Watford Observer
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100New environmentally-friendly Batchworth waste depot unveiled
A new waste services office – dubbed the most environmentally friendly council building in Three Rivers – has opened.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100Man arrested over ‘sexual assault’ at Watford General's A&E
A man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault following an incident at Watford General Hospital’s A&E.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:20:56 +0100Man arrested after sexual assault report in Rickmansworth
A man has been arrested after a woman was indecently assaulted in the street.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:08:24 +0100Police appeal for help to find missing London teenager
Police are appealing for help to find a missing teenage girl.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100A look inside the Cother Arms in St Albans Road, Watford
Take a look inside a Watford pub that reopened with a brand-new look just in time before England won the Women’s Euro 2022 final.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:03:25 +0100Future of The White Horse pub in Chorleywood in doubt
The operators of a 18th century pub have ended their tenancy with a "very heavy heart" after the pandemic hit their business.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:37:00 +0100Two in hospital after crash in Hayling Road, South Oxhey
Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash between three vehicles.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100Cassiobury House hotel plans near Watford Junction scrapped
Approved plans for a hotel that more than 100 people signed a petition to stop have been scrapped.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 12:13:21 +0100Woman's 'ribs broken in racist attack' at Watford playing fields
A woman was taken to hospital after allegedly being headbutted and having her ribs broken during a racially aggravated attack.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100Most famous person from Watford revealed in new interactive map - Check it out
A new interactive map has revealed the most notable person from Watford- but do you agree?
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:53:42 +0100UK ‘set to enter recession’ as stagflation warning returns for first time in 50 years
A report has warned the UK is set to enter a recession which will hit millions of the most vulnerable households up and down the UK.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +0100When 270-truck M25 convoy raised cash for air ambulance
Truckers are hoping to recreate the moment a convoy of lorries made up a mobile light show around the M25.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:09:33 +0100One Vision launches South Asian Heritage Association
People with south Asian background in Watford can get together to share and promote their cultures with the launch of a new heritage group.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 17:06:31 +0100Police probe 'arson' after Cezanne Road flats fire in Garston
Police patrols have been increased after a flats fire being treated as suspected arson left one person needing hospital treatment.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100Counting down to Watford's Vicarage Road centenary: the 1950s
Vicarage Road has been home to Watford FC for 100 years. The first match took place on August 30, 1922 when Watford played Millwall.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:50:05 +0100Thousands attend Notting Hill-inspired Watford Carnival
Almost 3,000 people attended Watford’s first Rio and Notting Hill-inspired annual carnival.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100Fears for Maple Cross mum's safety due to waterlogged footpath
A woman fears for her disabled mother’s safety if a leak, which has been left for months, is not fixed.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100What's the latest on plans to regenerate Watford Junction?
Ambitious plans to transform Watford's main train station were unveiled more than four years ago - but not much has changed.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100Man set for trial after pedestrian injured in ‘hit-and-run’
A man is set to go on trial after being charged with several offences linked to an alleged hit-and-run that left a pedestrian injured.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:03:45 +0100Man 'racially abused' in King George V Playing Fields, Watford
A man was reportedly barged into several times and racially abused by a teenager in playing fields.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:02:13 +0100Oak processionary moths found in Carpenders Park Cemetery
Caterpillars branded a "danger" to humans and animals have been spotted above a popular walking and playing area.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:13:59 +0100Four charged after BMW stolen in Abbots Road, Abbots Langley
Four men have been charged after a BMW was stolen from outside a home.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100Parent's concern over rubbish dumped at Big Beach in Watford
A mother fears a pop-up beach in Watford town centre poses a health and safety risk after broken glass and food was left in the sand.
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100John Lewis, Watford market and springs most missed in Watford
The old market, a swimming pool and high street shops are among the most missed things people used to be able to do in Watford.
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100Watford family dig trench in garden to divert leaking water
A family waited so long for their water company to fix a leaking pipe they dug a trench in their garden to divert the flow.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:13:01 +0100Spotify lets customers chose how to listen with new feature
Users will now be able to choose how they listen to music with a new feature.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:32:05 +0100Man charged with intending to 'injure or alarm' the Queen at Windsor Castle
The 20-year-old is currently in custody and will appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 17.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:34:54 +0100Archie Battersbee: Treatment due to be switched off today after court appeal
Archie Battersbee’s treatment is set to be withdrawn this afternoon after the Court of Appeal rejected a last-minute bid to postpone the ending of his treatment.
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 06:33:36 +0100British Airways 'suspends ticket sales' for Heathrow Airport flights
Tens of thousands of flights have already been cancelled at Heathrow this summer
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:22:55 +0100Summary: M25 traffic builds by Maple Cross and M40
A multi-car crash has taken place on the M25 anticlockwise between junctions 17 and 16
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:28:00 +0100Ondine Achampong wins medals in 2022 Commonwealth Games
An artistic gymnast has vaulted herself to a team gold and an individual silver medal at the Commonwealth Games.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 16:26:17 +0100Formidable 'rights of way activist' Chris Beney awarded
An 89-year-old “rights of way activist” has been honoured for 30 years of valiantly protecting public footpaths.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:37:18 +0100Energy bills should be cut, says Watford MP
Watford's MP thinks steps can be taken to reduce people’s energy bills as oil and gas companies announced record-breaking profits.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:58:01 +0100Girls football teams around Watford that you could join
If the Lionesses historical win has inspired you to try your hand at football, you might want to take a look at joining one of the local teams around Watford.
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100Take a look inside this £2.7 million Tudor-style home in Rickmansworth on Rightmove
The detached home has six bedrooms and five bedrooms and large plot of land.
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100Pictures: Beauty and splendour of Cassiobury House in Watford
There are many buildings from Watford's past that are no longer with us and arguably the grandest is Cassiobury House.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100Girl fundraising in memory of her 18-month-old cousin who died from disease
An 11-year-old girl is fundraising in memory of her cousin who died aged just 18-months-old from a genetic disorder.
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 17:58:00 +0100Commonwealth Games: Wheelchair basketball's Abderrahim Taghrest into semi-finals
A Watford teenager has helped Team England reached the semi-finals of the men's 3x3 wheelchair basketball at the Commonwealth Games.
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100Chris Wicks retires from CW Wildlife Rescue in Rickmansworth
A wildlife rescue centre has temporarily closed after the owner decided to step away.
Fri, 29 Jul 2022 17:52:00 +0100Fuming London driver 'will park in Herts' if ULEZ expansion goes ahead
A pensioner has said he will consider parking in Hertfordshire to avoid being hit with a daily £12.50 charge if a zone that clamps down on pollution is extended to cover the whole of London.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:47:00 +0100Should actors earn money for conventions and autographs?
Well I hope you have survived those awful temperatures. Personally it was a struggle but we are able to rise above such things. Sitting in my garden I could not decide between wearing my pith helmet or a knotted hankie to cover what some unkind reade...
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 09:35:58 +0100The Queen sends emotional message to England Lionesses after Women's Euros victory
England beat Germany 2-1 after a Chloe Kelly winner in extra-time.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:46:31 +0100Is 3 mobile down? What we know about service status
Users of the mobile phone network Three have reported issues and outages in their service.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100Waitrose to scrap 'best before' dates on hundreds of products to combat food waste
The major move will come into effect from September.
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 13:50:00 +0100Labour politician Anneliese Dodds makes visit to Watford
A leading Labour politician visited Watford to learn how the cost-of-living crisis is impacting on people and businesses in the town.
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0100Planning applications in Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere and Dacorum
A proposal for a new children's care home is among the planning applications submitted to Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere and Dacorum councils.
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100Watford pet rescue centre seeks forever home for two cats
Hello there! My name is Milly and this is my best friend Jessica. I’m 12 and Milly is 18-years-old. We’re looking for a new home together where we can relax and enjoy our golden years. We came to the National Animal Welfare Trust two months ago w...
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0100Watford Writers talk by antipoet and songwriter Paul Eccentric
A poet and published songwriter who started his career in Croxley Green will speak to Watford wordsmiths about his career.
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 17:10:00 +0100Kelly Smith backs Lionesses ahead of England Euro final
Euro football fever was high in Watford today as a flag was raised ahead of the women’s final this weekend.
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100Death notices in the Watford Observer week ending July 29, 2022
The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week: