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Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:43:15 +0100
Met Office weather warning: Thunderstorms across Watford
The weather service has granted a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:53:47 +0100
RAF Chinook helicopters recorded flying over Watford
Two Chinook helicopters were spotted flying over Watford.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Plans for 135 homes at Rectory Farm in Kings Langley submitted
Formal plans have been submitted to redevelop green belt land in Kings Langley.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:45:06 +0100
Man who invaded privacy of girl, 14, sentenced for voyeurism
A man who invaded the privacy of a 14-year-old girl “in the most disgusting way” has been slapped with an indefinite restraining order.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 15:05:09 +0100
Watford pub Moon Under Water to open new beer garden
A Watford town centre pub is opening a new beer garden big enough to seat an extra 150 people.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of Watford playing during a floodlight ban in 1970s
The Watford Observer has again teamed with its friends at the Watford Treasury to share stories from previous issues of YBR! - Yellow Black & Red!

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:44:03 +0100
The Peppermill in Chorleywood closes after 50 years
A beloved restaurant at the centre of a village has been forced to close after after 50 years serving the community.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:59:47 +0100
Arsenal and Chelsea players among Watford and Three Rivers schools award winners
Two gifted footballers and a multi-sports talent were among the individual winners as sporting and leadership successes among schools and Watford and Three Rivers were recognised on Monday.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Sky Studios Elstree unveils expansion plans for Borehamwood site
Sky has announced plans to expand its current studios complex to include ten more stages.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Harrow ATM 'cash trap' thieves jailed after £20,000 stolen
Two thieves have been sent to prison after using ‘cash traps’ to steal from customers at cash machines.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Probe exposes failings before 13-week-old baby murdered by mum's partner
Health officials and social services failed to respond quickly enough before a 13-week-old baby died at the hands of her mother and her partner, a serious case review has found.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Boris Johnson has cost Conservatives voter's support
My neighbour told me that in the past when he thought about the Conservatives words like prudence, dignity and restraint where at the forefront of his mind and that’s why he voted for them. He now thinks that Boris’s actions have shamed his party...

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:50:58 +0100
Aldi's best-selling Hot Tub and accessories are back in time for summer - How to get yours
Summer is here and it just got even better because Aldi has brought back its best-selling Hot Tub!

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 08:17:32 +0100
Reports of crash on M25 between junctions 19 and 20 - recap
There has been a crash on the M25

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 18:14:00 +0100
Watford's Peace Arch rebuilt after community defies vandals
A monument to peace that has twice been vandalised has been rebuilt stronger than ever.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:28:57 +0100
Watford man with 'flagrant disregard for court orders' jailed
A man who stole £587 worth of perfume and portable speakers while serving a suspended sentence has been jailed.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
When is the Kings Langley Carnival 2022?
The Kings Langley Carnival is back this weekend with more fun and festivities for everyone to enjoy.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:00:43 +0100
'National incident' as polio found in sewage in north London
People are being urged to ensure their polio vaccines are up to date after an outbreak of the virus was detected in UK sewage samples.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:45:00 +0100
Homelessness charity New Hope teams up with Beryl Bikes in Watford
Staff and volunteers at a homeless outreach charity in Watford are responding to the needs of vulnerable people more quickly after being given free access to bikes.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:08:01 +0100
The Darkness and Black Stone Cherry announce tour: How to get tickets
The bands will be hitting the road in 2023.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:22:26 +0100
Harry Potter Warner Bros Studios: Tom Felton visits new Professor Sprout's Greenhouse
Get a first look at the new Professor Sprout's Greenhouse attraction at Warner Bros Studio in London.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:40:55 +0100
Man clashes with RMT members at Watford Junction over rail strike
A pensioner unleashed a tirade of abuse at striking rail workers this morning branding them "criminals" and "blackmailers".

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Four months of roadworks set to begin in St Albans Road
A developer has announced four months of roadworks are set to begin as work on Watford’s biggest redevelopment scheme ramps up.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:39:28 +0100
Man's music being shared by songwriters behind Justin Bieber hits
Songwriters behind hits for Celine Dion and Justin Bieber are helping fulfil the dying wish of a man who died after catching Covid.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Gruffalo helps Chorleywood bookshop mark 50th anniversary
A Chorleywood bookshop celebrates its 50th birthday during this year’s independent book shop week.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:59:27 +0100
How to get paper parking vouchers in Watford
Paper parking vouchers are still available despite the procedure moving online, the council has reiterated.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire police officers barred over offensive WhatsApp group
Two Hertfordshire police officers have been barred from working in the force after they took part in a WhatsApp group that shared bestiality porn and jokes about rape.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Spain may provide answers to help cost of living crisis
Having spent a few weeks this year in Spain I thought readers and possibly our government officials would be interested to hear that as from the beginning of April this year their government reduced forecourt pump prices by 20 cents per litre. Recent...

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 21:49:35 +0100
EE issues update and tells customers it's 'really sorry' for ongoing mobile problems
EE has issued an update on Twitter and apologises "for any inconvenience caused."

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 20:51:00 +0100
Shop tents, sleeping bags and all your festival camping essentials from Aldi
Festival season is truly upon us and if you’re set for a summer of camping, overpriced drinks and good music then we’ve got the list for you.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:51:00 +0100
O2, BT and more: See the mobile networks that don’t have EU roaming charges
Before going on holiday in Europe it might be good to check if your network allows for roaming charges

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:07:43 +0100
Is EE down? Problems with data outage, phone signal and what is error 38 - how to fix
EE customers were reporting issues with the service on Wednesday afternoon when mobile signal and data wasn't working. Error 38 is also an issue, here's how you can fix it.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:50:46 +0100
Nutrimuscle reveals TikTok's most popular recipes of 2022 from Feta Pasta to Pizza Toast
The supplement brand Nutrimuscle has compiled a list of the most popular dishes to take the video app by storm from Feta pasta to Salmon bowls.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:03:06 +0100
EastEnders bosses issue 'clear warning' to Jessie Wallace after arrest
Wallace has starred as Kat Slater on the BBC’s long-running soap opera on and off since 2000.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:54:16 +0100
Who is Sophiena the fruit taster on TikTok and why is she apologising for Durian?
A popular TikToker has been forced to apologise for a video shared of a fruit review.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:04:00 +0100
Paramount Plus: What shows are available and when does it launch in the UK?
The new streaming service is launching in the UK with an array of shows.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 07:07:17 +0100
Live updates: Strike impact on Watford traffic and trains
Rail strikes planned for this week go ahead starting today with a knock on impact on traffic expected

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:03:26 +0100
RMT rep warns cutting 2,000 jobs will cause another rail disaster
The Potters Bar train disaster that killed seven people could be repeated if railway job cuts go ahead, a union representative has warned.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:41:20 +0100
West Herts College artwork in St Albans Road subway unveiled
Students from West Herts College made a visit to see how their artwork had transformed a subway into an art gallery.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Schoolboy's open swim challenge raises more than £2,500
An eight-year-old boy has raised more than £2,500 as he bids to swim 1km across a lake.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:09:12 +0100
'Serious sexual assault' in Marford Playing Fields, Wheathampstead
A woman was the victim of a “serious sexual assault” after she was reportedly targeted by two males.

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 10:41:57 +0100
Watford business named and shamed by HMRC for tax dodge
A Watford business that failed to pay £359,586.62 has been named and shamed in a government list of tax dodgers.

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.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford mum seeks support for suicidal autistic child
The mother of an autistic child who has suicidal thoughts says she is still struggling to get support after four years of tests and waiting lists.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
How to get to work in South London during the train strikes
South Londoners are being advised to work from home and only travel if absolutely necessary during the train strikes this week.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Everything you need to know about train strikes for south London
South Londoner’s are being warned to only travel if “absolutely necessary” during the train strikes starting today.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
'No surprise' that Watford MP backed Prime Minister in vote
After the number of times Watford MP Mr Dean Russell has kept defending the Prime Minister and his actions, it comes as no surprise to read in the Watford Observer that Mr Russell voted to support Prime Minister Johnson when the PM faced a vote of co...

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 19:16:00 +0100
The Fragrance Shop launches summer offers with up to 60 percent off designer fragrances
Here's a selection of fragrances that are included in The Fragrance Shop's summer deals.



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