Watford Observer

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
M&S launches luxury beauty freebie worth more than £100
Beauty fans looking to refresh their skincare and makeup routines could bag more than £100 worth of free products this month thanks to a limited-time offer launching at M&S.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Latest Harlequin Watford business openings and closures for June
The Harlequin has continued its busy year with more business openings and closures in June, including TUI, Klass, and Watches of Switzerland Group.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0100
Reform UK candidate suspended over alleged behaviour at count joins Restore Britain
Reform UK candidate Taylor Smith has defected to Restore Britain after being suspended over alleged behaviour at the vote count.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:25:00 +0100
Reason armed police and ambulance called to ‘posh’ road confirmed
Armed police and an ambulance were called to Anglian Close in Watford just before 11pm on Sunday (June 14).

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0100
Jury expected to go out today in murder trial for Bushey stabbing suspect
The jury is expected to go out this afternoon in the St Albans Crown Court trial over the alleged murder of Jeyanthan Ramachanthran.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Hundreds flock to car cafe's new event for 'families, friends and petrolheads'
The event, organised by car-themed café Unit VII, drew enthusiasts for what organisers described as a festival-style, family-friendly gathering.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:29:45 +0100
Doubts over £10bn rescue deal for Watford's sewer network operator Thames Water
Ministers have said they are not convinced a £10 billion rescue deal for Watford’s foul sewer network operator Thames Water is “good enough”.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:10:00 +0100
Duchess's former home near Watford put on sale for £1.9m
Savills has shared an inside look at a Grade II listed Chenies home “steeped in history” and with gardens commissioned by a duchess, now on the market.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Almost every road in Hertfordshire village to become 20mph under new plan
Plans to turn almost every road in Bedmond, Hertfordshire, into a 20mph zone have been unveiled.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:54:00 +0100
Shop staff and security detain man who 'became violent' after attempted theft
Staff and security stopped a man who allegedly became violent and caused damage to the Range store in Lower High Street, Watford.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0100
Boy, 3, hospitalised with head injuries after e-bike hit-and-run in Hertfordshire
A three-year-old boy was hospitalised after an e-bike hit-and-run crash in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:52:50 +0100
All trains cancelled on Watford Junction line - recap
No services are running today between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey after a train break down

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
English Heritage's special Father's Day events...save on your visit
Treat Dad to a memorable day out at one of the many historic places across the country this Father’s Day.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100
'Massive queue' as new Watford chicken shop opens with 100 free burgers
The launch of new chicken shop Hench Watford was met with a “massive” queue outside.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:36:00 +0100
Watford MP backs campaign for better paternity leave ahead of Father's Day
A new campaign backed by Watford MP Matt Turmaine is calling for stronger paternity leave rights for fathers.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0100
Watford Fringe Festival returning for 10th year with expanded programme
Watford Fringe Festival is returning for its 10th year this summer, with a packed programme of over 70 performances across July.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0100
Sniffer dog finds 7,780 illegal cigarettes hidden at two Watford shops
A sniffer dog has helped Trading Standards seize thousands of illicit cigarettes from two Watford shops, during a Hertfordshire-wide operation.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:34:00 +0100
Eight-year-old left seriously hurt as crash puts three in hospital
The collision, involving a white Mercedes Sprinter van and a black Kia Soul Max, happened yesterday (Sunday, June 14) just before 10am in Park Street Lane, at the junction with Lye Lane.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0100
The pub kitchen offering takeaway meals to keep authentic cooking affordable
Takeaway meals are now on offer directly from Real Thai Cooking at The Dome Bar as chefs aim to make authentic Thai cooking affordable.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0100
Care home 'at heart of village' told to improve amid CQC safety concerns
A care home in Kings Langley has been told it needs to improve after inspectors found it had not reported safeguarding concerns.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:10:00 +0100
Regularity of key Watford bus route to be halved during the day
The regularity of the 306 Watford to Borehamwood circular bus route is being halved during the day on weekdays.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:56:00 +0100
Popular burger chain to open new store in Watford
The chain started in Milton Keynes in 2020 and now has 18 sites, with the upcoming branch its third in Hertfordshire.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Withering review of Bushey by TikTok influencer sparks debate
H2Hundred, known for his blunt walking-tour style videos reviewing towns across the UK, filmed himself wandering through Bushey town centre.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Major planning decisions taken out of Dacorum council’s hands
Major planning decisions have been taken out of the hands of Dacorum Borough Council after the Government placed it into special measures today.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0100
Motorcyclist 'seriously injured' in crash - police appeal launched
The incident involved a Honda CBR 650 motorbike and a Toyota Aygo on Saturday (June 13) around 3.22pm on Tolpits Lane.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:05:00 +0100
Council loses control of major planning apps over 'quality of decision making'
Hertsmere Borough Council has lost control of major planning decisions after the Government assessed its “quality of decision making”.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:04:36 +0100
Historic steam train wows crowds on journey through Hertfordshire
The historic Duke of Gloucester steam train wowed crowds as it made its way through Hertfordshire at the weekend.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:48:56 +0100
Harlequin Watford shop closing tomorrow amid administration
Harlequin Watford clothing store Quiz is set to close tomorrow, administrators have confirmed.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0100
M1, M25 and A1(M) works in Hertfordshire set as M25 facing closures each night
The latest list of M1, M25, and A1(M) closures have been set for Hertfordshire's stretches of motorway.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Foodie gifts for Dad from Chefs for Foodies
Foodie gifts make the perfect choice for Father’s Day and gifting a culinary experience is sure to go down a treat with Dad.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0100
When the tech fails… and so does the shopping
Brett Ellis highlights how an IT failure exposed the lack of a Plan B, showing how reliance on technology can leave customers frustrated.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0100
Doorstep talks reveal frustration with Labour and Reform
Elected mayor of Watford Peter Taylor reflects on 1,000 doorstep conversations, highlighting frustration with Labour, concern over Reform UK and calls for growth.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Watford Observer Camera Club photos celebrating summertime
Our amazing photographers have been out capturing summer fun – you can enjoy a selection by scrolling down on this page.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Plans to build new four-bed house in Watford rejected
Plans for a new four-bedroom home in Watford have been rejected - following two similar plans for flats at the site also getting turned down.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:25:57 +0100
Hertfordshire shop assistant 'threatened with knife' and another injured in burglary
Candie Stop in the Broadway, Potters Bar was subject to an alleged knife-armed burglary with a shop assistant being injured.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Best places in Hertfordshire to pick your own flowers named in new list
The best places to pick your own flowers in Hertfordshire have been named in a new Muddy Stilettos list - with one not far from Watford.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Road closures and new synagogue among latest Watford-area public notices
The latest public notices for the Watford area include road closures and a proposed new synagogue in Bushey.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Read the spectacular full Ofsted for Watford school 'firing on all cylinders'
The full Ofsted report for Watford Grammar School for Boys has been published.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Five-bedroom family home with high-end kitchen on the market for £1m
A five-bedroom detached family home on Braham Crescent in Leavesden, Watford, has hit the market for £1,000,000.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:28:42 +0100
Police growing 'increasingly concerned' for missing woman last seen near Watford
Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a woman who has gone missing from Hertfordshire.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Four pubs in the Watford area with fantastic new beer gardens for summer
These four pubs in and around Watford have all recently unveiled new beer gardens.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Village shop could be demolished for three-storey flats scheme
Plans have been submitted proposing to demolish a Bovingdon village shop and replace it with flats and a new ground-floor commercial unit.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Plan to open new 64-child nursery amid 'deficit of places'
Plans to open a new 64-child nursery at The Cloisters Hall in Rickmansworth have been submitted amid a “deficit of places” in the area.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100
The 'yummy' and 'fantastic' café in Hertfordshire with beautiful meals
Batch Fifty Two in Hertfordshire has been described as "yummy" and "fantastic".

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Discover the 'wonderful' garden centre tea room in Hertfordshire that's a 'gem'
Mill End Plants and Café has earned praise for its tea room, which guests are calling "wonderful".

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inside Hertfordshire’s ‘awesome’ top-rated museum with its own flight simulator
De Havilland Aircraft Museum in London Colney is Hertfordshire's top-rated museum and has been called awesome.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0100
Watford fare dodgers to pay more than £8,000 as 5 in court on one day
Five Watford fare dodgers have been ordered to pay a total of £8,056 at Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:15:00 +0100
Fundraiser launched after Hertfordshire dad, 34, dies unexpectedly on holiday
Jonas McDowall, 34, from Hemel Hempstead, passed away suddenly on June 5, leaving behind his partner and their eight-year-old daughter.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:58:00 +0100
Soft play centre where animals died in fire 'did not have licence' for mini zoo
The Jungle Box in Buntingford reportedly did not have a licence for the animals it was keeping on site before a fire killed all but one of them.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0100
Man 'seriously injured' falling from window while fleeing police in High Street
A man fell to Watford High Street from a window while trying to flee police, leaving him hospitalised with "serious" injuries.

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