Watford Observer
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Watford home backing onto Cassiobury Park goes on sale for £1.15m
A four-bedroom detached house backing onto Cassiobury Park has been put up for sale in Watford.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Four-bedroom Watford house with two conservatories on sale for £950,000
A four-bedroom detached house on a corner plot is being offered for sale in Watford with no onward chain.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Watford swimmer shares mindset lessons after Channel swim aged 16
A record-breaking swimmer has spoken about the power of mindset in reaching big goals.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000Red hot offers you won't want to miss from You Garden
With guaranteed bright berries, fragrant flowers and beautiful foliage for year-round interest, this week’s You Garden offer brings together 10 tried and tested garden winners.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:30:00 +000093-home plan for new road on edge of village takes big step forward
Plans for 93 new homes in Abbots Langley have been recommended for approval.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:13:00 +0000School 'pleased' with positive Ofsted report - but one issue raised
Cherry Tree Primary School in Watford has received a new Ofsted report.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:12:18 +0000Viral pizzeria's owner on 'mind-blowing' success after busy year
The owner of a popular pizzeria has said he finds its viral success "mind-blowing".
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:49:12 +0000Police share e-fit amid 'new information' about sex attack on girl,15, in park
Police have released an e-fit of a man they think could help them gain justice for a 15-year-old who was threatened with a "bladed article" and forced to perform sex acts in a Croxley Green park.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:31:37 +0000New business set to fill vacant High Street unit
A new salon is set to open on the high street after another closed last year.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000Pro-Palestine activists with sledgehammers raid Hertfordshire factory
Pro-Palestine activists have raided a Hertfordshire factory armed with sledgehammers.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:58:21 +0000Fresh appeal as no arrests made after gunshot fired through window
Police investigating a gunshot being fired through a window in Watford have launched a fresh appeal for witnesses this afternoon (November 12).
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:15:00 +0000Hertfordshire estate agent goes bust with debts of around £470k
A Hertfordshire estate agent has gone bust with around £470,000 in debts.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 09:54:57 +0000Opening date confirmed for new 131-room Watford Travelodge
Watford's new Travelodge has officially set an opening date.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000Save up to 20% on Riviera Travel’s 2027 holidays in Black Friday sale
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Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:30:00 +0000New head of historic school 'relishing opportunity'
Ben Turner speaks to the Watford Observer about his first few months as head of St Margaret's School in Bushey.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:29:00 +0000Plan for 'underground bunker' in garden submitted by homeowner
A Watford homeowner has applied for permission to build an underground bunker in their garden.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Cancer treatment at Mount Vernon could help patients avoid permanent stomas
A new contact radiotherapy programme is giving hope to patients with early and locally advanced rectal cancer
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000Museum arts and crafts fair draws crowds of visitors
Bushey Museum's two-day annual Arts and Crafts Fair attracted visitors from across the area, showcasing handmade gifts, jewellery, artwork and festive treats.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:16:28 +0000'Flammable liquid may have been poured through another letterbox', police say
Police say a flammable liquid may have been poured through the letterbox of a property near where an 80-year-old woman was allegedly set alight in an attempted murder.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:02:00 +0000Royal Mail van driver taken to hospital after crash with lorry
A crash involving a Royal Mail van and lorry caused traffic "chaos" this afternoon.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:48:00 +0000Everything we know after pensioner set on fire in attempted murder in Watford
Everything we know after a woman in her 80s was found on fire in Watford, sparking an attempted murder probe.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:08:32 +0000Pensioner 'set on fire in attempted murder' named by police
Police have named the woman found on fire in Watford as an attempted murder investigation continues.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:41:22 +0000Road closed amid 'crash involving lorry and van' - recap
Baldwins Lane in Croxley Green is closed amid reports of a crash involving a Royal Mail and a lorry.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:00:00 +0000Friends' anguish after 'ordinary' pensioner found on fire in 'attempted murder'
Friends of a “friendly and chatty” woman in her 80s who was found on fire in an "attempted murder" have voiced anguish at the “awful” attack as a police probe continues.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:38:21 +0000Six-day part-closure of key road for 'essential works' begins
A six-day partial closure of The Green in Croxley Green is underway for "essential works".
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:59:41 +0000Watford to get EIGHTH Greggs bakery as plans approved
Yet another Greggs branch is set to open in Watford with plans approved for the town's eighth bakery.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:31:00 +0000Police stonewalling 'ridiculous', residents claim amid Watford gunshot probe
Residents near a Watford park said they were frustrated by the lack of police information after a shot was fired at a house window on the evening of November 6.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:06:00 +0000'Positive' start for Watford-based business after opening new Harlequin store
Watford-based business Ovviovita has made a "positive" start to life at the Harlequin.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:13:12 +0000Herts Police officer cleared of sexually assaulting colleague on Watford night out
A Hertfordshire Police officer has been cleared of sexually assaulting a colleague on a night out in London.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:47:05 +0000Gridlock M1 traffic and M25 delays amid 'accident' - recap
There are delays near M25 and M1 in Hertfordshire this morning amid reports of an "accident" in the Bricket Wood area.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000Get up to 40% off selected jewellery charms for Christmas
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Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:30:00 +0000New Watford eatery promises 'something special'
A new eatery looks set to open in West Watford, promising "something special".
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:03:35 +0000Plans submitted for new homes, school changes and new facilities in Borehamwood
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Hertsmere Borough Council, featuring proposals for new homes, extensions, tree works, and changes to local buildings and schools
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:17:43 +0000Watford pupils build digital skills in animated adverts workshop with Discovery
Primary school pupils are boosting their digital skills through hands-on workshops
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:28 +0000'Home from Home' – Two Bushey Hospitals remembered
“I had my tonsils removed in 1951. I can still smell the anaesthetic! It was put on a cloth which was then put over my mouth. And no visitors allowed!” That was a patient’s vivid memory of Bushey and District Hospital.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:00:00 +0000Boy, 18, opens up on mental health struggles in book amid 'Movember'
An 18-year-old from the area is using his story to challenge stigma and start conversations about mental health.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:19:00 +0000Attempted murder probe after woman in 80s found on fire
A woman in her 80s is in a critical condition after being found on fire in Watford, with an attempted murder probe underway.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:18:56 +0000Woman in her 80s fighting for her life after she was found on fire
A woman in her 80s is fighting for her life after she was found on fire in Watford.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:19:00 +0000Takeaway's new 1/5 hygiene score blamed on 'nervous trainee chef'
Hemel Hempstead takeaway Bad Boys has been rated 1/5 for food hygiene by Dacorum Borough Council.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:55:00 +0000Thousands enjoy fantastic Cassiobury Park fireworks
Families gathered in Cassiobury Park on Saturday night for one of Hertfordshire’s biggest free fireworks displays.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:54:14 +0000Watford nurse sexually assaulted vulnerable young patient
A Watford nurse sexually assaulted a vulnerable patient during an examination before being jailed for five-and-a-half years.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:22:32 +0000How Watford passengers could be impacted by upcoming TfL Tube strikes
Recently announced strike action on the London Underground could impact Watford commuters, with the first walkout set to take place later this month.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:28:00 +0000Famous engineer's Hertfordshire house could be demolished for two new homes
A famous engineer’s Hertfordshire home could be demolished to make way for a “high-quality” pair of new houses.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:32:52 +0000Man jailed over one-punch attack that killed dad-of-two at Hertfordshire pub
A man has been jailed following a St Albans pub attack that killed a father-of-two.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:49:00 +0000Watford and surrounding areas gather for Remembrance services and parades
Remembrance events held across Watford and surrounding areas People across Watford and nearby areas gathered for services, parades and memorial events.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:25:00 +0000'Tragic' death at Watford leisure centre confirmed
A man has died while attending an event at Woodside Leisure Centre in Watford, Haddon Events has confirmed.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:25:02 +0000Business raids targeting criminal gangs sees £13k worth of illegal products seized
Businesses in Watford and across Hertfordshire have been raided as part of a national crackdown on organised crime gangs.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000Pop culture & LEGO weekend heads to Watford
Watford Woodside is preparing to welcome fans, collectors and families as two distinct pop culture events take over the sports venue next weekend!
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000Celebrate Christmas with English Heritage and snap up a membership offer
From dazzling light displays, the chance to meet Father Christmas and the Walking with The Snowman™ Trail, this season will be ever more magical with events at English Heritage locations.
Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:30:00 +0000Hearing set over objections to town centre bar's 3am opening bid
A Watford town centre bar's bid to open later on Fridays and Saturdays has been dealt a blow by neighbours who fear the impact of loud music on their sleep.