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Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:25:59 +0100
Abbey line trains between Watford and St Albans cancelled again
There will be no trains running on a line for most of today, according to a railway operator.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
'Street angels' back out supporting Watford's night scene
A team of 'street angels' are helping to keep the streets of Watford safer at night as clubbers return after more than a year away.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Investigation after child spotted on Watford construction site
A full investigation has been launched after a child was spotted on one of Watford’s biggest construction sites.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Graham Potter claims Watford have a new identity under Xisco Munoz
Graham Potter has hailed Watford counterpart Xisco Munoz for quickly handing the Hornets a new “identity”.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Schools told to teach outdoors if five pupils test positive for Covid
The suggestion, which appears in a Department for Education document, has been branded “total fudge” by a union.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:04:54 +0100
Santander, Halifax and TSB mobile banking down
Santander customers are reporting problems with mobile and online banking and are unable to access their bank accounts due to a technical fault.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:36:05 +0100
Emergency services attended crash in Balmoral Road in Watford
One person suffered slight injures following a crash between three vehicles in North Watford this morning.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:45:00 +0100
New fund supports charitable and voluntary organisations in Three Rivers
A new £47,500 fund to support charitable organisations affected by Covid-19 has been announced by Three Rivers District Council.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:02:00 +0100
Police update after double stabbing in Deakin Close, Watford
Four teenagers who were arrested after a double stabbing in Watford have been released on police bail, officers have confirmed.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:23:54 +0100
Long delays after vehicle fire sees M25 closed
Live updates as drivers face long delays after vehicle fire sees M25 closed

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Decision to save Sun Clock Tower from demolition welcomed
A decision to save a "landmark" building in Watford has been welcomed by two senior politicians.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:26:26 +0100
Extensive work to take place to resolve Water Lane flooding issues
Essential work will be carried out in a road prone to flooding.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:17:07 +0100
TFL tube: Commuters warned of strike set to affect services
Commuters are being warned of a strike set to affect all services on the London tube next week.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:23:50 +0100
Two men believed hurt in unprovoked attack at Pryzm Watford
Two 18-year-old men were attacked unprovoked at Pryzm Watford.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
New transport schemes drawn up to make Watford more sustainable
A host of transport schemes have been drawn up which are designed to make Watford's roads and streets more environmentally-friendly over the next 20 years and beyond.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Where burglaries are being reported in Watford
More than a dozen burglaries in Watford were reported to police in June – and data reveals where they are said to have occurred.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:09:39 +0100
Watford's Xisco Munoz feeling no pressure in Premier League
Xisco Munoz claims his Watford side are still learning about the intensity of the Premier League, but that they know they cannot afford to concede late goals like they did against Aston Villa every week.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:15:08 +0100
Isaac Success expected to switch Watford for Udinese
Watford's Isaac Success is expected to complete a move to Udinese this summer, the Watford Observer understands.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:51:07 +0100
Kiko Femenia and Joshua King fit for Watford trip to Brighton
Kiko Femenia and Joshua King will both be available again for Watford this weekend after missing last weekend's season opener against Aston Villa.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100
No option but to submit plans to build on green belt
I READ with interest your coverage of the Carpenters Park residents naturally concerned about building on the green belt.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:02:15 +0100
Pfizer vaccine Covid protection declines faster than AstraZeneca
Scientists have said the new research proves it is essential as many people as possible get vaccinated.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:31:57 +0100
Ozan Tufan has joined Watford from Fenerbahce on loan
Watford are on the verge of signing Turkish midfielder Ozan Tufan from Fenerbahce.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Daniel Craig won't leave fortune to children as 'inheritance is distasteful'
Craig shares a thee-year-old daughter with Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:53:27 +0100
Little Mix new album announced celebrating 2011 X Factor formation
The group have dedicated the album to those to their fans, writing on Twitter: “We can’t thank you enough for your support over the last ten years."

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 02:00:00 +0100
UK green list countries: See last-minute holiday travel deals
With new destinations being added to the UK’s green list every day, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals for you to soak up the last of the sun.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:30:00 +0100
Olympic gymnast Amelie Morgan gets tattoo at Rickmansworth studio
A record-breaking Olympic gymnast celebrated her achievement in Tokyo by getting a tattoo at a studio in Rickmansworth.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:33:00 +0100
Man celebrates 83rd birthday at Herts Pride
A man celebrated his 83rd birthday at his first ever Pride festival this year, escorted by his carers.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:23:17 +0100
Dead horse and bin with animal bones inside found in Chiswell Green
A dead horse and a bin containing animal bones “and other remains of some sort” were dumped in a road near the M1.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:55:00 +0100
Three Hertfordshire councils commit to rehoming Afghan families
Three districts in Hertfordshire, including Three Rivers, have confirmed arrangements are in place to help families from Afghanistan resettle in the county.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:20:36 +0100
Four arrests after double stabbing in Deakin Close, Watford
Two teenagers were taken to hospital after a double stabbing yesterday evening.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:29:02 +0100
New studio with links to AMC Studios coming to Hertfordshire
A temporary film studio with links to the major American network which produced The Walking Dead wants to expand, according to new plans.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:12:39 +0100
'Stop building houses’ – public response to climate crisis
A brake on housebuilding would be the best way for Watford to tackle the climate crisis, Observer readers have suggested.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Asda Watford shoppers donate meals to Watford Foodbank
Generous shoppers have made a real difference in Watford after donating more than 5,000 meals during a recent Asda food drive – one of the biggest donators in the country.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
North Bushey Baptist Church receives £3,000 council grant
A church has been given £3,000 to help improve access for visitors with impaired mobility.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Watford ring road: Traffic lights to be revised after delays
The traffic flow on Watford's ring is set to be improved after council officers agreed to make changes to the timings of a set of traffic lights.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:59:25 +0100
Tokyo 2020 Olympian auctions medal to help save child's life
Polish athlete Maria Andrejczyk won Silver in javelin at the Tokyo games earlier this moth.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:26:52 +0100
Sean Lock dies from cancer, aged 58
Comedian Lee Mack, who was a close friend, paid tribute saying: “I’ve known this day was coming for some time, but it’s no less heart-breaking.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:14:49 +0100
Watford adamant Ismaila Sarr is not for sale amid Liverpool link
Watford have received no approach for Ismaila Sarr this summer and remain adamant the player is not for sale.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:01:00 +0100
Moderna Covid vaccine approved for children aged 12 to 17. Is it safe?
It is the second Covid-19 jab authorised for those aged between 12 and 17, after the Pfizer vaccine.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 05:01:00 +0100
Afghanistan: How you can help as Taliban take control of Kabul
Around 900 armed forces are in Afghanistan helping to bring UK nationals home and secure the safety of selected Afghans.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:17:04 +0100
Police rushed to Bushey Station after vehicle hits wall
A driver managed to escape injury after crashing into a wall this afternoon (August 17).

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:34:01 +0100
M1 delays: Updates after crash near junction 6A for M25
There are delays on the M1 and M25.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Dacorum Council delays Local Plan citing Government policy 'uncertainty'
A council is exploring whether it can use its vast green belt as a reason to get its housing targets reduced.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 15:51:36 +0100
Unison Union: Fury as army drafted in to drive ambulances
Union bosses have slammed plans to draft in army men and women to drive ambulances.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:30:00 +0100
Sinkhole appears in Queens Avenue, Watford
A sinkhole has opened up in a residential road in Watford.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:02:30 +0100
German Donor Kebab worker in Watford attacked by customer
A woman working at German Donor Kebab was punched in the face and had a bottle thrown at her by a customer.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:02:09 +0100
CCTV appeal after bike stolen from shed in Patchetts Green
A CCTV image has been released of a man police want to find after a bike was stolen in Patchetts Green.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:51:03 +0100
Shopping boom in Watford as it passes London footfall
Watford shoppers are returning to local shops at a higher rate than shoppers in London, new figures reveal.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:25:32 +0100
WATCH: Dramatic CCTV shows pub raid on illegal bird trade
Dramatic footage shows a police raid at a pub during one of the biggest wild bird operations in the UK.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Number of people at Watford workplaces fell after 'Freedom Day'
Workplaces in Watford were quieter immediately after Covid restrictions were lifted than they were before, data suggests.



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