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Sat, 18 Jun 2022 17:31:37 +0100
Croxley Revels summer fair was back for all the family
The community came together to for this year’s Croxley Revels summer fair after a two-year absence.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Council block 5G mast for Oxhey Road in Watford
A bid to install a 5G mobile phone mast has been rejected after objections that it would be "a dreadful eyesore".

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
See the former chapel in Watford on sale on Rightmove now
The Grade II listed former chapel has been converted into a duplex and features plenty of unique features.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford fuel costs soar as Russia's Ukraine attack continues
The cost of fuel has rocketed again as Russian’s invasion of Ukraine continues to threaten the economy.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford chip shop owner fears closure due to price hikes
Rising costs and fewer customers may lead to the closure of a fish and chip shop, one owner has warned.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Plans for homes at former Meriden School site approved
Houses will be built on a former school site - despite a campaign to keep the land in community use.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Funding doubts after Watford hospital rebuild plans approved
Some may think that it’s all over for those campaigning for a new site for west Herts’ A&E hospital now that West Herts Hospital Trust’s board have approved plans to rebuild Watford General, with some new build and refurbishment at their other ...

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
The best way to organise hybrid working or working from home
As employers continue to adjust to long-term hybrid working, new research from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows the continued growth of regular working from home.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 08:52:45 +0100
BBC Eastenders to move to different channel as bosses confirm Wimbledon schedule change
Eastenders is one of the UK’s biggest soaps along side Coronation Street and Emmerdale.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100
The sites of Hollywood's most notorious deaths and scandals
This week I thought I would rewind the clock and take you on a trip I made to Hollywood in the late 1980s.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 15:24:00 +0100
Millions of UK iPhone users could get money back due to battery 'throttling'
A legal claim against battery "throttling" is seeking around £768million for 25 million iPhone users

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Police respond to 'nuisance' e-scooter riders in Watford
Readers have blasted “nuisance” e-scooter riders amid a surge of injuries in Hertfordshire, questioning why police do not crack down on the rule flouters more often.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 11:44:43 +0100
Who is the Watford YouTuber, KSI?
KSI caused quite the commotion when he and fellow YouTube star Logan Paul visited Asda in Watford to launch their new Prime energy.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Watford baker with shop in widened part of St Albans Road
Horse-drawn delivery carts like the one pictured were once a well known sight around Watford. They belonged to a baker who traded from a parade of shops that were later demolished when St Albans Road was widened.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 09:35:16 +0100
Best restaurants to celebrate Father's day in Watford
Are you looking for a restaurant to celebrate Father’s Day?

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
School proposal among planning applications in Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum
A proposal to install a new heating system at a school is among the planning applications validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils this week.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Two cats seeking new home together, from Watford pet rescue centre
Hi, I’m Checkers and this is my friend Chilli. We’re a lovely, mixed pair of five-year-olds looking for a quiet, peaceful home.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 10:12:09 +0100
Hertfordshire now has five confirmed cases of monkeypox
There are a further three cases of monkeypox in Hertfordshire, health officials have said.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0100
What it was like at KSI's whirlwind Watford visit
Our reporter was at the scene of KSI's whirlwind Watford visit. Here is the first-person perspective of how it unfolded.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Death notices in the Watford Observer week ending June 17, 2022
The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week:

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 10:50:13 +0100
Man connected with the Watford area is wanted by police
Police are looking for a man who is wanted in connection with grievous bodily harm (GBH).

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Big Beach and Big Screen will follow Big Centenary Bash
It was such a joy to be able to celebrate the incredible service of Her Majesty the Queen in the recent Platinum Jubilee events. After all the difficulties of the last few years, people across Watford organised so many fantastic celebrations.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 13:59:00 +0100
TikTok's most influential beauty brands revealed from CeraVe to Dior - Shop the products
With 20 billion videos tagged 'get ready with me', the app is a goldmine for beauty tutorials, make-up inspiration and quick access to the next big product.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 13:59:00 +0100
Holland & Barrett product will have your skin glowing like Kate Middleton’s
Searches for ‘rosehip oil’ at Holland & Barrett have soared after it was revealed as one of Kate Middleton’s beauty secrets.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 08:58:00 +0100
The Range launches Sustainable Living Collection with cooling duvets, bedding and more
With the warmer weather finally here, you might be wondering how you can stay cool in bed at night.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:22:00 +0100
ITV's McDonald & Dodds full cast list and how to watch
The hit ITV crime show returns.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Memories of annual Hertfordshire School Camp at Cuffley
The month of June brought the prospect of waving goodbye to parents for a week and joining my Holy Rood class on the coach to Cuffley for the annual Hertfordshire School Camp. Others have written about the memorable - in one way or another - experien...

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Ofsted: Westfield Pre-School rated 'good'
After a change in ownership a pre-school where "children are excited to arrive” has maintained its ‘good’ rating from Ofted.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Calls for 'urgent' work at 'dangerous' Bedmond Road footpath
Residents have called for urgent action over a blocked footpath that has been branded "a collision waiting to happen".

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Royal related scenes in Watford area and London
With Royal Ascot replacing the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations as the centre of attention for royal watchers, it is again time to switch the focus for our camera club members.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:34:03 +0100
Watford paedophile Sorin Buca jailed for abuse of girl
A paedophile who took advantage of a young girl for nearly two years has been jailed.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:48:20 +0100
Frenzied fans flock to see KSI and Logan Paul at Watford Asda
Hundreds of people have flocked to Watford’s Asda to see YouTuber KSI – causing travel chaos in the area.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:11:46 +0100
Hotel in Bushey to be turned into nursery after plans approved
Planning permission has been granted to turn a hotel into a children’s nursery.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:52:06 +0100
KSI back in Watford to launch Prime drink at Asda with Logan Paul
YouTuber and musician KSI is set to return to his hometown this afternoon to launch a new drink in the UK.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 10:50:21 +0100
Chipotle announces when its new restaurant in Watford will open
Chipotle has confirmed when it will be opening the doors to its new restaurant in Watford.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:18:00 +0100
Giant Hogweed spotted near Watford - how to deal with toxic plant
Giant Hogweed can cause massive blisters, ulcers and even blindness in extreme cases

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Liam Gallagher at Knebworth proved I can still live forever
As I attempt to fool myself I can outrun the advancing years, there is a rapidly increasing list of activity that I believe I am no longer capable of, including attending ‘supergigs’.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 13:49:54 +0100
Vrbo reveals top 10 European Holiday Homes of the Year for 2022 - How to book for summer
The top family homes can be found in sunny spots like Greece, Spain and Portugal as well as closer to home right here in the UK.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:35:56 +0100
Wordle: Camilla reveals she plays the game 'every day' with granddaughter in rare interview
The Duchess of Cornwall has spoken about her daily Wordle games with her granddaughter in an interview with British Vogue.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 13:49:00 +0100
Lakeland launches Summer Sale with up to 50 percent off including kitchen appliances
Here are a few of the items included in Lakeland's Summer Sale.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 10:49:00 +0100
World Picnic Day: Blankets, cool bags, cutlery and more from Selfridges, M&S and more
If you are planning to hit the beach or the park to enjoy the better weather, packing yourself a picnic is not only fun but an affordable way to eat out.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 07:50:19 +0100
Thousands expected at protest march calling for help with cost-of-living crisis
Trade union leaders, frontline workers and community organisations will be among those at the demonstration in London

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:13:51 +0100
Huge crowds go to Watford Asda for KSI visit - recap
Huge crowds have appeared at the Asda Supercentre in Watford in anticipation to see internet celebrities KSI and Logan Paul.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:55:00 +0100
Delays warning as A41 in Watford closed over three weekends
Drivers in Watford, Garston, and Bushey are being warned of disruption over the next three weekends.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Meriden Fish Bar is preparing for reopening at new shop
Many people have been patiently waiting over a year for the return of a popular fish and chips store – as it prepares for its reopening at a new store.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Morrisons, Warner Bros and David Tennant among Watford archive stories
Plans for a new supermarket in Watford, the opening of Warner Bros. Studios, recognition for Watford Colosseum and the death of a much-loved police dog were among the stories making our headlines ten and five years ago this week.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:30:32 +0100
Police 'concerned for welfare' of missing Watford boy Luca
Police have said they are concerned for the welfare of a teenager who has been missing for nearly a month.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:08:49 +0100
Hour-by-hour weather forecast shows when Watford will be 30C
Today is said to be the hottest day of the year, with temperatures expected to reach 31C in Watford.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 11:11:36 +0100
How to prevent hay fever as Met Office reveals why it is so bad this year
The Met Office has warned pollen levels are expected to skyrocket this week as temperatures soar.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:25:47 +0100
Zombie knife teen involved in group fighting back in court
A teenager who admitted carrying a zombie knife and being involved in group fighting has appeared again at court.



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