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Watford Observer

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:00:28 +0100
The Green in Croxley Green closed due to roadworks
A road is currently closed because of urgent water repairs.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:30:00 +0100
Elton John lookalike wonders if they are related
An Elton John lookalike with many connections to the star wonders if he might be the Rocketman’s long-lost brother.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:56:56 +0100
Vicarage Road in Watford to shut for three weeks
Roadworks will shut a major road in Watford for more than three weeks in both directions during all hours.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:56:29 +0100
Greene King offering free pint for Women's Euros if you have a certain surname
A free pint can be claimed when England are playing matches at the Women's Euros

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Knifepoint Whippendell Wood robbers still at large
Two knifepoint robbers are still at large after a jogger was targeted on the outskirts of Watford, police have confirmed.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
ULEZ Expansion: See the full proposed expansion map
The expansion means that drivers in London will have to pay when driving in the Ultra-Low Emission Zone.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
'Grotesque' zombie knife found in Watford playground
A "grotesque" zombie knife was found hidden in a playground sparking fears over children's safety.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Council slammed over Elton John concert parking information
A West Watford man says he and his neighbours were not warned about parking restrictions when the Elton John concerts were held.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Man caught in Watford with 'zombie' knife in front of children
A man who was caught with a 'zombie' knife in front of children has been jailed for the impact he had on those who witnessed him. 

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Pole in South Oxhey road forces pensioners to walk further
Access for emergency services has been restricted and the less abled have had to walk further after a pole was placed in the middle of a South Oxhey road.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:05:48 +0100
Watford MP silent over support of Boris Johnson
Local MPs have remained tight-lipped once again on whether they still have faith in Boris Johnson’s leadership following a flood of resignations in the Conservative party.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Wireless Festival Finsbury Park: All you need to know from set times to acts
Find all the information you need to know about Wireless Festival at Finsbury Park.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:37:51 +0100
M1 traffic recap after multiple car crash
There are long delays on the M1 northbound due to a multiple car crash

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Former Watford defender Lloyd Doyley worthy of legend status
The Watford Observer has again teamed with its friends at the Watford Treasury to share stories from previous issues of YBR! - Yellow Black & Red!

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:21:25 +0100
Harry Potter Warner Bros Studios: Doors open for Professor Sprout's Greenhouse
The new attraction has officially opened its doors to fans of the Harry Potter world.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:18:00 +0100
St Albans city centre crash leaves woman seriously injured
A woman in her sixties has sustained serious injuries following a crash involving a moped.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Review: Elton John's Farewell Yellow Brick Road Watford concert
Vicarage Road has been a miserable place for Watford fans over the past 12 months. Apart from the early optimism provided by last season’s opening-day win over Aston Villa and the victory over a shambolic Manchester United, Hornets supporters had t...

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:55:00 +0100
Plans to convert Chorleywood Signal Box into museum on hold
Plans to convert an empty listed building at a station into a museum have been put on hold.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0100
CCTV appeal after bank card trapped in Radlett machine
A person had money stolen from their bank account after their card was trapped in a cash machine.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:43:17 +0100
Man 'fell through a roof' in The Byeway, Rickmansworth
Emergency services are currently in Rickmansworth after a man fell through a roof this morning.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 16:55:00 +0100
Armed police search Whippendell Wood after knifepoint robbery
Two people who robbed a jogger at knifepoint today are being hunted by police.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:26:00 +0100
Elton John fans find Range Rover tyre 'sabotaged' after concert
Elton John fans found their Range Rover tyre deliberately deflated after leaving the gig.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford unveil plans to install solar panels at training ground
Watford Football Club has submitted plans to install more than 250 solar panels at its training ground.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Daughter dons late mum’s classic Watford jumper at Elton John concert
There were some amazing costumes on view at Vicarage Road for the two concerts by Sir Elton John – and they didn’t all belong to the Rocketman.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
E-scooter gifted by Anthony Joshua to autistic teen is stolen
An autistic teenager has been left agitated after his e-scooter, which was gifted by Anthony Joshua, was stolen.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:20:00 +0100
Boohoo shares graduation outfits ideal for celebrating this summer
Get some inspiration for your graduation outfit with Boohoo's range.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:28:35 +0100
M25 traffic summary after vehicle overturned near Potters Bar
A vehicle has overturned on the M25 anticlockwise near Potters Bar, junction 24

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 20:17:15 +0100
Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid resign
Rishi Sunak has quit as chancellor and Sajid Javid has resigned as health secretary as Boris Johnson’s leadership faced a fresh crisis.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 16:52:00 +0100
St Peter's Street in St Albans closed by police due to crash
A city centre street has been shut due to a serious crash.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 16:05:00 +0100
Warning over 'Gentleminions' TikTok trend linked to Minions: The Rise of Gru
Moviegoers have been warned they may be asked to leave after “despicable” teenage moviegoers cause carnage as part of a viral trend.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:45:00 +0100
Watford Council rapped over handling of noise complaints
A council has apologised to one of its residents after it was found to have failed to address complaints about noise and antisocial behaviour properly.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:56:00 +0100
BBC Radio 1 DJ Chris Stark to join Capital breakfast
Watford-born radio star Chris Stark will join Capital breakfast in the autumn, media company Global has announced.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:30:00 +0100
Plans for up to 310 homes and school at Harts Farm in Bushey
Plans for around 300 homes and a primary school have been unveiled on “special” farmland which campaigners said last year has to be “saved”.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:05:30 +0100
Sir Elton John wows Watford crowds at Vicarage Road concerts
Elton John’s return was a clear hit with live audiences and readers as demonstrated by the many pictures and videos sent is to the Observer.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Occupation Road in Watford could be renamed in honour of Sir Elton John
Elton John fever has swept through Watford after the music legend returned to the town as part of his farewell tour.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:42:03 +0100
Revealed: 138 dangerous wild animals living in Hertfordshire
The map from the Born Free Foundation shows that the region has a range of wild animals including lions and alligators.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Footballer Kelly Smith attends nursey garden reopening
A former England international and Arsenal footballer attended the reopening of a Watford nursery’s newly refurbished garden.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Bus passenger journeys in Hertfordshire stay in decline
Drivers will not ditch their cars to catch a bus until the latter becomes “cheaper and more convenient”, a councillor has warned.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Pictures: More memories of life in and around Watford in 1994
We have again dipped into the Watford Observer’s online archive and today start a look back at some more pictures captured by our photographers in 1994.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford fraudster who used multiple stolen cards sentenced
A fraudster who used several stolen bank cards to buy goods has been sentenced.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watch: Watford hospital new-born hears Elton John perform
A sweet video has emerged showing a baby under 24 hours old enjoying Sir Elton John's concert just a stone's throw away.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:35:58 +0100
Katie Price speeding charges dismissed in court
Last September, she was handed a suspended sentence after crashing her BMW on the B2135 near Partridge Green in West Sussex

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:26:05 +0100
Wireless Festival Finsbury Park: How to buy the last tickets
Wireless Festival is just a few days away and there's still time to grab some tickets.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:01:45 +0100
Pandora shares top tips to protect your jewellery this summer from suncream, sand and more
Protect your jewellery on holiday from suncream, sand and more with these tips from Pandora.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:14:18 +0100
EastEnders actress Mona Hammond dies aged 91, as tributes pour in
Mona Hammond was best known for her roles on EastEnders and Desmond's

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 08:28:21 +0100
Amber Heard requests verdict to be overturned in Johnny Depp trial
She says the decision returned on June 1 was not supported by the evidence presented during the six-week trial.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:49:22 +0100
TikTok's Gentleminions: Cinemas ban teens in suits over TikTok trend
Some of the viral videos show those taking part cheering and clapping loudly and being disruptive during screenings

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:55:27 +0100
Elton John Vicarage Road recap as closure caused delays
There are traffic delays in West Watford due to Vicarage Road closure for Elton John's concert

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 15:00:52 +0100
Elton 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.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 19:23:26 +0100
Illinois shooting: Six dead in shooting near Chicago July 4 Independence Day parade
Highland Park Police released a statement that said five people were killed and 19 people were taken to hospital.



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