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Watford Observer

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:15:00 +0000
Ukraine appeal: Newsquest launch #ThereWithUkraine campaign - how to help
All of Newsquest's titles across the UK are united in our efforts to support the people of Ukraine.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Planned road closures in Bushey, Croxley, Kings Langley, Rickmansworth
Motorists in Bushey and Rickmansworth are among those who may face disruption due to planned temporary road closures for roadworks.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Warren Dell Primary School celebrates recent Ofsted inspection
A primary school has received the best possible outcome after a recent Ofsted inspection.

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Watford man fined for misusing disabled blue parking badge
A man has pleaded guilty to misusing his mother’s blue badge.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 19:40:00 +0000
Family stranded after saving Ukranian family now returning home
A Ukrainian family that was turned away at the UK border after being rescued by a local couple is now set to return home.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000
Police officer David Carrick now facing 41 charges against 11 women
A police officer David Carrick has been charged with 12 further sex attacks, taking the total number of charges he faces to 41 against 11 women.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Watford man admits having samurai sword at his home
A Watford man has admitted having weapons at his home in Watford along with being in possession of drugs.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Concerns of new Lidl planned at M25 near Watford
Plans for a new Lidl store at a location near the M25 has sparked traffic concerns.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Recalling swimming at Five Arches in River Colne in Watford
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 Mar 2022 14:13:00 +0000
Car stolen at private school in Elstree
Police have issued a CCTV appeal after a car was stolen at a school.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000
Obituary: Watford Liberal Democrats stalwart Mary Taylor dies
Members of Watford Liberal Democrats are mourning the passing of a party stalwart who died on Sunday aged 93.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:08:00 +0000
Market Street improvement work draws to completion
The second phase of improvements to a town centre shopping street is expected to be completed by mid-April.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:28:00 +0000
Police searching for missing boy, 14, seen in Croxley Green
A teenage boy has been missing for a few days.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:18:00 +0000
Lidl eyes up site next to M25 near Watford for new store
A supermarket chain has confirmed it is eyeing up a location near the M25 for a new store.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:11:00 +0000
Wanted man arrested by canal near The Grove hotel, Watford
Numerous police cars were spotted by the Grand Union Canal near The Grove hotel as officers tried to find a wanted man.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000
National Lottery: Watford MP questions Allwyn's Russian links
Watford’s MP has raised concerns over Camelot being set to lose its licence to operate the National Lottery, pointing out Russian links to the new “preferred applicant”.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Couple fined £27,000 after damning Northwood flats inspection
The landlords of a property that a judge described as "not fit for human habitation" have been fined thousands of pounds.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Plans for 16 flats on Ricky Road Guest House site refused
A bid to demolish a guesthouse and replace it with a three-storey building of 16 flats has been turned down by Watford Borough Council.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:50:00 +0000
Family remember 'amazing' dad-of-two who died from brain tumour
The family of a young man who died of brain cancer have visited a research centre where scientists are searching for a cure for the disease which killed him.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:30:00 +0000
Man 'attacked and had phone stolen' while on bus in Bushey
A man was allegedly punched in the face and had his phone stolen while on a bus.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Boost to step-free access at Rickmansworth station 'paused' by TfL
A plan to make a tube station fully step-free this year will fail to meet its deadline, Transport for London has confirmed.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Croxley Danes School praised after first Ofsted inspection
A school that opened up just years ago and now received its first Ofsted inspection has been told that “the work has paid off”.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 06:30:00 +0000
Mother slams Hertfordshire police for 'brushing' spiking claims
A mother-of-two who says herself and her and her partner were beaten up by a group of six men has questioned why police did not test a drink which they believed was spiked.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 06:29:00 +0000
New 12-storey ‘eyesore’ tower block in Watford approved
Councillors have narrowly backed plans for a new 12-storey tower block in Watford town centre, despite the proposals being described as an “eyesore”.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Plans for 136 homes at Wellstones car park in Watford
A property company wants to build 136 homes at a car park in Watford town centre.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Watford MP accused of hypocrisy over visas for Ukraine refugees
The hypocrisy of our MP Dean Russell knows no bounds. He is pictured signing The Book of Solidarity to show support to the people of Ukraine. He holds an influential post as a Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Foreign Office. As I write this let...

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 21:58:41 +0000
Who is in The Apprentice 2022 final and when is it on TV?
Here is who made it to the final week in The Apprentice.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:55:51 +0000
The Apprentice: what are Kathryn, Stephanie, Harpreet and Brittany's business plans?
The semi-final sees an all-female line-up for the first time since 2015 with Stephanie, Harpreet, Kathryn and Brittany facing Lord Sugar's aides. Harpreet, Steff, Brittany and Kathryn.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:59:00 +0000
The Apprentice: Where is Claude Littner on and who is replacing him?
The Apprentice is back on BBC One this year with a difference. Find out who is replacing Claude Littner as Lord Sugar's aide.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:36:40 +0000
LEGO unveils a Back to the Future set and you can build your own Delorean
Great Scott! LEGO has released a Back to the Future Time Machine. Here's how you can build you own.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:36:54 +0000
The Apprentice: watch dramatic preview of the final four
Tonight's episode of The Apprentice with the final four looks as dramatic as ever.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:59:06 +0000
The Apprentice: who is in the final four and who is doing the interviews?
Here's everything you can expect from tonight's episode of The Apprentice including who is in the final four and who is doing the interviews.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:27:35 +0000
Harry Potter experience is coming back to UK - here's how you can get tickets
A new Harry Potter experience is opening in the UK this autumn, giving fans the chance to wander through the Forbidden Forest.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:22:37 +0000
Top Boy Series 2 full cast and when it will be on Netflix
Top Boy returns for its second series on Netflix this week

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:48:28 +0000
Tom Hiddleston 'engaged' to girlfriend Zawe Ashton
Ashton was seen wearing a new ring when appearing with Hiddleston at the BAFTAs last weekend.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 06:40:53 +0000
St Patrick's Day deals on Irish whiskey at Morrisons and Lidl
We have rounded up some of the best Irish whiskey on the market to help you get your hands on some today.

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Stacey Solomon releases Spring Roses home scents with Air Wick
Stacey Solomon has partnered with Air Wick on her first-ever exclusive home fragrance collection Spring Roses.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:24:00 +0000
Man evades helicopter and dog unit after 'vehicle driven at police'
A man drove a car at police before escaping after officers recovered two stolen vehicles and arrested a teenager.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
'Rarest' Stars Wars poster on auction at Prop Store to aid Ukraine
A Star Wars poster described as “one of the rarest ever” is going up for auction at a local office in aid of Ukraine.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Herts police officer barred from returning to profession
A Hertfordshire Constabulary police officer who quit after a judge said she was “determined to mislead us” while appearing as a witness has been barred from returning to the profession.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:25:21 +0000
Kurt Zouma to be prosecuted with Yoan Zouma by RSPCA after animal abuse video
Kurt Zouma is to be prosecuted by the RSPCA alongside his brother.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Rickmansworth School pupils take part in Commonwealth Day service
Pupils from Rickmansworth School were honoured to be part of a "remarkable" experience after joining royalty and world leaders for the Commonwealth Day celebrations at Westminster Abbey.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Watford Council calls on Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine
Watford councillors have united in their solidarity for the Ukrainian people.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000
More than 200 additional burial plots open at Watford cemetery
More than 200 additional burial plots and a range of new upgrades have opened at North Watford Cemetery.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Mad Squirrel taproom in Watford aiming to open in June
A craft beer taproom has confirmed a delay to the opening of its latest venue in Watford town centre.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:56:10 +0000
Watford's Camelot set to lose National Lottery licence
National Lottery operator Camelot is set to lose its licence to operate the game after 30 years, with the Gambling Commission announcing plans to transfer it to a rival.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:35:00 +0000
Harrow husband 'greatly missed' after M1 crash near Watford
The wife of a man who died after being hit by a lorry on the M1 says his death leaves a “massive hole”.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:32:33 +0000
Former Watford MP takes seat in House of Lords
A newly appointed minister for refugees has taken his seat in the House of Lords.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:15:00 +0000
Man dies after ‘fall’ from Church Car Park, Watford
Police have confirmed a man has died after reports that he fell from a car park in Watford.

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
The Case is Altered owner opens up on pub's 'forced' closure
A owner of a pub that has “closed its doors forever” believes there were ways the council could have sorted issues with anti-social behaviour claims at a neighbouring carpark.



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