Watford Observer
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Covid: Northwood school to host pop-up vaccination centre
A Northwood school will be hosting a pop-up coronavirus vaccination centre this week.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100Bid worth millions to be put in to reorganise cancer services
Health bosses are to put in a £272m bid to reorganise cancer services in the region as early as September.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100Dozens of children in Hertfordshire can legally use guns
Campaigners have blasted gun laws as "absurd" after it emerged that dozens of children in Hertfordshire can legally use the weapons.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:41:45 +0100Aldi announce new trial which could be coming to your local store
Aldi has been working closely with its suppliers in recent months to develop innovative ways to reduce avoidable plastics.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:30:00 +0100'Pingdemic' delays Watford animal rescue centre reopening
The ‘pingdemic’ has caused an animal rescue centre to postpone its reopening by ten days and rearrange its 50th birthday party.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:10:19 +0100Pervert from Rickmansworth sexually assaulted girl, 9
A pervert from Rickmansworth sexually assaulted a young girl who was part of a gardening group he was running.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:15:59 +0100Dozens of jewellery items stolen from Bushey home
Burglars raided a home in Bushey before stealing a large amount of jewellery.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:53:00 +0100Bag of faeces dumped outside flats in Watford
A picture has captured the horrific sight residents had to endure when a bag of human poo was dumped outside a block of flats in Watford
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100Three Rivers Museum renews lease on Rickmansworth home
A museum is able to plan for the future with greater security after its five-year lease was renewed.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:20:00 +0100Rickmansworth: Sister pleads for missing brother to come home
The sister of a man who went missing in Rickmansworth more than three weeks is pleading for her brother to return home.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:30:00 +0100Three Rivers sees one of England's highest weekly Covid rate rises
Three Rivers is among the top five areas in England that have recorded some of the largest week-on-week rises in coronavirus infection rates, government data shows.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:50:47 +0100Hertfordshire areas where Covid cases have not decreased
While coronavirus cases are dropping across the UK, there continues to be some rise in infections within certain areas across south and west Hertfordshire.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:14:21 +0100Ruislip Lido fenced off after toxic algae build-up
Ruislip Lido has been fenced off following an outbreak of toxic algae that could be fatal for dogs.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100Watford crime stats: Stalking soars despite overall fall
Stalking and harassment crimes rose 29 per cent in Watford despite most other areas of crime dropping significantly during the pandemic.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100Watford's worst parking fails pictured
We've all done those endless loops around Watford searching for a parking space.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 21:33:15 +0100Watford draw away at Stevenage in pre-season friendly
Watford had to come from behind to draw 1-1 at Steveange in their second pre-season friendly in front of supporters.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:33:49 +0100Watford draw away at Stevenage in pre-season match
Live updates from Watford away at Stevenage
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:28:18 +0100Watford's pre-season game against Barnsley has been cancelled
Barnsley have pulled out of Saturday's pre-season friendly with Watford at Vicarage Road.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:46:10 +0100Fresh warning if you are vaccinated against Covid-19 issued by WHO
Official figures on Monday showed the number of Covid-19 cases newly reported in the UK dropped for the sixth day in a row.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0100Government's Elections Bill 'stifles healthy opposition'
The newly published Elections Bill will allow ministers to define and curtail ‘campaigning’, could make coordinating opposition an offence, and permits political meddling in the Electoral Commission.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:48:29 +01003 jobs added to government list eligible for testing instead of isolation
The new process will allow critical workers to carry on with their jobs even if identified as a contact of a coronavirus case.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:11:37 +0100Ben Foster reveals Watford away shirt via Youtube channel
Ben Foster has once again revealed a Watford shirt ahead of schedule via his YouTube channel.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100Met Office issues update on second UK heatwave predicted for August
The Met Office issued a mid to long term forecast predicting the weather we can expect in August.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:30:00 +0100Luke O'Connell: Eight in court as Watford murder trial restarts
Seven men charged with causing the death of a Watford man have appeared in court today for the start of a murder trial.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:07:34 +0100William Troost-Ekong happy Watford fans are back at Vicarage Road
William Troost-Ekong was pleased to be back in front of supporters at the weekend, but was disappointed Watford could not reward the fans with a goal.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:20:49 +0100Will Hughes turns down Watford contract offer
Will Hughes looks increasingly likely to leave Watford after turning down the option of a new contract.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:08:01 +0100Train driver narrowly avoided crash on Metropolitan Line
A fatigued train driver with a history of safety blunders passed a stop signal and narrowly avoided a head-on crash with another train on the Metropolitan Line, an investigation has found.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:49:37 +0100Watford get Troy Deeney’s name wrong in team sheet gaffe
Watford have been left red-faced after getting long-serving captain Troy Deeney’s name wrong on the team sheet for their friendly against West Brom.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:43:16 +0100Travellers set up camp in Kings Langley common
Police were called to Kings Langley after travellers were spotted in a field.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:38:47 +0100'Pingdemic' affecting trains at Watford Junction
A train company has scrapped some of its train services at Watford Junction Station following a sharp rise in the number of staff members being ‘pinged’.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100Herts County council agrees £9.6m Covid recovery plan
HERTFORDSHIRE County Council has agreed a £9.6 million strategy to support residents and businesses ‘to recover and prosper’ in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100West Herts hospital stuff raise thousands during Three Peaks Challenge
Eight staff from a hospital trust have successfully completed the Three Peaks Challenge for charity.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100Bird nests left 'exposed to predators' at Aldenham Reservoir
There are growing concerns about the impact draining a reservoir is having on wildlife.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100'Personal, unacceptable attack' on Watford MP over local plan letter
As a former Watford Borough Councillor I am dismayed at the Liberal Democrat decision not to raise concerns about the housing needs targets in their own local plan. Throughout the past year, the Liberal Democrats have repeatedly used the housing need...
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:07:50 +0100Warning to people shopping at Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons or Sainsbury's
Richard Burnett, chief executive of the Road Haulage Association, said the country is “facing a collapse” of the food chain.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:07:32 +0100Andre Gray claims he is good enough for Watford Premier League place
Andre Gray has claimed he is good enough to play for Watford in the Premier League but admits that his future is ultimately in the hands of the club.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0100Claims Watford MP tried to 'sabotage' local plan 'simply not true'
Following coverage of my letter to Watford Borough Councillors ahead of the vote on the local plan, I wanted to explain my reasoning for doing so and provide some context.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:22:36 +0100Where new Covid variant cases were found in UK amid calls to get vaccinated
The variant, known as B.1.621, was designated a variant under investigation on Wednesday.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:12:26 +0100Dan Gosling expecting Cucho Hernandez to shine at Watford
Dan Gosling is excited about seeing Cucho Hernandez playing in the Premier League and thinks he could be one of Watford's "match winners" in the upcoming season.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:21:50 +0100Injury forces Shannon Courtenay to postpone Jamie Mitchell title fight
Shannon Courtenay has described herself as "absolutely devastated" after having to postpone her title defence against Jamie Mitchell.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100Managing child school holiday arrangements if you are separated
The school summer holidays are upon us, but separated parents may be expecting difficulties.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:23:39 +0100Government fears over Covid being spread through farting
UK scientists are yet to produce a paper to determine whether flatulence can indeed spread coronavirus.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0100How I would rescue the BBC's falling ratings
I am writing this article in 30 degree heat on my birthday, which shows true devotion. I am not sure how old I am as I stopped counting after 65 but I am still 25 in my mind, even if my body disagrees.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0100In Memoriam: Death notices in the Watford Observer week ending July 23, 2021
The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week:
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100Unemployed young man given new lease of life after signing up to programme
A despondent and unemployed young adult says his life has been turned around by a learning skills programme.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100Bus shelters will have 'living roofs' to attract bees
Highways bosses in Hertfordshire are hoping their newest bus shelters will create a real buzz - with the bees.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100Herts council officials draft new special needs strategy
Children’s services bosses are to consult on a new strategy that makes special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) ‘everybody’s business’.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0100Newly-built shops in Watford High Street in the 1930s
Whether you had travelled from the direction of Rickmansworth, St Albans, London or Berkhamsted as the sign post shows, this was the scene that would have greeted you at the Town Hall end of Watford High Street in the mid-1930s.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0100Pair to skydive for Home-Start Watford & Three Rivers
Two young men are taking on a skydiving challenge to support families in crisis.
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100Watford ranked as one of the best community spirited towns in UK
Watford has been named as one of the top 50 UK town and cities with the greatest sense of community.