Watford Observer

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:35:39 +0100
Half-hour delays on M25 after 'crash' reported - live updates
There are half-hour delays on the M25 after a crash was reported near Rickmansworth.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:01:55 +0100
Air ambulance lands at 'serious' North Orbital crash - live updates
An air ambulance has reportedly landed at the scene of a "serious" crash which has shut the A414.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:50:00 +0100
Delivery lorry 'crashed into tree' before it fell, leaving vehicle stuck
A delivery lorry hit a tree before it fell on top in Sarratt Road and trapped the vehicle underneath.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:20:00 +0100
Top chef and 14 restaurants in Hertfordshire nominated in British Kebab Awards
A leading Hertfordshire chef and 14 Hertfordshire restaurants have been nominated for the British Kebab Awards.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:12:46 +0100
Police close road after 'tree falls onto lorry' - live updates
Sarratt Road is currently closed at two points due to a lorry crash and Affinity Water roadworks.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save 10% on the Wentworth Puzzles Autumn Collection
There is lots to love about Autumn and what better way to celebrate the shorter days with a relaxing and inspiring jigsaw puzzle.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Bus users shocked by 'outrageous' 50 per cent price rise with 'no warning'
Users were shocked to find Hertfordshire bus fares had suddenly soared by an “outrageous” 50 per cent this week.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:29:00 +0100
Former Southern Cross management take over Watford pub after refurb
The former management of The Southern Cross have taken over the Estcourt Tavern following a refurbishment.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Residents 'marooned' as 'catastrophic' closure of key bridge drags on
Carpenders Park residents remain “marooned” as depressions in the surface mean the closure of a key bridge continues to drag on.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:35:00 +0100
Arrest warrant after man accused of sexual assault on girl, 13, skips trial
An arrest warrant has been issued after a Kings Langley man dodged court over alleged sexual assault on a 13-year-old.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:55:00 +0100
'Treasured' Grade II* listed building put up for sale in 'human error' blunder
One of an area’s most treasured buildings - with a Grade II* listing - was put up for sale “in error” a council has said.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:25:14 +0100
'All lanes stopped' after M25 crash - recap
All lanes are now stopped on the M25 at the edge of Hertfordshire after reports of a crash.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0100
JD Gyms reveals where in Harlequin Watford its 'biggest ever' branch will open
JD Gyms will be opening its "biggest ever" location in Watford later this year.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:13:14 +0100
Man dies and three injured after A1 crash near Hertfordshire border
A man has died and three others have been injured following a crash on the A1 in Hertfordshire on Sunday.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:10:00 +0100
Olly Murs 'goes viral' for Hertfordshire sweet shop visit
Olly Murs has given a Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, sweet shop a radio shout out after “going viral” for his visit.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0100
Warner. Bros eyes new building in Leavesden as Netflix and Prime boosts demand
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden has submitted plans for a new building on its site to cope with continually rising demand.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:08:04 +0100
15-night closure confirmed to tackle high street potholes after 500-strong petition
A 15-night closure of Bushey High Street has been announced to tackle potholes after more than 500 people signed a petition.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:11:38 +0100
Meet the Hertfordshire 'pocket rocket' taking part in the new series of Bake Off
A marketing graduate from Hertfordshire has been announced as a contestant in the 17th series of The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:15:11 +0100
Pub announces month-long closure for 'exciting' refurb
The Red Lion pub in Hemel Hempstead's Water Lane has announced a month-long closure for a refurbishment.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:01:18 +0100
Jewellers remains closed a week on from 'major' break-in as new pictures shared
A high street jewellers remains closed more than a week on from a "major" break-in.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Get 10% off your Autumn home décor essentials at FabFinds
Autumn must-haves for the home have arrived at FabFinds.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:31:00 +0100
10 confirmed Watford-area school open days in the coming weeks
The Watford Observer has rounded up when 10 schools in our area will be holding their open days over the coming weeks.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Community at end of tether with dealership parking despite '133 enforcement visits'
Watford Fields residents are at the end of their tether as a car dealership blocks pavements and parks on double yellow lines despite 133 enforcement visits.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Spacious £1.5m Bushey home offers five bedrooms and orangery
Situated on Chiltern Close, the house stands in a cul de sac location within Hertfordshire’s WD23 area.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Take a look inside this £995,000 family home in Watford
The Ridgeway, Watford, is listed as a four-bedroom home and is on the market for £995,000.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:24:58 +0100
Full lists of all UK airports affected as air traffic control problems cause delays
UK airports are facing delays and groundings as air traffic control is hit with problems.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:43:00 +0100
M1, M25 and A1(M) work to close motorways in Hertfordshire this week starting tonight
The M1, A1(M), and M25 will see overnight closures in Hertfordshire this week, starting with works closing two motorways near Watford tonight.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:33:55 +0100
Another TGJones store closure CONFIRMED
Rickmansworth's TGJones - formerly WHSmith - store is set to close next month, with the news coming just days after confirmation that Watford's branch is being axed.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:05:48 +0100
Heavyweight boxing champion Daniel Dubois spotted in Hertfordshire
Heavyweight boxing champion Daniel Dubois has been spotted in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, as he trains for his upcoming rematch with Fabio Wardley.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0100
Agenda reveals what Hertfordshire 'Council of Sanctuary' refugee motion actually says
Hertfordshire County Council’s agenda reveals exactly what the "Council of Sanctuary" motion about refugees actually says.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:10:00 +0100
Luxury hotel on edge of Watford lavished with praise in new review
Travel journal Travelling for Business has heaped praise on The Grove in a glowing review of the luxury publication on the edge of Watford.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:09:12 +0100
Unique Watford café hosting car show with 'festival feel' this weekend
Unit VII, which offers a “unique space never seen before in the UK let alone Watford”, has announced details of a car show this weekend (September 13).

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:25:00 +0100
Dozens of roads included in new 20mph consultation launched today
Dozens of Abbots Langley roads are covered by a 20mph zone consultation that has launched this morning.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:16:25 +0100
Drug driver, bike thief and man in M1 crash among Watford cases in court
Our weekly round-up of cases involving Watford-area residents or crimes that took place in the town.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:35:00 +0100
Car flipped onto roof after hitting pole, leaving driver trapped and wiring exposed
A driver became trapped after their vehicle hit a telegraph pole in Rickmansworth and flipped onto its roof.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:16:50 +0100
Hemel dual carriageway blocked after lorry and bus crash - recap
A bus, car, and lorry have crashed on a dual carriageway through Hemel Hempstead.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:57:09 +0100
'Vital' footbridge to be replaced 'as soon as reasonably practicable' - Network Rail
Network Rail has confirmed that it will be replacing the "vital" Oxhey Grange footbridge following a protest from residents.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:55:00 +0100
Café opens promising 'good coffee, delicious food and excellent chat'
New café The Coffee Edit has opened today promising “good coffee, delicious food, and excellent chat”.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:15:00 +0100
No further action after 'affray' near town centre left two injured
A man and woman have been released with no further action after an affray in Market Street, central Watford left two injured.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:45:00 +0100
Prominent pub temporarily closes as manager departs after decade
Prominent pub The Red Lion, in Bushey, has temporarily closed as its manager leaves after 10 years.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Mystery Weekend Specials from just £99 with Just Go Holidays
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Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:31:00 +0100
'Heatwaves bounced us around but we're back in routine and going to hit the pedal'
Award-winning fish and chip shop The Corner Plaice has traded in Croxley Green for nearly 50 years but says the heatwaves have 'bounced us around'

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:39:00 +0100
Plans to replace Hertfordshire councils with four unitary councils paused
Plans to split Hertfordshire into four unitary councils have been paused – and will now be reviewed by the Government.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:08:56 +0100
Busy Rickmansworth road blocked after crash as traffic faces delays
A busy road in Rickmansworth has been blocked in both directions following a crash, with slow traffic reported in the area.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
School uniform costs pile pressure on struggling families
Watford Mayor Peter Taylor highlights rising food, rent and school uniform costs, and urges the Government to take action to help families facing ongoing cost of living pressures.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:08:24 +0100
Two e-scooters and e-bike seized in Hemel Hempstead ASB crackdown
Two e-scooters and an e-bike have been seized by police following a series of anti-social behaviour reports around shops in Hemel Hempstead.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Watford pub restaurant to close tomorrow
Watford pub restaurant Brewers Fayre will close on Monday as all the brand’s locations nationwide shut down.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100
'Gorgeous country pub' once owned by Dukes where you can walk in the Chilterns
The Bedford Arms was once owned by the Dukes of Bedford whose 15th Century seat was at nearby Chenies Manor is located in the beautiful Chiltern hills.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:11:10 +0100
RECAP after 'serious crash' closes A1 motorway junction
The A507 is closed following a serious crash at the A1 J10 interchange.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:37:00 +0100
Award-winning café with perfect reviews among 'Hertfordshire's top 5 places to eat'
Hatch is a buzzing independent cafe that has earned rave reviews for its standout brunch and evening menus.

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