Watford Observer

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0100
Public urged to look out for missing 13-year-old girl Elizabeth
Members of the public have been urged to keep an eye out as a 13-year-old girl from South Oxhey is missing.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Caroline Gardner socks half price at SockShop in seasonal offer
It’s officially sock season!

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Temple pleads for more time ahead of building sale deadline tomorrow
Watford Velmurugan Temple has pleaded for more time to fundraise with just over 24 hours left to try and buy its building.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Teenager punched as phone and wallet stolen in Cassiobury Park robbery
A teenager was assaulted during a robbery as his phone and wallet were stolen in Cassiobury Park.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0100
Harlequin blocked from putting up more signs over 'harmful proliferation of ads'
The council has blocked Harlequin from expanding the number of signs amid concern over “harmful proliferation of advertisements”.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:20:00 +0100
Plans for two homes for field behind pub garden submitted
Plans for two homes behind a Grade II listed pub in Chipperfield have been proposed.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0100
Drug dealer sentenced for intent to supply to school children
A teenage drug dealer from Bushey has been sentenced for intent to supply MDMA and cannabis to school children.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:20:00 +0100
Hertfordshire A roads 'among the UK's best', according to new DfT stats
Just three per cent of Hertfordshire’s A roads are in a poor condition according to the DFT, among the lowest in the country.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Independent town centre pub introduces food menu and extends opening hours
Watford town centre pub Reveal Bar has launched its first food menu and significantly extended its opening hours.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0100
Tesco plans new look for Express store
Plans to refresh the look of a Tesco store in Radlett have been submitted, including a modernised frontage.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:20:00 +0100
Man charged with attempting child sexual offences after paedophile hunter 'sting'
A 39-year-old Abbots Langley man has been charged with attempted child sexual offences after a paedophile-hunter sting.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Grain’s October offer has Full Fibre prices from just £11.99 a month
As household costs rise, here's one bill you could keep fixed until 2028.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Unique specialist shop to open in former hairdressers unit
A specialist darts business is set to open at a former hairdressers unit in Oxhey “soon”.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:52:16 +0100
Watford family history book retraces two generations through two World Wars
Lesley Dunlop’s Two Lives, Two World Wars, published October 26, explores her family’s wartime history.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:46:43 +0100
£45,000 raised for hospice care at star-studded charity golf day
Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care raises more than £45,000 at a charity golf day at The Grove, attended by Watford legend Luther Blissett and 104 guests.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:17:27 +0100
BBC to axe 3 major channels in huge shake-up as broadcaster makes £500m cuts
BBC to close BBC Three, Radio 4 Extra and BBC Scotland in spring 2027, moving content online while seeking £500m in savings.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:35:00 +0100
Hertfordshire's best and worst Wetherspoon pubs based on Google Reviews
A new study has revealed the UK’s best and worst-rated Wetherspoon pubs — and how Hertfordshire’s pubs compare.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:18:16 +0100
M25 drivers warned of overnight closures this week
Drivers face 31 planned M25 closures from October 19 to 22, with National Highways warning of overnight disruption to carriageways, slip roads and junctions.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:44:32 +0100
10 hidden gems in Hertfordshire you have to visit at least once
From secret woodlands and wildlife-rich wetlands to literary landmarks and historic gardens, Hertfordshire is packed with hidden gems waiting to be explored.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:50:00 +0100
Abbey Line trains 'could be scrapped and replaced with trackless trams'
Hertfordshire County Council has confirmed the Abbey Line could eventually be replaced by a “trackless tram” service between Watford and St Albans.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:10:00 +0100
'Beloved' dog dies after bulldogs attacked as owner, 81, injured trying to save pet
An 81-year-old’s “beloved” dog died after being attacked by two bulldogs in Shenley Park, Radlett Lane, Shenley.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0100
Explosives arrest after bomb squad raid property near Hertfordshire
A man has been arrested on suspicion of an explosives offence after a bomb disposal team was called to the border of Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0100
Found: Concern growing for missing girl, 16, not seen in four days
Concern is growing for a missing 16-year-old girl from Abbots Langley who has not been seen in four days.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100
Person died in Watford Junction incident, police confirm
British Transport Police have confirmed a person was pronounced dead after a large emergency services presence was seen at Watford Junction.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:10:00 +0100
Watford teen sentenced over 'Nazi salute' as worshippers left synagogue
A Watford teenager has been fined after admitting to religiously aggravated harassment over a Nazi salute gesture outside a Borehamwood synagogue.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Just Go offers four-week winter sun breaks for the price of three
While the weather may have been milder recently, there’s no getting over the fact that cooler days and nights are coming.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:31:00 +0100
Historic Grade II listed pub could reopen next year
The owners of a Grade II listed pub have said they are keen to "bring it back to its former glory" by reopening it.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:01:00 +0100
'Brilliant' food praised at pub thriving under new management
Punters have been full of praise for The Estcourt Tavern since it reopened following a refurbishment last month.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Hertfordshire residents targeted by 'fake police officers' sparks warning
Police have issued a warning to Hertfordshire residents after a spate of scam calls from fraudsters posing as officers.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Full Ofsted report exposing 'racism and poor behaviour' at former outstanding school
Read the damning full Ofsted report for Watford's Parkgate Junior School.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:31:06 +0100
Watford residents asked to have their say on town centre alcohol ban renewal
Watford consults on renewing town centre alcohol ban, with PSPO targeting anti-social behaviour and public drinking; residents can respond until November 4.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:20:43 +0100
Watford to honour servicemen and women with Remembrance Sunday ceremony service
Watford Remembrance Sunday events take place on November 8, with a Peace Memorial service, wreath-laying, silence and WWI Tommy silhouettes planned.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Inside the affluent and charming Hertfordshire village that's a celebrity hotspot
Discover why Hertfordshire’s Brookmans Park is a sought-after commuter village, home to Bukayo Saka and Alexandra Burke.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:32:44 +0100
Hertfordshire woman, 73, remembered as 'kind and caring' after death
Tributes have been paid to a woman who died following an alleged incident in Hitchin.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
The best Watford-area businesses according to new awards
The best businesses in and around Watford have been named by a popular app.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Watford school makes top 100 in new national list - with six others also scored
Watford's secondary schools have been graded by a national newspaper, with one making the top 100 nationally.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:31:00 +0100
Major High Street store to close TODAY
Rickmansworth's TGJones store will close after today (October 17) as it becomes the latest to be axed as part of the high street chain's cost-cutting measures.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire area among most desirable places - how much it costs to live there
St Albans has been named among the UK's most desirable places to live, but how much does it cost to live there?

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:08:10 +0100
Green belt caravan site plan recommended for approval
Plans for gypsy pitches on green belt land have been recommended for approval.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Watford man who threatened to stab someone set to be sentenced
Watford man Farrah Hall will be sentenced next month for threatening to stab someone.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:39:43 +0100
'Multi-vehicle' crash causing 'severe' Hertfordshire M25 delays - recap
A multi-vehicle crash on the M25 in Hertfordshire has stopped traffic between junction 23 and 24 clockwise

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:33:47 +0100
Traffic stopped on Hertfordshire M1 due to 'police incident' - recap
Traffic has been stopped in both directions on the M1 in Hertfordshire due to a "police incident" between junction between junction 8 for the A414 Hemel Hempstead and junction 9 for the A5183 Redbourn

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:20:00 +0100
Appeal allows 20-home scheme despite claims village being 'destroyed'
Plans for 20 homes have been approved on appeal despite villagers saying developers are “destroying” Sarratt.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0100
Watford stalker who made 140 no caller ID calls to victim handed restraining order
A stalker from Watford who made 140 no caller ID calls to his victim has been handed a restraining order.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:55:50 +0100
'Sinkhole' investigation closes Watford road
Stratford Way in Watford is closed amid a Hertfordshire County Council investigation into a potential sinkhole.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Il Pellegrino brings authentic Italian flavours and regional dishes to Watford
Watford has developed an increasingly diverse food culture in recent years, and Il Pellegrino has established itself as one of the town's most welcoming spots for authentic Italian cooking.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:32:34 +0100
Police confirm 'incident' which closed Hertfordshire M25 for three hours this morning
A woman being spotted on a bridge over the M25 in Hertfordshire forced the motorway’s closure for hours this morning.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:58:00 +0100
Missing boy, 14, 'now believed to have travelled into Watford'
A missing 14-year-old boy is believed to have travelled to Watford, prompting a Herts Police appeal for residents to look out for him.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:35:00 +0100
Watford business' unit goes on market following closure after almost 50 years
The unit for a well-loved Watford business has gone on the market following its closure after almost 50 years.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:45:00 +0100
Hertfordshire M25 shut for hours amid 'police incident' - what we know so far
Drivers were trapped on the M25 motorway near Watford in Hertfordshire for hours as a “police incident” shut the motorway.

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