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Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:41:19 +0100
BBC Eastenders star left £400,000 fortune after co-star Anna Karen dies in house fire
Eastenders paid tribute to the actress in February following the news of her death.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Watford employers join inflation busting 'real' living wage
More Watford employers have signed up to the “more important than ever” ‘real’ living wage scheme.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 18:16:54 +0100
Watford General Hospital sinkhole reported
A “sinkhole” opened up outside Watford General Hospital, causing traffic to be diverted away from the entrance.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 05:56:00 +0100
Lorry hits Woodmere Avenue width restriction sign
A lorry has hit a Woodmere Avenue width restriction no entry sign, while it was involved it work to prevent cars hitting the restriction.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Abbots Langley-Watford General Hospital 318 bus axed
A bus service to Watford General Hospital has been axed as part of timetable changes.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford moviegoers react to Cineworld bankruptcy news
Reactions in Watford are mixed as it is announced Cineworld could go bust as Cineworld “prepares to file for bankruptcy within weeks”.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
'Carnage' filmed outside Tudor Arms pub, Watford
A video has emerged on Twitter of “carnage” as a large fight broke out outside a Watford pub.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Camila Cabello and Hans Zimmer release song for David Attenborough's BBC Frozen Planet II
The new song marks the first time a song has been written to support a BBC One natural history series.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 16:28:16 +0100
Recap of updates on 'sinkhole' outside Watford General Hospital
A sinkhole has opened up outside Watford General Hospital, causing traffic to be diverted away from the entrance.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Virtual Herts hospital up for Health Service Journal award
A ‘virtual hospital’ that cares for people with lung disease and heart failure in their own home has been shortlisted for an award.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Death notices in the Watford Observer week ending August 19, 2022
The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week:

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 14:49:03 +0100
Police searching for missing boy, 13, with links to Watford
A 13-year-old boy with links to Watford has been missing since Wednesday.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Planning applications in Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere and Dacorum
A proposal to convert a bed & breakfast is among the planning applications submitted to Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere and Dacorum councils.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
August Bank Holiday 2022: 5 things to do near Watford
If you’re unsure what your Bank Holiday weekend looks like, here is a round-up of what's on in Watford.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 09:39:10 +0100
Anthony Joshua speaks on Watford background after loss
Anthony Joshua gave a bizarre speech referencing his troubled Watford upbringing after losing his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Two pairs of kittens looking for loving homes
Hello, we’re Cookie and Biscuit, a pair of nine-week-old male kittens looking for a home together. We’ll need to be rehomed together as we’re brothers who get on very well. We’re very friendly and love being around people.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 05:55:00 +0100
D20 Board Game Cafe review
A Watford boardgame spot with a perfect rating and 76 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor quickly showed me why it was so beloved by fans.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 05:54:00 +0100
Parmiters students' A405 underpass art 'defaced' by graffiti
There has been more "disappointment" as students’ paintings were again targeted and replaced with obscene graffiti.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100
The Borehamwood site of one of Europe's oldest film studios
Well I don't know about you but for me the last few weeks of extreme heat have been a nightmare, unable to do anything in the day and not able to sleep even with a fan in my bedroom. I am talking about a mechanical not human fan before rumours star...

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Watford Museum image shows carnival day traffic in 1960
This week’s photo shows a scene from carnival day in the early 1960s, and specifically traffic road.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
We need more policing to make Watford town centre feel safe
It’s a familiar call - the idea that we should have more ‘bobbies on the beat’ to drive down crime.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 18:23:58 +0100
Team GB and Wales Decathlete Ben Gregory in coma after serious bike crash
Team GB and Welsh decathlete Ben Gregory has fractured his skull and neck and has suffered multiple brain haemorrhages.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 12:38:45 +0100
Cost of living: Households could be paid to keep washing machine off in peak hours
Customers could see rebates of up to £6 per kWh for minimising the use of certain goods during peak hours of 5pm-8pm.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 18:50:00 +0100
When and where is Bushey and Oxhey Beer and Cider Festival?
Fans of beer and cider will be spoilt for choice with the return of an annual three-day charity festival.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100
How to enjoy air travel with your family
A holiday should be the time to relax and dispel the stresses of daily drudgery as you cast those winter morning school run memories aside.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Gannett Foundation grant helps more animals at Watford NAWT
An animal charity in Watford said it can better support unexpected rescue pets thanks to a grant of more than £3,000 it received.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Rickmansworth boat builder Harry Walker founded the Aquadrome
The Watford Observer is delighted to team up with Three Rivers Museum for a series that will remind readers of some of the people who, often now forgotten, made an impact on how their neighbours lived and worked. The next in the series looks at the l...

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Meriden You Matter charity shop helps people with loneliness
We all go into charity shops hoping to find a hidden gem, but I never thought my latest discovery would be the shop itself and the woman who runs it.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Customers hope Cha Café building remains a community café
Customers and the council hope the Cha Café building will continue as a welcoming café as new operators are sought.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Showing off the Watford area in summertime
Summer is still with us but it's again time to set a new challenge for our talented camera club members.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Cineworld reportedly preparing for bankruptcy
A major cinema chain is preparing to file for bankruptcy, according to reports.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
SIX serious attacks in Watford town centre
Watford town centre has been hit by violence in recent weeks with the mayor even launching a petition for more police in High Street.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 05:56:00 +0100
Three arrested after fight outside King of Pizza in Watford
A man was allegedly attacked and had a wheelie bin thrown at him before being chased back to his home.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
'Labour has ideas to solve energy price crisis'
It may seem a little odd, but then again forward planning for the winter during the boiling hot summer we’ve had is actually commendable.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 13:40:59 +0100
Blue Light Card reveals back to school discounts at Asda, Wilko, Nike and more
Blue Light Card is offering discounts from big brands such as Asda, Wilko, Nike and more ahead of children going back to school in September 2022.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:57:01 +0100
Recap of Watford traffic after Dalton Way crash
A crash in Dalton Way near Watford town centre is causing traffic delays.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 19:01:36 +0100
Rishi Sunak visits Watford Hare Krishna manor for Janmashtami
Would-be Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has visited a temple near Watford.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 17:15:00 +0100
Watford to host first vegan and green market this weekend
Watford will host its first vegan and green market this weekend.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:20:19 +0100
Where in Watford is showing Joshua V Usyk 2?
Here is a list of Watford pubs showing the Anthony Joshua Vs Oleksandr Usyk world heavyweight title rematch live tomorrow.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Rare image of lost dovecote at Frogmore House in Watford
Our series ’50 events and dates that shaped Watford’ may have come to an end but we are delighted to once again team up our friends at Watford Museum to recall a structure from the town’s past – a dovecote in the grounds of Frogmore House.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 15:47:39 +0100
Simba Bru café opening doors in Watford
A new café that sells hand roasted coffee has now opened its doors in Watford,

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:20:22 +0100
Police CCTV appeal after Carpenders Park e-bike theft
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify after an e-bike was stolen.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 08:20:42 +0100
Tube strike causing travel misery in Watford
Commuters in Watford wishing to travel by tube are likely to find difficulty in getting into London.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 16:05:10 +0100
A-level students at Watford schools celebrate university choices
Almost every A-level student at a school were offered places at their university of choice, as other schools also celebrated their students’ success.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford 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 16:48:41 +0100
Firefighters save woman from Finch Lane house fire in Bushey
Hero firefighters stormed into a house fire this morning (August 18) and saved a woman trapped inside.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 16:58:40 +0100
Cha Cafe in Cassiobury Park, Watford, set to close
The much-loved café in Cassiobury Park is set to temporarily close in just two weeks.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Prolific Watford town centre shoplifter back in jail
A prolific thief is back in jail after admitting to further offences while serving a suspended sentence for breaching an existing behaviour order.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:39:11 +0100
Hertfordshire students receive A-level results - recap
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 +0100
First students to sit exams since pandemic await A-level results
Grades are expected to be down on 2021 but higher than pre-pandemic.



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