Watford Observer
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:24:00 +0100Boy, 12, going missing from home sparks 'urgent appeal'
A 12-year-old boy who went missing from his Hemel Hempstead home yesterday evening has not been seen since.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:50:00 +0100Dizzee Rascal to headline new two-day Hertfordshire music festival
Dizzee Rascal, Ocean Colour Scene and Faithless will headline a new music festival in Hertfordshire called The Great Fete.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100Luxury retailer's new Harlequin showroom opens TOMORROW amid 'major expansion'
A new luxury Watches of Switzerland showroom is opening tomorrow (June 29) at the Harlequin in Watford.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100Modern four-bed home in village put on sale for £1.1 million
A modern four-bedroom detached home on Solesbridge Lane, Chorleywood, has hit the market at £1,095,000.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0100Crash forces Hertfordshire motorway traffic into one lane - sparking hour-long delays
A crash caused hour-long delays on the M25 through Hertfordshire, with traffic forced onto just one lane.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100Greene King submits wide-ranging refurbishment plan for 'vibrant destination' pub
Greene King has submitted plans for a wide-ranging refurbishment of the 17th century Two Brewers Inn.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0100'Stabbing' at Hertfordshire football club car park sparks police appeal
Herts Police have appealed for information over a reported stabbing in the car park of Hitchin FC last night.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:52:43 +0100M25 crash causing heavy traffic in Hertfordshire - recap
There are long delays on the M25 in Hertfordshire after what appears to have been a two-car crash on the motorway.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100Watford man, 20, due in crown court over 'heroin, crack cocaine and criminal cash'
A Watford man will appear in Guildford Crown Court over heroin, cocaine, and cannabis charges next week.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0100Where five more supermarkets are set to open in Watford area after Aldi launch
Five more new supermarket locations for Lidl, Tesco, Sainsbury's and M&S are still on the way for Watford after Aldi launched in the town centre.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0100Almost every road in village on verge of becoming 20mph zone - how to have your say
More than 20 roads are included in a proposed 20mph zone for Maple Cross, Hertfordshire.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:08:41 +0100Real school for Harry Potter TV series stars could get even bigger under new plans
The real-life school for Harry Potter HBO TV series stars at Leavesden Studios could soon get even bigger.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:15:00 +0100All the films showing on the free outdoor Watford Big Screen during summer 2026
Full Watford Big Screen listings have been shared for 2026, including Avatar: Fire and Ash, Superman, Goat, and Wicked for Good.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:35:00 +0100Houses 'shake' as bomb squad carry out controlled explosion
Bomb squad officers carried out a controlled explosion in Chiswell Green after an old artillery shell was found at a property.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100Hertfordshire town named UK's 'top spot for a holiday' as posts soar 90 per cent
A riverside market town with “scenic” walks has been ranked as one of the top summer spots to visit in the UK.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100The 'outstanding' primary school where pupils 'thrive'
The Watford Observer shines a spotlight on Warren Dell Primary School, which has been rated "outstanding" by Ofsted.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100The centuries-old pub in rural Hertfordshire with 'delicious' food and 'great' prices
The Horns pub in Datchworth dates back to the 1500s and has been praised for its 'delicious' food and 'great' prices.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100Discover the mysterious attraction hidden beneath a Hertfordshire high street
Hertfordshire's Royston Cave has been dubbed mysterious and fascinating by visitors.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:37:18 +0100Seven people added to Herts Police wanted list this month
These seven people have all been added to the Herts Police wanted list in June 2026.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:40:00 +0100Watford firm fined £400k after lorry plunged off ramp during HS2 work
The incident happened on July 27, 2021, at the Copthall North HS2 site near Uxbridge, where the construction work was being carried out by SCS Railways.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0100Man in 90s rushed to hospital after being struck by car
Police and paramedics were called around 3pm yesterday after the man in his 90s was hit by the Vauxhall Astra while crossing the street on Prestwick Road, South Oxhey.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:28:00 +0100Grandad's brilliant Toy Story-themed 'Buzz Bus' with over 100 figurines goes viral
Peter Lyle, 76, has transformed his classic Devon Moonraker into a tribute to Toy Story, filling it with more than 130 figures collected over 15 years.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:17:00 +0100'Beautiful' restored 1938 Tube train to visit Watford
A restored 1938 Art Deco train is set to delight train enthusiasts when it visits Watford.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:35:00 +0100Ex-Watford cop who met sex worker at hotel barred from policing
A former Hertfordshire Police officer serving in Watford has been barred from the profession after a hearing found that he met a sex worker at a hotel while working for City of London Police.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:45:15 +0100Hertfordshire M25 delays after one lane blocked - recap
There are delays on the M25 between Potters Bar and Waltham Cross. Earlier today one lane was blocked due to a broken down vehicle.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100Game-changing Lilac on offer this week at lowest price ever
This week, You Garden is showcasing Lilac ‘Palibin’ Standard at its lowest ever price!
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100ANOTHER Harlequin store closure confirmed
A second Harlequin Watford closure of the week has been confirmed, with shutters up at MAC Cosmetics.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:29:00 +0100Incredible five-bed home with stunning garden views put on sale for £2.2 million
A renovated five-bedroom home on Stag Lane in Chorleywood has come to market at £2,195,000.
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Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0100Duo jailed over £600k car theft spree in Hertfordshire and nearby
Aurimas Sarkis, 29, and Ignas Kisskiss, 37, mostly targeted BMWs and Mercedes using a loophole allowing them access to cars without needing the physical key.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0100'Fabulous' Harry Potter experience returning with tickets on sale next week
Tickets are on sale next week for the Harry Potter Dinner in the Great Hall experience at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:29:00 +0100Council may sell £565k building to charity for £200k to boost services
The authority is considering the sale of 122 Exchange Road to homelessness charity New Hope for £200,000 to support its plans to develop a modern support centre.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0100Dog show at popular Hertfordshire village carnival cancelled
The segment runs as part of Kings Langley Carnival, which is happening this Saturday (June 27) on Kings Langley Common from 12pm to 5pm.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:28:58 +0100Man with Watford and Hemel links wanted on recall to prison
Police have appealed for the public's help to find a wanted man with Watford links.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:26:59 +0100Business 'honoured' to be among winners of prestigious Muddy Stilettos awards
Watford business YogaNastics has been named as the best yoga/Pilates studio in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:56:06 +0100New business opens inside Watford Morrisons store
Eurochange has opened a new branch inside Watford's Morrison's store.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:26:00 +0100Primary school quashes closure rumours and confirms move to 'small school' status
Woodhall School in South Oxhey has provided an update on its future, debunking claims that it will close.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:36:55 +0100Watford pub 'thrilled' after scooping pair of awards
Watford Two Trees Micro is celebrating after being named CAMRA's Watford and District Pub of the Year and Cider Pub of the Year.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:41:09 +0100Live traffic recap after 'significant defect' causes Hertfordshire M25 delays
Delays have been reported on the M25 in Hertfordshire due to a "significant" concrete barrier defect
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:16:19 +0100Watford Aldi unveiled by Olympian as 'massive' store hailed by customers
Dozens of customers queued from early morning for the opening of Watford's new Aldi store.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:55:00 +0100Big-name Harlequin store closes after more than a decade
The Harlequin shopping centre in Watford has lost another business with the closure this week of Kurt Geiger store.
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Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100Skaters hop fences for event to 'save' closed skatepark eyed for redevelopment
Skaters hopped the fences into the closed Watford Skatepark to demonstrate support for their “valuable community asset”.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:22:41 +0100New 14 storey landmark planned for Wembley Park Drive
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Brent Council this week.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:10:00 +0100Village's Morrisons named among Hertfordshire branches at risk of closure
The threatened closures follow a performance review of stores acquired through its 2022 McColl's takeover, which were rebranded as Morrisons Daily.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0100Scorching heat causing disruption to schools, business and travel in Hertfordshire
Watford has baked in the heat this week, as schools and businesses are shutting early and Watford Junction journeys are disrupted.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:10:00 +0100Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing girl, 16, last seen over a week ago
Maya, 16, was last seen wearing a school uniform on Monday, June 15, but officers believe it is likely she has since changed her clothing.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0100Nursery chain with Watford location served safeguarding notice
Ofsted has served the Bright Horizons nursery chain running a Watford location with an improvement notice.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:46:00 +0100Another Watford school announces early closure due to extreme heat
Westfield Academy will be closing early at 1.20pm for all students today (June 24) and tomorrow, according to a sign on its website.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:30:54 +010013-warehouse project worth £120m unveiled for land by Hertfordshire A41
Plans for 13 warehouses worth around £120 million have been unveiled to “satisfy the latent demand” for logistics space by the A41 in Elstree.