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Tue, 31 May 2022 13:19:00 +0100
How Watford FC helped save a boy who climbed up a crane
Watford FC's floodlights were used to assist police in helping a teenager who climbed a crane. 

Tue, 31 May 2022 18:30:00 +0100
Watford petrol prices are increasing since Russia invasion
Watford fuel prices have shot up again after the EU agreed to cut 90 per cent of Russian oil by the end of 2022.

Tue, 31 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Inpatient unit at Peace Hospice Care closed due to lack of staff
A hospice care facility that temporarily closed due to lack of staff is set to reopen at the end of June.

Tue, 31 May 2022 15:53:00 +0100
Lionel Messi and Argentina team arrive at The Grove Watford
The Argentina football team have been filmed arriving at a hotel in Watford.

Mon, 30 May 2022 15:52:05 +0100
Thrive Homes to resubmit plans for Abbots Langley green belt
A housing association is to submit more detailed plans for a development of up to 68 homes.

Tue, 31 May 2022 18:28:00 +0100
Hemel Hempstead A41 crash: driver disappears after car overturns
A driver disappeared after the car they were driving left the A41 and flipped onto its roof in a field. 

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Man found dead in Cassiobury Park
A man was found dead in Cassiobury Park.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Maple Cross warehouses granted permission on appeal
A planning inspector has granted permission for two warehouses to be built near a nature reserve.

Tue, 31 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford police urge drivers to secure cars due to thefts
Police checked hundreds of cars to see whether their doors were locked after a spate of thefts.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Food Hygiene: Cucina at Queens' School in Bushey rated 1/5
A school catering company for a secondary school was rated 1/5 in a food hygiene inspection.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Review: Wimbledon Pub in the Park exceeds expectations
Last weekend I returned to one of my favourite summer activities – attend a music festival.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee weekend: Watford weather forecast
Dry and sunny spells are forecasted for the Jubilee weekend, as temperatures are set to rise across Watford.

Tue, 31 May 2022 16:18:42 +0100
Live updates after vehicle overturns near A41 and M25 between Watford and Hemel
There has been a crash near the A41.

Tue, 31 May 2022 17:40:00 +0100
New call for 'unfair' housing target in Watford to be cut
Watford’s mayor has made a fresh appeal for housing targets to be cut saying the town is in a “unique” situation.

Tue, 31 May 2022 14:45:00 +0100
Another monkeypox case confirmed in Hertfordshire
Another positive case of monkeypox has been identified in Hertfordshire, health bosses have said.

Tue, 31 May 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Chess Valley RFC to ride to Paris in aid of three charities
Thirteen people will cycle more than 250 miles to Paris to mark a rugby club’s 25th anniversary.

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:20:00 +0100
Garston woman's Jubilee decorations honour Queen and mother
A woman who overcame chronic pain to decorate her house for the jubilee says she hopes to brighten everyone’s world.

Tue, 31 May 2022 10:08:25 +0100
ArrivaClick offers free transport in Watford this week
Now is the best time to explore Watford as unlimited free journeys are being offered across the town.

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Food Hygiene: Mangal Express needs 'major improvement'
A kebab shop was told that “major improvement” was necessary after a food hygiene inspection.

Tue, 31 May 2022 09:51:34 +0100
Platinum Jubilee beacon locations in Hertfordshire : See the list
A network of flaming tributes to the Queen will stretch throughout the country on Thursday, including across Hertfordshire.

Tue, 31 May 2022 08:19:13 +0100
Police shut Vicarage Road as person seen climbing crane
A road was shut as a person was seen climbing up a crane.

Sun, 29 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Complaints after Arriva makes changes to bus network in Watford area
Complaints have been made about overcrowding and services running late after a bus operator made major changes to its network.

Mon, 30 May 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Inquest reveals why Garston comedian Phil Butler died suddenly
A comedian who lived in Garston and suddenly died in a cruise ship, died from natural causes, an inquest has heard.

Tue, 31 May 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Hold Watford MP to account over cost of living crisis
Your front page headline in the Watford Observer - “Hidden hunger - children skip meals as cost of living crisis hits” - was one of the saddest things I’ve ever read in a newspaper. And it makes me angry because this Government could and should...

Tue, 31 May 2022 21:15:00 +0100
HelloFresh launch Disney Pixar Lightyear movie recipes to try at home
Go on an epic exploration of out-of-this-world flavours with HelloFresh Lightyear-inspired recipe boxes.

Tue, 31 May 2022 18:15:18 +0100
SPF, tanning and more: All the skincare must haves this summer
From SPF, tanning drops, body creams and more, here are some of our must-haves this summer season.

Tue, 31 May 2022 18:14:40 +0100
Get £160 of products for just £25 at M&S – find out how
Marks & Spencer’s popular Summer Beauty Bag is coming back in time for sunny getaways.

Tue, 31 May 2022 18:14:07 +0100
Disney Lightyear toys to get from ShopDisney, The Entertainer and more
There are plenty of Lightyear toys you could get ahead of the film's release

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:41:59 +0100
Roman Kemp opens up on 'debilitating' sleep apnoea and how he plans to retire in 5 years
Kemp's condition has made it necessary for him to wear an oxygen mask in bed

Tue, 31 May 2022 10:17:28 +0100
Moonpig launches Platinum Jubilee card range and plans to plant tree for every card sold
An exclusive range of Jubilee-themed cards will be available from Moonpig.

Tue, 31 May 2022 10:01:41 +0100
Destress this exam season with Holland & Barrett's 'Study Bundle'
Holland & Barret wants to help teenagers who are going through exam period and so created the Study Well Bundle.

Tue, 31 May 2022 07:14:03 +0100
UK City of Culture 2025 winner to be revealed on BBC's The One Show tonight
The Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries will announce the winner on the programme

Tue, 31 May 2022 06:44:55 +0100
Cyclists wear car frame around bikes in protest of vehicles 'hogging' the roads
The stunt is taking place in Hammersmith this week

Mon, 30 May 2022 13:13:58 +0100
Recap: Live M25 traffic updates after crash between junction 16 and 17
There are delays of up to 50 minutes on the M25 between junctions 15 and 17 after an accident.

Mon, 30 May 2022 20:22:13 +0100
BBC Silent Witness cast: When episode 3 is on with Duncan Preston's guest appearance
BBC's Silent Witness is back on our screens tonight for its third nail-biting episode. See the full cast list.

Mon, 30 May 2022 16:25:00 +0100
Optimism at Aldenham Reservoir after council talks with owners
The private owners of a “neglected” reservoir have reportedly agreed to carry out another inspection of a dam wall.

Mon, 30 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Coronation celebrations in Watford
Many readers’ recollections of the Queen’s Coronation remain vivid even though it happened 69 years ago this week.

Mon, 30 May 2022 15:38:44 +0100
Emergency services in Cassiobury Park amid 'concern for man'
Emergency services flooded to Cassiobury Park to reports of concern for a man.

Mon, 30 May 2022 12:28:38 +0100
South Oxhey primary school celebrates the Queen's Jubilee
Children from Colnbrook School in South Oxhey have had a head-start in celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Mon, 30 May 2022 12:22:00 +0100
What would happen if Watford was caught in a nuclear blast?
A simulation has estimated how a Russian nuclear attack could devastate Watford.

Mon, 30 May 2022 09:12:00 +0100
Watford pubs giving away free pints for Queen's Jubilee
The pub chain Greene King will offer pints for just 6p today (May 30) in celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Sun, 29 May 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Memories of the Green Man pub in Watford High Street
This site in the High Street has been redeveloped numerous times over the centuries. It’s previously been an Eastern Electricity shop and The Entertainer toy shop, but for more than two centuries it was a pub that was once home to a cycling club.

Sat, 28 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Watford's Cassiobury Park Big Centenary Celebration line-up
Watford’s Big Centenary Celebration on Saturday June 4, will celebrate the town today, its future, and the first 100 years of Watford Borough.

Fri, 27 May 2022 13:09:50 +0100
Anthony Joshua confronts heckling Loughborough University students
Boxing star Anthony Joshua warned a group of students to “watch your mouth” after they taunted him.

Fri, 27 May 2022 11:06:06 +0100
St Albans Road: 53 more flats at 1,214 homes scheme set to be approved
Plans to build extra flats at Watford’s biggest redevelopment scheme look set to receive the go-ahead at the second time of asking.

Sat, 28 May 2022 11:30:00 +0100
Fish and Chip Day 2022: Your recommendations in the Watford area
There continue to be plenty of fish and chip lovers in Watford judging by where you have told us where you would recommend visiting to enjoy this great British dish.

Fri, 27 May 2022 17:57:53 +0100
Kings Langley to London Euston commuter flats to be built
A former college building in King’s Langley has been demolished to make way for waterside apartments aimed at the London commuter market.

Mon, 30 May 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Litter in west Watford branded 'disgusting behaviour'
I love living in west Watford, there are very lovely people living here...but, is it the locals or people who pass through, that leave so much litter?

Mon, 30 May 2022 13:24:33 +0100
Ticketmaster launches flash summer sale with 50% off on music and comedy
Get ready for a summer of music and comedy with Ticketmaster’s latest flash sale.

Tue, 31 May 2022 10:18:25 +0100
ITV Love Island 2022 water bottles: Where to get yours for less from ebay, Prezzybox and more
Nothing says Love Island is back quite like your own personalised water bottle.



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