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Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
101-year-old survives coronavirus after receiving Pfizer vaccine
A 101-year-old said she "only felt more tired than normal" after contracting Covid-19 shortly after receiving the Pfizer vaccine.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire Girlguiders event to mark World Thinking Day
Girlguiding Hertfordshire is inviting current and former members to a virtual county-wide promise renewal event.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
BBC TV licence: Over-75s given time to pay fee
The BBC has said it will give people over the age of 75 more time to pay their licence fee.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Crisp packets converted to blankets for rough sleepers
Around a hundred blankets made out of crisp packets were created to warm up rough sleepers.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:06:08 +0000
More schools could be added to Hertfordshire's 'nearest schools' list
A proposed change in admission arrangements by Hertfordshire Council Council could see 26 schools added to the “nearest school” definition for the primary sector.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Covid vaccine calculator shows when you'll get jab
Millions of people across the UK have been given their first Covid vaccine  - but when will you get your jab?

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Readers share fond memories of Watford FC steward
Readers have shared their tributes to a much-loved Watford FC steward.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
St Albans Road in Watford set to be resurfaced
A stretch of one of Watford's busiest roads will be resurfaced following pressure from councillors.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:30:00 +0000
Have your say on plans for hospitals in west Hertfordshire
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust has launched a public engagement programme to gather feedback on its proposals to improve its services.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0000
History of Watford in 50 objects: The Scammell lorry
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, 18 Feb 2021 15:53:29 +0000
Covid-19 vaccine myths debunked by experts
Councils are appealing for people to make “informed decisions” on the Covid-19 vaccine as it tries to bust myths associated with the jab.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:33:48 +0000
BAME people in Hertfordshire most affected by pandemic
A report has revealed how the COVID-19 pandemic has had the highest impact on the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community in Hertfordshire.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +0000
Watford care homes get into the Valentine's Day spirit
Staff and residents at care homes across Watford got into the Valentine’s Day spirit after taking part in a 'Cream Tea Show'.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:39:02 +0000
Barchester care homes considers future for staff refusing Covid vaccine
A major UK care home provider has said it is considering whether staff who have refused a vaccine for non-medical reasons can continue in roles where they are in contact with residents.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:20:00 +0000
Long Covid: What is it and why are people not recovering?
The Government is facing calls to recognise long Covid as an occupation disease - but what is the mystery condition?

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Charities are 'lifeline' for people in Three Rivers and Watford
Three charities have been able to provide vital support to people affected by the pandemic thanks to funding.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Four Covid symptoms people ignore mean cases are missed
A third of coronavirus cases could have been missed because people aren't able to get a test on the NHS unless they have three of the classic symptoms.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Tree cutting on London Underground between Northwood Hills and Pinner criticised
Transport for London’s wholesale butchery of trees along the embankment between Northwood Hills and Pinner is concerning and unacceptable not least because it is just the beginning of an ongoing “essential maintenance program”.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:02:02 +0000
Millions face British Gas bill £97 price hike from April
A surge in global energy commodity prices has raised the cost of sourcing gas from the wholesale market, leading to an increase in the cap.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:02:08 +0000
When will gyms reopen in England? - What we know so far
Gyms have not been able to open at all this year amid new lockdown restrictions introduced in January.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:58:22 +0000
10 driving offences you've probably never heard of
There are more than hundreds of rules in The Highway Code.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Oliver Dowden comments on solar farm plan near Elstree
Oliver Dowden has called on residents to "share their views" about plans to construct a solar farm on green belt land.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:54:05 +0000
Pryzm owners speculate on club reopening plans
The owners of Pryzm Watford have welcomed the government “finally acknowledging” nightclubs, despite pointing to flaws in a reopening suggestion made by the Prime Minister.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:19:25 +0000
Drug dealers who transported £100k worth of drugs jailed
Two men have who helped transport £100,000 worth of drugs across counties have been jailed.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:06:46 +0000
Police helicopter deployed after break-in at Watford property
A police helicopter was deployed after law breakers broke into a property and ran off.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:24:00 +0000
Luther Blissett tribute to Watford steward Michael Molyneux
Luther Blissett has declared a major Watford FC fan a ‘Watford legend’.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Readers share memories of steam trains at Watford Junction
There are few methods of travel that evoke such sentimental emotions like steam trains.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:35:23 +0000
Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip taken to hospital
The Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to hospital after feeling unwell, Buckingham Palace said.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:45:16 +0000
Northwick Park Hospital denies fake video of doctor trying to 'kill' patient
An NHS trust has denied a misleading video circulating through social media “exposing” a doctor that appears to be attempting to put down a patient and blame the death on Covid-19.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:57:28 +0000
Police execute warrant in The Harebreaks, Watford
A man was arrested and drugs seized after officers raided an address in Watford.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Parking restrictions introduced near Watford primary school
Parking restrictions have been introduced near a primary school after neighbours raised concerns about "dangerous" parking in the area.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Have your say on walking and cycling schemes for Watford
Hertfordshire County Council is seeking the public’s views on a range of proposals to improve walking and cycling.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Was Watford's draft local plan designed with help from Extinction Rebellion?
Look out Watford, the Liberal Democrats are going to war on how we live and get about.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:45:37 +0000
When will hairdressers reopen in England? - What we know so far
Hairdressers were forced to close once more at the start of the year as part of fresh lockdown restrictions.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:15:00 +0000
Where Hertfordshire stands ahead of roadmap out of lockdown
Coronavirus case rates across Hertfordshire are now as low as what they were at the end of the November lockdown, figures show.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
List of rapid Covid testing sites in and around Watford
Rapid testing will continue to be readily available across Hertfordshire even though new cases of coronavirus have dipped considerably.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:05:26 +0000
Video shows swimmer in Rickmansworth Aquadrome
Footage shows the moment a mysterious hero dived into freezing water to save a bird trapped in ice.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:28:00 +0000
Nearly two million people to be added to coronavirus shielding list
Almost two million more people are to be told to shield to protect themselves from serious side-effects from Covid-19, officials have said.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Could rapid Covid testing help nightclubs reopen?
The Prime Minister has said rapid Covid-19 testing could help entertainment venues, such as theatres and nightclubs, start to welcome back customers once lockdown restrictions are eased.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:53:50 +0000
Cllr Asif Khan says BAME groups should take Covid vaccine
A councillor says he is concerned by the lack of faith of Covid-19 vaccinations and rise in misinformation within black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Miss Voluptuous winner from Herts promoting body confidence
A police officer has been working throughout the coronavirus lockdowns to promote body confidence.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Memories of Watford's 7-1 League Cup victory over Southampton
The Watford Observer has again teamed up with its friends at The Watford Treasury to share stories from previous issues.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:52:24 +0000
Pancake recipe for Shrove Tuesday
It's Pancake Day, you haven't made them for a year and you can't remember the recipe!

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:16:36 +0000
Watford man who obsessively stalked wife given stalking order
A man who obsessively stalked his wife and “threatened to kill her” has been given Hertfordshire’s first full Stalking Protection Order (SPO).

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:18:20 +0000
Men claimed they had 'no idea' of pandemic before Covid fine
Two men who claimed they had “no idea” about a pandemic have been fined for breaching Covid-19 restrictions.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:34:37 +0000
Nostalgia: Graham Taylor taking part in Watford's pancake race
It was a real toss-up as to who won Watford’s first-ever wheelchair pancake race on Tuesday.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:37:33 +0000
Mayor of Watford gets Covid-19 vaccination jab
The Mayor of Watford is among the latest of people to receive a Covid-19 vaccination jab.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Watford nursery manager says frontline workers need Covid vaccine
A nursery manager says all frontline workers "deserve to be a priority" for the coronavirus vaccine.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Voucher scheme helps pregnant women in Hertfordshire quit smoking
A pilot scheme in Hertfordshire which offers pregnant women up to £300 in shopping vouchers as an incentive to give up smoking has been helping dozens try to kick the habit.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Changes can be made to stop Water Lane flooding in Watford
Water Lane is very frustrating. A lot of money has been spent on attempting to flood prevent, but to no avail. Not least when, about five years ago, the lower of the two bridges was rebuilt, at great cost and no minor inconvenience to residents.



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