Watford Observer
Sat, 02 Jul 2022 09:50:00 +0100Top 30 restaurants in Watford according to TripAdvisor
Living in Watford, we’re fortunate enough to have easy access to a variety of cuisines – but what are the best ranking ones?
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 15:00:52 +0100Elton John concert tickets warning after last-minute change
Some printed Elton John tickets will no longer be valid after a last-minute change – sparking warnings of "pandemonium" ahead of this weekend's concerts.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100Pictures: Memories of Elton John's three Watford concerts
Murals have been painted, a football ground is being transformed into a concert venue and in a little over 48 hours time the Hornets' most famous fan will again step out on stage at Vicarage Road to perform at the club that has been a huge part of hi...
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:17:41 +0100Elton John in Watford: when, where, how much, how to get there
Sir Elton John will be returning to Watford for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour this weekend at Vicarage Road.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:20:00 +0100Flash flooding in Watford after town hit by thunderstorm
Heavy rain and thunderstorms battered parts of Watford yesterday causing disruption to roads and rail.
Sat, 02 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100Take a look inside the £2.2 million luxury home in Watford on sale now on Rightmove now
The home is fully detached and was built in 2019.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:50:17 +0100Police hand out fines during Bushey schools parking crackdown
Some parents have been issued with fines after police launched a crackdown on “dangerous and unacceptable” parking outside schools.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:02:00 +0100Man stabbed in St Albans Verulam Road fight
A man was stabbed in a fight involving a group of men in what has been described as a "terrifying" incident.
Sat, 02 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100Facebook's quirky Watford Marketplace items for sale
Once upon a time you would only find quirky items at a car boot sale or charity shop.
Sat, 02 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100Pictures: Cars and Watford fans queue outside station for Wembley
The current challenge for our camera club members continues to throw up an eclectic mix of pictures, including one captured ahead of one of the big days in Hornets' history.
Sat, 02 Jul 2022 07:24:23 +0100Met Police officers sacked for Meghan Markle jokes labelled ‘abhorrent and discriminatory’
Two Metropolitan Police officers have been sacked over WhatsApp messages, including a racist joke about the Duchess of Sussex. This report contains offensive language.
Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0100BBC Eastenders Jack Branning actor Scott Maslen is married to a very famous music star
The actor is best known for his portrayal as DS Phil Hunter in ITV's The Bill and Jack Branning on the BBC's flagship soap EastEnders.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:00:31 +0100Crash on M25 between junctions 16 and 17 - recap
There has been a crash on the M25
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100Watford town centre leak leaves a hundred properties without water
A burst pipe left around a hundreds properties in Watford town centre temporarily without water.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:09:00 +0100Watford choir welcomes new members
A Watford choir will be showcasing its talents at an upcoming summer event.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:54:40 +0100Matt Richardson: Dancing on Ice star admitted to hospital with amnesia
Richardson is suffering with memory loss due to a unspecified infection.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:22:20 +0100Cat and dog found dead in River Colne and canal
Two pets have been found dead in a canal within two weeks.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:32:35 +0100Cost of living crisis: Akshaya Patra opens Watford kitchen
A charity tackling child hunger and malnutrition has warned things are about to get much worse as they officially open their Watford kitchen.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:13:44 +0100Holywell doctors' surgery works to start 'within three months'
Work on a new doctors' surgery is "anticipated" to start within three months - despite the site having already been fenced off for a year.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:55:00 +0100Elderly man dodges jail after police sting involving '12-year-old girl'
An elderly man was stung by police after the 12-year-old girl he thought he was chatting to online turned out to be an undercover officer.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100Retailers in 'advanced talks' over former Watford John Lewis unit
An announcement on what lies in store for the empty John Lewis unit in Watford town centre could come sooner rather than later.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:23:14 +0100Pervert Camelot worker and comedian Eamon Goodfellow jailed
A comedian and former Camelot worker has been jailed for nearly five years after paying for and directing the sexual abuse of children.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:02:15 +0100Food hygiene: Standard Tandoori Restaurant jumps to 5/5 rating
An Indian restaurant in Croxley Green has redeemed itself after hygiene inspectors found early indications of pests.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:53:00 +0100Jamaica Blue coffee shop and café opens at atria Watford
A new cafe which gets its coffee beans from one of the "best producing regions in the world" has opened inside the atria Watford shopping centre.
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100Watford-themed hen do waltzes through Luton Airport
The early contender for fan trolling of the season has to go to Sammy Brown – not only does she support Watford but live in Dunstable, her Dad supports Luton...and last weekend her 15-strong hen party flew from Luton Airport dressed in Watford atti...
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:30:00 +0100Win a Watford training top signed by Rob Edwards
At a time when every Watford fan wants to see signings, the Watford Observer is giving away a unique signing made by new head coach Rob Edwards.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100'Rethink' of Woodside Sports Village plans amid rising costs
Ambitious plans to regenerate a sports and playing fields have been delayed after costs began “going through the roof”.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100Bus providing safe haven for Hertfordshire armed forces veterans
A bus is providing a safe space for armed forces veterans in crisis in Hertfordshire.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100Inside revamped Watford 'gem' restaurant Pepe Rosso
A restaurateur has described his pride at its 15-year transformation from a coffee shop to a stylish cocktail bar.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100Parking concerns raised at St Paul's primary school
Proposals put forward to tackle parking by parents will not “help the dangerous situation”, a school has said.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:48:00 +0100The Vamps are coming to London: How to get tickets
The Vamps will head out on The Greatest Hits Tour.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 20:40:00 +0100Blue Light Card launches first ever Big Blue Weekend with prizes and up to 35 percent off
Blue Light Card has announced its first Big Blue Weekend that will see flash sales and competitions take place.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:38:23 +0100Aldi's garden furniture will transform your space into the Love Island villa
Love Island has gripped the nation this year as millions tune in every night to see what the islanders have been up to.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:22:31 +0100BBC Radio 1's Scott Mills and Chris Stark to leave the radio station this summer
Scott Mills and Chris Stark are leaving Radio 1 during the summer.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:18:00 +0100Get summer must haves with ShopDisney's summer sale
ShopDisney has all your summer needs and you can save some cash to with their sale.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0100Met Office forecast as exact date for '35C July heatwave' predicted
"To put a little context on that, the hottest day in the entire decade of the 1980s was 34.4C.”
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100The Purcell School praised after 'excellent' report
Pupils at a music school were said to have “perspective beyond their years” in a recent inspection.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100Burglars break into Aldenham Social Club and steal £18
Two people wearing masks made off with just £18 in cash after smashing their way into a social club.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100Looking back at Watford factory that became Sun Engraving
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, 30 Jun 2022 15:35:56 +0100Elton John mural painted on side of Watford library
An “amazing” new mural celebrating Sir Elton John has been put up in the town centre.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:25:06 +0100WhatsApp fraudsters targeting under-35s with energy scams
Fraudsters are reportedly targeting under 35s as part of WhatsApp scams which con people through social media.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:21:00 +0100Man who damaged BMW window ordered to pay £100 a month
A man who has now admitted damaging the rear window of a BMW will have to pay £100 a month for nearly a year.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:15:20 +0100Prisoners in The Mount have 'too little to do'
Inmates at two resettlement prisons are locked up for more than 22 hours a day with too little to do, inspectors have found.
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:21:00 +0100Fight to save Pryzm nightclub in Watford taken to Parliament by MP
A petition has been presented to Parliament calling for the popular Pryzm nightclub to remain open.
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:04:00 +0100Herts Police £50m 'state-of-the-art' HQ plan approved
Hertfordshire Constabulary has been granted full permission for the £50million redevelopment of its headquarters.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100'Swampland' grass blasted in Tanners Hill, Abbots Langley
Grass left to grow to improve biodiversity is now so tall it is blocking drivers' view and is "an accident waiting to happen".
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100Food hygiene: Hanako restaurant in Watford rated 1/5
A Japanese restaurant has been told that “major improvement was necessary” in a food hygiene inspection.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:55:00 +0100ShopDisney swimwear to treat your little one to this summer
From Minnie Mouse to Spider-Man ShopDisney has the coolest swimwear.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:06:00 +0100I Saw It First launches summer sale with 60 percent off site wide -you'll have to be quick
I Saw It First has launched a summer sale and you can get a 60% discount off your outfits.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:05:00 +0100Love Island inspired beauty tips to sweat proof your make up from The Organic Pharmacy
Couple up with flawless skin with this summer with these expert tips for your holiday make up.