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Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:38:22 +0000
Heavy traffic in fourth day of M25 protests - live updates
Traffic has begun to grow during a fourth straight day of M25 disruption.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:37:26 +0000
Anthony Joshua back in Watford for his mum's community event
Anthony Joshua and his mum, Yeta, are looking to bring back community spirit with an event this weekend.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:56:04 +0000
Schoolgirl flees after 'man asks her into vehicle' in Croxley Green
A schoolgirl ran away after she was reportedly shouted at to get into a stranger's vehicle.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:55:00 +0000
The Horns pub launches £50k fundraiser and hopes to reopen
A live music venue that “closed for the last time” could be about to reopen its doors – but a huge fundraising drive will be needed to keep it open for good.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:54:30 +0000
Future Academies Watford defends critical Ofsted report
An under-fire school has insisted “the foundation stones” for progress are in place following a critical Ofsted report.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:59:33 +0000
Family tribute to Ben Bray after Watford fan's fatal crash
The family of a lifelong Watford fan have paid tribute to him after he died in a crash.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Man charged over 'attempting to incite sexual activity with a child'
A man has been charged with “attempting to incite a girl to engage in sexual activity”.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Watford thief who assaulted woman jailed after dodging court
A thief who assaulted a woman and then dodged court has been jailed after a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Proposed boundary constituency changes for Watford and Hertfordshire
The final proposals for new political constituencies have been drawn up – and it could mean your MP is changing.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Remembrance Day memorial events and services in Watford 2022
Here's where you can pay your respects and remember the sacrifices of servicemen and women in a two-minute silence this Remembrance Day.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:37:35 +0000
Famous Flying Scotsman due to stop at Watford Junction
The Flying Scotsman is due in Watford Junction as part of its centenary.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:40:28 +0000
Johns Lewis Christmas advert 2022 - watch it here
The special meaning behind this year's John Lewis Christmas advert, set to a cover of All the Small Things by Blink-182

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:30:51 +0000
London Colney: Third day of protests on M25 - recap
Protests took place for a third straight day on the M25.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000
Protester placed lock around his neck on M25 gantry near London Colney
Police have released images of a protester who secured himself to a gantry above the M25 with a lock and harness.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:30:00 +0000
Abbots Langley 'buzzing' as Greg Davies BBC comedy filmed
A village High Street was “buzzing” as filming for a BBC comedy descended on local businesses.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:20:00 +0000
Bushey Costco traffic delays caused by broken down vehicle
Drivers travelling in and near busy roundabout are facing even longer delays than usual this evening because of a broken down vehicle.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:11:36 +0000
Hertfordshire nurses back first strike action in 106 years
Hertfordshire nurses are among thousands set to take part in the first UK strike action for 106 years.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
The 15th century well found at Stapletons Tyres in Watford High Street
The Watford Observer is again delighted to team up with its friends at Watford Museum to look at some structures or objects from the town’s past that have either disappeared or been relocated. Today we recall something that had disappeared, but was...

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:50:00 +0000
Rickmansworth care facility approved following planning appeal
A care facility will be allowed to be built on the site of a former industrial yard.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:13:05 +0000
When will Watford Christmas lights 2022 be switched on?
Details for Watford’s Christmas lights switch-on have been confirmed – along with who will officially flick the switch.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:03:00 +0000
Watch the moment King Charles is pelted with eggs in York
Watch the moment King Charles and the Queen Consort were pelted with eggs in York by a protester.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:30:53 +0000
Herts Police respond to journalist arrests in M25 protests
Hertfordshire Police have responded after journalists were arrested as they attempted to cover disruption on the M25.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:50:00 +0000
Locals come to the rescue after tree falls in Bricket Wood
Some drivers were left stranded after a tree fell and blocked a country lane.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:05:00 +0000
Police appeal for help to find missing Watford man
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man who has gone missing from Watford.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:30:00 +0000
Man dies after incident in Parsonage Road, Rickmansworth
Police have confirmed that a man who was found with a head injury in Rickmansworth has died.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:48:04 +0000
M25 closed at London Colney over Just Stop Oil protests
The M25 has been forced to close again in Hertfordshire due a third straight day of Just Stop Oil protests.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:10:00 +0000
Police probe assaults after Watford v Coventry football match
A man was reportedly spat at while another was kicked and punched after a Watford football match at the weekend.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Lanchester Primary School appoints new headteacher
A Watford primary school has announced the appointment of its new headteacher.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Cassiobury Park crime round-up after lone woman robbed
The news that a lone woman was attacked and robbed as she walked through Cassiobury Park has understandably caused concern.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Roads resurfaced after mystery resident scrawls 'fix me'
Two roads have been resurfaced after graffiti - including the words ‘fix me’ was scrawled along the pothole-riddled surfaces.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Five recent business closures around Watford
A number of businesses in the area have closed recently, and with the cost-of-living crisis there are concerns about many more.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:29:37 +0000
Nurses vote to strike for first time in 106 year history
Nurses across the UK have voted to strike in a dispute against pay.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 07:40:50 +0000
Protesters return to M25 - recap
Hertfordshire police confirmed that protesters had returned to the M25, following a number of incidents yesterday (Monday, November 7).

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:07:57 +0000
Video of Just Stop Oil protest above M25 near Kings Langley
A video shows the police response to a Just Stop Oil protest above the M25 near Kings Langley.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:30:00 +0000
Just Stop Oil protesters charged after M25 chaos in Hertfordshire
Two people have been charged while a further three have been arrested following protests by environmental activists on the M25.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Memories in pictures of Watford career of John Barnes
The player regarded by many fans as the best to wear a Watford shirt in the club’s history celebrated his 59th birthday yesterday.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:03:49 +0000
Press members 'held for 13 hours' after Herts Just Stop Oil protest
A photographer and filmmaker have said they were held in police custody for around 13 hours after being arrested while reporting on a Just Stop Oil protest.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Trains chaos like 'The Hunger Games' in Watford and St Albans
Hertfordshire rail commuters have hit out after facing disruption and delays to their journeys into London this morning.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:23:24 +0000
Carry On and Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips dies aged 98 as wife pays emotional tribute
In tribute, his wife Zara, 63, said: “I've lost a wonderful husband and the public has lost a truly great showman."

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:49:47 +0000
Matt Hancock to enter I'm A Celeb camp TODAY as ITV Coronation Street star issues warning
Hancock, 44, is being sent into the jungle early alongside fellow latecomer Sean Walsh hours after Olivia Attwood was forced to quit the show early.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:20:00 +0000
Just Stop Oil M25 protests gridlock Hertfordshire again
Dozens of roads have been gridlocked this morning after Just Stop Oil struck on the M25 for a second day in a row.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:25:00 +0000
Police issue statement after forensics attend Rickmansworth incident
Police have issued some details about why a street and a block of flats has been cordoned off.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:03:46 +0000
M25: Protests at Kings Langley, Bricket Wood and London Colney
Hertfordshire Police have confirmed that "protest activity" has started for a second day on the M25.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:25:00 +0000
Lone woman mugged and hit on head in Cassiobury Park
A woman walking alone through Cassiobury Park has been mugged in a "shocking attack".

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
'Someone could have died' when ceiling collapsed
A family say someone could have died when the ceiling above their toilet collapsed after a leak wasn’t fixed.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Watford shoppers voice fears after interest rates rise
Watford residents have voiced fears about rising poverty and homelessness after interest rates were increased by the Bank of England.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:17:49 +0000
Rickmansworth town centre cordoned off by police - recap
There are reports of a major police presence.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:30:36 +0000
M25: Protestors stop traffic between Watford and St Albans
'Just Stop Oil' protesters had reportedly climbed a gantry at Junction 22 of the M25.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Police to hit M25 in lorry cabs as part of crackdown on law-breaking drivers
Police officers will take to the M25 in unmarked HGV supercabs to catch unwitting law-breaking drivers.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:43:20 +0000
Police warning after M25 Just Stop Oil protestors arrested
Seven people have been arrested over today’s M25 protests with police insisting they have “robust plans” to tackle any more disruption.



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