Watford Observer

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000
In memoriam: Death notices in the Watford Observer
The Watford Observer has published two death notices in the last seven days.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:04:06 +0000
Pub owner reunited with paramedics who saved his life
The owner of The Old Fox pub in Bricket Wood has been reunited with the paramedics who saved his life.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:30:00 +0000
Venue bullish on future as plans for 'AI-powered gameplay' revealed
The owner of a Watford town centre venue has spoken about its appeal and his optimism for the future.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:30:00 +0000
Detached house on sale for the first time in nearly 70 years
A five-bedroom detached house on Green Lane, Oxhey, has hit the market for the first time in nearly 70 years.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:03:00 +0000
Save £50 on decorative trees and planters perfect for Christmas!
What could be more perfect this winter than a twist on a Christmas classic?

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:23:00 +0000
Man dies after attack at Hemel charity event
A man has died after an attack at a charity event in Hemel Hempstead last month.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
Bar’s bitter spat with landlord turns ugly as legal showdown looms
Owners of a popular Watford bar and its landlord are embroiled in a bitter spat that is now spiralling towards legal action.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:59:13 +0000
Watford named among best places to run a business
Watford has made the top 10 in a new list of the most sustainable places to run a business.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0000
Disused mill that became Watford's answer to Piccadilly Circus
A former mill in Lower High Street, close to where Tesco Extra is today, became a perfect site for Watford's answer to Piccadilly Circus.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:17:59 +0000
Salon owner 'really proud' as she departs after 30 years
The owner of a Watford hair salon has left after 30 years at the helm.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:28:00 +0000
Nursery boss hails staff's 'passion' after positive Ofsted report
A Leavesden nursery is celebrating after being rated 'good' in all areas following its first Ofsted inspection.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:35:00 +0000
Shoplifter jailed for stealing spree which included Watford store
A shoplifter has been jailed for 17 weeks after going on a stealing spree across Hertfordshire, which included a TK Maxx store in Watford.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:32:17 +0000
Watford MP honours 'valour, courage and sacrifice' in Westminster tribute
Watford MP Matt Turmaine honoured the courage and sacrifice of those who fought and lost their lives to defend our freedoms in a tribute at Westminster.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:36:54 +0000
Star-studded M&S Christmas advert shot at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden
This year's Marks & Spencer Christmas advert - featuring Dawn French and Tom Kerridge - was shot at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. See it here.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:52:00 +0000
Big-name brand to open new Harlequin store
Watford's Harlequin shopping centre is set to welcome another big brand, as White Stuff prepares to open this winter.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:41:00 +0000
Spectacular snaps of supermoon shining over Watford last night
Spectacular snaps of the Beaver supermoon in the night sky above Watford last night when breaks in the cloud allowed photos to be taken.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:31:00 +0000
Car flips onto roof in Watford crash this morning
A car was flipped onto its head after a crash in Watford's Chilcott Road this morning.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:30:00 +0000
Pub hits back at criticism as bid for longer hours set to be decided
A Watford pub's bid to open later is set to be decided later this week amid objections.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:02:00 +0000
OFFER EXTENDED - get 20% off M&S flowers and plants
Flowers are the perfect gift all-year-round and if you missed our recent M&S offer to save 20% on the M&S collection of autumn flowers and plants, fear not as the offer has been extended!

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:37:00 +0000
Newsquest extends registration period for popular Young Reporter Scheme
Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:17:00 +0000
Council responds to rumours of asylum seekers being set for care home
Three Rivers District Council has responded to rumours that a former care home in Rickmansworth is set to house asylum seekers.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:36:34 +0000
Michael McIntyre set to perform 'intimate' gig near Watford
Michael McIntyre is set to perform new material in an "intimate setting" near Watford this week.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:20:00 +0000
Police called after multi-vehicle crash causes long delays
Police have been called to Aldenham Road in Bushey this afternoon over a crash reportedly involving up to three vehicles.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:42:10 +0000
Major traffic delays amid 'crash' - recap
Follow our live updates following reports of a "police incident" in the Aldenham Road area of Bushey.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:29:00 +0000
Neighbours 'breathing a sigh of relief' after 'nightmare' HMO closure order
A Croxley Green resident has spoken about her "relief" after police secured a closure order at a "nightmare" HMO.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:50:00 +0000
Look back at popular Music to Fireworks displays at Vicarage Road
Looking back 33 years ago tonight when Watford FC hosted one of their popular Music to Fireworks displays at Vicarage Road.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000
Deadline nears for Watford’s Veolia Orchard sustainability initiative
Watford schools, care homes, and community organisations have until November 8 to apply for a free orchard through the Veolia Orchard scheme.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:45:00 +0000
New drive-thru coffee shop plans for Morrisons approved
Plans for a new drive-thru coffee shop at the Morrisons supermarket on Ascot Road in Watford have been signed off by councillors.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:10:00 +0000
Fifth teen charged with attempted murder after Watford stabbing
A fifth teenager has been arrested over a stabbing in Watford that left a man with serious injuries.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:08:31 +0000
Watford Library hosts free events exploring identity, ethnicity and displacement
Watford Library is hosting a series of free cultural events as part of the UK-wide Being Human Festival - the national festival of the humanities.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:52:00 +0000
'Critical' filming backlot permission renewed for three years
Sky Studios Elstree has been granted permission to keep using a backlot used for filming of Jurassic World Rebirth and Paddington in Peru.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:03:00 +0000
Watford man admits criminal damage over mosque graffiti
A Watford man has appeared in court to admit criminal damage but deny three other charges following vandalism at a mosque in the town.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:28:00 +0000
Watch footage of police raid on Watford shops that led to arrests
Police have released footage of raids that saw men from Watford and Bushey arrested.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:20:00 +0000
New independent shop officially opens in the Harlequin
Watford's Harlequin shopping centre has welcomed a new independent store, promising thoughtful, personal, and beautiful" gifts.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Exceptional laundry service sent directly to your door
Exceptional laundry service sent directly to your door.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000
New facility putting Watford on the UK mountain biking map
A new purpose-built mountain bike trail has opened in Whippendell Wood, Watford, through a partnership between Bike Park Chilterns and Watford Borough Council.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Harlequin staff recognised in prestigious industry awards
Harlequin Watford’s Sharon Ohaeri and Kirsty Noble have been honoured at the Sceptre Awards, winning Young Achiever of the Year and Retail Liaison of the Year for their outstanding contributions to the shopping centre sector.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:30:00 +0000
Closed church could reopen as 'place of worship and nursery'
A former church in Watford could be brought back into use with the addition of a new nursery after plans were submitted.

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 07:01:00 +0000
Keep your feet warm and cosy and save 10% at SOCKSHOP
Cosy season is here so embrace the season with SOCKSHOP’s latest arrivals.

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:55:32 +0000
CCTV appeal after brutal group attack in Watford
In a bid to “exhaust all possible lines of enquiry”, police have now issued a CCTV appeal months after a brutal group attack in Watford.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:20:00 +0000
Closure order for HMO linked to 'chronic ASB and drug use'
"Chronic antisocial behaviour" and claims of drug use have led to police securing a three-month closure order for a HMO in Gade Bank, Croxley Green.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:30:00 +0000
Memories of cosy-looking wine bar near Watford in 1990s
A look back at Georges Wine Bar, in Church Street, Rickmansworth, in the early 1990s.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:20:21 +0000
Shop and eat local this Christmas and keep Watford thriving
The annual 'Shop and Eat Local' campaign is supported by the Watford Observer, Watford Borough Council and Watford Town Centre BID.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:47:23 +0000
New details revealed ahead of £3m leisure centre revamp
Work is set to begin next week (November 10) on a £3m refurbishment of Watford Leisure Centre - Central.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:20:00 +0000
Green light for animal charity's 50-year-old building revamp
Plans to demolish Watford's National Animal Welfare Trust building for a modern replacement have been approved by Hertsmere Borough Council.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Turkish restaurant 'thrilled' after scooping national award
A Turkish restaurant in Abbots Langley is celebrating after winning its second TURTA award.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:44:00 +0000
Watford celebrates 100 years of London Underground in town
Watford celebrated 100 years since the Metropolitan Line arrived in the town with a centenary exhibition at Watford Met station.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:10:00 +0000
Harlequin permanently changing opening hours from THIS WEEK
Watford's Harlequin shopping centre is extending its opening hours until 8pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting this week.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Small Acts of Kindness launches ‘Warm this Winter’ campaign
Watford charity Small Acts of Kindness has supported more than 105,000 people in the past decade.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:30:00 +0000
Watford mosque graffiti suspect due in court today
A Watford man is due in court today (November 4) over religiously aggravated graffiti and weapon possession at the former St Thomas’ Church in Langley Road.

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