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Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:15:50 +0100
Ex-Watford man Robert Pages lead Wales to Euro 2020 last 16
Robert Page was “bursting with pride” but admitted he had to make some difficult decisions after leading Wales to the knockout stages of Euro 2020.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 07:54:58 +0100
Harry Potter film exhibition and Butterbeer Bar set to open
Harry Potter fans are in for a treat – with the opening of a new exhibition of magical behind-the-scenes images from film series and London’s only Butterbeer Bar.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
£25.5m to support Avenues development at Watford Riverwell
A housing development has secured a multi-million pound funding package to support a new residential scheme.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Wellspring Church receives £54,000 towards fundraising campaign
A church has plans to extend helping to create new spaces for mental health services, children and youth groups, and other community facilities.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Covid-19: Delta (Indian) variant cases in Watford
Dozens of further cases of the Delta variant of coronavirus have been recorded in Watford, new figures reveal.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Watford pubs struggling as as 'freedom day' delayed
Watford residents shelled out more money in the pub when allowed back indoors, new figures suggest, but limits on social contact mean spending is still below pre-pandemic levels.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
What costs can landlords recover from tenants for repairs?
Many leases require the landlord to keep parts of the property in repair, and tenants to contribute to the cost of those repairs through a service charge. Difficulties can arise when considering who should pay to repair inherent defects in the proper...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100
In Memoriam: Death notices in the Watford Observer week ending June 18, 2021
The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week:

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
People in Watford urged to get both vaccines to get Covid cases down
I recently attended an online community event and moments before it started my phone flashed a message from the national track and trace system to tell me that I must isolate for a few days. I know that Covid has had an enormous impact on all our liv...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 15:18:05 +0100
Video: Police break up Watford Covid-19 rule-flouting party
New footage shows large crowds gathered at a Watford house party as police broke up the Covid regulation-flouting event.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Remembering the giant gas holder in Garston, Watford
The picture at the top of this page dates from shortly after the Second World War and many of the buildings along this part of the road look similar today - with one very large exception.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 13:15:20 +0100
Nick Mulvey and Freya Ridings added to At Home Farm lineup
Two new artists have been added to the At Home Farm line up this summer.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0100
National Lottery hunting Set For Life Three Rivers winner
The National Lottery is hunting for a missing winner who has won the top £10K-a-month-for-30-years prize on the ‘Set For Life’ draw-based game.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 12:25:46 +0100
Property market: House prices in Watford fell in April
House prices dropped by 1.1 per cent in Watford in April, new figures show.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Bushey councillors welcome stadium development decision
Councillors have described a decision to rule out building a stadium on a golf course as "great news" and "a victory for residents".

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100
ArrivaClick minibus journeys in Watford cost just £1 this week
Residents and visitors can explore Watford for just £1 next week, as part of a summer promotional week.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 10:19:37 +0100
Watford the third best place for business outside of London
Watford is the third best place to start a business outside of London, according to new research.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Father praised for work transforming lives of addicts
A father of two who formerly suffered with a drug addiction has been recognised in a Father’s Day gift card campaign.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Watford pet rescue centre seeks home for six-year-old cat
Hello, my name is Angel and I’m a pretty six-year-old girl.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Sue Thompson retires as chairman of Herts Watch after 17 years
After 17 years leading two of Hertfordshire's community safety schemes, volunteer Sue Thompson has retired.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Toby Carvery is giving away free meals if you have this job
Toby Carvery have become well known for supporting British troops, this is the fifth time the carvery chain has supported UK military.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100
36C heatwave could hit UK in July amid several mini heatwaves
The British summer is not quite over yet with weather forecasters expecting several heatwaves in July.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Planning applications for week commencing June 14, 2021
This week the Golden Lion in Estcourt Road, Watford has applied for a new timber framed pergola, whilst the popularity of extensions continues in the area.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The most popular baby names of 2021 revealed
This year's list has a mixture of traditionally popular names, as well as several new entries.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 17:25:00 +0100
Dozens attend house party in Rickmansworth Road in Watford
Police were forced to disperse crowds after "more than 150" revellers are said to have attended a house party in Watford overnight.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Do you know the law regarding electric scooters?
Electric scooters have become a popular mode of transport for many – but it is currently illegal to ride them in public areas.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 16:20:00 +0100
More flooding in Harefield Road in Rickmansworth after heavy rain
Residents were left to deal with more flooding outside their homes after heavy rain yesterday.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Driver in court after flouting speed limit on A41 in Watford
A driver who was caught going well over the speed limit on a busy road in Watford has appeared in court.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Watford's Monmouth House has connections with Alfred Hitchcock
Much has been written about the imposing structure known as Monmouth House near the Pond in Watford.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Councillors hit out at plans for 22-storey flats in Watford
Councillors have pledged to "fight tooth and nail" to stop a 22-storey block of flats being built in Watford town centre.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Watford couple who won National Lottery Lotto jackpot
A Watford couple who won the lottery have toured the world visiting all the exotic countries of their dreams.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Treasury reveals the 33 unclaimed estates in Watford
When someone dies with no will or known family, their property passes to the Crown as ownerless property.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100
The 'eco-warrior of Watford' opens up about being homeless
A Watford man has opened up about going from years of homelessness to scooping his dream job as the “Eco-warrior of Watford”.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Arrest made after suspicious incident in Chorleywood
Police have made an arrest following a suspicious incident in Chorleywood.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Memory of when Harlequin Centre in Watford was under construction
It has changed name since but this week's selection of pictures includes one taken when the Harlequin Centre was first built as the dome is lowered onto its roof.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Extra Motorway Services' new M25 service station to go before public inquiry
The fate of a major motorway service station boasting a new hotel, significant parking, and a complex new junction will be debated at a public inquiry two months from now.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Vets issue urgent warning to dog owners over deadly parasite
A survey from Elanco Animal Health indicates that 42% of dog owners are not aware of what lungworm is or how it can infect dogs.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100
This could be why your hay fever is so much worse this year
The nurse advisor for Allergy UK has revealed why many of us are suffering particularly badly with hay fever this year.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Seven in ten people in Watford area targeted by scammers in 2021
More than 70 per cent of people in the East of England, including Watford, have been targeted by a scammer since January, new research by Citizens Advice Watford has found.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Pancytopenia: Vets issue advice to cat owners amid rise in deadly illness
This week, Fold Hill have issued an urgent recall on a range of products sold at Pets At Home and Sainsbury’s.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:55:00 +0100
Shannon Courtenay 'thankful' to walk away after crashing on M25
World champion boxer Shannon Courtenay walked away unscathed after crashing on the M25 today.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:30:00 +0100
'Concern' after rise in Delta Covid cases in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire's public health chief says he is "concerned" about a rise in coronavirus cases across the county.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Watford Chamber of Commerce gateway for Kickstart Scheme
An initiative to help combat youth unemployment is continuing to be championed by the Watford and West Herts Chamber of Commerce following its launch last year.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 17:09:02 +0100
Two boys chased and one attacked in St Albans Road, Watford
Two boys were chased by a gang and one of them was attacked after they were shoved off their bike in Watford.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:05:00 +0100
Redeveloping Vicarage Road 'preferred option' for Watford FC
Watford Football Club could focus on exploring ways to expand its current stadium after an option to build a new ground on a golf course was ruled out.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:00:05 +0100
Banned driver who was found with cannabis in Watford sentenced
A banned driver who lied to police before being found with cannabis has avoided jail time.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Ninja Warrior Watford backs Get Up and Go scheme
Watford’s new Ninja Warrior venue has backed a scheme helping local people with hidden disabilities.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Location of every registered defibrillator in Watford
Free-to-use defibrillators could help save a life, and there are many scattered around Watford, according to data compiled.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Seven people charged over disappearance of £10m football club loan
A man in South Oxhey was among seven people charged over the disappearance of a £10.25million loan to Northampton Town FC.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Watford reacts to mandatory carer vaccine plans
The news that Covid vaccinations may become mandatory for carers has sparked heated discussion online with many blasting the plans.



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