Watford Observer

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:38:29 +0100
Former NatWest bank opposite Watford Junction to be demolished for flats
Demolition of a former Watford NatWest bank for redevelopment has been approved, with a six-storey replacement on the way.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:12:08 +0100
Roads shut near town centre amid 'concern for welfare' emergency response - live
Police, firefighters, and the ambulance service are all responding to a concern for welfare report near Watford town centre, with drones seen.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Five 'hot' bargains to buy right now from High Street TV
From fans to sleeping bags, ice cream makers and pretty much everything in between, High Street TV has some great offers to check out this summer.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0100
'David and Goliath' public inquiry over 256-home plan begins today
The public inquiry which will decide whether 256 homes can be built on open green fields by Carpenders Park begins today as neighbours are not giving up.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:27:00 +0100
Latest summer fun pictures from Watford Observer Camera Club members
Our amazing photographers have been out capturing summer fun – you can enjoy a selection by scrolling down on this page.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:27:56 +0100
From difficult beginnings to teacher and a life rebuilt through determination
A man who experienced housing instability during his teenage years has spoken about the positive impact a youth charity had on his journey to independence.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Neighbours' shock at house 'arson' in 'peaceful street where nothing ever happens'
Emergency services descended on a “peaceful” street over suspected arson which left neighbours in Croxley Green in shock.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:30:29 +0100
Detectives' bid to trace car as they investigate Hertfordshire murder
Detectives investigating the murder of a man who was found seriously injured in a Hertfordshire car park are hunting for a car.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0100
Police hunting man after pick-up truck hit group outside Hertfordshire pub
Herts Police are hunting a wanted man after a pick-up truck hit a group of people outside a Hatfield pub.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0100
Mum's 'terror' as toddler covered in broken glass after going down slide
A toddler miraculously avoided injury going down a slide left covered in broken glass through "mindless vandalism" in South Oxhey.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:51:00 +0100
Watford store to close as business shutting 15 'underperforming' branches
The closure of the Watford Magnet showroom has been confirmed amid major restructuring at the company.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0100
Arson arrest after 'devastating' house fire blanketed street in smoke
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson and criminal damage after a "devastating" house fire in Croxley Green.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:21:00 +0100
Man admits causing serious injury while driving dangerously on cocaine
A Watford man has admitted causing “serious injury” through dangerous driving and drug driving in Oxfordshire.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:15:00 +0100
HMO plan for children's care home approved by council
Approval for turning a Watford residential care home into an HMO has been granted.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:41:10 +0100
Hunton Park Hotel hosts glitzy Hertfordshire Care Awards ceremony
A glittering awards ceremony has honoured the dedication and impact of care professionals in Hertfordshire.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:10:00 +0100
Man hospitalised after 'devastating' fire at Hertfordshire village home
Emergency services were called around 6am this morning to the blaze on Winton Drive.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:55:37 +0100
'Blaze' in residential street as fire service seen at scene - recap
We are getting reports of a fire on Winton Drive in Croxley Green this morning. Emergency services have been seen at the scene.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Brewers answers those crucial ‘what paint colour’ questions
Looking to plan some decorating this summer? Make sure you're confident with colour!

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Three weeks of closures on busy Hertfordshire A-road starting tomorrow
Weeks of closures for the A414 from the Hertfordshire M1 start tomorrow amid upgrades to visibility.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0100
Police object to off licence's 24/7 alcohol bid over 'street drinking' fears
Watford off licence Delta Mart's plans to sell alcohol 24/7 are heading to a crunch meeting tomorrow after police objected over street drinkers nearby.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0100
Illegal crayfish traps seized as 'systematic' offenders target River Colne
Illegal crayfish traps have been seized along Watford's River Colne as "systematic" offenders are believed to be trapping the strictly controlled species.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:04:10 +0100
Construction company prosecuted for illegally demolishing protected home
Illegal demolition of a protected home in Moor Park has seen a construction company prosecuted.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:13:16 +0100
'Attempted murder' arrest after double stabbing in busy Hertfordshire town centre
Herts Police made an arrest on suspicion of attempted murder over a double stabbing in a busy Hertfordshire town centre.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:47:37 +0100
Man and teen arrested after Hertfordshire stabbing left victim in hospital
A man and teenager have been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, which left the victim in hospital.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0100
Beloved pub shuts as operator leaves but will reopen under new landlady next month
"Much loved” pub The Stag in Chorleywood has closed as the operator and team confirmed they are leaving.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:14:00 +0100
Home care provider named among UK's best for seventh year running
Kings Langley-based home care provider 1st Homecare was named among the best in the UK for the seventh year running.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:42:00 +0100
Hertfordshire mum's incredible transformation as 2 big changes see her shed 10 stone
Eirini Tsepouni, 31, reached 21st 12lbs after she was furloughed from her waitressing job during the Covid-19 pandemic and would sit at home "eating and watching movies".

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:42:00 +0100
Film shoot set to close Hertfordshire village shopping parade and car park
A shopping parade and car park are set to close while a film is shot in Chorleywood.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100
ARSON probe over fire that damaged multiple cars after 'window smashed in first'
Herts Police are treating a car fire which spread to multiple vehicles in Croxley Green as arson after a bike rider reportedly smashed the window first.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100
'Car fire' sees emergency services swarm residential road overnight
Emergency services swarmed a residential road in Croxley Green in the early hours of the morning to tackle a reported car fire.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
UK firm keeping its cool with air conditioners and fans amid high demand
With records smashed and scorching temperatures the talk across the UK, you may be thinking how you’re going to get through the remainder of the summer.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Permit parking zone enforcement begins today for these roads
Enforcement of a controlled parking zone keeping non-residents off spots by Bushey High Street begins today.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:11:28 +0100
Young athletes honoured at annual Three Rivers and Watford awards
The Three Rivers & Watford School Sports Partnership Awards Evening took place on June 15, at Watersmeet Theatre.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:15:00 +0100
Hertfordshire M1 to close for repairs to 'infrastructure defect'
The Hertfordshire M1 is set to close for repairs to a structural issue on the motorway near Watford starting later today.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Have you ever booked a holiday because of a football shirt?
Brett Ellis questions modern trends, from ads to awareness days, asking if anyone is actually convinced by the noise anymore.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:50:55 +0100
Motorway queuing single file at Watford as defect shuts lanes - recap
Two of the three lanes on the M1 southbound between Watford and Elstree are closed due to an infrastructure defect.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0100
Truck 'driven into group' outside Hertfordshire pub
A woman has been hospitalised after a truck hit a group of people outside a Hatfield, Hertfordshire, pub.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:29:46 +0100
Why a 'magnificent' WW2 plane made multiple passes over the Watford area today
Residents were left amazed as a "magnificent" historic plane flew over Watford and circled over Bricket Wood.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:40:00 +0100
Attraction with collection spanning 200 years nominated for English hidden gem award
Bushey Museum and Art Gallery, which has a collection spanning 200 years, has been nominated for a ‘Hidden Gem’ award.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:02:09 +0100
'Increasing concern' for woman with Watford links not seen in two months
Herts Police are growing increasingly concerned for a missing St Albans woman with links to Watford who has not been seen in months.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0100
High wire fence plan for new Radlett mansion 'owned by England star' to be decided
Plans for a high wire security fence around a new multi-million mansion reportedly owned by England FIFA World Cup star Bukayo Saka are set to be decided.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:24:00 +0100
Found: Boy, 12, going missing from home sparks 'urgent appeal'
A 12-year-old boy who went missing from his Hemel Hempstead home yesterday evening has not been seen since.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:50:00 +0100
Dizzee Rascal to headline new two-day Hertfordshire music festival
Dizzee Rascal, Ocean Colour Scene and Faithless will headline a new music festival in Hertfordshire called The Great Fete.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Luxury retailer's new Harlequin showroom opens TOMORROW amid 'major expansion'
A new luxury Watches of Switzerland showroom is opening tomorrow (June 29) at the Harlequin in Watford.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:20:00 +0100
Free summer activities for families along River Colne announced
Watford Borough Council and Groundwork East have announced a season of free events along the River Colne, aimed at encouraging families to enjoy nature.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Modern four-bed home in village put on sale for £1.1 million
A modern four-bedroom detached home on Solesbridge Lane, Chorleywood, has hit the market at £1,095,000.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0100
Crash forces Hertfordshire motorway traffic into one lane - sparking hour-long delays
A crash caused hour-long delays on the M25 through Hertfordshire, with traffic forced onto just one lane.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Greene King submits wide-ranging refurbishment plan for 'vibrant destination' pub
Greene King has submitted plans for a wide-ranging refurbishment of the 17th century Two Brewers Inn.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0100
'Stabbing' at Hertfordshire football club car park sparks police appeal
Herts Police have appealed for information over a reported stabbing in the car park of Hitchin FC last night.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:52:43 +0100
M25 crash causing heavy traffic in Hertfordshire - recap
There are long delays on the M25 in Hertfordshire after what appears to have been a two-car crash on the motorway.

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