Watford Observer
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:31:18 +0100Live updates as crash in Rickmansworth causes delays
There has been a crash in Church Street, Rickmansworth, this morning (August 4). Follow our blog for updates.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:24:26 +0100Marks & Spencer, Aldi and Co-op stop selling disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Supermarkets have stopped selling disposable BBQs amid a warning for the London Frie Brigade.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 08:45:14 +0100Sadiq Khan faces legal action over police access to ULEZ camera
Campaigners against the expansion accused the Mayor of promoting " a huge increase in surveillance of Londoners".
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 08:49:30 +0100Herts Pride 2022 to return to Cassiobury Park in Watford
Hertfordshire’s largest LGBT+ pride event, including its popular dog show, is set to return to Watford this month.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:30:00 +0100Watford Meriden Fish Bar announces official reopening date
A popular Watford fish and chip shop will be selling all food half price on the first day of its official reopening.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0100Cother Arms pub reveals Watford FC origin behind new name
A freshly rebranded pub has revealed the origin behind its new name - which honours a major part of Watford FC's history.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:08:03 +0100Armed police make arrests after 'machete' seen near Radlett
Three people were arrested after armed police responded to reports of an incident allegedly involving a “machete”.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100Bubble tea chain Bubbleology to open in Watford town centre
A bubble tea chain has been given the all-clear to open a branch in Watford town centre.
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.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100Woman blasts Manor Roofing & Building over botched repair work
A homeowner says botched repairs to her home have left her thousands of pounds out of pocket and suffering from long-term injuries to her head.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100Abbey View residents charged for fly-tipping after fire
Abbey View Tower residents will be charged for the removal of fly tipping that one woman said “adds insult to injury”.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 07:23:18 +0100HPV vaccine could help women with pre-cancerous cells
Women who have pre-cancerous cells on their cervix may benefit from the HPV vaccine, a new study has suggested.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:25:36 +0100Greene King pressed on White Horse pub's future
Pubs giant Greene King has provided an update on The White Horse’s future after its operators gave notice they were ending their tenancy.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:39:09 +0100Beryl Bikes in Watford free for Cycle to Work Day
Beryl Bikes are offering 30 free minutes for everyone as part of Cycle to Work Day.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 13:00:28 +0100Firefighters tackle grass fire in South Way, Leavesden
Video footage has emerged of firefighters tackling a 100 square metre grass fire.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:42:26 +0100Everest enthusiast kids climb Snowdon
A five-year-old Everest enthusiast has climbed Snowdon to raise money to fight heart conditions which put his brother in hospital.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:30:00 +0100London Zoo goes viral over 'shocking' crocodile display
A new display at London Zoo has shocked visitors after putting animal rights at the forefront.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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 +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.
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.
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.