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Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Pothole-infested Radlett Road estate gets resurfaced
Two roads on a housing estate that were in such a bad state someone wrote ‘fix me’ have been resurfaced.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Rickmansworth Road flats plans recommended for approval
Plans for nearly 100 flats on the site of a factory in Watford are being recommended for approval.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:34:00 +0100
Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden given Cabinet role by PM Rishi Sunak
Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden has returned to the Cabinet Office following the appointment of Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:45:00 +0100
Government responds to claim Watford hospital rebuild is 'stalling'
The Government is looking at the case to rebuild Watford General Hospital amid fears “disarray” is stalling the project.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:21:06 +0100
Top cop visits Watford and confirms more police on streets
Hertfordshire police chiefs have confirmed that additional officers are now on the streets of Watford following recent calls.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:47:17 +0100
Watford FC: NHS chief operating officer visits Vicarage Road
NHS England's chief operating officer has visited Watford FC's Vicarage Road Stadium.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:55:00 +0100
Bensons for Beds to reopen new branch in Watford
A bed shop is returning to Watford just a matter of months after leaving the town.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:21:55 +0100
Watford Town Hall revamp plans include cafe and museum
Plans for a café and the relocation of a museum have been submitted in a bid to revamp Watford Town Hall.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:45:02 +0100
Opening event announced for Dragons' Den star's Watford bar
A new Watford bar - owned by former Dragons' Den star Sarah Willingham - has announced an "exclusive launch event".

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Costco Bushey set to make these changes to ease traffic problems
Costco has agreed to make some changes to the queuing system for its petrol station to try and solve traffic problems in the area.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Homes on former nursery site near Bricket Wood rejected
Plans for nine "affordable" homes on the site of a former plant nursery in Chequers Lane have been refused.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire sees rise in LGBTQ+-motivated hate crimes
Sexual orientation-motivated hate crimes have risen in Hertfordshire over the course of a year, new figures have revealed.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:59:14 +0100
Schools to receive energy bill support after council motion
Hertfordshire County Council will support schools through the cost of living crisis after a motion was passed to maximise the resources put into their cutting energy bills.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 18:08:16 +0100
Watford MP Dean Russell on Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson
Watford’s MP has failed to confirm if he would have backed the Boris Johnson as Rishi Sunak is named the country’s new leader.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:50:00 +0100
Man arrested after police attend crash in Lammas Road
A road in Watford was left blocked after four vehicles were involved in a crash.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:48:15 +0100
Men jailed in relation to Watford murder of Luke O'Connell
Three men have been jailed for perverting the course of justice in relation to the murder of Luke O’Connell.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:55:00 +0100
Vicarage Road closed overnight for resurfacing work
Vicarage Road will be closed for several nights over the next week or so as “much-needed” resurfacing finally takes place.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:27:12 +0100
Hemel Hempstead: Silver BMW leaves road in A41 crash
A silver BMW has crashed on the A41, near Hemel Hempstead.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:39:06 +0100
Watford piano playing TikTok grandad dies from cancer
A grandfather whose piano playing TikTok videos have been viewed 1.6 billion times has died from cancer.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:30:00 +0100
Police confirm no arrests made at Watford v Luton
Police say no arrests were made yesterday in connection with Watford’s football match against Luton.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Watford storm pictures show flooding and lightning lighting up sky
The storms that swept across our area yesterday led to localised flooding in places - and also resulted in some spectacular pictures.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:52:22 +0100
Police issue warning to dirt-bike riders in Three Rivers
Dirt-bike riders have been causing misery for some farmers in recent weeks.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Affordable housing development in Chiswell Green rejected
An attempt to build 330 homes for key workers in the countryside has been knocked back by a council.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Planning applications in Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere and Dacorum
A proposal for a new cafe in a park is among the planning applications submitted to Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere and Dacorum councils.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Abbots Langley singer performs with Swedish House Mafia
An up-and-coming singer-songwriter recalled her “insane” experience performing with Swedish House Mafia at The O2 Arena.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:37:00 +0100
Fans and police clash outside stadium ahead of Watford v Luton
Some clashes broke out involving rival fans and police ahead of Watford’s game against Luton today.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Death notices in the Watford Observer week ending October 21, 2022
The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week:

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Citizens Advice Watford advice on help with rising living costs
Many of us are already struggling with rising costs and worried about how to cope as it starts getting colder. Here’s advice from Citizens Advice Watford on the support available.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0100
The Callowland school that was a forerunner to Queens' School
A new school catering for more than 1,000 children opened in Watford 121 years ago this week.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Watford Community Housing pays £14k to asbestos exposed mum
A mum-of-three has won £14,000 in compensation from a housing authority after she and her children were exposed to cancer-causing asbestos in their home.  

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Future of Aldenham Reservoir could be secured after 'positive' talks
An action plan has been launched to “protect the future” of Aldenham Reservoir following “extensive positive” talks with its owner.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Abbots Langley pizzeria withdraws plan to extend into former butchers
An Italian restaurant and takeaway has withdrawn its plans to extend into a former butchers.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Watford pet rescue centre seeks home for friendly female cat
Hi everyone, my name’s Hera and I’m a two-year-old girl looking for my purrfect new home. I came to the National Animal Welfare Trust three months ago, heavily pregnant. The NAWT has found homes for all my kittens and is now looking for a home fo...

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Luther Blissett and Russ Kane host mental health event in Watford
Well known speakers hosted a ‘chat show’ style event encouraging openness about mental health.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Take a look inside this £1 million Watford home on Zoopla now
The four-bed, three-bathroom house in Cassiobury Park might be the place for you in Watford

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0100
What do pub fanatics think of Watford's boozers?
Pub fanatics who have reviewed pints at over 1000 boozers have visited and recommended Watford pubs on an enthusiasts website.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 12:39:40 +0100
CCTV appeal after car in Abbots Langley broken into
A wallet was stolen from a car parked in a driveway.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 12:10:00 +0100
Overturned trailer caused 90 minute delays on M1 near Watford
An overturned trailer caused chaos on a motorway last night for hours.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Watford's Charter Day, origins of town's crest and Watford china
Charter Day in Watford on October 18, 1922 marked a special day in the history of the town.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:38:26 +0100
Lidl confirms South Oxhey store opening date
People have said they look forward to using the new Lidl after it finally announced its opening date following weeks of anticipation.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 11:26:24 +0100
Watford v Luton: Fans given allocated routes away from stadium
New information has been issued for fans who will be at Vicarage Road stadium for tomorrow’s clash with rivals Luton.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Halloween: 7 places haunted by ghosts in and near Watford
We've put together a list of reportedly haunted places both in and near Watford.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Watford pubs say they will be staying shut on Sunday for Luton visit
Some pubs in Watford have announced they will be staying shut on Sunday due to the football.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:42:47 +0100
Police issue CCTV images as search for missing Kirsty continues
New images have been released of a woman who has been reported missing from Watford.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Aerial pictures of Watford Junction and town centre in the past
One of the best ways of seeing how Watford has changed over the years is from the air.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 09:17:00 +0100
Plans for flats in Wellstones car park in Watford submitted
Plans to build a block of flats in a car park in Watford town centre have been officially submitted.

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Pictures of beautiful autumnal scenes in the area
No season of the year can arguably match autumn for the beauty of its natural colours - and that has again been underlined by the stunning pictures taken by our camera club members.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Calls to resolve speeding along London Colney High Street
‘Useless’ bumps are failing to keep speeds down through a village prompting campaigners to ramp up their bid for traffic calming measures.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Way forward agreed for Chiltern Open Air Museum
A way forward has been agreed after a “community up in arms” brought a dispute over museum land use to parliament.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Deeney's Arsenal 'cojones' comments, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Matt Cardle among archive stories
Orange coloured skies over Watford, the aftermath of Troy Deeney’s ‘cojones’ comments and celebrities spotted in the area were among the stories making our headlines five and ten years ago this week.



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