Watford Observer
Sun, 10 May 2026 08:57:32 +0100Man in his 30s dies after two-vehicle crash on A1
A man in his 30s has died after a crash involving two vehicles on the A1.
Sun, 10 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100Councillor pay increases scheme among latest public notices for Watford area
Increases to councillor pay are among the latest public notices for Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere, and Dacorum.
Sun, 10 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100Beautiful £1.4m home with stunning mature garden put up for sale
A four-bedroom detached house in Chestnut Avenue, Rickmansworth, with stunning mature gardens is on the market with a guide price of £1,395,000.
Sun, 10 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100Is this the Watford-area's best spot for a catch-up coffee?
We asked locals what the best coffee spot in the Watford area was, with one business in a historic village nearby among the standout choices.
Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100All the latest planning applications made to Three Rivers District Council
A roundup of the latest planning applications submitted to the Three Rivers Council.
Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Discover the hidden gem walk that takes you through a National Trust 'masterpiece'
Discover the National Trust walk in Hertfordshire that takes you through a masterpiece.
Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Free safety tips and lunch for older people at Watford event
Older people can learn more about how to stay safe from Watford police over free refreshments on May 12.
Sat, 09 May 2026 18:00:00 +0100The must-visit Hertfordshire peony field that’s a hit on Instagram
For a few weeks in May, visitors will be able to explore a stunning pick‑your‑own peony field that has become a hit with Instagrammers.
Sat, 09 May 2026 14:00:00 +0100Man admits sharing intimate photograph of woman and harassing her
A Watford man has admitted sharing an intimate picture of a woman without her consent at Hatfield Magistrates' Court.
Sat, 09 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100Bushey’s least and most expensive streets with one where houses go for £1.7m
Data has revealed how much you could be paying to live in Bushey, including one street where houses sell for more than £1.7 million.
Sat, 09 May 2026 10:37:05 +0100A1 CLOSED for hours due to 'serious' crash causing traffic chaos
The A1 in Hertfordshire is closed due to a crash, causing traffic delays in the area.
Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100Nurse who made £51k by lying her way to senior NHS jobs to pay back just £278
Despite earning more than £50,000 from her fraud, a Rickmansworth nurse who lied about qualifications has been ordered to pay less than £300.
Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100The top-rated Hertfordshire restaurant that cooks 'flawless' steaks
Set within a historic mill on the River Chess, Miller & Carter Rickmansworth is the town’s top‑rated restaurant on Tripadvisor, with more than 1,600 reviews.
Sat, 09 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100Why this primary school is 'Watford's best'
The Watford Observer examines why Nascot Wood Junior School is considered the town's "best".
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100The Herts NHS team that gives every baby 'the strongest possible start in life'
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has been awarded UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation for its work.
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Luxury Hertfordshire spa named among the best in the UK for its country 'charm'
Sopwell House in Hertfordshire has been named among the best spas in the UK. Find out why.
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100This week's new Watford planning apps including one from Warner Bros. Studios
Plans linked to the ongoing development of Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden are among the latest planning applications submitted to Watford Council.
Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Comedian opens up about cancer battle at charity golf day
Star Richard Herring shared the story of his testicular cancer treatment as he helped raise more than £16,000 at Knebworth Golf Club in Stevenage.
Fri, 08 May 2026 09:56:31 +0100May 2026 election results in maps and charts
Real-time updates on the contests for the Scottish Parliament, Senedd in Wales and local councils in England.
Fri, 08 May 2026 19:44:00 +0100Watford MP plays down significance of election results after Labour losses
Watford's Labour MP has responded to local election results that saw his party fail to win any of the 12 seats on offer.
Fri, 08 May 2026 18:00:00 +0100Watford-built lorry comes home with steam fair
A Watford-built Scammel lorry came home as one of the attractions at the Hortons Steam Fair on May 4 in Croxley.
Fri, 08 May 2026 17:35:14 +0100Watford Lib Dem dominance as party enjoys clean sweep local elections win
The Liberal Democrats enjoyed a clean sweep in this year's local elections in Watford.
Fri, 08 May 2026 16:15:00 +0100Three Rivers District Council result - still no overall control despite Tory gains
Three Rivers District Council remains in no overall control, despite the Conservatives making gains.
Fri, 08 May 2026 15:18:00 +0100Landslide win for Lib Dems as Peter Taylor wins Watford mayoral contest
Peter Taylor has been re-elected as Watford mayor for a third term in this year's local elections.
Fri, 08 May 2026 13:42:00 +0100Reform bullish as Watford elections count begins
Reform UK are eyeing gains on Watford Borough Council for the first time as counting begins in this year's local elections.
Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100Watford High Street store to close as 'huge' sale launched
Watford High Street's Pound Stop store is set to close, with an "everything must go" sale underway.
Fri, 08 May 2026 10:38:29 +0100Video shows frightening moment that caused Watford to Euston trains chaos
Footage shows the moment overhead wires were wrecked between Watford Junction and Milton Keynes Central, causing major rail disruption over two days.
Fri, 08 May 2026 10:15:00 +0100New Hertfordshire Home Bargains almost twice size of Watford store opens tomorrow
Home Bargains is opening a new store 20 minutes from Watford, in St Albans, as it continues its expansion in Hertfordshire.
Fri, 08 May 2026 09:19:26 +0100Recap after Lib Dems dominate Watford local elections
Follow live election results from Watford and Hertfordshire.
Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100Cyclist left 'petrified' after robber threatened to 'shank' him to steal bike
A cyclist was left “petrified” after a robber threatened to "shank" him to steal his bike on the Ebury Way between Watford and Croxley Green.
Fri, 08 May 2026 07:49:37 +0100Police appeal after customer 'made off without payment for haircut'
Herts Police have appealed for information over a customer who made off without payment after a haircut in Abbots Langley.
Fri, 08 May 2026 07:20:00 +0100Reduced Watford Junction to Euston trains today amid 'complex' line damage
Watford Junction trains will run a reduced service to and from London Euston today after “complex” damage to infrastructure.
Fri, 08 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100Save up to £30 on sweet scented Oleanders with You Garden
This week, You Garden is showcasing Oleander ‘Shades of Pink’ Standard…a patio-perfect decorative plant which provides a riot of flower colour for months on end!
Fri, 08 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100£2.5m art deco mansion back on the market in Watford for £250k less
A six-bedroom art deco mansion in Hempstead Road, one of Watford’s most sought-after streets, is back on the market at £2,500,000 - £250k less than previously.
Fri, 08 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100Pub 'packed' within hours of opening 'amazing' new beer garden
A new pub garden has proved a hit after a complete overhaul in time for summer.
Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100The day Watford Rotary Club gave out over £10,000 to charity
Watford Rotarians gave out over £10,000 in grants to local charities at a special event at the Mayfield Retirement Village on April 29.
Thu, 07 May 2026 16:25:00 +0100Police 'attacked' while blocking road during separate assault outside McDonald's
A Watford man has been charged after police were allegedly assaulted in Garston while responding to an unrelated report at a restaurant,
Thu, 07 May 2026 16:30:40 +0100Watford Junction to Euston trains cancelled for hours - recap
Damage to the overhead electric wires near Watford Junction has blocked multiple lines, cancelling or delaying most departures.
Thu, 07 May 2026 15:34:07 +0100Wendy's to bring UK Frosty Funhouse tour bus to town centre next week
Wendy’s will be sending a Coca Cola truck style attraction to The Parade, Watford next week.
Thu, 07 May 2026 15:18:12 +0100Restaurant named among top 100 curry venues at awards ceremony
The UK's Top 100 Curry Restaurants list has been published by the Asian Catering Federation and features a Hertfordshire eatery that is part of luxury hotel The Grove.
Thu, 07 May 2026 15:08:43 +0100Selling nicotine vape to child sees high street business ordered to pay £4k in court
Selling a nicotine vape to a child landed Watford high street business Watford Home Store in court.
Thu, 07 May 2026 14:54:05 +0100Pub giant with Watford presence to sell 150 boozers
The future of Watford's Greene King pubs has been thrown into question amid plans to sell 150 boozers.
Thu, 07 May 2026 14:33:00 +0100Business acquires firm for big merger after moving to Clarendon Road head office
Clarendon Road firm Vinci Construction, which has recently moved into a new Watford head office, has acquired another firm amid plans to merge.
Thu, 07 May 2026 14:29:21 +0100Illegal immigrant who killed dad-of-six took own life at HMP The Mount
Murderer Mehretab Zemicael who was serving a life sentence was found dead at HMP The Mount.
Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100'Substantial cost increases' may hit Wetherspoon profits
Watford-based pub chain JD Wetherspoon has reported higher quarterly sales but warned that "substantial increases in costs" may lead to lower-than-expected profits.
Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100Classic car show 'back with a bang' after four-year absence as £6,000 raised
Popular car show Classics on the Green in Croxley Green returned this year after a four-year absence.
Thu, 07 May 2026 12:48:00 +0100Major high street chain with Harlequin location 'to axe 150 stores'
Watford's TGJones - formerly WHSmith - store faces an uncertain future after the retailer confirmed plans to axe up to 150 of its shops.
Thu, 07 May 2026 12:45:00 +0100Man picked up and kissed one-year-old in Hertfordshire park - police appeal launched
Police have appealed for information after a man picked up and kissed a one-year-old in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, park.
Thu, 07 May 2026 11:54:00 +0100Reason for 'unacceptable free-for-all' traffic on ring road over four days confirmed
After “chaotic” Watford ring road traffic over the bank holiday weekend, the county council has revealed what went wrong with the traffic lights.
Thu, 07 May 2026 11:45:00 +0100Popular café enjoys 'busy' reopening under new ownership
The Watford Observer sits down with Zinar Duzgun, the new owner of Perch & Co in Croxley Green, to reflect on a busy first two weeks.