coveted scouting medal
A brave 13-year-old boy has been honoured by his scouting group for his "tremendous courage" to support his little brother.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 07:21:29 +0000Police close A405 in Bricket Wood after ice causes crashes
Roads are icy this morning.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Walks to enjoy near Watford without breaking lockdown rules
Here are five of the best 30-minute walks to enjoy in Watford without breaking the lockdown rules.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000BBC TV licence fee decriminalisation plan delayed to 2022
Plans to end the prosecution of people who fail to pay the BBC licence fee will be delayed until at least 2022.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:29:01 +0000Boris Johnson: New Covid-19 variant could be more deadly
There is “some evidence” the UK variant of coronavirus is associated with “a higher degree of mortality”, Boris Johnson said.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:01:38 +0000Update on plans to transform area around Watford town hall
Senior councillors have given the green light to push forward with plans to regenerate the area around Watford town hall.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:30:00 +0000Watford-born character at Speakers' Corner in London dies
A man recognised by millions, but known by few - the carrier of the placard ‘It’s Going to Get Worse’ - died last week at the age of 73.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000Watford's history in 50 objects: The swimmer's sculpture in Waterfields Park
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, 21 Jan 2021 16:15:00 +0000TfL scraps plans to make all stations cashless
Hertfordshire’s Liberal Democrat leader has welcomed Transport for London’s (TfL) U-turn on plans to make its stations cashless.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:33:17 +0000Watford fan running across hospitals to raise money for NHS
A Watford FC fan will be “showing his love” for the NHS by running a socially distanced half marathon on Valentines Day to raise money and awareness for it.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:30:00 +0000Watford BP customer claims £2,000 prize after glitch
Hundreds of BP customers may have won £2,000-worth of reward points, following a competition glitch.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:05:00 +0000Warning as Covid rates remain high in Herts despite seeing drop
A council is urging people not to get complacent as coronavirus case rates continue to drop.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000Attacks on police in Hertfordshire during Covid-19 pandemic
Police in Hertfordshire have been coughed on, spat at or bitten in more than 100 attacks during the Covid-19 pandemic, figures show.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000Hertfordshire County Council could sell off parts of County Hall
Parts of Hertfordshire County Council’s headquarters site could be sold off, leased or redeveloped as part of a review of working practices, it has emerged.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000Pictures sought of Smith of Maddiston which had depot in St Albans
My late father worked for a dissolved Scottish transport company called Smith of Maddiston as a trunk driver based at Stockton on Tees in the north east.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:54:16 +0000Inside Watford General Hospital during Covid pandemic
A patient who has been at Watford General for more than two months has opened up on how he just wants to go home to his family.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000Prince's Trust TEAM programme open to youngsters in Watford
Young people in Watford who are not in education, employment, or training, are being invited to join a free local programme run by the fire service.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000Public to speak on future of Mount Vernon Cancer Centre
Bosses at a cancer centre are asking the public for their opinion in a review that could result in its relocation.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000CCTV appeal after wine, beer and flowers stolen in Rickmansworth
Police are investigating after wine, beer and a bunch of flowers were stolen from a service station.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:30:00 +0000Who has gone the extra mile to help you in the pandemic?
A sea scout group that has made and distributed more than 1,800 face shields and two women who arranged food boxes and calls to the vulnerable have been nominated as community champions during the pandemic - but do you also know someone who has go...
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:53:30 +0000When will lockdown end in England?
Priti Patel said the UK has a “long way to go” before coronavirus restrictions can be eased.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:07:05 +0000Watford osteopath can no longer work after faking insurance
A physician who faked insurance documents and “put patients at risk” will no longer be able to practise.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:30:55 +0000Hertsmere residents face another council tax rise
Residents in Hertsmere are set to have another £5 added onto their borough council tax bill for the coming year.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:53:16 +0000List of rapid coronavirus test centres near Watford this week
Several rapid coronavirus testing centres are opening in Hertfordshire from today for people with no symptoms of the disease.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:03:28 +0000Footage of packed London Underground platform sparks concern
Footage of platforms packed with commuters piling onto the London Underground have again emerged, raising questions about the safety of key workers.