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Watford Observer

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Dozens of Hertfordshire's children's social workers quit
Dozens of Hertfordshire's children's social workers left their jobs last year, figures show.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Herts Police officer sacked for taking sexual pictures
A Herts Police officer has been sacked after he let a colleague take sexual pictures of a woman in the back of a police car while on duty.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000
McDonalds offers 99p Pancake's for Pancake Day
The fast-food giant is offering customers a bargain for Pancake Day.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:20:00 +0000
Celebrity Ex On The Beach: How to watch and who's in the line-up
The new series will see celebrities find love but it all changes when their exes appear.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:34:47 +0000
Disney, Sony and Warner Bros take stand against Russia amid Ukraine invasion
Violence continues to rage across the region, with thousands of citizens forced to flee their homes across the country’s borders.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:39:58 +0000
The Diffusion of Responsibility - Pearl D'souza, Latymer Upper School
Have you ever witnessed an accident in public and noticed how most people tend to flounder and look to others to determine how to react? Or perhaps you have even done this yourself? If so, rest assured that this is not unusual by any means. This resp...

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:07:47 +0000
Multiple closures to be in place on M25 in March and April
Drivers using the M25 in Hertfordshire and Essex are being urged to plan ahead as multiple closures will be put in place in March and April.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Ideas for children's costumes for World Book Day 2022
There’s only a few days to go until this year’s World Book Day, but are you still struggling for ideas for which character your child should dress up as?

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:26:39 +0000
Watch the new trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
The trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is here and heading to cinemas on April 15.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Watford pet rescue centre seeks help for Patterdale terrier Penny
Can you help pay for the cost of some eye medication for a poor dog who has been through so much?

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:45:21 +0000
Hertsmere Borough Council council tax and budget 2022
Hertsmere residents will pay more in council tax and parking from April after councillors backed a new budget for the borough this week.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:54:42 +0000
Watford's planning process is being transformed - here's how
A programme of digital improvements is being delivered to transform the way people can get involved with planning applications in Watford.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:02:13 +0000
Readers react as Bosleys closes doors in Watford town centre
Readers have been left “gutted” and “shocked” as a popular pub and restaurant closed in Watford town centre closed its doors.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:21:35 +0000
Channel 4's 'Emergency': When is it on?
The show follows staff working in the London Major Trauma System.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:18:04 +0000
Three Rivers District Council raises council tax in 2022 budget
Three Rivers District Council agreed to launch cuts to leisure services while hiking council tax and garden waste charges for residents.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:21:00 +0000
Bosleys in Watford is now permanently closed
A pub in Watford town centre has closed down for good.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
New driveway rules could see paved driveways banned outside UK homes
The new measures are being considered in an effort to stop storm drainage systems becoming overwhelmed.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Plans to relocate Breakspeare School progress to next stage
Plans to relocate and expand a school for children with severe learning difficulties are to progress, with the publication of a formal statutory notice.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Huge property near Watford put up for sale for £2.2 million
A jaw-dropping eight-bedroom property on a “prestigious private road” near Watford has been put on the market this month.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Former Benskins pub, the North Star in Harrow, on the market
A former Benskins pub that was made into a house after being saved by the community is now on the market.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000
FOOD HYGIENE: The Oaks, Rickmansworth, flips score to 'good'
A pub that required “urgent improvement” after scoring 0/5 in a food standards inspection has impressed inspectors after jumping to a 4/5 score.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000
More delays to redevelopment of Watford hospital not welcomed
I must take issue with Mr Andy Love, who remains determined to deprive Watford of its new hospital on its present site (A welcome intervention, Letters, February 18).

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
The key changes with the new 'no fault' divorce law
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill is due to come into force on April 6, 2022, resulting in significant changes for both divorcing couples and family practitioners alike.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:30:00 +0000
The Royal Mint launches Dame Vera Lynn commemorative coin - How to get yours
The Royal Mint has launched a commemorative coin to celebrate the life and career of Dame Vera Lynn.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 18:29:00 +0000
Sky reveals content coming to Sky TV channels and NOW in March 2022 - How to get Sky
Here's the content you can expect to see this March from Sky and the streaming service, NOW.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:29:00 +0000
Lidl’s cast iron designer-inspired collection is returning to stores – How to get yours
Lidl has relaunched its Cast Iron Collection.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:41:58 +0000
Get free tickets to The Wanted on tour
Blue Light Cardholders can get free tickets to see The Wanted.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:15:32 +0000
Petrol prices soar above £1.51, further rise 'inevitable'
"This week will be an important one in terms of the oil price as it’s likely to reveal the speed of the inevitable upward trend".

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:29:02 +0000
Personalised gift ideas for Mother's Day from The Perfume Shop
The Perfume Shop has some personalised services to make the gift for your loved one extra special.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000
The Real Dirty Dancing: Who's in the cast and when is it on?
The Channel 4 show will see celebrities attempt to re-create the iconic scenes from the hit movie.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:59:00 +0000
ITV: No Return full cast and when it will on TV
Sheridan Smith stars in the new ITV drama set in Turkey.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:55:00 +0000
BBC: This Is Going To Hurt full cast list
The show is based on the award-winning book by Adam Kay of the same title.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 06:40:27 +0000
Ukraine's Roman Yaremchuk cries after Benfica fans ovation
Roman Yaremchuk was a second half substitute in Benfica’s 3-0 victory over Vitoria SC over the weekend.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 21:50:21 +0000
What happened to Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders series 6?
Here's everything you need to know about Polly Gray's death in Peaky Blinders.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Death notices in the Watford Observer week ending February 25, 2022
The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week:

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Roadworks halt Watford High Street traffic a century ago
So much has changed over the past century but one constant source of inconvenience and frustration for drivers and residents alike in Watford and elsewhere are roadworks.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Planning applications in Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum listed
The following planning applications were validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning Monday, February 21

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000
FOOD HYGIENE: Farmhouse Pizza (South Oxhey) wows inspectors
A pizza takeaway has jumped from scoring a 1/5 to being considered ‘good’ after a recent food standards inspection.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Young rabbits seek forever home, from Watford animal rescue centre
Hello! I’m Beauty and this is my sister Belle. We’re sweet six-week-old girls looking for a new home to hop into! We were brought to the National Animal Welfare Trust a couple of weeks ago as our owner had too many rabbits.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000
The stars who defied the years with hairpieces and the surgeon's knife
Well, we have held out for another week, even if I suffered a bad hair day during the hurricane last week.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 11:50:56 +0000
Towers go up, but no movement in battle over housing targets
It is telling once again that Watford has not met its housing delivery target, as set by the Government.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 22:00:00 +0000
ITV confirms Trigger Point will return for second series with Vicky McClure
ITV has announced Jed Mercurio's Trigger Point will return for a second series in 2023, featuring Vicky McClure.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 21:26:50 +0000
Peaky Binders fans react to 'heart wrenching' Helen McCrory tribute
The first episode of series 6 of Peaky Blinders paid tribute to Helen McCrory, who died in 2021 of breast cancer.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 13:01:00 +0000
National Retro Day 2022: Vintage style furniture from the 50’s, 70’s and 90’s
If you love the ‘retro’ look, then don’t go anywhere because you’ll love some of these pieces from ManoMano.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 07:01:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday February 27
Here's a round-up of some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Sunday, February 27.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 16:43:02 +0000
Police searching for missing woman last seen in Radlett
Police are attempting to find a woman who has gone missing for three days.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000
'The government’s housing target for Watford is simply too high'
In recent months there has been much coverage of the Prime Minister’s behaviour during the pandemic. In the coming weeks the police will decide if he broke rules that the Government made and Boris Johnson urged all of us to follow.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Memories of BBC announcer who spoke at OVEG in Oxhey
My connection with the Oxhey Village Environment Group (OVEG) began on Boxing Day 1977 with an unexpected visit by founder member and chairman Bunny (Emily) Hensby when the group was in its infancy. Membership had been growing since its inception in ...

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Watford's Lush to campaign against scrapping modern slavery support
The Lush store at Atria Watford is calling on Boris Johnson to scrap cuts to modern slavery support.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 10:29:42 +0000
Watford away fans warned of traffic delays after M6 crash
Watford fans heading to the Old Trafford have been warned of diversions after a crash in the area.



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