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Fri, 18 Feb 2022 07:23:20 +0000
Storm Eunice Hertfordshire: Updates after red warning issued
A red weather warning has been issued for wind.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:37:17 +0000
EasyJet flights cancelled as Storm Eunice hits UK - how to check
EasyJet has cancelled a “small number of flights” from UK airports amid "strong winds" from Storm Eunice.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:31:00 +0000
Storm Eunice: Red weather warning in place for Hertfordshire
A rare red weather warning has been issued for Hertfordshire, London, and the rest of the south east of England because of Storm Eunice.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:25:00 +0000
Arriva bus services in Watford are being changed from mid-April
Bus operator Arriva is making some major changes to some of its routes from mid-April.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:22:00 +0000
Storm Dudley: Trees fall as high winds batter Three Rivers
Multiple trees have fallen after high winds caused by Storm Dudley battered Three Rivers.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:20:00 +0000
Watford FC legend Luther Blissett plugs McDonald's burger
Watford FC legend Luther Blissett was "lovin' it" as he plugged McDonald's new vegan burger in the town centre.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:20:00 +0000
New affordable rent homes unveiled in Riverside, Oxhey
A former garage site in Oxhey has been converted into a small development of five three-bedroom homes.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Planned road closures and parking restrictions in Watford
Several streets in Watford are set to be temporarily closed for roadworks while new parking restrictions are set to be introduced at a number of locations around the town.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Council apology after Ombudsman highlights lack of support for teen with autism
Hertfordshire County Council has agreed to pay £3,650 to the parents of a teenager with special educational needs after failing to provide the support he needed for up to three years.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 06:23:00 +0000
Storm Eunice update: London now under red weather warning - what we know
The Met Office has issued the highest level of alert for Storm Eunice, warning of 'danger to life'.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Motorist crashed with two vehicles after jumping red light in Watford
A motorist who crashed after jumping a red light in Watford has been fined.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Love Thy Neighbour and Chorleywood's Jack Smethurst dies aged 89
Love Thy Neighbour star Jack Smethurst has died peacefully at home at the age of 89.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
11 ridiculous parking fails pictured in the Watford area
With parking spaces fiercely fought over in the Watford area some drivers continue to outdo themselves.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Serial thief jailed for targeting popular Watford restaurant
A serial thief who was jailed for targeting a popular Watford restaurant has been given more prison time after stealing from there again.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Red Letter Days reveals Mothers Day guide with Hot Air Balloon rides and Afternoon Tea
Red Letter Days has revealed its Mother's Day guide to help you really blow her away this year. See our top picks here.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:49:11 +0000
Fans react to hilarious logos on The Apprentice 2022 - see them here
This year's fans of The Apprentice have found the branding hilarious this year - see why here.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Recalling when Odhams built its Watford print works
The Watford Observer is again delighted to be teaming up with its friends at Watford Museum to take another journey back to the past to recall the key events and dates that helped shape the town’s future.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:08:00 +0000
The Flying Scotsman scheduled to pass through Watford later today
Steam train enthusiasts have the chance to see the Flying Scotsman locomotive with it scheduled to pass through Watford later today (February 17).

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:49:00 +0000
Headteacher 'disappointed' by school mobile phone ban U-turn
A head teacher says it is "disappointing" the Government has decided to perform a U-turn on a blanket ban of mobile phones in classrooms.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:10:00 +0000
Storm Eunice: Amber warning for wind for Hertfordshire and the south
An amber weather warning has been issued for Hertfordshire for later this week.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:30:00 +0000
£500k cannabis factory busted in Bovingdon as arrests made
Two people have been arrested after police busted a "professional" £500k cannabis factory in Bovingdon.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Patient died after drug overdose miscommunication was 'aggravated' by masks
A hospital patient was given a "significant" overdose of an anti-epileptic drug with a coroner warning masks worn by doctors "aggravated" the miscommunication.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:14:00 +0000
Arrests after report of impersonating police officers in London Colney
Two people have been arrested for allegedly impersonating as police officers outside a supermarket.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:01:00 +0000
Netflix to axe 40 films and TV shows from March 1 - see the full list
Full list of content being scrapped by Netflix in March including TV shows, Netflix originals and films. 

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Chaii Junction café celebrates opening in the community
A café specialising in sweet and savoury snacks has opened in West Watford.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:30:00 +0000
Woman admits stealing spree at Watford's Asda
A woman has been banned from a Watford supermarket after she admitted stealing hundreds of pounds of alcohol.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:10:00 +0000
Memories of Watford area in 1990s featuring Duchess of York and Clements sale
We have again delved into the Watford Observer’s online archive and here are ten pictures for you to enjoy that were captured by our photographers from around 30 years ago.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
How Watford house prices fluctuated in winter
House prices dropped by 2.1 per cent in Watford in December, new figures show.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Scrap VAT on energy bills for a year to help families and pensioners
Most readers will be aware that our energy prices increased by 50 per cent a few days ago and that it’s going to drive many of us into fuel poverty - do I eat or stay warm? will be a question lots of families will have to address in 2022. And yet t...

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:10:48 +0000
'Golden visas' for wealthy Russian investors could be scrapped
The Government's 'golden visa' scheme for wealthy foreign investors could be scrapped over potentially concerning links between Russia and the UK.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:01:00 +0000
The Apprentice episode 7: social media reactions and who was fired
Here's everything that happened on episode 7 of The Apprentice and who was fired.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:58:00 +0000
Top 10 summer destinations for Brits in 2022 from Vrbo - See the full list
Vrbo has revealed the top ten international destinations that Brits will be flocking to in the summer. See the full list and how to book.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 17:57:00 +0000
Marvel and Pandora assemble for new collection - How to buy
Marvel fans assemble! Pandora has announced a crossover jewellery collection. Here's how you can get yours,

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:57:10 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Thursday February 17
The “aisle of dreams” in Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing - find out what's on from Thursday, February 17

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:49:17 +0000
BBC Eastenders star Danny Dyer breaks silence on mental health battle
The Eastenders actor has been Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter since he first arrived on the BBC soap in 2013.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
BBC Eastenders star Daniella Westbrook says soap could be axed amid ITV shake-up
The BBC soap has said that there will be “trouble coming to Walford” when the “notorious” character returns this spring.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Dacorum Council 'confident' it can keep green belt developers at bay
A Hertfordshire council says it is confident any delay to its 16,000 home blueprint for the area will not lead to developers having free rein on the green belt.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:56:00 +0000
Exhibition captures Watford's community spirit during lockdown
A photography exhibition featuring images of residents of West Watford taken during the pandemic is on display at Watford Museum.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:39:00 +0000
Boy, 13, ‘robbed at knifepoint’ in Queen's Road, Watford
A teenager has been arrested after a 13-year-old boy was allegedly robbed at knifepoint by a gang in Watford town centre.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:25:00 +0000
Members of organised crime group involved in drug supply network jailed
Another five members of an organised crime group have been jailed taking the total number put behind bars to 18.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Drink driver who assaulted police officer given fine and ban
A woman has pleaded guilty to drink driving and assaulting a police officer.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:11:22 +0000
Young Reporter Scheme wins Prestige Award
The London & Southeast England Prestige Award in the education sector was awarded this year to the Young Reporter Scheme. This was a huge accolade to the scheme, which has been operating now for 14 years.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:35:00 +0000
Watford residents warned about loft insulation scam calls
Fraudsters are reportedly targeting residents over the phone in Watford.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Watford MP urged to make mind up after Sue Gray Partygate report
After reading a report in the Watford Observer regarding MP Mr Dean Russell’s response to the Sue Gray report over “Partygate” at the Prime Minister’s residence, I was left amazed and astonished that Mr Russell is non-committal to Ms Gray’s...

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Morrisons in Watford hosts first dementia café for Valentine's Day
On Valentine’s Day, Morrisons in Watford and Dementia Friendly Watford hosted its first café dedicated to people living with dementia and their carers.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 22:08:00 +0000
Pancake Day 2022: Tefal is selling a sausage dog frying pan
Pancake Day is just a few weeks away and if you’re thinking of jazzing up this year’s pancakes then maybe this sausage dog frying pan is for you.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 21:34:57 +0000
How to make your own Subway cookies: recipe revealed
Here's how you can make Subway's melt-in-the-mouth cookies.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:22:00 +0000
Best air fryers from Ninja, Tefal and Breville and more for all budgets
Ideal for people trying to consume less calories, air fryers simulate deep frying without submerging food in oil.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:34:51 +0000
Blue Light Card members can get discounted tickets to Alton Towers and more
Emergency workers can go to Legoland, Thorpe Park, Warwick Castle, and more for discounted prices.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:22:00 +0000
AO give away 12 FREE bottles of wine with Haier fridge
You can get 12 free bottles of wine with this new fridge.



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