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Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Look inside the £8.5 million manor in on sale on Rightmove
  The 14-bedroom manor has 10 acres of private grounds.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Counterfeit goods seized after operation at Bovingdon Market
A large amount of counterfeit goods including clothing, footwear, and electronics have been seized.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of Watford Market and life in Watford in 1990s
We have again dipped into the Watford Observer’s online archive and today bring you ten more pictures that were captured by our photographers in 1992.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 07:43:00 +0100
Dog walker assaulted at King George Rec Ground in Bushey
A dog walker was seriously assaulted after he challenged a group of teenager who set fire to a bin.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:26:45 +0100
'Obstructive' and 'harmful' BT street hubs for Watford rejected
Telecommunication giant BT has lost a bid to install its modern and "transformative" ‘street hubs’ across a number of sites in Watford.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Popular cat Simba wins Watford Observer best pose award
A once abandoned cat’s personality has made him a social media legend, its owner from Watford has said after the cat won a recent pet picture competition.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Restaurant at Watford Business Park with rave reviews
Tucked away on an industrial estate in Croxley Green is a restaurant with exclusively five star reviews on TripAdvisor.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Colnbrook School inspires 50 Peaks in five days challenge
A Watford special school has inspired a ten-man attempt to climb 50 British peaks in just five days.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
New cycling and walking scheme in Wiggenhall Road to begin
Overnight roadworks will begin next week on the creation of a new shared path for pedestrians and cyclists in Watford.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:15:29 +0100
ShopDisney has up to 50 per cent off clothing, accessories and toys
The online retailer is giving Disney fans the chance to grab a bargain.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Everything I Know About Love: Cast list and how to watch
The new sereis-based Dolly Alderton's memoir is heading to screens.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 18:59:29 +0100
M25 traffic builds near Maple Cross after crash
Congestion is building as two lanes have been closed on the M25 following an accident

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Watford cycling groups celebrate National Bike Week
More than 100 cyclists are expected to take part in an event to celebrate National Bike Week with Watford cycling groups joining in the fun.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:31:00 +0100
More than 300 children strip searched by Herts police
Police have strip searched children in Hertfordshire more than 300 times over the past four years, figures show. 

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:30:00 +0100
23 photos celebrating the Queen's Jubilee in and around Watford
Communities came out in force over the bank holiday to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 15:20:14 +0100
Watford Tory MP to support Boris Johnson in confidence vote
Watford Conservative MP Dean Russell says he will be voting in support of the Prime Minister this evening.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:34:00 +0100
Fire service issues warning after Kings Langley bin fire
The fire service has issued a warning after a bin fire caused a significant amount of damage at a property.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:01:24 +0100
Man dies on M25 near Watford
A man died on the M25 near Watford, emergency services have confirmed.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:04:41 +0100
Boris Johnson to face Tory confidence vote today
If half of MPs vote that they do not hold confidence in Mr Johnson’s leadership, then he will be ousted.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:12:35 +0100
London Tube Strike: Commuters face chaos rail strikes go ahead
Commuters returning to work after the Platinum Jubilee are facing travel disruption as major strikes impact the London tube network.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 17:26:43 +0100
Thousands attend Watford's big centenary celebration event
It seemed like the fantastic performances at the Watford centenary celebration brought out the sun as families flocked to Cassiobury Park to enjoy the event.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
HS2 begins building Britain’s longest railway bridge
The Colne Valley Viaduct will stretch for 2.1 miles above a series of lakes and waterways just outside north-west London.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Police reveal results of crackdown on overweight lorries in Aldenham
Around 50 overweight lorries were seen travelling along restricted roads during a three-month police operation.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford Timber Company fined after employee severed thumb
A timber company has been fined after an employee suffered serious injuries when his thumb was cut with a saw blade.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Electric Umbrella among recipients of Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
A charity that uses the power of music to enhance the lives of learning disabled people has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:28:41 +0100
Denmark street celebrates the platinum jubilee in Watford
The road has celebrated every Jubilee since the silver jubilee marked 25 years and this week it was packed with decoration, competitions, food, and friendly people.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford pub located where Town Hall roundabout is today
The construction of the underpass by Watford Town Hall changed the complexion of the town considerably, but before it was built there was a road named Weymouth Street with a pub on its corner.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Police searching for missing boy, 16, last seen in Watford
Police are appealing for the public's help to find a missing teenager.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
What new international graduates' visa involves for employers
A new High Potential Individual (HPI) visa route came into force on May 30, 2022, allowing graduates from highly regarded overseas universities to come to the UK to look for work or work without the need for formal sponsorship. Watford employers shou...

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 18:22:00 +0100
Get the Love Island look in your garden with a DIY firepit – how to build your own
If you’d like to get the Love Island look, here’s a DIY firepit you can create in your own back yard, plus some easier options if you want to save time.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 15:21:00 +0100
Sky Glass reveals 2022 living room trends from smart speakers to open plan living
See the 2022 trends that everyone wants in the living room from smart speakers to an open plan space.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:24:39 +0100
Snoop Dogg reschedules all UK tour dates "due to unforeseen circumstances"
The American rapper Snoop Dogg has today (June 6) shared that he will be rescheduling all his UK and Ireland tour dates.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:20:00 +0100
GLOSSYBOX launches June 'Summer Rendezvous' Box – take a look inside
Are you heading for your first trip abroad since the pandemic? Or even heading for a weekend cabin staycation?

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 10:20:02 +0100
Love Island gives peek at eBay pre loved-looks set to feature in ITV series for 2022
How you can shop the Love Island x eBay collab as the ITV dating show returns.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Wilton London launches botanical range - our thoughts on the eco-friendly laundry liquid
Wilton London, the plant-based laundry brand, has launched their new botanical range which is now available in Sainsbury’s across the UK.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Zing Cocktails has the perfect gifts for fathers day
If you can't be with your father figure this upcoming fathers day and are worried about what gift to send them in the post, then look no further.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Centenarian dance teacher speaks of delight at recognition in Queen's Honours
A 104-year-old dance teacher has spoken of her delight at being awarded a British Empire Medal in recognition of a lifetime of work dedicated to the arts.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Watford war hero's memories of Normandy campaign after D-Day
“The instructions I had to rejoin my troop were not very clear. I found myself on the road in the open and I saw someone down in a ditch, so I asked him where we were. ‘Jerries, a couple of hundred yards on,’ he replied. I had to turn around pr...

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Planning applications in Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum in week of May 30
The following planning applications were validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning May 30:

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Watford pet rescue centre seeking home for pair of rabbits
Hello, my name is Thunder and this is my friend Peanut. We came to the National Animal Welfare Trust a couple of months ago when our owner had a change of circumstances.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Star Wars, 2001 and Dracula props would have made me rich
This week my column is a bit of a pot pourri, or whatever it is called, as I had too many sherbets last night as thankfully I no longer drive but please don't tell my doctor.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 16:36:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday June 5
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, June 5.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 16:36:00 +0100
Why SPF is so important and why you should wear it daily
Everyone has a skincare routine that works for them, a mix of serums, toners oils and creams that work for you might not work for someone else.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 11:38:00 +0100
LOOKFANTASTIC launches June ‘Trending’ Beauty Box – take a look inside
Nothing influences the purchasing of beauty products more than hearing about it online.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 15:17:21 +0100
Police searching for missing man in Watford
Police are looking for a missing man who was last seen nearly two weeks ago.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
How Benskins Brewery celebrated a royal Jubilee in Watford
As we celebrate H.M. Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable Platinum Jubilee, I’d like to tell you how Benskins Brewery in Watford marked another, long past Royal Jubilee. From Monday, May 6 until Sunday May 12, 1935, nationwide celebrations took place ...

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 10:27:46 +0100
Sir Elton John is in 'top health' after wheelchair picture
Sir Elton John has told fans he is “in top health” after he was pictured in a wheelchair at Leipzig Airport in Germany.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 06:55:00 +0100
Saturday's Watford centenary and Jubilee celebrations
This weekend Watford kicks-off celebrating 100 years as a borough, with celebrity acts Naughty Boy and Rak-Su helping to showcase their hometown.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Fans congratulate Luther Blissett on OBE
Fans have sent in their congratulations to Watford legend Luther Blissett on his OBE.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford shop owner blames parking permits for loss of earnings
A shop owner has blamed the introduction of parking permits near his business for a loss of earnings. 



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