Watford Observer

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Save up to 20% on Riviera Travel’s 2027 holidays in Black Friday sale
Riviera Travel’s Black Friday sale has landed and right now, you can save up to 20% on selected 2027 holidays.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0000
Watford Monopoly board release date confirmed
Watford's Monopoly board is set to be released on November 20, with the game now available to pre-order.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:24:13 +0000
Prominent magazine heaps praise on 'excellent' pub near Watford in new review
A village pub near Watford has been heaped with praise by The New Statesman magazine.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0000
Hertfordshire dog daycare owner who hit dog with hose set for crown court sentencing
A Kings Langley woman's case over animal welfare breaches at a dog daycare in Hertfordshire has been sent to St Albans Crown Court.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:42:43 +0000
Beloved store's closure brought forward to this weekend amid housing plan
Bushey's last remaining greengrocer is set to close this weekend, months earlier than originally planned.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0000
'Mindless and reckless' joyrider tears up cricket field and village common
A “mindless” joyrider has wrecked Kings Langley Cricket Club's outfield by spinning donuts across the grass.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:30:16 +0000
Heavy Hertfordshire M1 traffic after oil spill and vehicle fire - recap
A fire engine has been called to the M1 in Hertfordshire this afternoon as heavy traffic builds on the motorway.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:55:00 +0000
No trains on Watford Junction line all day amid 'crew shortage'
Buses will replace trains all day on the Abbey Line between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey all day due to a shortage of crew.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:25:00 +0000
Harlequin Watford business reopens with live DJ tomorrow after 17-week refurb
Superdrug Harlequin Watford will reopen after a 17-week transformation tomorrow.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:50:00 +0000
North Watford 'stabbing' hearing adjourned with no plea entered
No plea has been entered after the case over an alleged North Watford stabbing last month was due in St Albans Crown Court.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:10:00 +0000
£2.5bn data centre developer plays down water fears as it closes in on approval
The developer behind a £2.5bn Watford data centre for the former Mercure Hotel has played down fears over its water use after officers recommended approval.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Get up to 20% off in Gini London’s mid-season sale event
Now is the time to upgrade your autumn wardrobe for less with Gini London.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0000
Man denies keeping brothel in high street but admits controlling prostitution
A man accused of being a pimp in The Parade, Watford, has admitted controlling prostitution but denied running a brothel.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0000
Flooding nightmare as road fills with water five times in a week
Residents have faced misery as their road has flooded five times in a week, with water rising higher and higher.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000
Business closed after 'hundreds of tonnes of dumped soil' sparks investigation
A Bushey business has been closed pending an investigation after “tonnes” of soil was dumped at its site.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0000
Family business' touching goodbye as closure announced after 30 years on High Street
The Flower Shop in Bushey has shared a touching goodbye message after more than 30 years as a high street fixture.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:50:00 +0000
Two Hertfordshire National Lottery winners plan dream homes after £20m wins
Bovingdon and Hemel Hempstead lottery winners have scooped nearly £20m between them and are planning new homes.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0000
'Apsley knifeman' - suspect due in court next week over 'blade and sexual assault'
The alleged knifeman charged with sexual assault in Belswain's Lane Apsley will appear in court next week after yesterday’s hearing.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:15:00 +0000
Land for 18-storey scheme up for sale - 'flats, hotel, or more floors could be built'
The land for an 18-storey Watford co-living development has been put up for sale with an extra floor, traditional flats, or hotel apparently on the cards.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Poundland 'days from collapse' as Harlequin Watford store among branches 'at risk'
Poundland is “days away from collapse”, according to Sky News, putting stores including its Harlequin Watford branch at risk.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Get 20% off Lakeland when you spend more than £50 online
Lakeland's Spend & Save event is now on!

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0000
'Stress and anxiety' in road after X symbols scratched into cars
X-shaped marks have been scratched into cars in Chester Road, West Watford, leaving neighbours worried theirs could be next.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0000
Man due in crown court over Watford 'stabbing' today
A man will appear in court today accused of stabbing a victim in St Albans Road, North Watford last month.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:50:09 +0000
Cassiobury Park Tea Pavilion marks 100 years with music and fancy-dress run
Watford’s Tea Pavilion celebrates 100 years in Cassiobury Park with live music, fancy dress, cake cutting and a historic photo display from November 14.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:44:42 +0000
Watford Junction to London Euston trains set for disruption all day - recap
Disruption is set to last until the end of the day after damage to overhead electric wires between London Euston and Watford Junction.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:09:22 +0000
Crash causing heavy M25 traffic as lanes shut - recap
Two lanes of the M25 are currently closed on the way into Hertfordshire from Essex and London following a crash.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000
Hertfordshire M1, M25, and A1(M) closures this week with works starting tonight
The M1, M25, and A1(M) are set for plenty of overnight closures this week, with works in Hertfordshire.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0000
'Sinkhole' near school appeared under bus stop - latest closure details confirmed
Highways officers are investigating after a possible sinkhole was found under a Clarendon Road, Watford town-centre, bus stop.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0000
Knife-wielding man who damaged victim's front door gets suspended sentence
A Watford man who threatened a victim with a kitchen knife in West Watford has been given a suspended sentence.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:15:00 +0000
Major plan for 52 family homes - with no flats - submitted amid 'acute need'
Plans have been submitted for 52 new family homes at Watford Riverwell, promising to “integrate seamlessly with surrounding neighbourhoods”.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Experience the magic of Andre Rieu with Just Go Holidays
Violin master André Rieu and his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra have turned classical and waltz music into a worldwide concert touring act, as successful as some of the biggest global pop and rock music acts.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0000
Every Hertfordshire secondary school graded in new national newspaper list
Every Hertfordshire secondary school has been graded by The Telegraph based on GCSE results.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:59:14 +0000
12-year Remembrance tradition returns as poppies installed across North Watford
Remembrance poppies line North Watford, Vicarage and Holywell, with MP Matt Turmaine, cllrs and volunteers honouring those who served.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:31:00 +0000
Sand, Speedos and forced smiles: My problem with community events
Brett Ellis casts a sceptical eye over community events, from pop-up beaches to shared food, and wonders whether they really bring people together.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:47:11 +0000
The 'amazing' Watford restaurant with near-perfect reviews
With near-perfect reviews, Toni's Greek Tavern has become one of the most popular restaurants in Watford.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:28:16 +0000
Nostalgic videos of 'golden era' of Watford nightlife 24 years ago
New footage has been shared of a pair of Watford town centre nightclubs 24 years ago.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:41:36 +0000
New 20mph consultation launched for roads in village
A consultation has begun into proposals for fresh 20mph restrictions in a Hertfordshire village.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:46:01 +0000
Latest 'attempt to expand' controversial HMO REFUSED
Plans to extend a controversial HMO in Kings Langley have been refused as the long-running row over the property continues.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:40:18 +0000
Hertfordshire cinema nominated for prestigious best in Britain award
The Odyssey cinema in St Albans has been named one of Britain’s best and is in the running for a major national award.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:50:56 +0000
A-list comedian bringing new tour to Watford Colosseum
Jimmy Carr is bringing his new tour to Watford Colosseum, with tickets now on sale.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:05:30 +0000
Major Watford road closed due to 'sinkhole' investigation
A major road in Watford is closed while the county council investigates a potential sinkhole.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:29:00 +0000
The 'historical' Hertfordshire walk with great views named among England's best
The best walks in every English county have been named, and the Hertfordshire walking route has been described as "historical".

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:56:08 +0000
Watford night shelter to reopen after supporting more than 480 rough sleepers
Watford’s New Hope night shelter reopens on November 9, offering warmth, support and accommodation for up to 15 rough sleepers and their pets this winter.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:07:07 +0000
One of Britain's rarest bats discovered in Hertfordshire
A rare barbastelle bat recorded near Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, prompts a Serge Hill conservation project with Affinity Water to protect its habitat.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:44:37 +0000
Harlequin's club HQ raises over £1,700 for charity
Harlequin Watford’s Club HQ raised £1,784.54 for Watford FC’s Community Sports & Education Trust through free sport, family fun and wellness sessions.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:31:54 +0000
NEW 10-bay GolfPod opens at Rickmansworth Golf Course with Toptracer technology
A 10-bay GolfPod has opened at Rickmansworth Golf Course, offering Toptracer, all-weather practice, coaching and sessions from £5, with Three Rivers Council.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:24:20 +0000
Three Rivers launches first awards scheme to honour community heroes
Three Rivers District Council launches Pride of Three Rivers Awards, celebrating local heroes, groups and businesses. Nominate by November 30.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:15:03 +0000
Watford Museum to bring Victorian Christmas to life with free family event
Watford Museum’s free Christmas with the Victorians event comes to The Hub at Cassiobury Park on November 28, with crafts, games and festive history.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:50:00 +0100
Free food on offer as growing chain opens latest store
Free food will be on offer as growing Indian chain Tikka Nation opens its newest store in Hemel Hempstead.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:27:12 +0100
Windows smashed with bricks in attempted burglary
Burglars smashed ground-floor windows with bricks during an attempted robbery.

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