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Fri, 07 May 2021 08:16:38 +0100
Police find missing man Michael McCann after five-day search
Police have now found a missing man after a search for around five days.

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Road closures in Watford, Bushey, Croxley Green and Rickmansworth
Motorists in the Watford area are facing disruption as a number of roads are set to be partially closed for roadworks.

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Remorseful cannabis addict from Bushey spared jail
A remorseful cannabis addict from Bushey who turned to drug dealing to fund his habit has been spared jail.

Fri, 07 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Watford's businesses who went above and beyond in pandemic
It has been a long and trying year for many businesses and staff in Watford.

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:33:00 +0100
Every lockdown rule change you need to know before May 17
This month, we will see further sectors of the economy allowed to reopen, as well as the possible resumption of international travel.

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Greggs urgently recall bakes over fears they may contain glass
Customers are being warned not to eat the products and return for a full refund.

Thu, 06 May 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Watford bars and pubs recruiting new staff - here's where
A number of pubs and bars are recruiting new staff as venues prepare to reopen to more customers over the coming weeks.

Thu, 06 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Watford Borough Council warning over dog leads
Watford Borough Council has warned dog walkers that leads may become compulsory if attacks on wildlife continue.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Rise in Watford residents visiting foodbanks over pandemic
The manager of Watford Foodbank has given an insight into just how in-demand the service has been over the last year.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Boat trips begin again as canal centre reopens
A charity that teaches people about the history of canals is now offering boat trips again.

Thu, 06 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of VE Day street parties in Watford in 1945
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, 06 May 2021 10:54:23 +0100
Watford revealed as Hertfordshire hotspot for Japanese knotweed
The Watford area has been named as the biggest hotspot for Japanese knotweed in Hertfordshire.

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:43:00 +0100
Anthony Joshua and Deeney discuss Fury fight during podcast
Anthony Joshua says that his drive to stay connected with the local community and help other groups is part of a “natural” instinct.

Thu, 06 May 2021 14:33:31 +0100
Police shut A1081 in London Colney as part of search for Michael McCann
Police have blocked off a road by The Bell Roundabout as searches for a missing man continues.

Thu, 06 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Covid-19: No spike in cases following Premier League promotion
There has been no recorded spike in coronavirus cases in Watford following a promotion party in the town centre last month.

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:30:00 +0100
Police release CCTV image of missing Michael McCann
Police have released a CCTV image of a missing man as they continue his search.

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:04:51 +0100
Pair sentenced in connection with string of robberies in Watford
Two teenagers have been sentenced after carrying out a string of robberies around Watford including one where a knife was used to threaten the victim.

Thu, 06 May 2021 12:30:00 +0100
Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur raises £150,000 for India Covid hospital
More than £150,000 has been raised to help build a new Covid health centre in India.

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
People around Watford who appeared in magistrates court
Here is a round-up of those in our area who have been named in magistrates’ courts between April 26 -28.

Thu, 06 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
What you need to know about elections in Watford area today
Voters across Hertfordshire and the rest of the country will go to the polls today to elect councillors to represent them over the next four years.

Thu, 06 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Praise for Watford FC owner, head coach and players after promotion
After relegation from the Premiership last season, Watford FC owner Mr Gino Pozzo took a lot of criticism from Hornets fans regarding his decision to part company with three managers during the 2019-20 season. I wrote a letter to the Editor of the...

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:35:16 +0100
Newsquest hiring digital journalists - how to apply
NEWSQUEST has announced a major new £1.5 million investment into local journalism with the recruitment of 50 new roles.

Thu, 06 May 2021 14:36:59 +0100
Watch: Netflix release new trailer for Stranger Things season 4
The Netflix original sci-fi drama is set to return to the streaming platform after season three ended in the summer of 2019.

Thu, 06 May 2021 07:33:00 +0100
Ikea will pay up to £250 per item for your old furniture
Ikea customers can earn up to £250 per returned item.

Thu, 06 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Most popular working from home songs on Spotify revealed
Ed Sheeran, James Arthur and Billie Eilish are among the artists boosting productivity among Bits working from home.

Wed, 05 May 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Watford's celeb fans: Elton John, Anthony Joshua and more!
Football is for the fans. The every-day men and women who follow their teams through thick and thin are the lifeblood of any club.

Wed, 05 May 2021 18:30:00 +0100
Force pays tribute to murdered former Watford officer
A police force has said its former officer who was murdered will be remembered as an “inspiration” in an emotional tribute.

Wed, 05 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Cars seized after fly-tippers caught in the act in Elstree
Two vehicles have been seized after the drivers were caught fly-tipping by an officer in the right place at the right time.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:30:00 +0100
Police catch several drivers speeding on A41 in Watford
Multiple drivers will be receiving a fine in the coming days after being caught going well over the speed limit along a busy road.

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Longwood School donates 162 cereal boxes to Watford Foodbank
A Bushey school has donated 162 cereal boxes to Watford Foodbank as part of a drive to raise environmental awareness.

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:29:41 +0100
Harper Lane in Radlett finally reopens fully to drivers
A project to install traffic lights at a junction has finally been completed – nine months after work began.

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:28:24 +0100
Police continue search for missing man Michael McCann
Police are continuing to appeal for help to find a missing man who is believed to be in Hertfordshire.

Wed, 05 May 2021 12:32:52 +0100
Watford General Hospital patient facing effects of Long Covid
A 48-year-old fears that his life will never go back to “normal” after becoming so ill with Covid-19, that he is relearning how to walk after more than half a year after infection.

Wed, 05 May 2021 13:23:02 +0100
Watford weather: When will it finally begin to warm up?
It has been a bizarre period for the weather - with snow showers, lots of sunshine, and 60mph winds taking turns to dominate in Watford.

Wed, 05 May 2021 08:24:28 +0100
BBC's Danny Boy actor talks about filming in Watford
Watford was transformed to look like an Iraqi desert for an upcoming BBC Two drama that depicts the realities and repercussions of war.

Wed, 05 May 2021 06:30:00 +0100
Teenager charged after stabbing in The Brow, Watford
Police have charged a teenager in connection with a stabbing in a shopping parade in Watford.

Wed, 05 May 2021 10:50:00 +0100
Man stabbed to death in Brent Cross shopping centre
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of a 21-year-old man at a shopping centre.

Wed, 05 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Missing dog found by strangers in Cassiobury Park
A dog owner says she wants to share her "deepest appreciation" with all those who gave up their time to catch her nervous missing dog.

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Watford council prioritising 'key regeneration sites' for housing
Labour leader Cllr Nigel Bell’s letter (Letters, April 23) demonstrates how easy it is from the luxury of opposition to deal with difficult choices by wishing them away and pretending they don’t exist.

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:12:36 +0100
Boris Johnson set to announce next lockdown update - including holiday rules
The Prime Minister said he expects there to be “some openings up” on 17 May

Wed, 05 May 2021 10:44:01 +0100
Prince Philip's cause of death has been confirmed
Two occupations are listed, his first being Naval Officer, while his second is "husband of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, The Sovereign."

Wed, 05 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Five stories you may have missed from around Watford
Christian Kabasele surprises Watford fan with visit and shirt

Wed, 05 May 2021 07:30:00 +0100
NHS leaders call on Instagram to clamp down on promotion of 'dangerous' drug
Senior NHS officials in England have written to Instagram urging the company to shut down any accounts that promotes or attempts to sell Apetamin.

Wed, 05 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
You could be permitted to go on holiday this month - what you need to know
Boris Johnson has said some foreign travel from the UK will be able to go ahead from mid-May.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:25:00 +0100
Watford FC apply to make London Colney training ground dome permanent
Watford Football Club has submitted a planning application to make an indoor dome at its training ground permanent.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Remembering Watford's promotion party in Cassiobury Park in 2015
Watford were heading back to the top table of English football and six years ago today thousands of Hornets fans flocked to Cassiobury Park to celebration promotion to the Premier League.

Tue, 04 May 2021 15:38:02 +0100
Live traffic updates after incidents on M1 and M25 near St Albans
Traffic is very heavy on the roads this afternoon.

Tue, 04 May 2021 14:22:38 +0100
Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock announces pregnancy with Andre Gray
Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock has revealed that she is expecting a baby with Watford’s Andre Gray.

Tue, 04 May 2021 13:34:00 +0100
Pryzm Watford future looking more secure after new jobs advertised
The future of Watford's biggest club venue looks to be secure after a position for a new full-time role was advertised.

Tue, 04 May 2021 12:54:24 +0100
Man charged over murder of former Watford officer Clive Porter
A man has now been charged with the murder of a former police officer.



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