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Watford Observer

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:01:52 +0100
How do I claim the £150 energy rebate in Watford?
The final deadline is looming for Watford residents to claim their £150 energy rebate.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 18:30:00 +0100
Little Gaddesden named among poshest places to live in UK
Hertfordshire's poshest village has been revealed in a new list of the country's most desirable areas.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford General Hospital 'locked down' due to suspicious woman
A hospital building was locked down after suspicions that a woman was approaching people pretending to be a doctor.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 13:38:42 +0100
Meriden Fish Bar forced to shut five days after reopening
Meriden Fish Bar’s co-owner was reduced to tears after being forced to shut just five days after the shop's long-awaited reopening.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:41:03 +0100
Teenager 'stabbed' in Watford after groups clash
A teenager is believed to have been stabbed during a fight between two groups in Watford town centre.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Watford's Vicarage Road centenary: memories from the 1970s
Vicarage Road has been home to Watford FC for 100 years. The first match took place on August 30, 1922 when Watford played Millwall.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford National Lottery winners reveal 10 best moments
A couple who won the National Lottery have shared their top ten moments from the 20 years since the big pay-out.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Cat 'stolen in Watford' found dead near Luton Airport
A Watford cat owner believes her pet was stolen and “taken to die” after he was found dead near Luton Airport.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:05:00 +0100
London Tube Strikes August: Everything you need to know
What lines are affected, how long the strikes are taking place, and more; everything you need to know ahead of the tube strikes this August.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:04:00 +0100
London Tube Strikes August: How to avoid chaos and get around London
Travel chaos is expected in the capital this week as national rail strikes, tube, overground and bus strikes take place.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Will Affinity Water bring in a hosepipe ban?
Affinity Water is asking customers to “hang up your hose” despite “no need for any restrictions at this stage".

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:58:25 +0100
Affinity Water misses leakage targets amid Watford blunders
Affinity Water has come under fire for failing to hit leakage targets as blunders in and around Watford piled up in recent weeks.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:52:09 +0100
Female-only zones bring 30% boost to NRG women's membership
A Watford gym has seen a 30% boost in women members after introducing female only zones.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:44:33 +0100
Watford's Anthony Joshua relishing underdog tag for Usyk rematch
Anthony Joshua is thriving on his underdog status heading into Saturday’s heavyweight rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, according to his promoter Eddie Hearn.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:40:52 +0100
Paradise Wildlife Park joy at endangered red panda cub birth
The cub of an endangered red panda has been described as a “symbol of hope”.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:03:32 +0100
Serious A41 crash near Watford sees three taken to hospital
A passenger was seriously injured in a crash that saw three people taken to hospital and a police probe launched.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:27:32 +0100
A41 accident: 3 children and 2 adults taken to hospital
Three children and two adults have been taken to Watford General Hospital following a crash on the A41.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 08:19:30 +0100
Watford's Big Sports Day event for families set to return
Watford’s Big Sports Day is returning to the town centre to offer families a fun day out with trampolines, a BMX stunt show and much more.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:55:12 +0100
Man charged with trespassing after Watford Burnley match
A man has been charged with trespassing on the railway after reports of a large fight following Watford’s match with Burnley.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:46:53 +0100
Watford Met Office weather: Yellow warning issued for thunderstorms
The Met Office has warned of torrential rain and lightning strikes after issuing a yellow weather warning covering Watford.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Man blasts Affinity Water over major leak during drought
A pensioner has slammed Affinity Water's "poor" response as a major water leak constantly spills out water during drought conditions

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:22:00 +0100
From Clearing to the University of Hertfordshire, now an award-winning graduate!
Nerves are jangling across the country this week as young people prepare to find out their exam results and whether they have a place at university.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 18:29:01 +0100
First monkeypox dog case diagnosed as pet owners warned after first suspected case
A dog has been diagnosed with monkeypox as pet owners are warned over the first suspected human-pet transmission.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:33:00 +0100
Andrew Tate Big Brother: White Ribbon calls on TikTok to remove kickboxer from platform
Andrew Tate's videos have been described as “extremely misogynistic” that could have “concerning” long term effects.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100
BBC Eastenders star Rose Ayling-Ellis unveils first Barbie doll with hearing aids
The Barbie Fashionistas line is available in the UK from Thursday.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:47:12 +0100
Recap after A41 crash causes traffic delays
There are long delays on the A41 following a crash and emergency services are at the scene.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 09:45:37 +0100
Fire services tackle Oxhey Woods blaze - recap
Fire services tackled a blaze in Oxhey Woods this morning (August 15). Read our blog recap

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Nominate your favourite takeaway
We would like to invite you to nominate your favourite takeout in the 2022 Takeaway of the Year Awards. The competition is designed to recognise local business while promoting and celebrating the people who provide this much-loved food service to our...

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 19:13:19 +0100
Mayor Peter Taylor starts Watford High Street police petition
The mayor has called for a greater police presence to keep Watford Town Centre safe

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:01:14 +0100
Firefighters spend hours tackling morning fire in Oxhey Woods
Firefighters are tackling a 4,000 square metre fire that has been ripping through woodland since the early hours of this morning.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:40:00 +0100
Drone footage shows damage after Tolpits Lane field fire
Drone footage has emerged showing how a field fire left 50 acres of farmland scorched and blackened.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:03:45 +0100
'Vulnerable' man from Watford found safe and well
Police have thanked the public for their help tracing a "vulnerable" man who went missing during the early hours of this morning (August 15).

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 09:45:58 +0100
NSPCC advice for whether to leave kids at home this summer
Parents thinking of leaving their children at home while they head out are being urged to read the latest NSPCC advice.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Tolpits Lane field fire covered 50 acres of farmland
A fire leading to the closure of Tolpits Lane was accidental due to current weather conditions, it has been confirmed.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Watford's Korean restaurant Grounded Kitchen deserves a visit
Watford’s Korean-inspired restaurant is well worth a visit, especially if you want the option of eating balanced and healthy meals.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
'Watford needs safe cycle lane not low traffic neighbourhood'
The cyclist who so tragically lost his life in St Albans Road is the latest in a line of incidents involving cyclists on the St Albans Road.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford FC charity organises free school clothes donations
Watford FC’s charity has called for donations of good quality school wear to help financially struggling families have free uniforms.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Woodmere Avenue 'will have crashes' despite new width design
Design changes to a width restriction on Woodmere Avenue will not stop crashes, warned a man who lives on the road.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 15:36:07 +0100
Police attend fight at Watford Junction after Burnley game
Trouble broke out at a train station last night sparking a major police response.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Seven Ukrainian refugee families in Watford made homeless
Seven Ukrainian refugee families have been made homeless in Watford after being offered accommodation.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Drink driving crashes kill or injure hundreds in Herts
Hundreds of people were killed or injured in drink driving crashes in Hertfordshire over three years, new figures show.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:20:16 +0100
Cost of living: Train ticket price rise will be below inflation rate
A DfT spokesperson said the increase, which usually comes in effect in January, will be delayed until March

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Lets hope new design solves Woodmere Avenue crash issue
It's been one of the longest running sagas but we finally (and hopefully) the end is in sight for what seems like never-ending crashes at a width restriction.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 18:30:00 +0100
'BBC needs independent probe into how it spends licence fee'
I already suffer from very high blood pressure but I think the BBC may be out to finish me off!

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Round up of Herts fire fighters' amazing weekend work
Fire fighters were working extremely hard yesterday to tackle the blaze on farmland near Tolpits Lane.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 16:30:00 +0100
'We must save Watford Junction station ticket office'
Over the summer holidays, Watford has seen some great events and I hope that you have been able to enjoy them.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Planning applications for Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum
A garage conversion, a loft conversion and many extensions are among the plans submitted to councils in and around Watford this week.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0100
History of the Kings Head pub in Watford
This week’s photo shows a now-vanished pub that was badly damaged in a fire in 1853 but stood for more than a century after that.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 09:19:05 +0100
Motorcyclist injured in crash near M25 junction 22
A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100
NAWT seeks experienced owner for retriever/poodle cross Juno
Hi, I’m Juno and I came to the National Animal Welfare Trust a couple of months ago when my owners had a change in circumstances. I’m a big retriever/poodle cross looking for a child-free home with a large, enclosed garden where I’m the only pe...



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