Watford Observer

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Soft fruit favourites on offer this week for picking fresh at home
The new Everbearer Strawberry ‘Sweet Summer’ really is cream of the crop in You Garden’s offers this week.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Strikes WILL go ahead today and tomorrow - last Euston to Watford train by 5.30pm
Strike action will go ahead today and tomorrow, LNR has confirmed, meaning last trains will leave Euston for Watford before 5.30pm.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:28:00 +0100
Stunning four-bed home on sale for £1.4m named Zoopla's 'property of the week'
A four-bedroom detached Edwardian house quoted at £1,375,000 is described as 'beautifully presented'.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:56:25 +0100
M25 reopens after serious crash causing 80-minute delays and eight-mile queues
There are 80-minutes of delays and eight miles of queues after a crash on the M25 near Rickmansworth.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:48:53 +0100
Boy, 12, ‘grabbed by man’ outside shop near school sparks police appeal
A 12-year-old boy was left “shaken” after being grabbed by a man in Watford, police said while launching an appeal.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:51:48 +0100
Watford milkmen's 'outstanding victory' in legal battle for union recognition
Watford milkmen at Milk & More have won an “outstanding victory” in their legal battle for union recognition.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:53:33 +0100
Skaters blindsided by 'shady' decision to sell skatepark which 'means a lot to many'
Skaters were blindsided by news Watford Skatepark, which “means a lot to a lot of people”, is being sold.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:57:28 +0100
'Severe' Hertfordshire M1 delays as emergency services called to 'crash' - recap
Two lanes of the M1 have been closed in Hertfordshire, causing long delays heading northbound.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:55:00 +0100
'Incredible' endangered red panda twins born at Hertfordshire Zoo
Two adorable endangered red panda twins have been born at Hertfordshire Zoo - the first in 12 years.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:55:00 +0100
Watford shop 'closing down since the minute it opened' put on market
Watford High Street shop Well Home, which has been “closing down from the minute it opened”, has been put on the market.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:53:00 +0100
Bushey mum's breast cancer caught early thanks to her hair routine
A Bushey grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer after finding an indentation in her breast which only became visible when she lifted her arms to blow-dry her hair.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0100
Vintage train to pass through Watford on 'secret' track section
Commuters may spot the Sarah Siddons vintage train completing London Transport Museum’s last Heritage Train Journey of the year from July 24-26.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:35:22 +0100
Man 'stared at woman and performed sex act' on Watford train - CCTV appeal launched
A man allegedly “stared” at a woman and masturbated on a Lioness Line train between Watford Junction and London Euston.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:06:58 +0100
Ex-police sergeant suffered with mental health before taking own life, inquest hears
A former Metropolitan Police sergeant who struggled with mental health issues died after being struck by a train in Buckinghamshire, an inquest has heard.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save £750pp on 11-day Cologne, Rhine Gorge and medieval Germany cruise
Riviera Travel’s Deal of the Week: Experience some of the world’s most inspiring scenery and save up to £750pp on Riviera Travel’s 11-day – Cologne, the Rhine Gorge and Medieval Germany river cruise, departing 30th September 2026.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0100
'They saved our happy little boy', says mum running for GOSH day before his surgery
“GOSH saved our little boy’s life” says a Kings Langley mum who will run in support of the charity one day before her son undergoes surgery.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Watford faith groups discuss ethics of artificial intelligence
Faith leaders and young people gathered to discuss the intersection of spirituality and modern technology.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
British Hare Krishna aid team serves hot meals after Venezuela earthquake
Food For All, a Hare Krishna-inspired charity, has deployed to Venezuela following the devastation caused by a powerful quake.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:59:53 +0100
New Watford office scheme fully let ahead of launch
A new office scheme in Watford’s sought-after commercial area has opened and is already fully let - three months before its official launch event.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0100
'Embarrassing' 170-boulders saga rumbles on as councils pass buck to each other
Six months after it was announced 170 “unlawful” boulders would be removed from Croxley Green's village green, they remain in place.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:28:40 +0100
Crash blocks major road near M1 with traffic building - recap
Two of three lanes are currently blocked on the A405 between Watford and St Albans, just under the M1 bridge, after a crash.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0100
Watford motorists sentenced for drink driving and jumping red light
Three Watford motorists have been sentenced for drink driving and jumping a red light in magistrates' courts over the past week.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0100
Pictures show 'sinkhole' depression which has closed Watford road
Highways have shared an update on the “sinkhole” which has appeared at a busy junction in Oxhey, Watford.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:08:53 +0100
Garage fire sparks 'avoid the area' warning as firefighters tackle blaze - recap
Herts Police and Herts Fire and Rescue have been called to the scene of a fire in Old Uxbridge Road, between West Hyde and Denham Garden Village.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:55:00 +0100
Road to shut during four-week works to replace 237 metres of pipes under Watford
Closing an "important route" will be required during month-long works to replace 237 metres of underground pipes in Watford.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:35:00 +0100
One week left to claim winning lottery ticket bought in Watford
The holder of a EuroMillions ticket bought in Watford has just a week to go until the deadline, National Lottery operator Allwyn warns.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:15:00 +0100
Caravan site plan recommended for approval but condition limiting use sought
Plans for a Kings Langley caravan site have been recommended for approval despite concerns over “intensification of use”.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Keep your little apes busy and save this summer with Go Ape
As the UK’s number one outdoor adventure company, live life more adventurously this summer with a trip to Go Ape.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:29:00 +0100
Why Watford Springs love remains strong more than 25 years after it closed
The Watford Observer looks back on the history of Watford Springs more than a quarter of a century after it shut down for good.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:37:31 +0100
Watford Rotary celebrates presidential handover at Elstree airport
Watford Rotary Club marked its annual presidential handover with a well-attended event at the Aerodrome Café at Elstree Aerodrome on a warm summer evening

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:16:13 +0100
Bid to save Watford's Odhams building boosted by heritage charity
EFFORTS to save the iconic Odhams building from demolition were boosted on Thursday, July 2 when pressure group and charity SAVE Britain’s Heritage added the structure, along with over 200 others, to its register of buildings at risk

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:06:45 +0100
Family festival set to return this summer at George V Playing Fields
A popular family festival is set to return this summer

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:36:46 +0100
The latest planning application submitted to Three Rivers District Council
A summary of the latest planning applications submitted to Three Rivers District Council in the week commencing July 6

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:30:09 +0100
Woman who lived on three continents celebrates 100th birthday
Kamla Ba, a centenarian, marked her milestone birthday with a gathering of more than 70 close friends and relatives at The Halfway House in Rickmansworth.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:33:19 +0100
Plans submitted for Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden
A summary of the latest planning applications submitted to Watford Borough Council in the week commencing July 6.

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:24:43 +0100
Upgraded Rickmansworth play area ready for summer holidays
The Ebury Play Area in Rickmansworth reopened on July 6 ahead of the original completion date.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0100
U-turn on ending Sunday opening for library after consultation backlash
Consultation backlash has brought a U-turn on plans to scrap Sunday opening at Watford Central Library from Hertfordshire County Council.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:09:14 +0100
Sinkhole opens up - blocking traffic at busy junction
A sinkhole has blocked a road to traffic at the busy junction of two key Watford routes through Oxhey.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Village high street set for closure and temporary lights this week
Abbots Langley High Street will be shut for works later this week.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:21:13 +0100
Gang jailed over burglary spree after being caught with telescopic ladder
A gang of burglars who broke into detached homes have been jailed after being caught by Herts Police over a Berkhamsted break-in.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Call for curbs on HMOs as residents in 'overdeveloped' roads 'feel they have no say'
Curbs on creating new HMOs in Watford have been proposed as residents currently “feel they have no say”, particularly in West Watford.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:10:00 +0100
Immersive experience business opens Watford location
Watford now hosts the latest location from Immersive Gamebox.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0100
Latest People's Postcode Lottery winners in Hertfordshire - including two in Watford
Two Watford areas are among the latest winners in the People's Postcode Lottery.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0100
Man caught with machete while banned from town given four years' prison
A man caught in Watford town centre with a machete after already being banned for having an axe has been jailed for four years.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:44:03 +0100
Five outdoor cinemas in and around Watford to visit this summer
The Watford Observer rounds up five of the best outdoor cinemas in the town and across Hertfordshire generally.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:10:00 +0100
What is being done to stop crashes at 'Watford's most dangerous junction'?
“Urgent” work to stop the crashes on Watford’s most dangerous stretch of road according to residents, an A405 junction, remains ongoing.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:54:00 +0100
'Seriously inappropriate' 66-home plan slammed by critics
Critics have slammed plans for 66 new homes in Bedmond, with 30 objections lodged in recent weeks.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:15:00 +0100
Closure rumours rife for highly rated restaurant - new statement issued
Villa Bianca Bushey has confirmed that it remains open as usual despite rumours as it continues to look for a replacement to take over the unit.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:40:00 +0100
Woman covers herself in fake blood in protest over 'cruel' event
A woman from Chorleywood has covered herself in fake blood as part of a protest against the controversial Running of the Bulls in Spain.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:21:00 +0100
Lidl shares update on new supermarket as summer launch set to be missed
Lidl has shared an update on when its Hunton Bridge store off the A41 will open and it now looks several months away.

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