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Sat, 19 Feb 2022 00:10:00 +0000
Royal Mail, Hermes and Amazon: UK parcel firms ranked from best to worst
The best and worst parcel delivery services in the UK have been revealed in a new poll.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Historic sites in Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Hertfordshire
Churches and cemeteries are among the most historic sites in most towns and villages across the country and the Watford area is no exception.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
See the incredible Scottish castle with private chef, yacht and DJ - how to book
You can live like royalty in this stunning Scottish castle owned by Scottish artist Stuart and Nikki McAlpine Miller. How you can book your luxury getaway.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Sky customers face £43 price hikes on their broadband and tv bill
The amount customers pay will depend on the Sky plan you have and if you are in a contract.

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

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:52:34 +0000
How easy is it to cross Hertfordshire by public transport?
If there’s one thing you pick up quickly after moving to Hertfordshire, it’s that the county is blessed with great transport links – as long as it involves London.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:39:29 +0000
Storm Eunice: Several trees down in Cassiobury Park
Several trees have fallen in Cassiobury Park due to high winds caused by Storm Eunice.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:39:26 +0000
Large tree falls onto bungalow roof in Watford
A large tree has toppled onto a bungalow roof in Watford as Storm Eunice continues to lash the area.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:53:21 +0000
Storm Eunice: Trampoline crashes onto tracks in Bushey
Passengers faced an unusual obstacle to their journey when a trampoline crashed onto to the tracks in Bushey.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:17:20 +0000
Storm Eunice: Fallen tree blocked several lanes on M25
Three lanes have been shut on the M25 due to a fallen tree.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +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 13:57:09 +0000
Police seek witness after man and woman attacked in Watford
Police are trying to find a person who may have witnessed a man and woman being attacked in Watford.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000
Flying Scotsman passes through Watford - here are your photos
Steam train enthusiasts got the chance to see the Flying Scotsman locomotive as it passed through our area.

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
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
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 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 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.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:59:00 +0000
Aldi is selling crepe and waffle makers for under £18
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so pimp your breakfasts with these crepe and waffle makers from Aldi.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Boris Johnson will cast long shadow over Conservative Party
There have been 55 British Prime Ministers, and in terms of their personal qualities as human beings any rank ordering would probably place Boris Johnson at or near the bottom.

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 21:30:00 +0000
Egg chairs from All Round Fun are back – but you’ll need to be quick
Egg chairs - also known as hanging egg chairs or hanging chairs - are among the top home decor trends of 2022.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Warwick Castle’s Zog Playland – when it opens and how to buy tickets
Warwick Castle is creating the ultimate destination for fans of Zog, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout – find out when it opens and how to get tickets.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:21:12 +0000
Watch Storm Eunice 'shred' roof of O2 Arena in London
It officially opened on New Year’s Even in 1999 and is more recently used for concerts in the capital in London.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:48:31 +0000
Heathrow Airport livestream goes viral as jets navigate Storm Eunice - see it here
At Heathrow Airport on Friday, at least 65 flights – both departures and arrivals – were cancelled.

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,



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