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Sat, 26 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Advice on ticket refunds for cancelled concerts and shows
I've got tickets to an event at the end of June, but given the recent government announcements on delays to the rules relaxing I don't think it can go ahead. The organiser hasn't reached out yet to explain next steps. What can I do?

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Colnbrook School fundraising £20,000 for new soft play area
A school is raising money to refurbish its soft play room for some of the most vulnerable children in out society.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Shining a spotlight on nine pubs in Watford area
Pubs may have reopened but, like other sectors of the economy, ongoing restrictions mean they are finding it hard to recover after being forced to close during the pandemic.

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Vape Club CEO on becoming cryptocurrency multi-millionaire
A CEO of a major Watford-based retailer has made himself around £4million in cryptocurrency.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100
The Range officially opens its new store in Watford
The Range has welcomed its first customers into its new store in Watford.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:16:07 +0100
Closure order in place at Mill End house
A household that caused complaints of suspected drug use and dealing has been issued a closure order.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Rescue centre workers shave heads for animal charity
An animal rehoming centre will have a new kennel roof and children undergoing chemotherapy will have beautiful wigs thanks to the generosity of two charity workers.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0100
24 hours left to book first Covid jab at Watford Football Club
There's just 24 hours left to book a space at Watford's biggest ever pop-up Covid vaccination clinic.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:01:13 +0100
Man to stand trial after Elstree pig murder
A man is due to stand trial for 11 offences involving animals, including an incident that resulted in a dead pig earlier this year.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:55:00 +0100
FOI reveals more on whether Bushey needs another secondary school
Just over a quarter of students who attend Bushey's three public secondary schools live in Bushey or Bushey Heath.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:27:16 +0100
Watford MP takes on warped wall as Chris Kamara commentates
Watford’s MP ‘unbelievably’ tackled a brand-new adventure course that has officially opened in Watford.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Watford A&E sees 'highest ever' child fever admissions
A leading doctor at Watford General Hospital's children's emergency unit says he is seeing an increase in children coming in with fever.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Council to flag concerns at proposed planning reforms with Hertfordshire MPs
A leading county councillor is to write to MPs in Hertfordshire to raise concerns about government proposals to reform the planning system.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Planned road closures in Watford, Bushey and Croxley Green
Roads in Watford, Bushey, Rickmansworth and Croxley Green are among those set to be temporarily closed from as early as next month for roadworks.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Hightown Housing opens Goldfinch House in Watford
The heart of Watford has been delivered a much-needed boost of affordable homes.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Strawberry Supermoon pictured over Watford and Hertfordshire
If your eyes have been drawn towards the night sky this week you may well have seen the Strawberry Supermoon – and readers have again taken the opportunity to take some great pictures of this celestial event.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Sneak peek inside The Range ahead of official opening tomorrow
The Range is almost ready to welcome new shoppers to its Watford store.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:09:01 +0100
Chris Kamara hosts opening of Ninja Adventure Park in Watford
An indoor adventure course inspired by the TV show Ninja Warrior has officially opened its doors in Watford.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Covid-19: Hertfordshire County Council leader self-isolating
The leader of Hertfordshire County Council is having to self-isolate after a family member tested positive for Covid-19.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:39:45 +0100
Transfer news: Ben Wilmot leaves Watford for Stoke City
Watford defender Ben Wilmot has completed his move to Stoke City.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Duke of Gloucester tours and praises Watford charities
The Duke of Gloucester toured parts of Watford to thank various charity organisations for their work over the pandemic.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Stone commemorating Watford war hero awarded Victoria Cross
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, 24 Jun 2021 14:57:23 +0100
Duke of Gloucester visits Watford General Hospital
The Duke of Gloucester officially opened up an emergency assessment unit at Watford General Hospital, as part of his tour around the town.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:30:18 +0100
Watford MP did not vote in planning reform objection day vote
Watford MP Dean Russell did not take part in an opposition day debate on protecting community involvement and oversight of development planning applications.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:03:40 +0100
New TK Maxx store opens in Century Retail Park, Watford
TK Maxx welcomed its first customers into its brand new shop in Watford today.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:55:51 +0100
Watford woman presented with unsung hero award
A woman who kept a writers group alive during the pandemic with weekly Zoom meetings has been presented with an unsung hero award.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:20:17 +0100
Plaque thanking NHS placed in Peace Garden at Cassiobury Park
A plaque has been unveiled in Cassiobury Park to thanks NHS workers for their work over the pandemic.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:17:25 +0100
Euro 2020: Watford's Ken Sema prepares for Sweden's clash with Ukraine
Ken Sema has yet to kick a ball in competitive action at Euro 2020 but he is now preparing for the knockout stages after Sweden claimed a last-gasp 3-2 victory over Poland to finish top of Group E.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Floral displays continuing to brighten up Watford town centre
For the sixth year running, Watford Business Improvement District (BID) businesses have funded floral displays in Watford town centre that will provide a wonderful array of colours as they bloom over the coming weeks and months.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Rickmansworth firefighter to skydive for Peace Hospice Care
A local firefighter will take to the sky in a 10,000 ft skydive following the death of his dad.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Dangerous driver flouted speed limit in Radlett police chase
A remorseful dangerous driver who flouted the speed limit and drove on the wrong side of the road as police chased him has avoided a jail sentence.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:16:07 +0100
UK facing supermarket food shortages and empty shelves
Future food shortages at supermarkets could be 'inevitable' according to industry experts.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 20:27:30 +0100
Watford complete signing of Emmanuel Dennis from Club Brugge
Watford have completed the signing of Emmanuel Dennis on a five-year deal.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Proposal unveiled for mass rapid transport system in Hertfordshire
A transport proposal has been unveiled which could see western parts of Hertfordshire linked up with other areas in the county as well as Essex.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:48:27 +0100
Man arrested months after pig found dead in Elstree
A man has been arrested after a pig was found stabbed to death earlier this year.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:30:00 +0100
Councils flying the flag to honour Armed Forces
Councils and elected representatives have been raising a flag this week in recognition of the Armed Forces.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:01:09 +0100
Atria Watford unaware of plans to bring Ted Baker to town
It has been revealed that Atria Watford is currently unaware of any plans to bring a temporary Ted Baker store to Watford.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:10:00 +0100
'Direct and pacey' Emmanuel Dennis could be 'real asset' for Watford
Watford's new attacker Emmanuel Dennis has been tipped to be a "huge success" in the Premier League if he "settles in well" with his new club.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:30:00 +0100
Police recover stolen Land Rover in Rickmansworth
Police quickly found and recovered a car after it was stolen in Rickmansworth.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Man arrested after police helicopter search in Croxley Green
One man was arrested after police responded to reports of suspicious behaviour in a neighbourhood.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:31:44 +0100
Lloyds Bank branch in Northwood will shut
Lloyds Banking Group has announced that 44 branches of Lloyds and Halifax branches across England and Wales will shut.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:00:15 +0100
HMRC unpaid tax: Herts businesses named and shamed
Businesses in Watford, St Albans and Rickmansworth have been named and shamed on a government list of tax defaulters.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:55:00 +0100
Litter pickers 'find knife under tree in Cassiobury Park'
A knife was found under a tree during a litter pick in Cassiobury Park, a resident has claimed.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:50:20 +0100
Drop in Herts pupils offered place at first choice school
Fewer Hertfordshire pupils have been offered a place at their secondary school of choice, figures reveal.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100
A reminder of Graham Taylor's community legacy at Watford FC
I write regarding the report in the Watford Observer about the mural unveiled at the Meriden Community Centre honouring football legend Graham Taylor

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:57:52 +0100
CCTV image released following theft in Bushey
Police have released the CCTV image of a man they would like to identify following the theft of bicycles in Bushey.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Trains from Watford Junction to have revised timetable
Timetables for trains services running on the Abbey Line between Watford Junction and St Albans are being altered due to safety speed restrictions.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
How much Hertfordshire highways bosses paid in insurance claims
Hertfordshire highways bosses paid out almost half a million pounds in insurance claims last year – with the vast majority of those claims relating to pot-holes.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Labour criticise decision to cut hours at Three Rivers House
A decision to cut face-to-face hours at a council's customer service centre has been described as "deplorable".

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Luther Blissett celebrates with England fans at Watford pub
There was a buzzing atmosphere in a local pub event hosted by Watford legend Luther Blissett as fans watched England finish top of the group.



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