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Sat, 23 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0100
'Magical' bluebells forest near Chorleywood open this weekend
A rarely available “magical” walking site will open this weekend for people to experience bluebells in full bloom.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Springtime scenes in Watford, Abbots Langley and Hemel Hempstead
The good weather over Easter gave our camera club members the perfect opportunity to capture more beautiful shots of springtime. You can enjoy the final selection of their 'best of spring' images on this pages, but the time has again arrived to set t...

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford's £1.4 million house on sale now on Zoopla
The house is on sale now with five bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:23:00 +0100
The Fragrance Shop is offering customers up to 60 percent off perfume
The Fragrance Shop has launched a sale with up to 60 percent discount on a variety of designer perfumes. Other discounts are also in place, see them here.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Cognitive Reflection Test: Can you pass the shortest IQ test 3 questions
The common IQ test is a great way to test your knowledge. But most are pretty lengthy.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:52:02 +0100
Enfield man jailed after revenge porn attack
A man was jailed after taking revenge and sharing private sexual videos of her online.

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 16:05:00 +0100
‘HouDeani’: Watford MP Dean Russell's partygate vanishing act
The Prime Minister’s fine had barely touched No 10’s mat before a puff of blue smoke appeared. Just like magic, Tory MPs suddenly started vanishing. Among them was Watford’s very own ‘HouDeani’ – who 10 days on has failed to clarify his p...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Driver had minor injuries after 40ft drop from M1 near Watford
A driver’s remarkable escape after his van fell from the M1, the demolition of a Bushey school, outrage at the decision to allow a ‘monstrous’ block of flats to be built and the reaction to the calling of a snap General Election were among the ...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:07:51 +0100
Hints that Fast & Furious 10 is being filmed at Leavesden
There has been a big question mark on what the latest big production taking place at Warner Bros Studios in Leavesden is – but actor Vin Diesel seems to have teased the answer.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:08:01 +0100
Russia claims they are 'taking care' of captured Shaun Pinner
A British fighter from Watford who was captured by Russian forces is being given any assistance needed, according to Russia’s foreign ministry.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:23:47 +0100
Capital Xtra's Will Njobvu 'black gay and proud' despite death threats
Will Njobvu says he has faced death threats and homophobic abuse from people who could tell he was gay.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:05:00 +0100
Under threat Pryzm calls on community to 'help save Watford's nightlife'
The manager of Watford's biggest nightclub has urged people to show their support for the venue claiming "once its gone, its gone for good".

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:02:17 +0100
Rickmansworth High Street to stay closed to vehicles for six month trial
A high street will stay shut during the day to vehicles for at least another six months prompting concerns about how it could impact on businesses.

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 10:05:22 +0100
ITV announce details for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration
Dame Helen Mirren, Tom Cruise and Damian Lewis are just a few taking part in the celebration on ITV.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Calls for referendum on whether Watford has an elected mayor
With this year’s mayoral election rapidly approaching, does our town really want an elected mayor?

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:34:56 +0100
Madeleine McCann's parents issue statement as Portuguese police name suspect
Madeleine McCann’s parents have issued a statement as the Portuguese authorities name a formal suspect in her disappearance. See the full statement.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:33:35 +0100
Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard 2022 date announced - How to get tickets
Here's when the Capital Summertime Ball will be going ahead this year and how you can get tickets.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:30:56 +0100
George Ezra announces UK arena tour - full list of dates and how to access presale tickets
The award-winning singer will be touring the UK with his new album "Gold Rush Kid".

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.



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