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Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Martin Lewis reveals how much you should be paying into your pension each year
There are several pension plans that you can choose from, including state pension and private workplace pensions.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire homes on sale fit for Netflix's Bridgerton
Bridgerton has become a global phenomenon in the two months since it released.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 18:30:00 +0000
The best pubs in Watford (according to TripAdvisor)
There is no doubt that there are many businesses we're looking forward to visiting again once lockdown is lifted.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 14:30:00 +0000
Shopper became 'verbally and physically abusive' at Watford Asda
A shopper became ‘verbally and physically abusive’ after being confronted by a security guard at a supermarket.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 16:00:17 +0000
Rise in property repossession claims for Watford tenants
Landlords lodged more claims to repossess properties from tenants in Watford in the three months to December, figures reveal.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 13:15:18 +0000
Police trying to find man missing from Watford
Police are trying to find a man who has gone missing.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Watford couple code Coluko business app to support freelancers
A couple have coded their first ever mobile app from their own living room designed to help freelancers and micro-businesses recover from the pandemic.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:38:31 +0000
Hairdressers in England ‘could stay shut until April’
Hairdressers may remain shut until April, according to reports, as the government prepares to publish its roadmap out of lockdown restrictions.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:48:14 +0000
Former Watford Mayor Dorothy Thornhill on planning targets
Development is a key issue if we are to judge from the letters pages and column inches of our trusty Watford Observer, both in print and online! Certainly from my time as Mayor I would agree.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
This is how you can get paid to watch sport and eat takeaways
Alongside getting to review televised sporting events and takeaways, you will also receive a 70” Ultra HD 4K TV and £500 cash.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Scarlett Smith from Bushey reaches Little Miss Teen GB finals
A ten-year-old girl has shaken off her doubts about her hearing loss to be selected to represent Watford at Little Miss Teen GB.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:15:00 +0000
Hertfordshire residents warned of fake Currys PC Emails
Fraudsters are trying to fool people into handing over personal information through fake emails claiming to be from Currys PC World.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0000
What could Boris Johnson's 'road map' look like? - plans for pubs, schools and non-essential shops
Boris Johnson has called for patience ahead of announcing plans to lift lockdown saying “we want progress to be cautious but also irreversible.”

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl reveal the best deals coming this weekend
Aldi and Lidl have revealed a range of new products being made available this weekend. 

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
The fifth and sixth Beatles, and four more you don't know
He was hardly what you would deem a sage, but out of the mouths of mediocrity spark sporadic flashes of brilliance: Sven Goran Ericson once said "to wish you were someone else is to waste the person you are". It’s true, we should never wish to b...

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Bunnies ‘hopping’ for their forever homes
These adorable rabbits at the National Animal Welfare Trust are looking for ‘somebunny’ to love.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:49:45 +0000
Plan to make Hertfordshire drivers pay to cross London border blasted
Watford's mayor has said Sadiq Khan can expect to receive a "widespread campaign" against a proposal to charge non London-residents to drive into the capital.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:35:00 +0000
Number of Covid vaccines administered in west Hertfordshire revealed
More than 70,000 over 70s living in west Hertfordshire received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine by February 14, NHS figures show.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:30:15 +0000
John Barnes agrees with Zaha and would not take the knee
Watford legend John Barnes has backed footballer Wilfried Zaha's statement that he will not 'take the knee' - saying that he would not take it if he was playing today.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Rickmansworth not among list of 22 Prezzo restaurants to close
Prezzo has confirmed which of its 22 restaurants have closed permanently - and its branch in Rickmansworth is not among them.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:18:47 +0000
Drug driver who deliberately hit police officer in Watford jailed
A man who deliberately drove into a police officer while high on cannabis has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:24:32 +0000
Obituary for Old Fullerian John ‘Wilf’ Cook
Old Fullerians have paid tribute to a sportsman and bon viveur who was “passionate about everything Watford”.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:44:32 +0000
UK weather: Met Office say temperatures to soar this weekend
Temperatures are set to soar in some parts of the UK this weekend – with possible highs of 17C.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0000
School students to meet employers at Generation Watford careers event
An event aimed at providing young people with an opportunity to speak with senior business figures in a way that hasn't been accessible before will be taking place next month.

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 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.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Train is the greenest form of transport, reader argues
Reference Donald Reid’s letter urging people NOT to fly (January 5), may I urge people to travel by train even to Barcelona via the Eurotunnel.

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 18:36:11 +0000
Emails from Tesco, Asos, HSBC and more could be tracking your activity - what you need to know
Some of the largest brands in the UK including Tesco, Asos and HSBC use email pixels to monitor a person’s activity on their device.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:43:17 +0000
Tonight's EuroMillions jackpot could create UK's biggest ever lottery winner - how to play
The top prize would beat the current record of £170 million won by an anonymous UK winner in 2019.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:34:10 +0000
When will non-essential shops reopen in England? - What we know so far
Online retailers have bought brands with plans to move business online suggesting the pandemic has had an irreversible impact on UK retail.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:52:44 +0000
When will pubs reopen in England? - what Boris Johnson has said
Boris Johnson hinted at when the hospitality sector will reopen ahead of detailing plans to gradually ease lockdown.

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 11:02:08 +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.

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.

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.



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