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Sun, 15 May 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Watford 's best breakfast places according to Tripadvisor reviews
A full breakfast, eggs or pancakes – where are the best places to have breakfast on your doorstep?

Sun, 15 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Nervous cat seeks forever home, from Watford pet rescue centre
Hello! My name’s Charlie and I’m a lovely four-year-old boy who came to the National Animal Welfare Trust as a stray.

Sun, 15 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
The Grove Watford to host Secret Cinema events this summer
Film lovers of all ages can enjoy an outdoor cinema experience at The Grove hotel this summer.

Sun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Tripadvisor reveals the 10 best hotels in the world in 2022 awards
Tripadvisor has ranked the best hotels in the world for 2022. Check them out and book your flight for a well-deserved getaway.

Sat, 14 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Death notices in the Watford Observer week ending May 13, 2022
The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week:

Sat, 14 May 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Call for free parking and play area in Watford town centre
A playground, free parking, and a memorial wall with the names of fallen soldiers are just some of the things people want to see in Watford’s town centre.

Sat, 14 May 2022 11:47:36 +0100
Police officer David Carrick appears in court
A police officer who now has a total of 44 charges relating to rape and sexual assault has appeared in court.

Sat, 14 May 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Three Rivers Museum seeking Rickmansworth farmer's missing diaries
The Watford Observer is delighted to team up with Three Rivers Museum for a series that will remind readers of some of the people who, often now forgotten, made an impact on how their neighbours lived and worked. The next in the series is a farmer wh...

Sat, 14 May 2022 10:20:00 +0100
Drivers and residents hit out at roadworks on A41 at Apex Corner
Hundreds of people have complained about the “havoc” roadworks at Apex Corner near Edgware are causing.

Sat, 14 May 2022 10:07:46 +0100
Speech and language units in Hertfordshire could shut
A mother is concerned that a decision to shut specialist units for children with speech and language difficulties will defer kids from a “100 per cent vital” service.

Sat, 14 May 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Watford Observer and Watford Museum team up
As Watford prepares to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, the Watford Observer is again teaming up with its friends at Watford Museum to celebrate our history.

Fri, 13 May 2022 10:35:00 +0100
Croxley Green burglars in ski masks throw stones at neighbour
A quick-thinking neighbour had stones thrown at him when he stopped four men in ski masks breaking into a house.

Fri, 13 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
High earning speed camera near Watford and stolen Bushey parrot
A speed camera near Watford which brought in more than £500,000 over 12 months, plans for a new primary school and a stolen parrot were among the stories making the headlines in the Watford Observer five and ten years ago this week.

Fri, 13 May 2022 08:15:00 +0100
Woman dies after A41 Hunton Bridge canal incident
A woman has died after she was found in a canal near Watford.

Fri, 13 May 2022 12:36:02 +0100
Watford 'stalker' believed Harper Beckham was her own child
A woman who is accused of stalking the Beckham family is said to believe that Harper Beckham is her legitimate child.

Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
More chaos at A41 bus lane in north Watford
A councillor says it was "absolute mayhem" as he watched several drivers illegally using a bus lane in a matter of minutes.

Fri, 13 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Planned road closures in Watford, Bushey and Oxhey for roadworks
Drivers are set to find their journeys disrupted over the coming weeks and months due to the planned temporary closure of some lengthy stretches of road in our area for roadworks.

Sat, 14 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Battle of Britain tribute on lorry cab, steam trains and tall ships
A stunning tribute to the heroes of the Battle of Britain on the cab of a lorry is among the latest selection of transport-inspired pictures captured by talented photographers.

Sat, 14 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford is a Japanese knotweed hotspot, says report
A new report has shown that Watford is among the worst hotspots for Japanese knotweed in the South East.

Sat, 14 May 2022 17:01:00 +0100
The lady's not for turning but I am: why I didn't vote
‘The lady's not for turning’ has become entwined in Tory folklore after it was uttered by Thatcher at a party conference in October 1980. It’s still viewed by many as setting the tone for future decades of rule where, so hell bent are those in ...

Sat, 14 May 2022 11:10:00 +0100
Sunday opening could revive Watford Market and boost town
Watford market will open on a Sunday for what may be the first time - certainly the first in recent memory.

Sat, 14 May 2022 11:52:57 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Thursday, May 12
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, May 12.

Sat, 14 May 2022 21:22:28 +0100
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari announce loss of unborn baby via Instagram
Britney Spears and her partner Sam Asghari took to Instagram to announce the loss of their unborn baby.

Sat, 14 May 2022 18:54:28 +0100
LEGOLAND Windsor and eSight give Bromley brothers 'life-changing experience'
Two children were given the opportunity to try out eSight's impressive eyewear technology inside LEGOLAND Windsor's new attraction, The Magical Forest.

Sat, 14 May 2022 11:58:25 +0100
Eurovision food, flags and decorations to help you host the ultimate party
Plan the ultimate Eurovision party to cheer on UK entry Sam Ryder.

Sat, 14 May 2022 11:56:43 +0100
M&S launches summer grill range with kebabs, cheeseburgers and more - Fire up the BBQ
Fire up the barbie! M&S has launched its grill range in time for summer.

Sat, 14 May 2022 11:47:10 +0100
Eurovision Song Contest 2022: Italian food and drink to celebrate from Aldi, Tesco and more
Italy is hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin. Here's how to celebrate the right way.

Sat, 14 May 2022 11:38:00 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Throw a party with Morrisons' themed food and drink range
Morrisons is set to launch a Jubilee and coronation themed range of food and sweet treats. See the range.

Sat, 14 May 2022 11:37:05 +0100
Sky reveals new content coming to its channels and NOW in June 2022
Sky has revealed its list of highlights coming to its channels and the streaming service NOW for June 2022.

Sat, 14 May 2022 11:36:07 +0100
Best flowers and plants for bees that you should have in your garden from Flying Flowers
What plants and flowers should you be growing in your garden? Find out here.

Sat, 14 May 2022 11:34:52 +0100
Holland & Barret demystifies superfoods with these top 7 products
Nearly half of the UK would like to add superfoods to their meals if they knew more about them.

Sat, 14 May 2022 10:16:21 +0100
Further two monkeypox cases are confirmed in England
The two cases are not linked to the previous case found in England a week prior on May 7

Fri, 13 May 2022 17:48:03 +0100
Together with Ukraine event at Watford town hall on Monday
A ‘Together with Ukraine’ event will be held by Watford Town Hall on Monday (May 16).

Fri, 13 May 2022 16:30:21 +0100
BBC Radio 1 DJ Chris Stark says 'iconic' Pryzm club should not be lost
BBC Radio 1 DJ Chris Stark says Watford will be losing an “iconic” venue if Pryzm nightclub was to be redeveloped into homes.

Fri, 13 May 2022 15:11:01 +0100
Oliver Dowden denies champagne donation 'partygate' joke
Oliver Dowden has denied making light of Downing Street parties after donating a champagne bottle signed by the Prime Minister to a charity auction.

Fri, 13 May 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Obituary: Ian West Frazier's legacy to basketball in Watford and England
Basketball was a huge part of Ian West Frazier’s life. A former international player, he became a coach and a club owner who was passionate about using the sport as a force for good to help change young men’s lives for the better.

Fri, 13 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Watford Council issues important update on £150 tax rebate
Watford Borough Council has issued an update for residents who are waiting to receive a £150 payment.

Fri, 13 May 2022 06:13:00 +0100
Man outside South Oxhey shop subjected to homophobic abuse
A man was subjected to homophobic verbal abuse while standing outside a shop

Fri, 13 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford Insolvency Service office to close with jobs at risk
Jobs are at risk after the government announced plans to shut an office in Watford.

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office weather forecast: Watford set to get mini heatwave
Check the weather in Watford this weekend (May 13-15)

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Gang sent down for 24 years for running drugs network
Four members of an organised crime group (OCG) have been jailed for more than 24 years for their part in running a network supplying drugs.

Fri, 13 May 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Watford MP challenged to explain different attitudes to Russia and Israel
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has spoken of how important it is “to push Russia out of the whole of Ukraine”.

Fri, 13 May 2022 10:25:34 +0100
South London bus drivers are set to strike for 3 days
The strikes will affect 37 services in South London.

Sat, 14 May 2022 11:42:14 +0100
Lay-Z-Spa hot tubs slashed in price in time for summer at B&Q, The Range and Wowcher
With glimpses of sunny days gracing us over the weekend, hopefully the warmer weather is here to stay.

Fri, 13 May 2022 10:21:13 +0100
Tesco chicken recall: Huge Tesco recall amid salmonella fears - full list of products
Major supermarkets and retailers across the UK have issued an urgent "DO NOT EAT" warning amid food poisoning fears linked to salmonella.

Sat, 14 May 2022 11:44:37 +0100
World Cocktail Day 2022: Cocktail recipes to celebrate the boozy day from The Bottle Club
Try these three delicious cocktail recipes from The Bottle Club to celebrate the right way!

Sat, 14 May 2022 11:43:25 +0100
World Cocktail Day: 2022’s most popular cocktail is revealed
As if we need an excuse to have a cocktail, but this Friday, May 13 we really do have one as it's World Cocktail Day!

Fri, 13 May 2022 07:46:20 +0100
Deborah James receives damehood after raising £3.7m for charity
James, who is now receiving hospice care for her bowel cancer, was honoured with a damehood

Fri, 13 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
The top 20 festivals for the UK and Europe in 2022 have been revealed - see the list
Ranked by Google searches, see the most popular festivals of 2022.

Thu, 12 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of Watford Congregational church demolished in 1970s
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.



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