Watford Observer

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:12:50 +0100
Unique and 'epic' event set to take place at Vicarage Road tomorrow
A travelling card trading event will be taking over the home of the Hornets tomorrow (September 13).

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Explore Hertfordshire's 'extraordinary' Roman museum that's a 'wonderful' hidden gem
Verulamium Museum in St Albans has been described as "extraordinary" and "wonderful".

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:33:00 +0100
Watford to London bus frequency cut starting today
The 142 Watford to Brent Cross bus route will have its frequency cut starting today.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:28:00 +0100
'Overwhelmingly positive' start for new owners at pub renowned for good food
New owners have seen an “overwhelmingly positive” response since taking over The Bricklayers Arms in Flaunden.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:50:00 +0100
Plan to build new 'millionaire's row' street of large detached houses
A new road of “high-quality detached houses” has been proposed for “underutilised land” in Chipperfield.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:29:14 +0100
Man jailed over shoplifting spree and spitting at security guard
A Watford shoplifter has been jailed after spitting at a security guard during a summer of thefts.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:42:27 +0100
I tried Watford pub's new lunch menu after refurbishment
Watford’s Estcourt Tavern has reopened under new management after a six-figure refurbishment, and the Watford Observer went along to sample its new offering.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:54:58 +0100
Plan to knock down popular Hemel bar for five-storey block of flats
A Hemel Hempstead pub could be demolished to make way for a block of flats.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:22:48 +0100
Watford-based firm named among best places for women to work
Watford-based hotel business Hilton has been named among Britain's best workplaces for women.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0100
Rumours 'beautiful' Victorian house being 'gutted' investigated
Rumours that a “beautiful” Victorian Watford house in a conservation area is being “gutted” are being investigated.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:38:00 +0100
New league table ranks Watford and Hertfordshire NHS trusts
The trust responsible for Watford General Hospital has been ranked 17th out of 134 in a new NHS league table.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:24:46 +0100
Rail nightmare amid flooding at Watford station and fire by track - recap
A fire next to the Lioness Line tracks between Watford Junction and London Euston has cancelled all upcoming trains and could cause disruption all day.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:05:00 +0100
Burglars jemmied home's front door and raided inside before fleeing
Burglars forced their way through a Bushey home's front door and stole items from inside.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0100
Watford named among UK's '10 best places to live' in new quality of life ranking
Watford has been named one of the UK’s 10 best places to live for quality of life.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:33:01 +0100
Huge warehouse plan for car boot sale site by A41 and M1 gets approved
Three large warehouses and offices are set to be built on a 17,000-square-metre site by the A41 and M1 after councillors voted unanimously to approve plans.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:08:04 +0100
Watford Monopoly board to be unveiled at town landmark
Monopoly: Watford Edition will be unveiled at a Watford landmark set to feature on the board and residents can see which places made the line up.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:20:00 +0100
'Outstanding' school set to expand with new places - consultation launched
A South Oxhey school could soon expand to take on more pupils if a consultation gathers support.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:56:41 +0100
A41 crash near M25 blocking road and causing long delays - recap
The A41 is currently blocked just before the M25 following a crash, according the AA.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
You Garden's first 'Blush Pink' Agapanthus trio for £20.97...save £18
Move over, classic blue – there’s a new garden showstopper in town – meet the beautiful Agapanthus ‘Blush Pink’.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0100
New A-level league table includes Watford and Hertfordshire schools in top 100
Four Hertfordshire state schools have made the top 100 in a new list based on this summer's A-level results.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:28:00 +0100
Film studios takes on fifth stage where Dancing on Ice and The Wheel recorded
Bovingdon Airfield Studios has expanded its total number of sound stages to five by taking on ITV Studios' site.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:27:37 +0100
Man,75, jailed after strangling woman for singing along at West End show
A Sarratt man has been jailed for strangling a woman after she started to sing along at a West End show.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:07:21 +0100
Watford teenager charged over Nazi salute outside synagogue
A Watford man has been charged after allegedly giving a Nazi salute outside a synagogue.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Council denies 'illegally ignoring parking petitions for more than a decade'
Opponents claim Three Rivers District Council officers may have unlawfully ignored calls for action on parking for more than a decade.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:53:35 +0100
BBC chef's former Watford home sees price cut by another £500k
Another £1 million has been knocked off the asking price for a BBC chef's former Watford home.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:31:00 +0100
Five-bed village mansion plan returns after refusal
Plans for a five-bedroom mansion in Radlett have been resubmitted following an earlier refusal.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:33:00 +0100
TV and radio presenter Iain Lee visits Watford barbershop
Broadcaster and writer Iain Lee has paid a visit to a Watford barbershop.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:05:00 +0100
'Free-for-all continues' under new system as end to junction works pushed back
Changes to temporary lights meant to fix “pandemonium” traffic in Elstree have just created a “free for all” according to residents.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Growing business opens sixth location at Harlequin Watford
DXB Perfume has opened its sixth location inside Harlequin Watford.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:52:06 +0100
Highly rated restaurant among 19 Hertfordshire nominees in 'curry Oscars'
A highly rated restaurant near Watford is aiming for more awards success after being nominated at the 'curry Oscars'.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:16:29 +0100
Premier League star Eberechi Eze tries another sport on visit to Watford
Arsenal Premier League star Eberechi Eze swapped football for padel during a visit to Watford.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:52:24 +0100
Restaurant chain shutting all 106 branches TODAY including one near Watford
A restaurant near Watford is one of 106 shutting today (September 10).

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:59:54 +0100
Radlett rail freight site dust causing 'absolute hell'
Residents near SEGRO’s rail freight terminal development in Radlett say construction dust is coating homes and cars, prompting a 600-signature petition.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:55:00 +0100
High Street double yellow lines to tackle 'dangerous or obstructive' parking
New double yellow lines will soon be painted to prevent “dangerous or obstructive” Abbots Langley High Street parking.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save up to £330pp on Magical Paris and Festive Seine River cruise
Riviera Travel’s Deal of the Week: The magic of Christmas comes alive on Riviera Travel’s Magical Paris and Festive Seine River cruise.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0100
School praised as 'welcoming and inclusive' in new Ofsted report
A "welcoming and inclusive" Watford primary school has been praised in a new Ofsted report.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0100
'We're totally full' say exasperated villagers as new estate nears 300 objections
Objections to a controversial new estate are nearing the 300 mark as neighbours say Bovingdon is “full, totally full”.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:33:28 +0100
Harry Styles announces new 2027 UK tour dates for Together, Together tour
Harry Styles has revealed that he will be returning to the UK for more shows next year for the end of his Together, Together tour.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:40:00 +0100
Watford among Britain's 'worst places to be single' in new study
Watford, Hertsmere, and Three Rivers are some of the worst places in Britain to be single, according to new data.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:23:00 +0100
Watford-themed fashion brand shutting this month
A Watford-themed fashion brand has announced it will be shutting up shop later this month.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:03:58 +0100
Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis spotted filming ITV drama in Hertfordshire
EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis was spotted in Hertfordshire again as filming begins on the second series of an ITV drama.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:40:00 +0100
160 fake IDs seized in town centre this summer amid spike in their use
Herts Police seized 165 fake IDs in Rickmansworth town centre this summer amid a spike in their use.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:50:00 +0100
Found: Missing man 'not seen since leaving Watford High Street pub'
A search for a missing man not seen since leaving The Moon Under Water pub in Watford High Street is underway.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +0100
'Dedicated' Watford General worker who died before starting dream job honoured
A “kind and dedicated” Watford General Hospital healthcare worker who died before starting his dream job has been honoured.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:23:08 +0100
Boss of family-run jewellers reflects on 'really upsetting' break-in
The manager of a family-run jeweller’s has described a break-in at his business as "really upsetting" but said he remains positive about the future.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:37:19 +0100
School's pupils behave 'beautifully' and achieve to 'higher standard' - Ofsted
Pupils are “beautifully behaved” at a South Oxhey school where many achieve at a “higher standard”, Ofsted has found.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:41:28 +0100
Business to open 'premium' new office space near Watford Junction
New office space near Watford Junction will open next week (September 16), bringing nearly 500 desks of "premium flexible office space" to the town.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:20:00 +0100
John Lewis rules out Watford return in new update
John Lewis has poured cold water on hopes of a return to Watford, six years after closing its Harlequin branch.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
'Seriously injured' victim airlifted to hospital after crash
The air ambulance has been called after a person suffered “serious” injuries in a crash the A414 in Hertfordshire.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:35:39 +0100
Half-hour delays on M25 after 'crash' reported - recap
There are half-hour delays on the M25 after a crash was reported near Rickmansworth.

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