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Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:43:33 +0100
Milk shelves empty after Animal Rebellion protest in Hatfield
Some supermarket shelves in Hertfordshire were left empty of milk after campaigners disrupted a dairy distribution facility.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford holds a proclamation ceremony for King Charles III
People of all ages and backgrounds attended Watford’s proclamation ceremony on the accession of His Majesty King Charles III.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Top 10 places for breakfast around Watford
Breakfast is often said to be the most important meal of the day.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford Leisure Centre Woodside gets £200,000 boost
Upgrades have started on Watford’s leisure centre following a £200,000 investment.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 18:32:25 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral date confirmed and will be held at Westminster Abbey
The Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk has confirmed the news.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Saving Private Ryan prop gun so realistic it worried airport security
Hello again, my long suffering readers and while the weather is still nice thank you for joining me in a ramble along the path of film history.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Death notices in the Watford Observer week ending September 9, 2022
The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0100
The Watford YouTuber taking the craft world by storm
A Watford YouTuber and entrepreneur is creating a new “more compassionate” online platform for knitters.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Sarratt Horticultural Society holds autumn show
Keen gardeners put their work front and centre at the Sarratt Horticultural Society Autumn Show.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 13:59:22 +0100
A day behind the scenes at Harry Potter Leavesden studios
The studios behind the Harry Potter films opened their doors to the public celebrating its tenth birthday.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Planning applications: Queens' School and Tring Athletic pitch plans
Proposals from a school and a Hertfordshire Football Club to install artificial pitches are among the planning applications submitted to Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere and Dacorum councils.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
International performers head to Sarratt Festival of Music
International musicians will be performing a variety of genres at a village music festival.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Picture of a mystery parade in Woodford Road in Watford
This scene was captured at the junction of two roads in Watford but it is not known what the event was nor when it took place.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 10:44:15 +0100
Air ambulance called to Watford crash
An air ambulance was called to a car crash that led to a teenager being taken to hospital.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0100
'Liz Truss must back Watford General Hospital redevelopment'
After months of paralysis at the end of Boris Johnson’s premiership, we now have a new Prime Minister. Even though we have very different politics, I wish Liz Truss well in dealing with the enormous challenges that face our country.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Watford town to host ceremony announcing new King
A historic event will be taking place in Watford town centre to announce the new monarch.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Watford pet rescue centre seeks home for nervous male cat
Hi, I’m Bruce, a nervous two-year-old boy looking for a new home. I came to the National Animal Welfare Trust three weeks ago when my owner’s circumstances changed. I’m really not enjoying my time in the cattery and urgently need to find a calm...

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Calls for Jubilee beacons to be lit in honour of the Queen
An Abbots Langley woman has called for the Jubilee beacons to be lit on the evening of the Queen’s funeral.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Bowtie Brewers in Watford shed expands operation
A business started in a Watford garden has used grant funding to refurbish a shed into a full brewery.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
'Gross' waste dumped by Grand Union Canal by 'selfish' fly-tippers
A dog walker has described a heap of rubbish he saw dumped by a canal as “absolutely disgusting”.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Django Grocey rated 1/5 in food hygiene inspection
An Afro Caribbean grocery shop was told that “major improvement” was necessary in a recent food hygiene inspection.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Vu Lounge keeps licence after noise complaints review
A Turkish restaurant and shisha lounge will be able to continue operating under a licence after councillors assessed noise complaints.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 08:07:08 +0100
September 11 terrorist attacks: Is there a moment of silence in the UK as US remembers?
Is there a moment of silence in the UK to remember the 9/11 terrorist attacks on its 21st anniversary?

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Commonwealth champ Kayne Henry visits West Herts Warriors
Children who attended a basketball summer holiday camp were able to develop new skills and benefit from the free meals provided.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
A look back at Victorian hairdressers in Watford
Victorian Watford boasted numerous shops of every conceivable variety that ensured local residents who could afford to pay for the goods and services they offered were well catered for and well turned out. In the late 19th century, hairdressing was c...

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Way to keep young people away from crime is no surprise
This week’s front page story details what happened when a man tracked down the alleged mugger who stole his nephew’s bag at knifepoint - and found “a frightened boy”.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
David Cameron and Liverpool star Steven Gerrard among archive stories
Some famous names were spotted out and about, the opening of a new secondary school and an unhappy Hornets boss were among the stories making our headlines five and ten years ago this week.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Wildlife, walks and Watford High Street market
We've reached the penultimate week of our theme and our camera club members have been continuing to post their pictures to showcase what they love most about Watford.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 15:33:19 +0100
Will Watford shops and pubs open following the Queen's death?
Shops and pubs will be able to make their own decision if they should stay open following the Queen’s death.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:47:46 +0100
Watford shoppers memories and tributes to the Queen
Shoppers in Watford market have recalled their fond memories and tributes to the Queen.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:18:16 +0100
Bushey Meads shuts down hoax email that school is closed
A hoax email was being sent around in attempt to convince students that school was cancelled due to the Queen’s death.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:37:32 +0100
Pub in the Park still going ahead after Queen's death
Hertfordshire’s food and music event will still go ahead as scheduled despite the Queen’s death.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:33:21 +0100
Watford's Big Bandstand event cancelled after Queen's death
A music event has been cancelled in the wake of the Queen’s death.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:16:00 +0100
Watford pays tribute to Her Majesty the Queen
Political leaders and members of the community in Watford have been paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her death at the age of 96.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:01:00 +0100
Rickmansworth Road works in Chorleywood causing hour-long delays
Drivers are facing some serious disruption in and around Watford.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 16:11:30 +0100
Council confirms plans for thousands of unpaid rebates
Watford Borough Council has explained what will happen to the thousands of unpaid council tax rebates after today’s deadline.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:34:32 +0100
Planned rail strikes called off following Queen's death
Planned rail strikes have been called off as a result of the Queen’s death.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Memories of Queen Elizabeth II's visits to Watford
Everyone in Watford will have their own reflections following the death of the Queen, with some able to recall their meetings with Her Majesty.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:33:50 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II dies: Premier League and EFL expected to cancel fixtures
The Premier League and English Football League are expected to cancel this weekend's fixtures following the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Location for Chaiiwala branch in Watford confirmed
The location for a popular Indian street food chain that is coming to Watford has been confirmed.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire County Council facing £23.5m hole in budget
Hertfordshire County Council says it is facing a shortfall of more than £20 million – blaming inflation on the significant deficit.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 16:40:00 +0100
A&E 'refused to treat toothache' so bad man knocked himself out
A mother has slammed Watford’s A&E service for allegedly not providing the “care” her son needs after he blacked out when slamming his head from “excruciating” pain.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:56:00 +0100
Watford taxi driver suspended after cab inspections
A taxi driver has been suspended and two were given notices after nearly 30 cabs in Watford were randomly inspected.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Police drop 'fake doctor' case at Watford General Hospital
The case of a woman allegedly approaching people pretending to be a doctor at Watford General has been dropped.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Award helps Northwood student hike and bike the Highlands
A GAP year student from Northwood has been exploring the Scottish wilds by cycle and on foot – with the aid of a grant.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
24-storey tower on former TJX Watford HQ site refused
Plans to build a tower of 24 floors on the site of a company’s former headquarters have been rejected.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:31:34 +0100
Police explain 'double standards' Woodmere Avenue video
Police have explained a video of officers using the Woodmere Avenue bus lane was part of an emergency response after being accused of “double standards.”

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Little Cassiobury open day cancelled due to damage
One of Watford’s highest grade listed buildings is no longer deemed safe for the public.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 16:10:01 +0100
UK newspaper front pages: Newsquest pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
On Thursday evening (September 8) the world was hit by the sad news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, aged 96.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 15:28:08 +0100
Royal photographer who met with Queen two days before death reveals what she said to her
PA photographer Jane Barlow took the last public pictures of Britain’s longest-serving monarch.



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