Watford Observer

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0100
Rickmansworth nail technician wins £59k Porsche Macan GTS through BOTB
A Rickmansworth nail technician was stunned to find out she had won a £59,000 Porsche Macan GTS through BOTB.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save £210 on luxury Malta holiday with Riviera Travel
Riviera Travel’s Deal of the Week: For 6,000 years Malta has been at the crossroads of almost all ancient Mediterranean civilisations.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Manager hits back after takeaway with perfect reviews gets 1/5 hygiene score
A Bushey takeaway with a perfect set of five-star reviews has been hit with a 1/5 food hygiene score.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:27:52 +0100
Lion at Hertfordshire Zoo dies after 'significant deterioration in health'
Hertfordshire Zoo has paid tribute to a "much loved" lion after confirming his death.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:21:00 +0100
Baby swan badly hurt in attack by off-the-lead dog in popular park
A baby swan has suffered a large wound after being reportedly attacked by a dog off its leash in Rickmansworth.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:29:56 +0100
Latest on 131-room hotel near Watford General as opening takes step closer
Plans for a 131-room Travelodge near Watford General have taken a step forward

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:23:21 +0100
Loud siren to blare in Hemel this evening - here's why
Anyone in and around the Buncefield Site in Hemel Hempstead may hear a loud siren this evening (September 2), with police explaining what to expect.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:49:00 +0100
New pre-school opening next week - here's an inside look
A new pre-school is opening in Bushey next week, with the Watford Observer provided an inside look.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:43:29 +0100
Public parking spaces could be scrapped in High Street with rule changes for others
Hertsmere Borough Council is proposing changes to parking in Bushey High Street that would apparently improve parking for shoppers.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:04:12 +0100
Huge £110m warehouse plan in Hertfordshire submitted for land by A10
Plans have been submitted for a huge development by the A10 in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Get up to 30% off beauty at M&S
Enjoy the sweet smell of savings with up to 30% off beauty at M&S.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Six people added to Herts Police wanted list in August
These six men were all added to the Herts Police wanted list in August 2026.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Teacher 'gobsmacked' after being nominated for 'special' national award
A recently retired music teacher at a Bushey school has said she is "gobsmacked" after being nominated for a prestigious national award.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:54:46 +0100
Job with The Co-operative Bank returned my confidence after Centerpoint support
Centrepoint were able to place him into accommodation and help him find a job.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:18:43 +0100
Harry Potter fans celebrate Back to Hogwarts Day in Leavesden
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is celebrating Back to Hogwarts Day with special announcements, themed activities and exclusive Harry Potter experiences.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0100
Serial thief wanted after dodging sentencing over string of offences
A serial shoplifter from Watford after failing to turn up to her sentencing hearing on Friday (August 28).

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:48:00 +0100
Teen whose 60mph horror crash badly injured pensioner gets suspended prison sentence
A teen driver who caused a horror crash on Cassiobury Drive in Watford has been sentenced in court.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:51:35 +0100
Hertfordshire man to face trial over 'sex with 13-year-old girl'
A man from St Albans in Hertfordshire is set to face trial over claims he slept with a 13-year-old girl.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:34:05 +0100
New pictures of Nicole Kidman movie filming on edge of Watford
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden has shared new pictures of Nicole Kidman filming scenes for Practical Magic 2 at the facility on the edge of Watford.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:48:10 +0100
Fake gun, £30k cash and drugs found in police raids - three Watford men charged
Police have arrested and charged several Watford men as part of an investigation into the supply of heroin and cocaine.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:47:00 +0100
Four-night closure near Hertfordshire roundabout starts TONIGHT
A four-night road closure in Hertfordshire between the M1 and the A414 near the Park Street roundabout will begin tonight (September 1) as part of ongoing works linked to the Segro development in Radlett.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:40:00 +0100
'Major' break-in at High Street jewellers forces closure
A "major" break in has forced the temporary closure of Robert Harris Jewellers in Rickmansworth High Street.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Get FREE delivery on Lakeland’s refillable Mist & Clear Kits
Making the switch to planet-friendly refill cleaning has never been easier thanks to the Lakeland Mist & Clear Kits.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Watford shoppers split on Sainsbury's plan to require £10 purchase for parking
Watford shoppers appear split on Sainsbury's requiring proof that car park users spent at least £10.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:31:23 +0100
Free blood pressure checks offered to residents this month
Three Rivers District Council is offering the checks through its Healthy Hubs as part of the national Know Your Numbers! Week.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:18:03 +0100
Suitcase, car exhaust and spade cleared from main road
The rubbish was collected during a litter pick on the A41 North Western Avenue in Watford, where 15 bags of waste were cleared in a single effort.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:11:02 +0100
Watford councillor walks one million steps and climbs a mountain for charity
Cllr Asif Khan, who represents Leggatts ward in Watford, completed the One Million Step Challenge this summer in support of Hand on Heart.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:59:33 +0100
Watford MP visits popular gymnastics club with more than 500 members
Dolphina Gymnastics, based at the YMCA Orbital Community Hub in Haines Way, was visited by Matt Turmaine MP on August 14.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
‘Travellers’ ordered to leave Hertfordshire wildlife spot after unauthorised works
“Travellers” who used diggers to tear up a wildlife spot and carry out unauthorised work over the bank holiday weekend.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:40:00 +0100
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden fence plan to stop 'distraction' from motorists
Extended fences around Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden have been proposed to stop “distraction” from Watford motorists.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:35:00 +0100
5 patches of land being sold for redevelopment at up to £1.8m near Watford
Five patches of land in and around Rickmansworth, Bushey, and Abbots Langley are currently being marketed at up to £1.8 million for potential development.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:05:00 +0100
Applications open for live audience of hit TV show filming near Watford
Free tickets to be in the live audience for The Masked Singer during filming 20 minutes from Watford have been made available.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:10:00 +0100
Plan to knock down garage and build new home on existing house's garden
Plans to build a new house on an existing Watford Heath home’s back garden have been entered

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:10:52 +0100
5 Hertfordshire criminals convicted in August
Following successful investigations by Herts Police, here are five Hertfordshire criminals who have been convicted during August.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Full repainting 'compromise' offered as pub seeks permission to keep outdoor bar
Full repainting has been proposed as Rickmansworth pub The Halfway House seeks permission to keep its outdoor bar.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:50:46 +0100
Step back to prehistory in this ancient Hertfordshire town
Chalk Tales and Fossil Trails, a guided walk and workshop in Rickmansworth, will explore ancient life forms and rare habitats that exist in the area.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:31:24 +0100
Police search for owner of jewellery box found in bushes on M25
Police are releasing images of jewellery that was found in a box on the M25 on August 31, in the hope of returning the items to their rightful owner.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:52:42 +0100
School receives donation to improve digital learning resources
Oxhey Wood Primary School in South Oxhey was given £1,000 by Taylor Wimpey North Thames, which allowed it to purchase 10 new Chromebooks.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:44:57 +0100
All the US fast food chains opening branches in the UK in 2026 for first time
Chuck E. Cheese and Raising Cane’s are among the US fast food chains opening up branches in the UK in 2026

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0100
Watford shoppers' favourite supermarkets according to Google reviews
Reviews show Aldi has locations at both the top and bottom of the list of Watford shoppers’ favourite supermarkets.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0100
National Highways seeking M1 closures at Watford over two weeks
National Highways is seeking two weeks of closures for the M1 motorway near Watford in Hertfordshire.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0100
Three family homes planned for road with £1.25m average house price
Three new houses could soon be built in a Kings Langley road with an average property price of £1,250,000.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Crocs, caps and carry-ons: the annual holiday packing meltdown
As I write this week’s piece, I am packing for a family trip to the island of Crete.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:15:00 +0100
The 30 Hertfordshire bus routes with new timetables starting today
A raft of changes to Hertfordshire bus services have been introduced from today, with many changes around Watford.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:08:49 +0100
'Multiple reports of car wing mirrors being stolen in area'
There are multiple reports of wing mirrors being stolen from cars in the area, Herts Police have revealed.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0100
Stop notice over 'unauthorised works' at planned caravan site
A temporary stop notice has been issued over "unauthorised works" on Loudwater land with an unapproved caravans plan.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:20:00 +0100
120mph driver 'put lives in danger' racing down Hertfordshire M1
A driver who put lives in danger driving at 120mph on the M1 in Hertfordshire has been handed a ban.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Plan submitted for new two-storey house
New plans for a home and parking space to be built at the end of a row of properties in Rickmansworth have been submitted. 

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:40:00 +0100
Sainsbury's tightens rules in big change for Watford town centre parking
Sainsbury’s has tightened its parking rules in a big change for Watford town centre parking after Aldi opened.

Mon, 26 May 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Discover the spectacular English Heritage gem just 30 minutes from Hertfordshire
English Heritage site Kenwood House is just 30 minutes from Hertfordshire and is described as a great day out.

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