Watford Observer
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:14:41 +0100Six days of Watford Junction train disruption starts TODAY
Watford Junction trains towards London Euston are cancelled for six days from today (Good Friday) with passengers set to face disruption.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100Discover the Hertfordshire bakery going viral and backed by a chart‑smashing singer
Matty’s Kitchen in Bushey has gone viral on TikTok and has been visited by chart-smashing artist Ella Henderson.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100Beautiful four-bed home by Cheslyn House and Gardens on sale for £1.3m
A detached family home in has come onto the market in Nascot Wood Road, Hertfordshire with an asking price of £1,300,000.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:28:00 +0100Petrol station to close for month-long refurbishment starting this month
A Tesco Express Esso petrol station in Bushey will close for a month-long refurbishment later this month.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:52:00 +0100BOGOF Flowering Fuchsia Pyramid from You Garden and save £19.99
While the spring flowers are in full bloom around us, we can always look ahead to the summer garden.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0100'Disgusting' food business with fish kept in bathtub exposed in Watford flat fire
Stephen Akuoko had been supplying ready meals to supermarkets and corner shops across Watford.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:13:53 +0100The 'outstanding' Watford school where pupils 'thrive' in exams
The Watford Observer shines a spotlight on St Michael's Catholic High School in Garston.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +0100Dad and son avoid football ban for 'jumping headbutt' pub attack after Watford game
Watford fans Carl and Callum James attacked a man at the Red Lion pub.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:03:31 +0100Major retailers with Watford stores to close on Easter Sunday - full list
More than a dozen big-name retailers with Watford branches will be closed on Sunday, including Home Bargains, Tesco and Sainsbury's.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:18:57 +0100Pub boss 'chuffed' to be in the running for national award
The manager of Letchmore Heath's The Three Horsehoes says he is "chuffed" to be nominated for a national award.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0100Drugs-linked property closed down after 'shouting and intimidation' woes
Herts Police have closed down a Kings Langley property linked to drug crime after reports of “shouting, violence, and intimidation”.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:37:00 +0100HMO could expand to FORTY bedrooms and become Watford's biggest in new plan
The proposed expansion of a Rickmansworth Road, Watford, HMO to 40 bedrooms would make it the town’s biggest.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:50:00 +0100Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey visits Watford on campaign trail
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey visited Watford as part of the campaign for this year's local elections.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:22:00 +0100Rapist jailed for 20 years over harrowing ‘campaign of abuse’
A Bushey rapist has been jailed for 20 years over a string of serious crimes.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0100Dividing 18th-century listed building into six flats approved
Dividing up an empty 18th century Grade II listed building in Croxley Green into six flats has been approved.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:58 +0100Woman hospitalised after dog attack in Watford
Police have launched an appeal after a dog attack that hospitalised a woman in Watford.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:55:00 +0100New proposals to introduce double yellows in roads with 'dangerous' parking
Three Rivers District Council has launched a consultation over new double yellow line parking restrictions in several roads in Abbots Langley and Carpenders Park
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:15:00 +0100Global firms among 7 companies to move into Watford headquarters over past year
Global firms and partners with major brands such as Marvel and Warner Bros are among seven to move to new Watford offices over the past year.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:35:00 +0100TV chef's Grade II Hertfordshire home taken off the market
TV chef Gino D'Acampo's Hertfordshire home has been pulled from the market after the star reportedly struggled to sell the seven-bedroom townhouse.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:50:00 +0100'Utter shock' as CCTV shows man damaging 'around 10 cars' in broad daylight
West Watford residents have been “left in utter shock” after a man damaged around 10 vehicles in their road in broad daylight.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:40:00 +0100Greene King's planned pub refurb blocked by council over 'harm' to listed building
The Two Brewers Inn's planned refurbishment has been blocked by the council over potential “harm” to the Grade II listed building.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:45:00 +0100Plans to expand caravan site and create 'proper managed home park' submitted
Plans to expand the size of a static caravan site in Bushey have been submitted.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:31:00 +0100'Petrified' and 'isolated' Jewish community fearful amid antisemitism spike
The Watford Observer speaks to figures in Bushey's Jewish community about their struggles amid rising antisemitism locally and nationally.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100Seven people added to Herts Police wanted list in March 2026
These seven people have been added to the Hertfordshire Constabulary wanted list over the last month.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:44:47 +0100Unexpected donation transforms school life for students in Watford
A generous donation from Out of Ashes, has helped Beechfield School brighten the day for young pupils and their families in Watford.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:16:00 +0100New music school studio unveiled for budding musicians in Watford
Rockschool Watford, part of a global network, has officially opened its new studio to the community.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:49:00 +010020% off when you spend £25 or more at Bonmarché
Lisa Snowdon’s new Spring Edit is out now at Bonmarché.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:35:00 +0100Truck crashes head-on into car before driving off in shocking dashcam footage
Shocking dashcam footage shows a pickup truck crash head-on into a car before driving off, between Watford and Bushey.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:15:11 +0100Emergency services called to Watford amid 'concern for woman's welfare'
Emergency services rushed to Watford town centre this afternoon amid multiple reports of concern for a woman’s welfare.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:49:00 +0100New Indian bar and restaurant opening TODAY
Avsar Restaurant & Bar has today (April 1) opened its doors in South Oxhey.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0100Why trees damaged 'to bring caravans onto field' cannot be removed
After trees in Loudwater were knocked down amid rumours of 10 caravans being moved across an earth bank, here is why creating an access there is not allowed.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100Look back at the house located where town hall is today
A look back at The Elms, the house located where Watford Town Hall now stands, when a new roundabout was being built.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:16:19 +0100Disqualified Mercedes driver jailed for 12 months after driving off from police
A Mercedes driver who drove off from police has been jailed for 12 months after being picked up on a Hertfordshire motorway.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0100Stretch of motorway in Hertfordshire 'among UK's worst areas for breakdowns'
A section of the M25 in Hertfordshire is one of the five worst areas for breakdowns, Freedom of Information request analysis has revealed.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:20:00 +0100'Major disruption' impacting two Watford Junction train lines
Major disruption is impacting Southern and London Northwestern Railway trains between London Euston and Watford Junction
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:21:49 +0100Positivity flowing at Watford pub that 'makes you feel like part of a family'
The Prince George in Watford is the latest boozer spotlighted as part of the Watford Observer's pub of the week.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0100Inspirational figures celebrated at Watford FC charity gala dinner
Inspirational figures celebrated at the Watford FC charity gala dinner at Vicarage Road.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0100Rail worker death in Hertfordshire that involved 110mph train sparks investigation
An investigation has been launched after a train travelling at 110mph killed a track worker between Radlett and Borehamwood in Hertfordshire.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0100Herts Police confirm why officers were called to park after 'loads of police' seen
Herts Police have confirmed why “loads” of officers were called to a park yesterday evening.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:50:00 +0100Watford shops at risk as big-name bookmaker 'set to close 200 stores'
Multiple Watford betting shops are at risk of closure after William Hill hit out a new government policy coming into force today.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +0100Drugs gang who trafficked vulnerable girl jailed after Watford hotel room search
Watford drug dealers who trafficked a vulnerable girl to supply drugs have been jailed for a total of 33 years.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:25:00 +0100Petition to turn skatepark into new town centre car park amid 'late night noise'
Housing block residents without parking permits have launched a petition to turn a skate park into a new Watford Town Centre car park.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:25:43 +0100Historic train tour to pass through Watford Junction
Watford Junction users may spot The Dorset Coast Explorer train at the station for an upcoming event.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +010016 Watford and Leavesden roads renamed after Harry Potter characters in £3m deal
More than a dozen roads around Leavesden Studios are set to be permanently renamed after Harry Potter characters to tie in with the HBO show.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:28:00 +0100Chip shop's full 1/5 hygiene report reveals dirty cupboard and lack of soap
The full 1/5 food hygiene report for Kings Langley Fish Bar has revealed a range of issues.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:46:00 +0100Cracking deals from Lakeland this Easter
Lakeland’s Easter deals are now on!
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:45:54 +0100Scott Mills breaks silence after BBC sacking saying he 'greatly misses' his listeners
Former DJ Scott Mills has broken his silence for the first time since being sacked by the BBC.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:31:00 +0100Why do April Fools' Day jokes stop at 12pm? How the tradition started
What is April Fools' Day? It always lands on April 1 and this is why pranks stop at 12pm plus how the tradition started.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:34:15 +0100Hertfordshire teen jailed over ‘arsenal of dangerous weapons’ and ‘lawless lifestyle’
A "sophisticated" 19-year-old from Hertfordshire has been jailed after “amassing an arsenal” of dangerous weapons to facilitate his drugs trade.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:19:23 +0100Police called to 'concern for welfare' of woman at Harlequin - recap
A large emergency services presence has been called to an incident at The Harlequin, in Watford Town Centre this afternoon.