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Watford Observer

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford resident vents over inability to park in own road
A Watford resident has spoken of his frustration at not being able to park on his own road.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Planned road closures in Bushey, Croxley, Northwood and Sarratt
Motorists may find their journeys disrupted from next month due to a number of planned road closures for roadworks.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:25:00 +0100
A bakery for DOGS has opened inside Atria Watford
A bakery that serves "pawsome" treats for dogs has opened at the Atria Watford shopping centre.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:49:05 +0100
Santander announces change to Watford branch
The change is set to affect over 300 stores nationwide.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 15:30:30 +0100
Man dies after crash in Redbourn Road, St Albans
A man has died and four people were injured following a crash in St Albans.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Ofsted: Wonderworks nursery in Leavesden rated 'good'
A nursery was hailed by Ofsted inspectors as children showed “high levels of confidence and self-esteem”.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:45:00 +0100
Plans to turn Pryzm nightclub and Iceland into flats submitted
Plans that would see a major nightclub shut and replaced with 147 flats have been officially submitted.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Argos store in Watford permanently shuts
Argos' main store in Watford has permanently closed.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:59:31 +0100
Tom Grennan rushed to hospital after brutal attack on US tour
The attack has left the singer in hospital for treatment of his ear and jaw, his manager said in a statement.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:07:42 +0100
Recap: Fire next to track causes delays at Watford Junction
A fire at Willesden Junction is causing delays at Watford Junction. Follow our live-blog for updates.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Stevens fair 'should be part of' Watford centenary celebrations
A popular funfair should have been made part of Watford's centenary celebrations, a senior councillor has said.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
When Holy Rood Church was built in Market Street, 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, 21 Apr 2022 15:41:47 +0100
Gagan Mohindra weighs in on Batchworth Golf Club member feud
An MP is now demanding for answers as to why private members are being refused entry into a golf club amid a row over contracts.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:03:46 +0100
Rivals blast 'silent' Watford MP over partygate
Political rivals have slammed Watford’s MP for repeatedly failing to respond to the partygate scandal for over a week.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:40:00 +0100
New 9 bus service launched in Watford as part of Arriva changes
A new bus service has launched today for passengers living in areas that were negatively affected by wider changes on Arriva's bus network.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 19:30:00 +0100
Boris Johnson asked about Watford hospital rebuild in Parliament
Boris Johnson promised a new hospital scheme after he was told in Parliament today about a trust's "shovel-ready" redevelopment plans.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:10:00 +0100
Underground worker struck by train while working near track
A railway worker was taken to hospital after she was hit by a train over the bank holiday weekend.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Old West Herts College in Kings Langley to be knocked down for flats
Preparation is underway to demolish a former college building ahead of a new development of flats on the site.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Memories of Queen's visits to Watford area on 96th birthday
The Queen has been hailed as an “inspiration to so many across the UK” by members of the royal family as she celebrates her 96th birthday.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 18:30:00 +0100
Filming with high lighting scheduled at Warner Bros Studios
Film lovers will be excited to know that yet another big production is taking place at Warner Bros Studios.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:36:03 +0100
M25 between Hatfield and Enfield reopens after oil spill
The M25 between Hatfield and Enfield has totally reopened after emergecy works were completed overnight.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of Reading's ghost goal at Watford
The Watford Observer has again teamed with its friends at the Watford Treasury to share stories from previous issues of YBR! - Yellow Black & Red!

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Plans for 195 homes on Radlett green belt could be revived
A previously shelved housing development intended for Radlett’s green belt is potentially being revived by developers, documents suggest.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Call for rethink of Wiggenhall Road / Thomas Sawyer Way junction in Watford
Surely I can’t be the only one to conclude the Wiggenhall Road / Thomas Sawyer Way junction needs some serious rework.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Ryanair reveals major flash sale with May flights from just £16.99 - Book your seat
300,000 seats and more than 1000 routes in May are included in Ryan's flash 24 hour sale.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Hotel Chocolat launches massive 50 per cent off sale
Hotel Chocolat launch massive 50 per cent off Easter sale. Read more:

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:15:00 +0100
LEGO releases new Star Wars Luke Skywalker Landspeeder set
The set will be released to mark Star Wars day on May 4.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:58:22 +0100
Queen's 96th birthday celebrated with release of new photograph as tributes flood in
The occasion has been marked by the release of a picture showing her indulging her passion for horses and ponies.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:59:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Thursday April 21
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday April 21

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:59:28 +0100
Novelty mugs from The Range, IWOOT, Menkind and more to mark National Tea Drinking Day
Until they make National Tea Drinking Day a national holiday, we're simply going to have to celebrate with novelty mugs.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:24:47 +0100
Donald Trump brands Piers Morgan a fool and storms off set in explosive bust-up
Piers Morgan’s 75-minute interview with Donald Trump will be screened via TalkTV on Monday at 8pm.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:30:22 +0100
BBC licence fee will end in our lifetimes, says former culture secretary
It is thought the licence fee wouldn't be able to be scrapped before 2027.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Get 2 Nintendo Switch games for £20 at Game including LEGO, Mario and Just Dance
Get two Nintendo Switch games for just £20 at Game.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:49:48 +0100
Live traffic updates as M25 closure causes 90-minute delays
Motorists are being warned of 90-minute delays this morning on the M25 following a large cooking oil spill.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:29:00 +0100
Gas leak causing major traffic delays in Wiggenhall Road
A gas leak is causing severe delays on roads near Watford General Hospital.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:01:00 +0100
Angry drivers hit out at M25 closure after oil spill
Motorway bosses have defended a decision to keep the M25 shut for 24 hours after frustrated drivers complained about being stuck for hours.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:53:46 +0100
Fly tipper fined after dumping rubbish at Radlett car park
A fly tipper has been fined after stacks of garbage and a trolley were found at a car park.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:53:49 +0100
People racially abused near Mill End BP petrol station
A “number of people” were racially abused near a petrol station.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:21:00 +0100
Glimmer of hope for future of Stevens Funfair in Cassiobury Park
A long-established funfair definitely won't be visiting Cassiobury Park this year - but fears of annual visits being lost forever could be quashed.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:17:42 +0100
How will the council tax rebate be paid in Watford?
How will the council tax rebate be paid in Watford? Everything you need to know.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:11:00 +0100
Hempstead Road roadworks causing traffic delays in Watford
Roadworks are causing disruption on one of the busiest routes in and out of Watford.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:25:09 +0100
M25 traffic after closure between Hatfield and Enfield
A stretch of the M25 will remain closed this morning with motorists being warned of 90-minute delays back towards Watford.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Update on new original Snapchat series of Anthony Joshua
Snapchat has provided an update on Anthony Joshua’s exclusive series where he was filmed going around Watford and giving back to people in the community.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Watford Foodbank donations take hit amid cost of living crisis
The manager of a food bank says he is uncertain about the future of struggling families as donations decline amid a national cost of living crisis.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Allotment decision made new Watford hospital facilities possible
Through a sly choice of words Labour councillor Sara Jane Trebar tries to give the impression that the car park currently being built next to Watford General is somehow nothing to do with the hospital.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:02:46 +0100
BBC Two Inside No 9: Full cast list and when is it on
The award-winning show returns for its seventh series.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:51:20 +0100
New PS5s in stock at Game now - get yours today
The new consoles are in stock at Game today.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:32:50 +0100
Cartwright & Butler reveal the UK's favourite cheeses - See the full list
From Cheddar to Brie, see the UK's favourite cheeses ranked by city from Cartwright & Butler.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:16:42 +0100
Homebase brings back its Florence Hanging Chair in time for summer
Egg chairs are among the top home decor trends of 2022.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:08:18 +0100
5 types of bacteria linked to aggressive prostate cancer
Certain types of bacteria were common in urine and tissue samples from men who had prostate cancer



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