Watford Observer

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:16:44 +0000
Business leaves high street as it announces move away from village
Another business has announced it will be leaving Kings Langley High Street, as Scala Financial Services moves to Bushey.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:42:06 +0000
Lib Dems hold seat in Watford by-election
The Liberal Democrats have held the seat of Tudor Ward on Watford Borough Council following a by-election triggered by the previous incumbent's resignation.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Watford and Chorleywood schools make Sunday Times top schools list
Watford and Chorleywood schools have been named in the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, with others nearby also featuring.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:31:00 +0000
Four-bed house with 'excellent potential' on sale for over £1m
A four-bedroom detached home on Cassiobury Drive, Watford, has hit the market for £1.19m, offering three receptions, large gardens, outbuildings and excellent family potential.

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:29:00 +0000
Grow your own fruit in 2026 with You Garden
If you’re already looking ahead to 2026 and particularly in your garden, then You Garden has some ‘sweet’ offers this week.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:16:00 +0000
'Multiple police vehicles' at scene of Hemel crash
Motorists are facing long delays in Hemel Hempstead this evening (December 4) amid reports of a crash.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:56:55 +0000
Watford High Street 'closed due to police incident' - recap
Watford High Street is reportedly closed due to a police incident.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:15:00 +0000
'Universal Studios' filming at former police station for six days
Secretive filming which looks to be by Universal Studios, in central Watford, is set to last almost a week.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:23:00 +0000
Immigration Enforcement visits Watford business - two arrests made
Immigration Enforcement have made two arrests after visiting a Watford Market trader on Wednesday (December 4).

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:35:00 +0000
Stabbing victim dies - suspect charged with murder
The victim in a stabbing at the former Bushey Country Club site at the weekend has died, Herts Police have confirmed.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:23:42 +0000
People's Postcode Lottery: 10 Herts areas among November winners
Postcodes in Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage and Borehamwood were among the winners in November's People's Postcode Lottery draws.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000
Bungalow to be demolished and replaced with five-bed house
A house in Radlett is set to be knocked down for a larger replacement after a planning application was approved.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:41:00 +0000
Houses undergo stunning transformation for festive display
A South Oxhey home has been transformed into a wintry wonderland for a Christmas charity display.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:25:00 +0000
Boy, 13, beaten up and has money taken during school rush
A 13-year-old reportedly being beaten up and having his money stolen in Watford has sparked a police appeal for information.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:57:20 +0000
Delays as closure of two motorway lanes 'set to last for hours' - recap
A vehicle breakdown on the M1 between junctions 6 and 8 is blocking two lanes, with the closures expected to last for hours.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:33:00 +0000
Watford man admits gun possession after armed cops stopped car
A Watford man has admitted having a gun and drugs for supply but denies further charges after armed police stopped a car in Radlett.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:15:00 +0000
Green belt homes plan decision to be made amid over 50 objections
Planning officers have recommended that plans for nine homes on green belt land in Loudwater be refused amid more than 50 public objections.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:15:00 +0000
'Benefit fraud' over four years lands Watford pair in court
A Watford pair have appeared in court accused of committing benefit fraud over a four-year period.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:10:18 +0000
Padel facilities to replace 'redundant' tennis courts
Tennis courts at Moor Park Golf Club are set to be replaced with padel facilities as the sport continues its rapid growth in the area.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Southall to gain new Indian vegetarian restaurant
Century-old Indian vegetarian food brand, Bikanervala, to open its second location in the heart of Southall.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:44:51 +0000
Man with Watford links WANTED by police
Police are searching for a wanted man with links to Watford, St Albans, Luton and London.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:57:46 +0000
Huge queues as 'street party' marks opening of new burger restaurant
Hemel Hempstead's newest burger restaurant marked its arrival with a wild "street party" and £2 burgers.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:31:00 +0000
Affordable housing cut from 89-home town centre scheme
Watford Borough Council's development management committee has voted to scrap the promised 10 per cent affordable housing allocation from an 89-home scheme in the town centre.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
Trial set as man denies false imprisonment and strangulation
A Bushey Heath man has admitted ABH but denies false imprisonment and threatening someone with a weapon.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:28:00 +0000
Give the gift of an English Heritage membership this Christmas
Christmas is just 20 days away, so English Heritage is getting the whole family into the festive spirit and helping to save money too.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:26:00 +0000
Watford Labour report Lib Dems to police over ANOTHER campaign blunder
Watford Labour has reported the Liberal Democrats to Herts Police over an alleged offence with elections leaflets in Tudor Ward.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +0000
Mosque plan 'invalidated' as more information required
Plans to turn Leavesden Road Baptist Church into a mosque have been invalidated over a lack of information, with revisions to address this expected.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
When Watford's first bus was owned by a well-known firm
A look back at Watford's first bus when it was owned by well-known Watford firm Standard Range & Foundry Co Ltd.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:09:46 +0000
Nursery worker admits distributing indecent images of a child
A member of staff at Flower Pots Nursery in Kings Langley has admitted making and distributing indecent images of a child.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:58:00 +0000
New eatery set to open in part of former McDonald's unit
The identity of the business moving into the smaller part of Watford's former McDonald's unit has been revealed.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:54:00 +0000
Businesses cleared to reopen as 'attempted murder' cordon pulled back
Businesses at the former Bushey Country Club have been given the go-ahead to reopen after an attempted murder investigation forced them to shut.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:12:31 +0000
More than a dozen formal complaints levelled against county councillors in past year
Sixteen formal complaints were levelled against Hertfordshire county councillors in 2024/25, but none were upheld, a new report has found.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:18:00 +0000
Restaurant named among British Kebab Awards finalists
The shortlist for this year's British Kebab Awards has been released, with several nominees making the cut from across Hertfordshire.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Garages could be demolished to make way for two houses
Two houses could soon be built in place of the garages at the back of existing Garston homes.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:37:00 +0000
Watford man jailed over weapon possession wanted by police
A Watford man jailed over weapon and drug possession is wanted by Herts Police.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:18:00 +0000
‘Brothel’ site has now been vacated after knife attack, police say
Police have provided an update on the ongoing investigation after a suspected brothel was uncovered following a knife attack near Watford town centre.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:20:00 +0000
Nine Watford roads where resident-only parking is being proposed
Watford Borough Council has begun a consultation about resident-only parking in nine North Watford roads.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:34:22 +0000
Pedestrian hospitalised after being hit by taxi in Watford road
A pedestrian has been hospitalised after being hit by a taxi, causing 'gridlock' traffic in Watford and Croxley Green.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:56:13 +0000
'Gridlock' as air ambulance called after man hit by car - recap
Police have put a road closure in place after a man was hit by a car in a Watford road, with the air ambulance being called.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:20:00 +0000
Mayor invites grant bids to boost Watford’s wellbeing and environment
Community groups across Watford can now apply for funding to support new projects

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:51:54 +0000
Fears of 'utter carnage' as busy section of road to close
Fears have been expressed about "utter carnage" and school run disruption ahead of a road closure in Kings Langley next week.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:27:00 +0000
Time is ticking…save on top brand watches with WATCH & WATCH
Christmas is just three weeks away and if you’re looking for a timeless gift, why not choose a watch?

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:13:23 +0000
Multi-vehicle crash on M25 causing long delays - recap
Follow live updates as there are long delays on the M25 near Rickmansworth following a multi-vehicle crash.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000
Teacher's death from sepsis inspires marathon as £70k raised
Two years after a Rickmansworth teacher’s death from sepsis, her sister’s marathon around the town will honour her and support the UKST.

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:27:06 +0000
Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here - how to check yours and new features added
Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here. Here is how to access yours and what new features have been added this year.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:30:00 +0000
Popular bar reopening after 'enforced closure' as landlord row continues
Popular Watford venue Johnny's Bar is set to reopen after being forced to shut amid a bitter row.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:49:00 +0000
Watford MP rubbishes 'nonsense' claims Reeves ‘lied’ pre-Budget
Watford’s MP has rubbished claims that the chancellor lied about the state of the economy as scrutiny intensifies over her pre-Budget messaging.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:10:00 +0000
Attempted murder suspect named and charged as victim still critical
Police have charged a man with attempted murder as they confirmed a “serious” attack in Bushey was a stabbing.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:16:54 +0000
Three burglars break into home to steal safe
Three burglars broke into a Moor Park house to steal a safe - sparking an appeal for CCTV footage.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:49:00 +0000
Bushey pizzeria opens second location after success goes viral
Bushey’s world-renowned pizzeria Vincenzo's has opened a second location after viral internet success.

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