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Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Watford's best Chinese restaurants according to TripAdvisor
Where is the best place to go for Chinese in Watford?

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Take a look inside this £600,000 development home in Watford on Rightmove
The home is freehold and is ready to renovate into someone's dream home.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Watford man denies intent to supply class A drugs in court
A Watford man is set to stand trial at crown court after being charged with possessing heroin and crack cocaine with the intent to supply.

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Bull Mastiff cross seeks forever home, from Watford pet rescue centre
Hello! My name is Axel and I’m a three-year-old Bull Mastiff cross. I came to the National Animal Welfare Trust from the pound six weeks ago very underweight but am now doing well and looking for my forever home.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Watford Eats food takeaway app launching in July
Local businesses are ready to utilise a Watford-centric food delivery app that is launching next week.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Watford man set for trial after 'conspiring to steal £920,000'
A Watford man will appear in crown court after being charged with conspiracy to steal £920,000 from a cash management company.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 19:10:18 +0100
Watford cocaine drug ring dismantled after arrests
A drug ring running out of Watford has been dismantled after several arrests were made.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:33:37 +0100
Recap: M1 traffic after crash causes delays
Traffic is stretching back for miles on the northbound M1 near Redbourn this afternoon after a crash and a later breakdown.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Background music is the real star of reality TV
Columnist Brett Ellis gives his view on the real hero of reality TV.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Death notices in the Watford Observer week ending July 22, 2022
The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week:

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Croxley Green woman who was Girl Guides trailblazer
The Watford Observer is delighted to team up with Three Rivers Museum for a series that will remind readers of some of the people who, often now forgotten, made an impact on how their neighbours lived and worked. The next in the series looks back at ...

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:55:00 +0100
Man with dementia targeted by distraction burglary
A woman has said “alarm bells immediately rung” when her father with dementia was targeted by scammers in a “distraction burglary” incident.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 10:55:00 +0100
Watford shoppers give views on Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss
Shoppers in Watford High Street gave their views on Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, and the “slap in the face” Conservative Party leadership contest.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Potential planning stand-off has implications for too many people
A few weeks ago, we were told the landlords of a building in Watford were willing to lose all of their tenants even if their grander plans to redevelop the site weren’t backed.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Bushey Meads School plagued by 'gang mentality', teachers claim
Teachers at a secondary school are scared of students’ “gang mentality” with staff reportedly leaving in their droves, a survey has revealed.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Harry Potter Studios London: The best nearby restaurants according to TripAdvisor
If you’re planning on taking a trip inside the magical world of Harry Potter at Warner Bros Studio Tour London, you might want to plan where you want to grab a meal.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Sunsets, gardens and events in Watford in summertime
From photos capturing glorious sunsets over Cassiobury Park and Aldenham Reservoir to relaxing in a back garden, there have been some great pictures to get the next challenge for our talented photographers off to a great start.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:58:00 +0100
Bid to boost Watford ArrivaClick riders after low use 'shock'
The future of a minibus service in Watford is in “doubt” unless ridership numbers “ramp up”, a councillor has admitted.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:55:00 +0100
Cyclist dies in St Albans Road, Watford
A cyclist died in Watford last night despite the best efforts of paramedics to save him.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:54:00 +0100
Fans fail to get Ricky Gervais tickets in Rickmansworth
Fans of Ricky Gervais were left outraged after “potluck” tickets for his stand-up show in Rickmansworth “sold out in seconds”.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 17:59:34 +0100
Wallet containing week wage stolen at Kaspa Desserts Watford
A wallet containing the victim’s wages for a week was stolen at a desserts house.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Recalling planned changes to road layout in Watford town centre
Major changes planned to the heart of Watford, the retirement of a much-loved headteacher, a row over the fate of allotments and a reunion of workers at one of the town’s best known employers were among the stories making our headlines five and ten...

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:04:45 +0100
Heathrow Airport job vacancies you can apply for now in July
Heathrow Airport has a variety of jobs up for grabs, here's some of the vacancies you can apply for now in July

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:40:33 +0100
Warning as oak processionary moths found in Chorleywood Common
A warning has been issued to dog owners as dangerous insects have made their return to Chorleywood Common.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:55:00 +0100
More shared pathways for cyclists and walkers in Cassiobury Park
A dedicated cycle lane at Cassiobury Park has been scrapped in a bid to make the park safer for visitors.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:50:00 +0100
A405 lay-by could shut because of 'foul' behaviour by drivers
A lay-by on a dual carriageway is set be closed to vehicles as concerns grow over rising antisocial behaviour.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:50:41 +0100
Obituary: Watford builder and West Herts hockey player Alan Darvill
A man who is fondly remembered by many in the Nascot area of Watford as their go-to builder or handyman for any jobs they needed doing has died aged 89.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
CQC finds safety failures at Villcare Limited - Eastbury Road
Many residents at an under-fire care home have not been outside for leisure since lockdown ended, a critical inspection has found.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:30:41 +0100
Ricky Gervais announces 'Armageddon' stand-up in Rickmansworth
Comedian Ricky Gervais will be holding a stand-up night in Rickmansworth in preparation for his upcoming Netflix special.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:39:00 +0100
Hunt for teenager after Watford town centre stabbing
Police are hunting for a teenager who is believed to have stabbed a fellow teen in Watford town centre earlier this week.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Sunset Waltham Cross Studios at Broxbourne gets go ahead
The development of a major new film studio based in Hertfordshire and close to the M25 has been greenlit.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford teen set for trial over knife and car taking charges
A 17-year-old from Watford will appear in crown court over two aggravated vehicle taking charges and possession of ‘combat style’ knives.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Video shows Abbey View tower covered in soot 6 days after fire
Communal areas inside the Abbey View tower were still covered in soot six days after the Abbey View fire broke out, according to a father of three.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Kaleidoscope festival at Alexandra Palace: Everything you need to know
The one-day festival returns and will see the likes of Happy Mondays, Orbital and more.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Kaleidoscope Festival at Alexandra Palace: Prohibited items
See what items you can bring into the park and the venus bag policy.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:34:21 +0100
UK close to first hosepipe ban in 10 years following 40C heatwave
The UK is on the brink of its first hosepipe ban in a decade, according to reports.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:20:00 +0100
Arriva begins serving bus stops in Watford High Street again
A bus operator has begun serving stops in Watford High Street again.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Recalling the opening of Woodside Leisure Centre 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, 21 Jul 2022 15:20:50 +0100
Vicarage Road set to reopen later today after roadworks
A major road in Watford that closed for roadworks will reopen a week ahead of schedule.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:20:00 +0100
Funniest reactions as BBC weather Abbots Langley blunder happens AGAIN
Lightning has struck twice on the BBC leaving television viewers baffled and bemused.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:53:20 +0100
Drone video shows scorched aftermath of Bedmond field fire
Drone footage has revealed the extent of damage caused by a field fire during the heatwave earlier this week.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:34:34 +0100
Darkes Lane floods in Potters Bar due to burst water main
A road has been flooded with a "river" of water this morning after a water main burst in Potters Bar.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:58:00 +0100
Damage caused to fencing and lock at Cassiobury car park
Damage at a Watford car park is thought have been caused by a driver who got locked inside.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:40:00 +0100
Passers-by rushed to help over fears Bedmond fire could spread to homes
There were fears homes and a traveller site could go up in flames after a fire swept across fields last night.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Why Elton John holds special place in hearts of Watford fans
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, 20 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Housing plans for Pryzm site in Watford recommended for refusal
Housing plans that would see a nightclub and several other businesses turfed out are being recommended for refusal.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Burglars break into Aldenham Social Club and steal £18
CCTV images have now been released after burglars smashed their way into a social club and made off with just £18 in cash.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
St James Road Baptist Church sign vandalised with graffiti
A board outside a church was vandalised with religious graffiti and a symbol that could depict satanism.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford Cow Lane subway renovation honours Daniel Rush
The refurbishment of a subway has been completed and it includes a brand new tribute to a teenager who was murdered nearly 20 years ago.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:30:00 +0100
Imagine Watford festival filled the streets with art
Watford’s annual open-air performance festival returned with dance performances and circus acts for all to enjoy.



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