Watford Observer

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
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".

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...

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.

Fri, 29 May 2026 07:32:26 +0100
Watford bus among Hertfordshire routes getting new timetables from next week
The 321 Watford to Luton bus route is among Hertfordshire connections getting a new timetable from next week.

Fri, 29 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Grow your own juicy oranges and lemons at home with this amazing offer
With the recent heatwave...it's certainly felt like being in the Mediterranean this past week and You Garden's offers will not only bring a touch of the Med to your outside space...there's some great savings too.

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Watford pub seeking new operator with six-figure refurb planned
Greene King is seeking a new operator for the Estcourt Tavern pub in Watford.

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Family home with 111ft garden put on sale for £1.2m
A detached family home in the sought-after Nascot Wood area of Watford gone on the market for £1,190,000.

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:46:11 +0100
Boy rescued by lifeguard at Hertfordshire lido and taken to hospital
A boy has been rescued by a lifeguard at Hitchin Lido and taken to hospital today.

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Country pub reopens after 'beautiful' revamp - take a look inside
A Hertfordshire country pub has shared pictures of its new look following a refurbishment.

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:08:06 +0100
MORE roadworks set for village where residents fear 'summer of chaos'
More roadworks are set to impact Kings Langley residents in the coming weeks amid fears of a "summer of chaos" for residents.

Thu, 28 May 2026 15:46:30 +0100
Man who threw bleach on child in 'horrendous assault' jailed
A Hemel Hempstead man has been jailed for more than six years after a "horrendous assault" that included throwing bleach over a young girl.

Thu, 28 May 2026 15:37:53 +0100
Man killed by train believed to be prisoner who escaped from court van on A1(M)
A man who died after being hit by a train is believed to be a prisoner who escaped from a court van on the A1(M) this morning.

Thu, 28 May 2026 14:25:00 +0100
Lifeline for pub as plan to demolish it for flats deemed 'not justified'
Losing an operational Watford pub “has not been justified” according to council experts, in a lifeline for a boozer eyed for demolition.

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:20:00 +0100
'Notting Hill-style' carnival returning to Watford as details confirmed
Details have been confirmed for the fifth iteration of Watford's carnival, which will take place at Radlett Road Playing Fields on August 8.

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:15:32 +0100
Eight sites in Bushey where thousands of homes could be built
Around 3,000 homes could be coming to Bushey, with the deadline to have your say looming.

Thu, 28 May 2026 12:15:00 +0100
Police 'increasingly concerned' for welfare of missing man
Police have appealed for the public's help to find a 50-year-old man who has gone missing from South Oxhey.

Thu, 28 May 2026 12:09:00 +0100
Caravan site APPROVED in green belt despite coalescence fears
Three Rivers District Council has approved plans for a caravan site on green belt land in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire.

Thu, 28 May 2026 11:35:00 +0100
Disabled residents stuck in retirement flats as lift out of action for months
A lift being left out-of-action for four months means a disabled 80-year-old resident now rarely leaves his Kings Langley house.

Thu, 28 May 2026 10:20:00 +0100
International student's heartache as father needs surgery on other side of world
An international student has been forced to watch on from the other side of the world as his father suffers from a serious kidney condition in Sri Lanka.

Thu, 28 May 2026 09:52:00 +0100
Alan Shearer among several celebrities spotted in Hertfordshire this month
May has seen four celebrities spotted in Hertfordshire, including Alan Shearer and Mikel Merino.

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Watford man arrested after police chase wrong way down A41 and crash
A Watford man has been charged after a police chase the wrong way down the A41 from Berkhamsted and a subsequent crash.

Thu, 28 May 2026 07:25:00 +0100
Sinkhole opening up closes busy road by school
A sinkhole opening up in a busy Croxley Green road has forced its emergency closure, by Croxley Danes School.

Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save £400 per person on an exclusive 4-star yacht cruise of the Adriatic
Riviera Travel’s Deal of the Week: Explore Croatia’s beautiful coastline, aboard a small, intimate yacht.

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:32:00 +0100
Hertfordshire gastropub in countryside among UK’s best outdoor dining spots
If you’re looking for an alfresco dining spot to try this summer, a gastropub in Hertfordshire is among the UK’s best.

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Watford supermarket receives ANOTHER 1/5 hygiene rating
A Watford Budgens supermarket location has received another 1/5 food hygiene rating as “major improvement” is still needed.

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Watford couple to celebrate 70 years of marriage next month
Mr and Mrs Maurice and Doris Saunders (née Allen) will celebrate their platinum (70th) wedding anniversary on June 2.

Thu, 28 May 2026 10:26:51 +0100
Rickmansworth street brightened up by Chelsea Flower Show-inspired floral displays
Passers-by are stopping to admire a floral display at the Rickmansworth office of Trend & Thomas, designed to capture the spirit of Chelsea in Bloom.

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:43:26 +0100
Public Notice Portal launches new consultation and archive services
The new PNP consultation function enables members of the public to have their say by providing feedback on individual public notices.

Wed, 27 May 2026 17:28:00 +0100
Dog killed in hit-and-run leaves family 'heartbroken'
A Watford family have been left “heartbroken” after their dog was killed in a heartless hit-and-run near the Ebury Way.

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:58:00 +0100
Armed police seen swarming quiet cul-de-sac - force confirms why
Herts Police have confirmed why armed officers were sent to a quiet cul-de-sac in Abbots Langley.

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:45:00 +0100
Watford teen arrested over 'offensive gesture' outside synagogue
Herts Police have arrested a Watford 19-year-old after an “offensive gesture” was allegedly made outside a Borehamwood synagogue.

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Growing concern for Watford boy, 16, not seen in 17 days
Herts Police are growing increasingly concerned for a 16-year-old boy from Watford not seen in more than two weeks.

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