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Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:22:11 +0100
Traffic on M25 as swan causes lane to shut
A lane was shut off on the M25 due to a swan on the road.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Goodwood Avenue in Watford closed for emergency roadworks
A residential street has been closed after a hole was discovered under the road.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:50:00 +0100
Mayor welcomes drop in unemployment in Watford
A fall in unemployment in Watford has been welcomed by the town’s Mayor.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Police warned about 'aggressive dog' in Watford
Police have been made aware of a dog said to have been “aggressive” in Watford.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Bushey-firm J2 raises £30k for boy with rare genetic disorder
A marketing agency raised over £30,000 for an employee’s son with a unique genetic disorder.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in October
Here is the full list of new Netflix content in October including Spider-Man, Piers Morgan and You season 3.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 13:52:35 +0100
What are Insulate Britain protesting about on the M25?
Insulate Britain have caused disruption at various points along the M25 in the past week, but the question remains for some about what they are actually protesting about.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:25:48 +0100
Pret a Manger to open an extra 200 UK stores after £100m cash boost
The move comes after the popular sandwich chain secured a £100 million cash boost

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:21:44 +0100
Vote for the best UK train station as the World Cup of Stations returns for 2021
The World Cup of Stations is back for 2021, and the Rail Delivery Group are looking for the public to nominate their favourite train stations.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 19:03:00 +0100
Police appeal after M25 crash near Maple Cross
Police have appealed for witnesses after ... in a near Rickmansworth this evening.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 17:27:00 +0100
M25 closed by police near Rickmansworth after serious crash
An air ambulance has landed on the M25 after a "serious collision" this evening.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:55:00 +0100
New police station for Watford receives planning permission
Watford's police officers are to be based in the town centre after the green light was given to relocate the police station.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:47:47 +0100
National Fitness Day sees Bear Grylls' scheme come to Herts
A personal trainer is bringing a military fitness scheme to Hertfordshire which offers gym and outdoor training for all levels.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:43:00 +0100
Afghan refugees given free tickets for Watford cup match
Afghan refugees who are temporarily staying in hotels locally were given tickets to watch Watford's cup match last night.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:32:25 +0100
Insulate Britain protesters declare campaign 'goes on'
Insulate Britain says that their campaign “goes on” despite a High Court Injunction.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:27:49 +0100
Hertfordshire firefighters run 5k Race for Life in Watford
Firefighters dressed in their full kit joined over 750 people in a Watford park to participate in the Race for Life after cancer diagnosis.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:50:00 +0100
'Notorious' thief jailed after stealing multiple bikes in Watford
A prolific thief who stole bikes in and around Watford town centre over three months has been jailed.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:30:00 +0100
Tim Hortons receives permission to open branch in Watford area
A Canadian fast-food restaurant has been given the all-clear to build a branch in Garston.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Where possession of weapons offences are being reported in Watford
Several possession of weapons offences in Watford were reported to police in July – and data reveals where they are said to have occurred.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Further history of Watford bakers and confectioners Bucks
Wonderful nostalgia has once again appeared in the Watford Observer with a report and picture of a horse and cart attempting to proceed through a flooded Watford High Street in 1907.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:43:15 +0100
Kings of Leon announce UK 2022 tour dates - How to get tickets
Kings of Leon are touring in the UK again in 2022, with six dates at various venues.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:36:52 +0100
New details announced for Queen's 'historic' four-day Bank Holiday celebrations
Dame Helen Mirren and comic actor Stephen Fry have been involved in publicising the event.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:46:15 +0100
Why is the UK suffering from CO2 supply issues and why is it so important?
US firm CF Industries who own the factories, and are blaming rising gas prices for making operations not viable.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:22:44 +0100
Insulate Britain protesters blocking M25 now face prison time
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said National Highways has been granted an injunction against protesters targeting the M25.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:16:05 +0100
Insulate Britain protestors blocking M25 now face prison time
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said National Highways has been granted an injunction against protesters targeting the M25.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Boris Johnson issues UK food shortage warning ahead of Christmas
The Prime Minister conceded that supermarket shelves could be empty for months ahead of Christmas

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:50:20 +0100
Riverside Mansions wedding venue licence review delayed
A decision on whether to revoke the licence of a luxury wedding venue that needed armed police to disperse crowds earlier this summer has been delayed.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:27:12 +0100
Watford MP slams disruptive M25 Insulate Britain protesters
Watford’s MP says that he cannot condone the “harmful and unruly” actions seen by M25 protesters over the past week.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Mayfield retirement village construction in Watford progresses
Progress is being made as a new luxury retirement village has reached its next phase of construction.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire SaverCard scheme halves bus ticket prices
A new travel scheme to save young people money on their bus travels with half-price tickets has been launched.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:55:00 +0100
The crimes police are prioritising in Three Rivers
Car crime, speeding, anti-social behaviour and the illegal use of e-scooters are crimes police have been clamping down on in Three Rivers.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:41:08 +0100
Insulate Britain protesters run onto main carriageway of M25 in Surrey
Climate protesters have once again caused chaos on the M25 – this time by running into the main carriageway and bringing traffic to a standstill.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:07:00 +0100
Watford Police take action against e-scooter rider
Police seized an e-scooter after the rider was caught using it illegally twice.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Hundreds of Hertfordshire buildings breach fire safety regulations
Nearly three-quarters of public buildings inspected in Hertfordshire last year were found in breach of fire safety regulations, figures reveal.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:06:52 +0100
Hertfordshire: Some county council salaries could be cut as part of ‘Future Workforce’ reviewPay cuts possible as Herts County Council reviews salaries
HERTFORDSHIRE County Council is reviewing the salaries of large numbers of employees – with some salaries expected to be cut.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Conservatives urged not to reverse Universal Credit 'cut'
Sent by email to Oliver Dowden MP

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Big Issue job 'rescued' struggling homeless man
A man who lost his job and spent four years living on the streets got his “self-respect and confidence back” by working for The Big Issue.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Wetherspoon Facebook scam : Which? issue urgent warning
Facebook users are asked to ‘like’ and ‘share’ to enter a competition by following a link to the competition website.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 16:03:45 +0100
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Best in Show award goes to first time designers
First time designers Peter Chimiel and Chin-Jung Chenhave been awarded Best in Show for their Guangzhou China: Guangzhou Garden at this year’s autumn RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:20:45 +0100
Fugees announce 25th anniversary world tour - how to get tickets
The Fugees have reunited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their iconic 1996 album 'The Score' with tickets coming out this Friday.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:25:42 +0100
Harry Potter to be screened at Warner Bros Studio Tour in the Great Hall
The Great Hall at Warner Bros Studio in London will be hosting screenings of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone later this year and you can get tickets.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:37:02 +0100
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic USA sale ends tonight
For many it means long awaited holidays can take place, and for others it means a chance at seeing family for the first time in almost two years.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 07:56:58 +0100
Energy bill crisis: Martin Lewis issues 'emergency' advice to UK households
Martin Lewis warned that some people who have previously fixed into cheap energy deals may see their bills surge by as much as 40 per cent.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:32:52 +0100
Insulate Britain protesters block M25 junction near Watford - recap
Insulate Britain protesters have returned to the M25 this morning.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Nominate a charity to receive share of £20k in Watford area
Your favourite local paper is giving local charities the chance to take a share of a whopping £125k cash giveaway.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:20:00 +0100
Watford Fringe festival is back for its 5th year
A festival is coming back to Watford for its fifth year and will be putting on over 50 acts in eight different venues across the town.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:53:53 +0100
Watford’s National Animal Welfare Trust reopens with a party
An animal rescue centre in Watford has celebrated its reopening with a party.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
BBC filming Watford pre-season training in Lake District in 1960s
The Watford Observer has again teamed up with its friends at The Watford Treasury to share stories from YBR! Yellow Black & Red!

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Watford business Orbital Fasteners installs solar panels
A Watford business which supplies fasteners has had its entire roof installed with solar panels to reduce its carbon footprint.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:09:33 +0100
Woman jailed after stealing cash and jewellery from Watford home
A woman who stole cash, jewellery and an antique watch from an elderly couple’s home in Watford has been jailed.



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