Watford Observer
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:20:02 +0100Atria Watford jobs you can apply for now including Superdrug, TAG Heuer and more
From Superdrug, O2, TAG Heuer and more see the jobs you can apply for now.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:45:40 +0100Oliver Dowden resigns as Chairman of the Conservative Party
Oliver Dowden has resigned as Chairman of the Conservative Party after the party's by-election losses.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100Watford man steals 153 chocolates, 11 coffee jars and 24 Red Bulls
A man has narrowly dodged prison over a string of thefts ranging from 153 chocolates to designer clothes worth hundreds of pounds.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:45:00 +0100Is this Potters Bar width restriction worse than Woodmere Avenue?
The width restriction in Woodmere Avenue could be getting a run for its money for the most controversial in Hertfordshire.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:20:39 +0100Barclays bank in Rickmansworth to close in September
A bank in Rickmansworth town centre will close later this year after the number of customers visiting dropped.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:53:47 +0100RAF Chinook helicopters recorded flying over Watford
Two Chinook helicopters were spotted flying over Watford.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:21:51 +0100Inside look at One YMCA's Charter House £2.7m redevelopment
Photographs show the inside of the £2.7m redevelopment of Charter House that has introduced additional temporary housing for rough sleepers.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100M1 overnight closures near Hemel Hempstead lasting 14 weeks to begin
Drivers are being warned about motorway closures as a 14-week roadworks programme kicks off next week.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100Pryzm nightclub in Watford to shut by January, landlord says
The fate of Watford’s biggest and most popular nightclub is looking bleaker than ever after it emerged the venue will be forced out in just a few months' time.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100Police arrest 12 after targeting cross-border burglars and thieves
Twelve people were arrested and eight vehicles were seized during an operation targeting criminals travelling between London and south west Hertfordshire.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100Jurassic Encounter issues in Buxton mirror troubles in Watford
Complaints about dinosaurs with missing teeth and high admission costs have resurfaced over a travelling history exhibition that visited Watford.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:48:12 +0100Sky reveals new content coming to its channels and NOW in July 2022
Sky has revealed the content coming to its channels and the streaming service NOW for July 2022.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:50:00 +0100Britons sentenced to death for fighting Russian forces to appeal
Two Britons sentenced to death for fighting Russian forces in Ukraine plan to appeal against the verdict.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100Jurys Inn hotel in Watford to be renamed as part of rebrand
One of Watford's most prominently located hotels is to receive a new name as part of a rebrand.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100Why early shop closing on Wednesdays started in Watford
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.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:59:12 +0100HMV hints Watford store could open soon
HMV is teasing that its return could be soon as it talks about opening day.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:43:15 +0100Met Office weather warning: Thunderstorms across Watford
The weather service has granted a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:59:47 +0100Ofsted: The Hall School Baby Unit 'requires improvement'
A formerly 'inadequate' baby unit has now been rated as 'requires improvement' following its latest Ofsted inspection.
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100Plans 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 16:00:00 +0100Memories 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 +0100The 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 15:05:09 +0100Watford 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 16:45:06 +0100Man 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 14:59:47 +0100Arsenal 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 +0100Sky 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 +0100Harrow 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 +0100Probe 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 +0100Boris 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 19:52:00 +0100What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday June 23
Take a look at some of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, June 23.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:51:00 +0100Get Paramount+ for free with Sky Cinema: How to sign up
The new streaming service has officially launched in the UK and you can sign up now.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:51:57 +0100British Airway workers at Heathrow to strike during school holidays
Strikes come following staff discontent and demands for better wages during the cost of living crisis.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:51:00 +0100The Perfume Shop launches summer sale including Calvin Klein, Paco Rabanne and more
Whether you’re hoping to find a new summer scent or your favourite has ran out, there’s no need to panic.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:40:44 +0100Is TalkTalk email down? What we know about Tiscali email problems
TalkTalk users with the Tiscali and Pipex email domains have been reporting issues with their service.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:50:58 +0100Aldi'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 +0100Reports 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 +0100Watford'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 +0100Watford 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 +0100When 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 +0100Homelessness 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 +0100The 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 +0100Harry 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 +0100Man 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 +0100Four 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 +0100Man'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 +0100Gruffalo 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 +0100How 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 +0100Hertfordshire 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 +0100Spain 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 +0100EE 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."