Watford Observer

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:38:57 +0100
Live updates after A41 through Watford shut by police
Herts Police confirmed that they had closed the A41 "for the foreseeable future" last night.

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0100
Fitness manager told she would be 'in a wheelchair by 30'
Everyone Active William Penn and South Oxhey fitness manager Amy Kirk says she was told she would be in a wheelchair by 30.

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:32:00 +0100
Eight Bushey restaurants with 2/5 food hygiene ratings
Read the full list of all the Bushey restaurants, cafes and takeaways currently rated 2/5 for food hygiene.

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:31:00 +0100
Watford General: 'review' of 40 hospital project called
Watford Borough Council has called for Watford General Rebuild funding confirmation amid a “review” of the timetable for the project’s delivery.

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0100
What speed triggers a speed camera? Car experts explain
Find out what speed triggers a speed camera in the UK - RAC experts explain how they work.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:54:36 +0100
Two Watford stabbings reported in two hours 'unrelated'
Two stabbings have been reported in Clarendon Road and Brocklesbury Close, Watford, within two hours.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:45:00 +0100
Watford Workshop awarded £20k grant for expansion
Watford Workshop, a leading provider of employment and training for individuals with disabilities, has been awarded a £20k grant from the council.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:30:00 +0100
Hertfordshire: Crime data shows surge in shoplifting
There has been a significant increase in shoplifting offences in Hertfordshire, new data from the ONS has revealed.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:32:00 +0100
Plan to turn Watford industrial estate offices into flats
Offices in an industrial estate off Tolpits Lane, Watford, could become flats under new designs.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:16:36 +0100
Muriel McKay: BBC Radio 4 releases new podcast series
BBC Radio Four have released Intrigue: Worse Than Murder, a new podcast about the kidnapping of Muriel McKay in 1969.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:49:00 +0100
Man hospitalised in M1 crash which saw air ambulance called
The London Air Ambulance was called to a lorry crash on the M1 which saw a man hospitalised and the motorway closed for hours near Watford.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:00:14 +0100
GoFundMe account for Hunt family tops £100,000 mark
The GoFundMe page set up to support Sky and BBC racing presenter John Hunt and his daughter Amy has passed its target of £100,000.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:42:33 +0100
Four Three Rivers infrastructure projects get £1.5m funding
Four infrastructure projects in Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, and Chorleywood have received a share of a £1.5million fund.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:24:40 +0100
Chorleywood Youth FC submits plan for major clubhouse revamp
Chorleywood Common Youth Football Club players and their families have backed a plan to give their clubhouse a “new lease of life” in a major revamp.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:07:37 +0100
Watford Community Housing report published after inspection
The Regulator of Social Housing has published a report assessing Watford Community Housing standards.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:54:34 +0100
Possible 'sinkhole' in Delta Gain carpark, Carpenders Park
What looks to be a small sinkhole has appeared in the Delta Gain car park in Carpenders Park - triggering fears over a trip hazard for elderly people.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:38:00 +0100
Latest Watford area bus timetable changes for September
A new bus service to Queens School and amended times for trips elsewhere are coming to Hertfordshire buses.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:24:19 +0100
Hertfordshire women 'suffer 1,000 violent incidents a month'
Hertfordshire women and girls suffer around 1,000 violent incidents a month with just five per cent of suspects taken to court, a police chief has said.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:10:00 +0100
Hertfordshire women 'suffer 1,000 violent incidents a month'
Hertfordshire women and girls suffer around 1,000 violent incidents a month with just five per cent of suspects taken to court, a police chief has said.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:30:00 +0100
Watford Notting Hill-inspired carnival returns once again
Watford Community Carnival, inspired by Notting Hill's famous carnival, returns for a third year in 2024.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:44:20 +0100
Kings Langley 124mph train crash caused by equipment on line
Workers left equipment on a train line in Kings Langley which caused a train to crash into it at 124mph, a government investigation has found.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:34:00 +0100
Rickmansworth Folk Festival 2024: a cultural extravaganza
Rickmansworth High Street came alive with colour and dance at the 2024 Folk Festival on Saturday.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:32:00 +0100
Russell Lane plans: developer would pay to rework junction
The developer behind a 55-home plan off Russell Lane has offered to pay £105,000 to widen Hempstead Road and Courtlands Drive.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:31:00 +0100
Latest on former Pryzm and Iceland unit in The Parade
Here is the latest we know on the former Iceland and Pryzm building in The Parade, Watford.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:52:52 +0100
3 ways to keep wasps out of your garden this summer
Wasps can become a nuisance when you're trying to enjoy the summer weather outside - here are three ways to keep them away without causing harm.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:37:00 +0100
Watford Colosseum £16m government funding thrown into doubt
Watford’s mayor has written to the Government over Watford Colosseum funding after it did not arrive in May.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:45:21 +0100
Theft from Wickes near Watford - police CCTV appeal issued
Police are releasing an image of a man they would like to identify following a theft from a shop in Watford. 

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:44:00 +0100
Heavy traffic as lorry overturns blocking M25 from Watford
There are delays where the A41 and M25 meet near Watford and Kings Langley after a truck overturned.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:36:30 +0100
Police called to Watford Jobcentre over man banned from town
Police were called to Watford’s Jobcentre after a man banned from the town centre was allegedly abusing staff.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0100
Kings Head pub in Abbots Langley in century-old postcard
Looking back at an old postcard showing the original Kings Head pub in Abbots Langley.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:53:29 +0100
Watford town centre revamp could see pyramid demolition
Watford Borough Council is eyeing the possible demolition of The Pyramid as part of plans to revamp the High Street and improve cycle and pedestrian infrastructure.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:40:00 +0100
Calls for Bushey paddling pools to return after fourth closure
Bushey residents have called for the splash park to be returned to the former paddling pools after it has been plagued the fourth closure this summer.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:05:00 +0100
Watford Next one of four branches charging 15p for hangers
Watford’s Waterfields Shopping Park Next is one of four branches across the country trialling a new charge that will see shoppers pay more.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:51:27 +0100
Work begins on £55m Herts police HQ in Welwyn Garden City
Work is set to begin on Herts police's new £55 million headquarters after a ground breaking ceremony in Welwyn Garden City.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:35:23 +0100
Latest Watford restaurant and cafe food hygiene ratings
Starbucks, Subway, and Wingers are among the restaurants recently inspected by Watford Borough Council.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:04:37 +0100
Elstree Aerodrome holds event over 'significant development'
Elstree Aerodrome is holding a public event this evening over a 'significant development' to expand its helicopter capacity.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:52:00 +0100
Langleybury Mansion can be used as a film hub for 36 months
Permission to use Grade II* listed Langleybury Mansion as a film hub for 36 months has been granted after previous The Crown scenes.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:43:03 +0100
Watford's Big Beach returning to town centre this summer
All the fun of the seaside is coming to Watford when the Big Beach returns to the town centre in August.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0100
Chorleywood Road land where house build approved up for sale
Land in Chorleywood Road, Rickmansworth, is up for sale after planning permission was granted for a four bedroom home.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:12:09 +0100
Ambassador: 12 day cruise to France, Spain and Portugal
Cruise enthusiasts seeking sunshine and cultural immersion can set sail for a 12-night adventure on the luxurious Ambition cruise ship, departing today from London Tilbury.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:58:44 +0100
Man accused of 'strangling woman in Rickmansworth'
A man has been in court accused of repeatedly strangling a woman in Rickmansworth, breaking her car windscreen and making threats of violence.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:45:00 +0100
Cassiobury Estate bungalow to be demolished for larger house
A “substandard” Cassiobury Estate bungalow is set to be demolished to build a large house after plans were approved.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:08:39 +0100
St Albans Road, Watford, among most dangerous for cyclists
New data has revealed that St Albans Road in Watford among the most dangerous roads for cyclists in Hertfordshire.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 05:31:00 +0100
High Street parking fears as Bovingdon hall to clamp down
Bovingdon High Street businesses fear parking restrictions at Memorial Hall could exacerbate existing problems.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0100
Watford GPs rated best and worst for helpful receptionists
Data has revealed which Watford GP surgeries rated the best and worst for how helpful their receptionists are.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 05:27:00 +0100
River Colne celebrated with new 'Tales of the River' podcast
A new podcast series celebrating the River Colne has been launched by Watford Borough Council.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0100
Families face record bills for summer holiday clubs in 2024
Coram Family and Childcare has found that bills for summer holiday clubs across Great Britain are at a record high

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:36:23 +0100
Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again this week
The aurora borealis is linked to Earth's magnetic field

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 04:48:39 +0100
Smart motorway £100 fine warning for thousands of drivers
More than 53,000 incidents of drivers ignoring lane closed signs on smart motorways have been recorded since 2021

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:29:51 +0100
Plan to axe 400 roles at county council to be considered
400 jobs at Hertfordshire County Council could be axed by the end of the year.

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