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Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Watford GPs to help rough sleepers with Covid-19 vaccines
Rough sleepers in Watford will be offered support and Covid-19 vaccinations.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Has the Brexit trade deal changed your employment rights?
Both the UK and EU have agreed to not weaken or reduce employment rights below the standards in place as of December 31, 2020 in a manner which affects trade or investment. However, the UK may now diverge from EU employment laws, with "appropriate...

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 12:14:48 +0000
LIVE: Snow and traffic updates in Watford
Snow has caused traffic disruptions on the M1 as some parts are completely blocked off.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Would you renovate one these Watford homes?
Watford properties that you could turn into your dream home.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Millions passed through airports during pandemic
Millions of international passengers have passed through Luton and Heathrow airports during the pandemic, figures suggest.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000
In Memoriam: Death notices in the Watford Observer week ending January 22, 2021
The following death notices were carried in the Watford Observer last week:

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 14:45:40 +0000
Delivery driver's motorbike stolen in Watford
A man who carried a large kitchen knife as he stole a delivery driver’s motorbike has been arrested.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 12:04:47 +0000
Pictures of snow in Watford, St Albans and north London
A blanket of snow has covered Hertfordshire and north London this morning.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Watford house prices dropped in November
New figures reveal that house prices in the area dropped in November.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000
New book tells stories of staff at Leavesden Hospital in Watford
The stories of the people, places and events that made up the history of Leavesden Asylum/Hospital have been told in a new book.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:56:03 +0000
Readers capture stunning sunrise pictures over Watford
IT may be a wintry day but this was the stunning scene above the skies of Watford earlier this morning when the sun rose.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Planning 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 +0000
Betty 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.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Peace 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 18:00:00 +0000
Smoking, hats, cheap drinks and free parking - old films offer a glimpse into a different world
One of the few good things about self-isolating in these winter months is that I have started to watch some of films in my DVD library that runs into several hundred.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Why 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 +0000
Met 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 +0000
Watford 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 +0000
Hertfordshire 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 +0000
Teen 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 +0000
Five 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 +0000
Pictures 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 +0000
Should 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 +0000
Questioning 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 +0000
Coronavirus 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 +0000
Former 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 +0000
Cassiobury 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 +0000
Driver 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 +0000
Cash 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 +0000
Pony 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 +0000
Why 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 +0000
When 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 +0000
Met 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 +0000
New 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 +0000
Plans 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 +0000
Met 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 +0000
Police close A405 in Bricket Wood after ice causes crashes
Roads are icy this morning.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
BBC 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 05:00:00 +0000
Walks 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 17:29:01 +0000
Boris 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 +0000
Update 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 +0000
Watford-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 +0000
Watford'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 +0000
TfL 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 +0000
Watford 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 +0000
Watford 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 +0000
Warning 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 +0000
Attacks 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 +0000
Hertfordshire 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.



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