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Watford Observer

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:22:00 +0100
ULEZ expansion will make dad's shopping trips three times longer
A dad will have to travel for around three times as long to get his shopping done if the planned ULEZ expansion covering the whole of London goes ahead.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:12:08 +0100
Atria Watford launches Love Your Selfie experience
Atria Watford is launching a new initiative encouraging shoppers to capture the ultimate selfie.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Why Max Peri Peri in Watford scored 1/5 for its food hygiene
Staff at a chicken shop did not wash their hands after handling foods and “filthy” cloths were used, inspectors found.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
E-scooter rider's near miss with crash recorded in Watford
An e-scooter rider had a near miss when he ploughed straight into a moving car.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:59:02 +0100
Motorcyclist dies after Watling Street crash
A motorcyclist has died at the scene following a crash this afternoon (August 4).

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:46:53 +0100
E-scooter rider and car crash in Church Street, Rickmansworth
An e-scooter rider has been taken to hospital after a collision with a car this morning.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Woman 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 +0100
Abbey 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”.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Woman ‘punched unconscious and robbed by taxi driver’ after Watford night out
A woman has been left housebound in fear after she was allegedly punched unconscious and robbed by a taxi driver following a night out in Watford.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:35:00 +0100
Watford stewards 'slow to react' after Sheff Utd fan fell ill
Watford Football Club has responded after fans hit out at how stewards and emergency services reacted to a young supporter falling ill during a game.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:34:23 +0100
Recap after M25 traffic builds due to South Mimms crash
Delays are currently building on the M25 near Watford following a crash this afternoon. Follow our blog for live updates.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:49:05 +0100
Recap after fatal crash in Watling Street, Radlett
A motorcyclist has been rushed to hospital and roads have been closed following a "serious" crash.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:31:18 +0100
Crash in Rickmansworth causes delays - recap
There was a crash in Church Street, Rickmansworth, this morning (August 4). Read our live-blog recap

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:56:07 +0100
Petition launched to save Watford Junction ticket office
Watford Lib Dems have slammed the potential closure of Watford Junction ticket offices.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 14:37:23 +0100
Watling Street crash leaves motorcyclist seriously injured
A motorcyclist has been rushed to hospital “in serious condition” after a crash in Watling Street.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:24:26 +0100
Marks & 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 +0100
Sadiq 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 +0100
Herts 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 +0100
Watford 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 +0100
Cother 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 +0100
Armed 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”.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:03:25 +0100
Future 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 +0100
Bubble 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.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 20:37:53 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer breached MPs' Code of Conduct eight times, inquiry finds
An inquiry has revealed that Sir Keir Starmer has breached the MPs’ code of conduct on eight occasions.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 07:23:18 +0100
HPV 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 +0100
Greene 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 +0100
Beryl 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 +0100
Firefighters tackle grass fire in South Way, Abbots Langley
Video footage has emerged of firefighters tackling a 100 square metre grass fire.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:42:26 +0100
Everest 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 +0100
London 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 +0100
New environmentally-friendly Batchworth waste depot unveiled
A new waste services office – dubbed the most environmentally friendly council building in Three Rivers – has opened.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
A 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 +0100
Man 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 +0100
Man 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 +0100
Police appeal for help to find missing London teenager
Police are appealing for help to find a missing teenage girl.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Most 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 +0100
Woman'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 +0100
Two 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 +0100
Cassiobury 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 +0100
UK ‘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 +0100
When 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 +0100
One 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 +0100
Police 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 +0100
Counting 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 +0100
Thousands 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 +0100
Fears 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 +0100
What'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 +0100
Man 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 +0100
Man '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 +0100
Oak 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.



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