Watford Observer
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden unveils art display at Radlett station
More than 20 painting by local artists have been permanently displayed at a train station.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100Puttshack moves closer to opening mini-golf venue in Watford
A mini-golf venue has taken a step closer to opening in Watford town centre.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100Armed police help stop Audi in Rickmansworth
A high performance car that was thought to be stolen was brought to a stop with the help of armed police.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +01009/11 attack: Documentaries to stream on BBC, Netflix and Disney+ and more
In the days leading up to the anniversary major networks and streaming platforms are rolling out a range of programmes to look back on 9/11.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100Universal Credit claimants face £1,000 losses as Boris Johnson faces pressure
The £20 weekly uplift was introduced temporarily to help claimants weather the storm of the coronavirus pandemic.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:43:13 +0100National Television Awards 2021: How to vote and how to get tickets
The National Television Awards (NTAs) is live from The O2 London on September 9.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:06:14 +0100Disney's Frozen is now a West End musical. How to get £20 tickets
Disney’s Frozen film is now a musical as it arrives at London’s West End.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 19:35:00 +0100Garden opens to public as part of National Garden Scheme
A garden featured in the National Garden Scheme will open to the public for one afternoon of beauty, and tea and cakes.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0100Watford actor brings horror show to Watford Palace Theatre
A young Watford actor has revealed that under the restrictions of the pandemic, he created some of his best work to date.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:40:00 +0100Proposals for former Bushey Country Club confirmed
Homes are likely to be built on the site of a former country club, planning documents have revealed.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:50:50 +0100Police charge man after stabbing at Premier Inn in Rickmansworth
Police have charged a man after a woman was stabbed at a hotel in Rickmansworth.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:20:00 +0100Police van hits Woodmere Avenue width restriction
A police van has crashed into the width restriction in Woodmere Avenue in Watford.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0100The crimes people are most worried about in Watford town centre
Drug dealing and theft are crimes police have made a priority to clamp down on in the centre of Watford.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:25:00 +0100Council shows backing for Hertswood Studios in Borehamwood
Plans for the "UK's biggest film studios" in Borehamwood have taken a giant step towards becoming a reality.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:55:00 +01006,000 homes planned on land near M25 and London Colney
Around 6,000 homes look set to be built on green belt land after a council backed proposals for a huge housing development.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:35:36 +0100Mount Vernon Hospital bans visitors amid Covid spike
Mount Vernon Hospital is asking visitors to stay away due to a “growing number of positive patients in hospital”.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0100One Vision mobilises community to support Afghan arrivals
A Watford charity has been working in partnership with other local groups to help with the Afghan new arrivals.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100'Fantastic event': Market Lates is hailed by visitors
Watford Market opened its doors after hours last week and welcomed over 600 town centre visitors to its first-ever night event.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:34:24 +0100Police find missing woman in Watford after search
Police say there are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a woman who went missing earlier this week.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100'No funding' to implement Royston Park Road speed restrictions
No funding is available to implement speed restrictions at a car crash hotspot.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100Council officers 'agree to visit' Woodmere Avenue width restriction
A county councillor says council officers have agreed to meet him to discuss ongoing issues with a width restriction.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0100Aldenham solar plant will impact 'Radlett to Elstree to Bushey'
We would like to comment on the remarks by Jessica Alan-Back, who manages the Aldenham Estate which includes both Slades and Hilfield farms where the Solar Plant is proposed to be located.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:00:42 +0100How the National Insurance rise for social care reform will impact payslips
A UK-wide 1.25% health and social care levy based on National Insurance (NI) contributions will be introduced.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100Wetherspoons is slashing food and drink prices in September
The pub chain has said the discount will be available at 870 of its pubs.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:32:29 +0100The Wanted is back with a new album and live show. Everything we know so far
Boyband The Wanted has taken to social media to announce a new album and some live performances.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:58:29 +0100Zoopla: UK rent prices see big rise from last year
Rents across the UK have seen a rise once again, with an average increase of about £40 since last year.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0100'Fastest bird' breed on One YMCA building in Watford
A pair of peregrines, the fastest bird in the world, have raised four chicks on a roof ledge of a building in the centre of town.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:15:00 +0100Bushey Hall Golf Club stadium plans rejected by council
Proposals for a football stadium, indoor arena, and other facilities on green belt land have been officially wiped out by a council.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0100Grantchester filming at former Rudolf Steiner school, Kings Langley
Filming crew for the latest season of an ITV detective drama series have been spotted setting up scenes on school grounds.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:55:00 +0100Environment Agency reveals why fish died in River Colne
A large number of fish died in the River Colne due to a lack of oxygen, an investigation has found.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:40:00 +0100Hertsmere development sites revealed ahead of draft local plan
Three green belt sites have been earmarked in Bushey and Bushey Heath for major new housing developments.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:20:34 +0100Viktor Vaimel: Plea for information on missing man two months on
The family of a man who has been missing for two months are urgently asking for anyone with information of his whereabouts to come forward.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:16:59 +0100Viktor Vaimel: Plea for information on missing man two months on
The family of a man who has been missing for two months are urgently asking for anyone with information of his whereabouts to come forward.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:50:00 +0100Montessori High Elms Manor School in Garston closing
A Montessori school in Garston is closing, the family which runs the school has confirmed.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:51:00 +0100Attempted murder stabbing was at Rickmansworth Premier Inn
The stabbing yesterday evening (Monday) that saw a man arrested for attempted murder happened at Rickmansworth's Premier Inn, police have confirmed.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0100Memorial placed of RAF bomber crash in Bushey
A new memorial commemorating the spot where an RAF Bomber crashed during the Second World War has been placed.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100The Watford parks where drugs and ASB has become an issue
Drug dealing in a skate park and anti-social behaviour in Cassiobury Park are among issues police are clamping down on in the west of Watford.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100Watford A&E: More than 200 patients wait 12 hours plus in July
More than 200 patients had to wait 12 hours or longer for emergency treatment at Watford General Hospital in July, new data shows.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100Man's Covid claim sparks worry at Watford General Hospital
A patient who claimed he was “Covid-positive” was accidentally placed in a waiting room with potentially vulnerable patients.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0100Planning legislation was published by Lib Dem/Conservation coalition
I appreciate the effort Mr Roger Pidgeon has made to do some more research into the GDPO15 legislation (Letters to the Editor, August 27, 2021).
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:56:58 +0100Boris Johnson announces 1.25% National Insurance increase
The tax hike will raise around £10 billion, which will be spent on the NHS as it recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:22:04 +0100October Covid lockdown plans 'drawn up' by government - list of restrictions
The government has reportedly drawn up plans for another lockdown in October.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100Covid vaccines for healthy 12 to 15-year-olds? No right or wrong answer, expert says
When it comes to the “finely balanced” decision on vaccinating healthy 12 to 15-year-olds against coronavirus, an expert advising on jabs has said that there is no right or wrong answer.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:02:45 +0100Wireless Festival 2021 lineups for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
The lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Wireless 2021 festival features Skepta, Megan Thee Stallion, Migos and more.
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 23:02:52 +0100Man arrested for attempted murder after Rickmansworth stabbing
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was stabbed in the back in Rickmansworth.
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 20:10:04 +0100Warning of train delays affecting Watford Junction
People are being warned to expect train delays this evening (Monday) affecting Watford Junction.
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0100Hertfordshire police officer to face misconduct allegations
A police officer has been accused of using his position to attempt to form relationships with members of the public, according to a police misconduct report.
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:15:00 +0100Water supply was hit at Watford hospital after pump failure
Patients and staff in Watford General’s main hospital block had to manage for a day without their usual access to running water, it has emerged.
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100Memories of Watford's end of season video and DVD reviews
The Watford Observer has again teamed up with its friends at The Watford Treasury to share stories from YBR! Yellow Black & Red!
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 14:35:00 +0100Covid vaccinations: Age breakdown of uptake in Watford and Hertfordshire
Public health data has revealed the proportion of residents - by age - in our area who have received at least one dose of the Covid vaccine.