Watford Observer
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100Artist Helen Lack has weeks to live but is still painting
A mother who has been told she has weeks to live has been hailed by friends after deciding to sell her artwork for charity.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 06:55:52 +0100Police concerned for welfare of woman missing from Watford
Police are trying to find a woman who has gone missing from Watford.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100Travellers have permission to set up camp in Sarratt - police
Police have confirmed that a group of travellers who set up camp in Sarratt have permission to be there.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:02:21 +0100Sonny Blu Lo-Everton hoping to get more minutes for Watford
Sonny Blu Lo-Everton is hoping that his friendly match involvement with Watford is not the end of his first team involvement this season.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:31:00 +0100Stunning moment cheeky UK seal hitches ride on paddle board
As a general rule, you shouldn’t get closer than 20 metres to a seal unless they approach you.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100Met Office share 'good news' if you suffer from hay fever
If you are unlucky enough to suffer from hay fever you will have noticed the symptoms seem to be a lot worse than previous years.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100Local Plan: Watford Borough Council snubs Dean Russell claim
Watford Borough Council has confirmed it will press on with plans for nearly 12,000 homes by 2037 despite the local MP’s claim it could appeal that Government-set figure.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:10:59 +0100East of England Ambulance service stripped of training contract
Ofsted has blasted the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust for making "insufficient progress" in safeguarding apprentices.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:54:14 +0100Council backs 17-storey Watford General Hospital plans
Plans to rebuild Watford General Hospital have been given the unanimous backing.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100People told to not use private Bushey Country Club land
A council is urging the public to not enter the grounds of a former country club after people were spotted on the site without permission.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:35:00 +0100Murder trial: Luke O'Connell stabbed in Watford
A group of men armed with a samurai sword acted "like a pack of animals" when they "hunted down" and allegedly stabbed a 26-year-old man, a court was told.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:32:01 +0100NatWest confirms Watford Junction branch will close permanently
A NatWest branch is set to officially close after not operating for over a year.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:45:39 +0100CCTV appeal after woman knocked unconscious at Leavesden home
A woman was threatened before being knocked unconscious when a thug forced his way into her home and hit her in the face.
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 16:48:20 +0100Watford lose pre-season friendly at Arsenal
Watford were beaten 4-1 in a behind-closed-doors pre-season friendly at their London Colney training ground neighbours Arsenal.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100Heading guidance aims to reduce brain injuries in football
Guidance on heading will be introduced into the English game from next season, with all professional, amateur and grassroots clubs involved.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:43:47 +0100Ken Sema back with a goal for Watford
Ken Sema says he feels good to be back in England and playing for Watford again after travelling to Euro 2020 with Sweden this summer.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:56:06 +0100Sky announce major TV shake-up with Sky One axed
The channels will be available to Sky customers at no extra charge. They will also launch on streaming service NOW and on Virgin and BT.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:55:28 +0100Morrisons announce major expansion to service for shoppers who drive to stores
Recent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that there are more than 450,000 EVs on UK roads.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0100Watford to Rickmansworth tram alternative to Met Line extension
We are told that the Met Line extension may return (Watford Observer, 9/7/21).
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:50:37 +0100Watford's Dapo Mebude released from hospital after back injury
Watford attacker Dapo Mebude has been released from hospital after picking up a back injury in last night's friendly against Stevenage.
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 +0100Chandler’s Cross man sexually assaulted nine-year-old girl
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’.