Watford Observer
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:39:11 +0100Live updates as Hertfordshire students receive A-level results
Thousands of students in Hertfordshire are awaiting their A-level exam results, follow our blog to see reactions as they come in.
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:45:26 +0100First students to sit exams since pandemic await A-level results
Grades are expected to be down on 2021 but higher than pre-pandemic.
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 09:30:00 +0100A-level grades in UK down but are higher than pre-pandemic
A-level grades received by students in the UK are down on the past two years, but remain higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:09:40 +0100Person dies after being hit by train at Elstree and Borehamwood station
A person has died after being hit by a train in the early morning.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100Cat '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.
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:41:03 +0100Teenager '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 16:58:25 +0100Affinity 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.
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100Watford Puttshack reacts to scathing TripAdvisor review
Watford’s Puttshack says “necessary actions have been taken” after a scathing review listed alleged blunders during a night out.
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100Pre-planning applications for Chorleywood homes
Two pre-planning applications have been submitted in Chorleywood with one proposing to build 800 new homes.
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 13:38:42 +0100Meriden 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.
Mon, 15 Aug 2022 18:30:00 +0100Little 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.
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 06:47:46 +0100Thomas O'Halloran: Arrest after fatal stabbing of man on mobility scooter
A 44-year-old man was arrested at an address in Southall, west London, in the early hours of Thursday
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:23:53 +0100Heavy traffic on the A41 amid 'flood' reports - recap
Traffic is building in Watford as the weather worsens
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +0100West Herts Hospitals sees huge rise in people waiting for treatment
The number of patients waiting to be treated at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has more than doubled since 2019.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:53:18 +0100A41 delays after crash by Kings Langley and flood in Watford
A crash and flash flooding is causing long delays on the A41 this afternoon as bad weather pummels the area.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:20:25 +0100Three arrested after Watford town centre 'machete' attack
Armed police went to Watford town centre as a man had his foot slashed in a group fight involving a machete.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 13:33:53 +0100Meriden parking 'dreadful' as car park remains closed
Residents have blasted the "dangerous and illegal" parking at the Meriden and voiced surprise that no one has been hit yet.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:30:22 +010087-year-old stabbed to death on mobility scooter named
Thomas O’Halloran was riding a mobility scooter when he was the victim of a “shocking act of unprovoked violence”
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:35:45 +0100Watford weather: Met Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across the south east of England, including Watford.
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:01:52 +0100How do I claim the £150 energy rebate in Watford?
The final deadline is looming for Watford residents to claim their £150 energy rebate.
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100Watford 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 16:00:00 +0100Watford'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 +0100Watford 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 05:05:00 +0100London 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 +0100London 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 +0100Will 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".
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 14:01:28 +0100BBC Eastenders star Jessie Wallace slams The Tyre Extinguishers Land Rover car attack
The group of activists made headlines earlier this years after they deflated tyres on SUVs in cities across Britain.
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:52:09 +0100Female-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 +0100Watford'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 +0100Paradise 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 +0100Serious 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 +0100A41 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 +0100Watford'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 +0100Man 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 +0100Watford 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 +0100Man 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 +0100From 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 +0100First 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 +0100Andrew 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 +0100BBC 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 +0100Recap 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 +0100Fire 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 +0100Nominate 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 +0100Mayor 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 +0100Firefighters 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 +0100Drone 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 +0100NSPCC 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 +0100Tolpits 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 +0100Watford'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.