Watford Observer

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:52:27 +0000
Watford weather warning in place for cold and ice with potential for snow
A yellow alert weather warning has been issued for Watford and the surrounding area over cold weather, ice and potential snow.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:01:49 +0000
Plan for nine-person HMO expansion refused over safety concerns
Plans for a six-person HMO in Hemel Hempstead to accommodate nine people have been refused by Dacorum Borough Council.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:06:00 +0000
Now’s the time to check out fashion and home offers at M&S
Renowned for its clothing for both men and women, and of course, its food, M&S has currently some offers within its fashion and home departments.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000
Programme of events to promote 'connection, compassion and community'
Watford Borough Council and Healthy Hub are hosting events for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, offering support, advice, and awareness sessions as part of their White Ribbon commitment.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:33:00 +0000
Café put on the market less than a year after opening
Watford's Chai Green looks set to close after less than a year, with the Vicarage Road unit being marketed to potential replacements.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:30:00 +0000
Watford named among Hertfordshire's cyclist crash hotspots
Watford saw the second highest number of significant crashes involving cyclists in Hertfordshire over the last year, with Bushey also a hotspot.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:45:49 +0000
Huge tree removal work underway at site of van crash
Removal works have been taking place today (November 18) after a 30-foot tree collapsed onto a van with the occupants inside in Watford.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:40:00 +0000
Vote of confidence in Watford as 40-year family firm relaunches showroom
Family-run Watford firm QLS says it is bucking the trend of business closures with the relaunch of its showroom in the town.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:44:08 +0000
Work underway inside 'kiosk' unit in former McDonald's building
Work appears to be underway inside the empty part of the former High Street, Watford, McDonald’s opposite B&M.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:05:00 +0000
Man, 66, jailed for sexually harassing teenage girl at Harlequin Watford
A 66-year-old man who sexually harassed a teenage girl while drunk in Harlequin Watford has been jailed.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000
School demolition pictures: sad day as bulldozers got to work
A look back at when the bulldozers moved in to demolish Durrants School in Croxley Green to clear the site for the Ferndown housing development.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:17:00 +0000
Plan for 192 homes near Watford edges closer as final decision looms
Plans for a 192-home estate on the edge of Watford have been recommended for approval ahead of a meeting on Thursday (November 20).

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:50:00 +0000
Takeaway appears set to open in vacant Watford High Street unit
A takeaway looks set to open inside the vacant former Treatz Watford High Street unit.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:30:00 +0000
Pilgrimage of faith and friendship brings community together
Watford residents joined the annual interfaith pilgrimage during National Interfaith Week, visiting places of worship to celebrate faith and friendship.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:41:23 +0000
The Harlequin extends dog-friendly offering with festive event
Harlequin Watford is extending its new dog-friendly status with a festive event.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:56:00 +0000
New six-bed home approved in 'Watford's most expensive road'
Plans to knock down and replace a house in a road named Watford’s most expensive have been approved.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:40:00 +0000
Trial set after man accused of stealing almost £3,000 worth of alcohol
A Watford man has appeared in court over alleged alcohol shoplifting totalling £2,895.05 in Sudbury, Suffolk.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:27:00 +0000
Convenience store looks set to open in high street
A premises licence application has been submitted for a new convenience store to open in Kings Langley High Street.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:35:54 +0000
'£1m still unaccounted for' as Lotto fraudster pays back cash after release
More than £1 million is reportedly still unaccounted for after lottery fraudster Edward Putman paid off his court bill and a Kings Langley property was sold.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000
New 70-home plan unveiled with event to be held TODAY
Plans have emerged for 70 homes in a field near the Load of Hay pub in South Oxhey.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Teens and 44-year-old arrested over 'serious' attack
Two teens and a 44-year-old have been arrested after a “serious” attack in Abbots Langley left the victim with a black eye.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:49:45 +0000
'Joy-filled, nostalgia fuelled' Primary School Bangers coming to Colosseum
Watford Colosseum is set to welcome James B Partridge's viral Primary School Bangers show - as seen at Glastonbury and the British Grand Prix.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:57:25 +0000
Trains cancelled as Watford Junction disruption set to last hours
Watford Junction trains are being cancelled or delayed this morning due to damage to overheard wire lines.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:29:00 +0000
Hidden gem car café with dozens of perfect reviews - our verdict
We visited one of the UK's most unique cafes in Watford to see if it lived up to the billing given in dozens of rave reviews. Here's what we thought.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:04:00 +0000
Celebrate Christmas with English Heritage and snap up a membership offer!
English Heritage is helping to get the whole family into the festive spirit this year and sprinkling plenty of Christmas joy.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:04:00 +0000
'Death threats' over Football Manager 'f****** odd', Watford-born boss says
The Watford native and lifelong Hornets fan behind the Football Manager series has discussed how a challenging period for the franchise hit him hard.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:53:10 +0000
Twelve Nutella jars and dog food nabbed from theft hotspot - CCTV appeal
Police have released images of people they want to identify following three thefts from the Carpenders Park Co-op.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:32:00 +0000
New business moving into former high street clothes shop
The identity of the business moving into Kings Langley's former Froxx unit has been revealed.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:47:00 +0000
Green belt homes near pub approved at second time of asking
Controversial plans for four new homes on green belt land have been approved at the second time of asking.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000
Viral busker visiting every Underground station hits Watford and Croxley
A busker aiming to play at every underground station in and around London has ticked Watford and Croxley off his list.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:55:00 +0000
How Watford Junction looked for most of its life
Watford Junction railway station is now a multi-storey building but that hasn’t been the case for most of its history.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:57:00 +0000
Hit-and-run sees cyclist 'knocked off bike by Range Rover'
Police have appealed for witnesses and information after a road rage row in Flaunden left a cyclist with "heavy bruising".

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:12:00 +0000
Police admit 'unlawful arrest' of parents over school complaints
Herts Police have agreed a £20,000 payment to a Bushey councillor and his partner after six officers were sent to their house to arrest them over complaints they made about their daughter's school.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:01:48 +0000
Police concerned for 15-year-old not seen for nearly two weeks
Police have appealed for help tracing a 15-year-old who has been missing for nearly two weeks.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:45:00 +0000
Police shut case with no arrests after 'gunshots fired at teens'
Police have confirmed that "all lines of enquiry have now been exhausted" after gunshots were reportedly fired at teens in Watford earlier this year.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:10:00 +0000
Fundraiser for 'wonderful dad' killed at charity event tops £18,000
More than £18,000 has been raised in a fundraiser for a Hemel Hempstead man who died after an attack at a charity event in the town.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:30:00 +0000
Donkeys removed from 'unsuitable' site after one hit by car
Donkeys have been removed from an “unsuitable” site after one was hit by a car in Moor Lane, Watford.

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:54:13 +0000
Lily Charmed reveals its Christmas treasures…the perfect gift for a loved one
Say it best this Christmas with thoughtful and affordable Christmas jewellery gift ideas from Lily Charmed.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000
Time for MP 'to stand up for the people of Watford'
The chairman of Watford Conservatives has called on Matt Turmaine MP to 'stand up for the people of Watford' with Labour expected to increase taxes.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000
I tried the bar replacing Slug & Lettuce and it's good news for those missing it
Those disappointed with Slug & Lettuce Watford closing can rest easy as its replacement O Watford picks up right where it left off.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Watford café striving to become a thriving community hub
The Random Café, in Watford, is aiming to continue to grow towards its goal of becoming a thriving community hub.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000
A familiar view in Watford for the past 50 years
A look back at how Watford's main shopping centre looked from the ring road when it was Charter Place.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000
The highest-rated restaurant in Herts that is ‘worth every penny’
Crockers Tring is the highest-rated restaurant in Hertfordshire and has been described as “worth every penny”.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Conversions, extensions and more in latest Dacorum planning applications
Dacorum Borough Council has received new planning applications this week, featuring home extensions, tree works, and property conversions across Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Tring, and surrounding villages.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Six-bed Cassiobury house in need of 'major update' on sale for £1.5m
A six-bedroom detached house in Watford’s prestigious Cassiobury Estate is on the market for £1.5m.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000
Latest planned road closures in the Watford area
A round-up of the latest public notices including planned road closures in Rickmansworth, Bushey, Abbots Langley, Sarratt and Chorleywood.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 07:29:00 +0000
The ‘picturesque’ forest walk with a café near Hertfordshire perfect for dogs
Hatfield Forest near Hertfordshire has been praised for its views and for being the perfect place for dog walks.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000
This 'sweet' cat is ready for a relaxing home after 'being through a lot'
Penne, a 14-month-old rescue cat from the National Animal Welfare Trust, in Watford, is looking for a loving forever home after raising her kittens.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000
From Tyson Fury to Michael Bublé: the curious world of celebrity scents
From Tyson Fury’s aftershave to Michael Bublé’s seductive scent, celebrity perfumes are everywhere.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 17:35:11 +0000
Winterfest comes roaring back as lights switched on during packed event
The Watford town centre Christmas lights have been switched on during a packed Watford Winterfest 2025.

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