Watford Observer

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Perfect pink paint colours for every room in your home
How to use pink paint colours with Albany

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100
'Exceptional' Watford school 'firing on all cylinders' according to new Ofsted
Watford Grammar School for Boys has been lavished with praise in a glowing new Ofsted report.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:52:29 +0100
Popular Watford pub unveils 'vibrant' new beer garden
Popular Watford away pub The Oddfellows has unveiled a new-look beer garden ahead of what it hopes will be a "fantastic" summer.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:20:05 +0100
How Watford will be affected as TfL Tube strike starts TOMORROW
TfL Tube strikes are set to affect Watford commuters this week, with two days of action scheduled for Tuesday (June 2) and Thursday (June 4).

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Two arrested after police search involving helicopter and dog unit
Two people were arrested in Sarratt after a police search involving a helicopter and the dog unit.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:27:00 +0100
Reason armed police 'swarmed' train station confirmed
British Transport Police has confirmed why armed officers were called to Kings Langley train station on Saturday evening (May 30).

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:23:00 +0100
Closed prep school site's new use revealed amid Islamic centre speculation
The former St Hilda's Prep School site has been sold and the Watford Observer understands that it is set to become a children's nursery.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:05:00 +0100
Watford children wanted for 'major TV project' rumoured to be Harry Potter
A casting call has gone out seeking body doubles who live within 45 minutes of Warner Bros. Studios. Leavesden, with rumours swirling that it could be for the the HBO adaptation of Harry Potter.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save on easy and relaxed travel with Just Go’s trips to Europe
Want to see Europe’s finest capitals and charming Croatia and Slovenia with ease?

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Murder trial for Bushey stabbing suspect begins today
The trial for the man charged with murdering Jeyanthan Ramachanthran outside Vu Lounge in Bushey begins today.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:10:00 +0100
Free things to do in Watford this summer including festivals and film screenings
A packed programme of free and affordable events is returning to Watford this summer beginning on June 14.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:26:24 +0100
Longtime councillor named deputy mayor after unanimous support
Councillor Morris Bright MBE, of Hertsmere, accepted the role following unanimous support from colleagues.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Man who lost legs in two separate accidents helping Watford General patients
Mark Riddington is using his own experience of limb loss to support others facing similar challenges at Watford General Hospital.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted to redevelop Apsley Yard into two new homes
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Dacorum Borough Council this week.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy visits Watford care home to prepare for new BBC role
EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy, who plays Sonia Fowler in the long-running soap, is training to become a professional carer in the show Natalie Cassidy: Caring Together.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Tesco plans new facilities on Lower High Street in Watford
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Watford Borough Council in the past week.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100
All the latest planning applications submitted to Three Rivers Council
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Three Rivers District Council this week.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:25:36 +0100
Cherry blossom tree planted in memory of former mayor
Family and friends gathered at Cheslyn House and Gardens to unveil a dedication plaque and celebrate the planting of a cherry blossom tree in memory of Norman Tyrwhitt.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:27:45 +0100
Heatwave wedding season sees London brides embrace classic white dresses
Classic white wedding dresses are making a major comeback as Britain enters peak wedding season, with new polling showing support for the traditional bridal look is now at its highest level since 2019.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:24:59 +0100
'You can achieve it' - Former homeless man thriving as chef with Centrepoint support
Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
The 'lovely' Watford restaurant that seeks to be a 'home away from home'
The Watford Observer shines a spotlight on Cassio Lounge in Watford High Street

Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
'Outstanding' Watford primary school where pupils 'achieve exceptionally well'
The Watford Observer shines a spotlight on the "outstanding" St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in South Oxhey.

Sun, 31 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Parking costs rise and roadworks among latest public notices
The latest public notices for the Watford area including rising charges for parking permits.

Sun, 31 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Stunning six-bed home with garden swim spa on sale for £1.8m
A six-bedroom detached home on Hempstead Road in Watford with a swim spa has hit the market for £1.8 million.

Sun, 31 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
6 Watford motorists in the dock for driving crimes this month
Magistrates' courts have sentenced Watford residents over driving offences, with fines and penalty points handed out.

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This picture-perfect Hertfordshire market town crowned UK’s best summer destination
Bishop’s Stortford has been named the UK's best summer destination by Expedia.

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Five outdoor swimming spots within an hour’s drive of Watford to visit
If you’re looking to make a splash while enjoying the sunshine, there are plenty of outdoor swimming spots within easy reach of Watford.

Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Huge cannabis farm with more than 500 plants unearthed in Hertfordshire
A man from Borehamwood has been arrested after police discovered a cannabis farm with more than 500 plants at an address in the town.

Sat, 30 May 2026 10:40:04 +0100
Two injured after crash between lorry and car on M25 near Watford
Two people have been injured after a crash between a car and a lorry on the M25 in Hertfordshire.

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:48:08 +0100
Major Watford roundabout hit by roadworks for TWO weeks after ‘large void’ found
A major Watford roundabout will be hit by roadworks for two weeks after a "large void" was discovered beneath the carriageway.

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Watford man admits 13 counts of forgery over fake RAC fault reports
A Watford man has admitted 13 counts of forgery and counterfeiting over fake RAC fault reports at a London court.

Sat, 30 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Pub reopens today after 10 years and £1.3m refurb - sneak peek inside
Sneak peek inside look photos have been shared as a The Plough, Elstree, reopens after a 10-year closure today.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The 'excellent' Hertfordshire rural countryside pub with a 'beautiful' beer garden
The White Horse in Shenley is a rural countryside pub that's been described as "excellent" and has a "beautiful" garden.

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
An early Victorian rail traveller's visit to Cassiobury House
Historian Lesley Dunlop looks back at a feature published in a magazine in 1842 where the writer encouraged Londoners to venture out to Cassiobury to "enjoy the breezes of the country which, sweeping occasionally across the metropolis, invite us so w...

Sat, 30 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inside the 'sweet' little Herts garden centre with an 'absolutely lovely' café
The Dutch Marketplace in Hatfield is a garden centre with a cafe that's been described as "absolutely lovely".

Fri, 29 May 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Reason police helicopter 'deployed for hours' last night confirmed
NPAS has confirmed that a police helicopter was deployed in the Rickmansworth area yesterday evening (May 28) in pursuit of a suspect.

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:55:00 +0100
Pub twice voted 'Watford's favourite' reopens tonight
Pints will be flowing again at one of Watford town centre's key pubs, The White Lion, from this evening.

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:35:14 +0100
Man killed by train 'severely assaulted staff' before A1(M) court van escape
A man who was killed by a train on May 28 "severely assaulted" court van staff before making his escape on the A1(M), a contractor has said.

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:36:12 +0100
Bistro celebrates reopening under new management
Live music and a bouncing atmosphere marked the reopening of Bushey Bistro, High Road, under new management.

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:20:00 +0100
'Young people want to work', West Herts College says after Milburn report
“Most young people want to work”, West Herts College leaders say after the government's Milburn report warned of a “lost generation”.

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 +0100
How Watford celebrated the merry month of May
Here’s a welcome to the merry month of May; a relief, after such a cold, wet, dull winter.

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:45:00 +0100
Tesco plans new laundry kiosk at Watford High Street store
Tesco has submitted a planning application for a new laundry kiosk at its Watford store in Lower High Street.

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:25:00 +0100
Distinctive bungalow to be demolished for larger two-storey house
Demolition works are set to take place in Bovingdon as building a larger house where a bungalow now stands has been approved.

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:07 +0100
Fosters Legal - working on behalf of the community
The award-winning Fosters Legal in Stevenage is celebrating over a decade in business, but the ethos which has underpinned the practice’s 10 years of success remains firmly at the forefront of business founder Sandra Foster’s thinking as she look...

Fri, 29 May 2026 11:10:00 +0100
Burglary through balcony windows investigated
Herts Police are investigating another burglary in Bushey after a home was broken into through balcony doors.

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:30:00 +0100
Watford business fined £45,000 over illegal working
Illegal working landed Watford firm Bahico Limited a £45,000 penalty from the Government.

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:30:00 +0100
Hertfordshire town named among UK's 'cash for crash' scam hotspots
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has revealed the UK's car insurance scam hotspots, including the Hertfordshire town of Potters Bar.

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:19:08 +0100
Russian state TV calls for lethal attack on Hertfordshire over missile manufacturing
A Russian TV personality has called for a missile strike on MBDA in Stevenage.

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Bushey synagogue to be knocked down and rebuilt in 'transformative' new plan
Plans to demolish and rebuild Bushey United Synagogue, in Bushey Heath, have been submitted to Hertsmere Borough Council.

Fri, 29 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100
All tyres let down and windows smashed as car targeted at 2am this morning
The windows of a car parked in North Watford were smashed as all four tyres were let down.

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