Watford Observer
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0000Watford great-grandfather 'failed at every stage' before brain bleed death
The family of a Watford man who died after his St Mary's Hospital transfer was classed “non-urgent” despite a bleed on the brain say he was “failed".
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:29:00 +0000New Egg-venture at Go Ape this Easter
The Easter holidays are just around the corner so if you’re looking for different ways to keep your child and their friends entertained, check out the adventure of all adventures.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:28:00 +0000Watford Grammar School for Girls begins construction of new eco-friendly building
Watford Grammar School for Girls to open eco-friendly new teaching block Grace Fergie House.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:35:00 +0000Watford fans banned from 'accident waiting to happen' car park on matchdays
Hornets fans have been banned from a busy Watford car park which has become an “accident waiting to happen” on matchdays.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:35:00 +0000Man 'exposed himself' in Watford this morning - suspect description shared
Herts Police have shared a description after a man reportedly exposed himself in Watford today.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Classic pictures inside beloved village pub nearly 50 years ago
A look back at how the Rose & Crown pub in Kings Langley looked inside and out 45 years ago in 1981.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:25:00 +0000Man who graffitied crosses on church becoming mosque cleared due to mental health
Watford man Danny Manning was cleared of criminal damage but pleaded guilty to possessing a knife and axe in public.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000'Deteriorating' 18th century house on verge of HMO conversion approval
A grand 18th century Grade II listed house in Croxley Green is on the verge of conversion into a six-bedroom HMO.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:10:29 +0000Refurbished pub garden reopens after months of closure
The Estcourt Arms, Watford, has reopened its newly refurbished garden after months of closure.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:31:54 +0000Nightmare HMO closed down after 'weapons seen' and 'residents linked to crime'
Herts Police have shut down a HMO where weapons have reportedly been seen after it was linked to theft and assault.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:15:00 +0000Driver scoops court win as Herts County Council forced to repair roads
Hertfordshire County Council has been forced to fix three pothole-ridden roads in Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted after a motorist took it to court.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:33:00 +0000Caravan and motorbike involved in double crash that shut M25
Herts Police have confirmed why the M25 was closed near Rickmansworth in Hertfordshire last night.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:55:00 +0000Road closing soon for resurfacing triggers traffic warning
Highways has warned motorists as a Watford road will soon be shut for extensive roadworks next week.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:27:41 +0000Save up to 40% on 2026 getaways with Shorefield Holidays’ spring sale
The spring holiday sale from Shorefield Holidays is now on and the perfect opportunity to plan your escape to Dorset or the New Forest.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:03:12 +0000Butcher's closes after more than 30 years as owner retires
A Radlett butcher's has closed after 36 years due to retirement.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000School plans temporary digital cricket scoreboard for playing fields
Latest Dacorum Borough Council planning applications: home extensions, loft conversions, agricultural buildings, and tree works.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0000Watford primary schools ranked using government data
FindMySchool has ranked Watford's primary schools using a range of government data.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000MP delighted progress being made on new Watford General enabling works
Watford's MP has welcomed 'first big visual sign of progress' on enabling works for new Watford General Hospital in latest Watford Observer column.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:12:53 +0000Tweaks recommended for Watford 247-home plan
Tweaks have been recommended for a major plan for 247 homes in Watford.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:35:33 +0000New padel club coming to Hertfordshire with summer opening eyed
Pulse Padel is eyeing July 2026 for the opening of its new club and courts in Hertfordshire.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:23:39 +000016-home plan approved for office buildings
Plans for 16 homes to replace office buildings in Hemel Hempstead have been approved.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000Nostalgic snap of Watford street with a very familiar issue
A nostalgic snap of Regent Street, Watford, showing car parking was also an issue around 50 years ago.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:14:44 +0000Everything we know so far amid row over 'plot for 10 caravans to be moved onto land'
Everything we know so far amid a row over 10 caravans allegedly being set to arrive on land in Hertfordshire.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:34:00 +0000All the Watford-area businesses rated 1/5 for food hygiene this year
Here are the five businesses in the Watford area that have been rated 1/5 for food hygiene so far in 2026.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:12:50 +0000Nominations open for prestigious British Kebab Awards
Nominations have opened for the 15th annual British Kebab Awards, giving residents in Watford and across Hertfordshire the chance to nominate their favourite eateries.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000Inside the £1.2m project to reopen 'Hitchcock's favourite pub' after a decade shut
The £1.2 million project to reopen an Elstree pub is nearly complete after taking the “dilapidated” building “back to brick”.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000Motorists facing rising parking charges across Watford
The cost of parking in Watford Borough Council car parks and on street in the town is set to rise next month.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000Can you give loveable Rupert his forever home?
Affectionate Staffie Cross Rupert, rescued by the National Animal Welfare Trust in Watford, seeks a forever home. Adopt this loving dog in the UK today.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000The 'fantastic' Indian restaurant rated 'Watford's best'
Find out why Namaste in Watford's St Albans Road is not only the town's most highly-rated Indian restaurant but also its highest overall.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000Why do we keep paying so much council tax for so little in return?
Fed up with icy UK roads, endless potholes, poor council services and council tax rises? Brett Ellis winter journey exposes failures.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:57:01 +0000Extraordinary meeting set over controversial 333-home plan by M25
An extraordinary public meeting is to be held by Chorleywood Parish Council over plans for 333 homes by the M25.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:24:19 +0000Ryan Gosling film released today features scenes filmed at Hertfordshire school
Scenes for Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary were shot at The Hemel Hempstead school in Hertfordshire.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000Read full Ofsted report for Watford school where pupils 'love learning'
Read the full Ofsted report for St Anthony's Catholic Primary School in Croxley View, Watford.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:33:37 +0000I visited the museum hailed as a hidden gem
The Watford Observer visited the "hidden gem" that is Bushey Museum and Art Gallery
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000Major home transformation planned for Moor Park property
Latest planning applications validated by Three Rivers District Council include home extensions, garage conversions, new signage and access works.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:28:46 +0000Road closure permit extended again amid sinkhole repairs
A permit for a road closure in South Oxhey has been extended again as work to fix a sinkhole continues.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:10:35 +0000Why inspectorate threw out appeal for 'monstrosity' HMO plan
The planning inspectorate's reasons for refusing a 7-bed HMO plan in Watford have been revealed.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000£9k raised in 24 hours after 'truly remarkable' girl dies in river crash
More than £9,000 has been raised to pay for the funeral of Eden Bunn, who died after the car she was travelling in crashed into the River Nene.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:24:12 +0000B&M to open new Hertfordshire store next week
B&M has announced it will be opening its latest Hertfordshire store in Waltham Cross next week (March 27).
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000Latest planning applications submitted to Hertsmere Borough Council
Discover the latest Hertsmere Borough Council planning applications, including house extensions, new dwellings, tree works, and local developments.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000Front‑garden overhaul planned to improve wheelchair access at town home
Latest Watford Borough Council planning applications include home extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, and accessibility improvements.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:28:33 +0000Watford Junction rezoning petition hits 3,000 signatures
A petition calling for Watford Junction and other stations in the town to be rezoned into TfL Zone 6 has hit 3,000 signatures.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000The 'absolutely brilliant' restaurant serving the most 'delicious' burgers in Herts
HATCH in St Albans is regarded as one of the top spots for a burger in Hertfordshire. See what guests are saying about it.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000Snaps showing changes to our high streets in the past and present
The final selection of pictures from the Watford Observer Camera Club on the theme of our ever changing high streets.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0000Inside the 'extraordinary' and historic country home and gardens in Hertfordshire
Hatfield House in Hertfordshire has been described as "extraordinary" and "wonderful".
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0000The 'charming' royal village in Hertfordshire that was once the home of kings
The village Kings Langley in Hertfordshire has a rich history and was once the home to kings.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:54:03 +0000Early morning and late evening bus journeys through Watford axed
Early morning and late evening journeys for two Watford bus routes, 322 and 20, are being axed in new route changes.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:50:00 +0000Rail worker dies during urgent works near Hertfordshire station
A rail worker died during urgent works near Radlett railway station and Elstree and Borehamwood station in Hertfordshire.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:08:00 +0000Enforcement complaint after trees damaged 'to bring 10 caravans onto field'
Tearing down trees to allegedly allow for caravans to be moved onto fields in Loudwater has sparked a planning enforcement complaint.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Video emerges of restaurant fight after Watford FC game in Stoke
A video has emerged showing a fight between Watford and Stoke following the Championship game between the two clubs on Saturday (March 14).