Watford Observer

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:44:34 +0100
Which Watford Junction trains into London are running during weekend of HS2 works?
HS2 works require a reduced service through Watford Junction and into London Euston across this weekend (July 17 and July 18).

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0100
The secondary school that has enjoyed an 'array of outstanding achievements'
The Watford Observer shines a spotlight on Kings Langley in Hertfordshire.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0100
New parking restrictions proposed in village after petition
New parking restrictions are being proposed in Abbots Langley.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Discover Hertfordshire's 'amazing' farm with a Highland Cow perfect for a day out
Standalone Farm in Letchworth Garden City is the perfect spot for a family day out, and even has its own Highland Cow.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0100
The picturesque riverside village in Hertfordshire with a rich history and great pubs
Standstead Abbotts is a picturesque riverside village in Hertfordshire with great pubs.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:15:31 +0100
Harlequin store arrives in new location after move
Women's clothing store Vanilla has moved to a new unit in Watford's Harlequin shopping centre.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:10:52 +0100
Man jailed after theft and burglary offences
A Hemel Hempstead man has been jailed for 32 weeks over theft and burglary offences.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:08:05 +0100
Inquiry date set amid appeal over refusal of controversial 280-home plan
The developer behind a 280-home plan for Bushey's Harts Farm will have its appeal heard in September.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:38:51 +0100
Hertfordshire family holding event as they prepare to raffle off their £1.6m house
An Elstree family is inviting people into their home as they prepare to "do an Omaze" by raffling off their £1.6 million Hertfordshire home.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:33:45 +0100
£177k lottery prize goes unclaimed after ticket bought in Watford
A £177,000 EuroMillions prize has gone unclaimed after a mystery winner bought a ticket in Watford.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:34:13 +0100
Caravan site plan refused amid 'intensification of use' concerns
Councillors have voted to reject plans that would have seen a Kings Langley caravan site double in size.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save £25 on You Garden's beautiful Acer plants...get yours for just £19.97
With their multi-seasonal colour transformations and compact and slow-growing habit, it’s easy to see why the Japanese Maple Acer is a popular choice with gardeners.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:32:00 +0100
Luxurious four-bed home on gated estate put on sale for £2.3 million
A four-bedroom detached home on Northwood’s Moor Park private gated estate has hit the market for £2,300,000.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0100
School's head leaving to take up new role
The head of St Margaret's Junior School in Bushey is leaving to take up a new position at the helm of Felsted School in Essex.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0100
Man suffers 'puncture wounds' in 'GBH attack' near pub after England World Cup defeat
A man suffered puncture wounds during an alleged attack after England's World Cup defeat last night. Police have appealed for witnesses.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:22:38 +0100
Watford crook among three men jailed over £4m cryptocurrency thefts
A Watford crook is among three criminals jailed today (July 16) for impersonating police officers to steal more than £4 million in cryptocurrency.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:44:56 +0100
New plan to redevelop buildings for 27 homes unveiled
Plans have emerged that would see the adult day care centre in South Oxhey's Northwick Road redeveloped into 27 homes.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Man’s life saved at Costco by ‘incredible’ shoppers and staff after heart attack
A 61-year-old dad from North Watford is "recovering slowly" after collapsing while shopping at Costco earlier this month.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:47:48 +0100
Hertfordshire councils reorganisation confirmed as Watford's future revealed
Watford is set to join Three Rivers and Hertsmere in a new unitary authority for South West Hertfordshire after long-awaited plans for local government reorganisation were confirmed.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:11:00 +0100
New 'burger café' opening this weekend with 1p burgers on offer
A new "burger café" claiming to be the first of its kind is set to open in Watford's Market Street this weekend.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0100
Huge fire cause confirmed as fundraiser for car garage smashes target
The cause of the huge fire in Bushey Hall Road earlier this week has been confirmed as a fundraiser smashed its £1,000 goal in less than 24 hours.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:11:14 +0100
Viral video shows rush for water at Watford Costco amid heatwave
A TikTok video with more than 460,000 views shows a scramble for water at Costco Watford amid the ongoing heatwave.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Forest Care Village invites Borehamwood community to summer open day
Residents, families and local visitors welcomed to Forest Care Village summer fete and care centre open event

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Andalucía break from £839pp with seven experiences included
Riviera Travel Deal: Discover Andalucía from as little as £839pp*.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Motorist protests outside dealership after being 'refused refund for faulty £13k car'
A teacher has vowed to "keep going until I get the resolution I want" amid a row over a car he purchased from Car Planet Watford.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:31:00 +0100
Latest Watford-area public notices include High Street parking bay change
Speed limit changes and new parking restrictions are among the latest Watford-area public notices, here is this weeks top picks.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:45:47 +0100
Remembering Lott's Bricks the once significant employer in Bushey
Let’s go back to a time when children were seen and not heard, and the choice of playthings was limited to items made of wood or tin.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:53:17 +0100
Village shooting - eleven charged, seven with murder, over ‘execution-style’ killing
Eleven people have now been charged following an "extensive and complex investigation" into the murder of Mustapha Jatta in Kings Langley.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:09:31 +0100
Watford named worst place in Hertfordshire for Japanese knotweed AGAIN
Watford has once again been named as the biggest Japanese knotweed hotspot in Hertfordshire.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:46:25 +0100
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Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:09:16 +0100
Watford barbershop owner 'incredibly proud' after third award in four years
Watford's Majestic Gentlemen Barbers is celebrating after winning a third award in four years.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Watford student, 23, graduates despite serious head injury and unexpected pregnancy
A Watford student has overcome the odds to graduate from university despite suffering a head injury which led to severe memory loss and an inability to form sentences.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:32:49 +0100
Recommendation made as controversial 28-home plan to be decided TOMORROW
Controversial plans for a new road comprised of 28 homes in Bushey have been recommended for approval ahead of a crunch meeting tomorrow (July 16).

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:41:49 +0100
Award-winning BBC show being filmed at Cassiobury Park
Filming in Watford's Cassiobury Park has been confirmed for the fourth series of the BBC's BAFTA-winning comedy Here We Go.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Gini London’s hot deals for a cool summer fashion vibe
Gini London’s summer sale collection has savings up to 30%.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Watford M1 and M25 among congestion hotspots ahead of 'busiest weekend in years'
Two Watford motorway junctions have been identified as "congestion hotspots" ahead of what experts have warned could be the busiest weekend in four years.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:33:11 +0100
From Stone Blocks to Plastic Bricks: The Rise and Fall of Lott’s Bricks
This nostalgic column traces the origins and success of Lott’s Bricks, a Bushey-based toy manufacturer that flourished during the early 20th century.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:25:50 +0100
Family home on St Albans Road could be substantially altered
Watford Borough Council has received a series of new planning applications this week.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:18:30 +0100
Moor Park home in line for major makeover among this weeks planning applications
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Three Rivers District Council this week.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:09:49 +0100
Barn near Bovingdon could be turned into new rural homes
Dacorum Borough Council has received a range of new planning applications in the past week.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:29:42 +0100
Mayor defends Watford skatepark plans saying housebuilding a 'moral obligation'
The mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor, has said the borough council has a “moral obligation” to build homes, as he defended the decision to build on a town centre skatepark.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0100
'Frantic scene' as fire rips through garage - everything we know
Everything we know so far following a huge fire at a car garage in Bushey Hall Road, near Watford.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0100
Motorcyclist 'seriously hurt' after smashing into railings - police appeal launched
A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after an electric motorbike smashed into railings - sparking a police appeal for witnesses.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:51:40 +0100
Latest pictures and videos amid huge car garage fire
More pictures and videos have emerged following a huge fire near Watford today (July 14).

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:29:51 +0100
Huge fire erupts at car garage causing homes to be evacuated
Homes have been evacuated and road closures put in place amid a fire in Bushey Hall Road.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:01:06 +0100
Firefighters tackle huge blaze with smoke visible for miles - recap
Follow our live updates as emergency services tackle a fire at a car garage in Bushey Hall Road, Bushey

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:26:00 +0100
Key road near Luton Airport to close during 'busiest weeks of the year'
A key road near Luton Airport is to be closed on several days this week and next, potentially impacting Hertfordshire holidaymakers as they prepare to jet off.

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:20:55 +0100
Man, 59, arrested over 'touching himself inappropriately' by Cassiobury playground
A 59-year-old man has been arrested over "outraging public decency" in Cassiobury Park, Watford.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0100
Final day of trading for large Watford store amid closure
Today is the final day of trading for Watford's Magnet Kitchens as it is one of 15 "underperforming" branches that are closing as part of a restructuring.

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:08:00 +0100
Reason police helicopter circled area for hours last night confirmed
Police have confirmed why a helicopter was seen flying around the Croxley Green area last night (July 13)

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