Watford Observer

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:31:51 +0100
Broken down bus blocks traffic on key road during rush hour - recap
Traffic on Sparrows Berne, between High Street, Bushey, and High Road, Bushey Heath, has been blocked by a broken down bus this morning.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:10:00 +0100
Many Watford Junction to London Euston trains to be cancelled during heatwave
Fewer trains will run from Watford Junction into London Euston until the end of Thursday amid extreme heat warnings, Network Rail warns.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:17:52 +0100
Hertfordshire disruption amid amber warning for extreme heat - live updates
We bring you the latest on Hertfordshire weather as an amber alert for extreme heat is in place for Hertfordshire and a red alert will be in place for the following two days.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
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Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:32:00 +0100
13-restaurant burger and chicken chain eyes High Street unit for Watford opening
A burger and chicken restaurant with 13 locations is eyeing a vacant Watford High Street unit for its latest opening.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Watford MP 'disappointed' as PM resigns - but critics slam 'hopeless' tenure
Following the announcement today (June 22), MP Matt Turmaine praised Keir Starmer for turning the party around with a "stonking landslide victory" in 2024.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0100
Watford bin collection times changed due to heatwave - when to put your bins out
Watford residents have been warned to make sure their bins are out early as heatwave weather may change when they are collected.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:16:00 +0100
New fish and chip shop opening in Watford with half-price discounts
Mother Hubbard’s is launching its first branch at 148 St Albans Road in the town centre this Saturday at 11am.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0100
Fatal stabbing leaves 'permanent void', victim's wife says as murderer jailed
The wife of the victim in a fatal stabbing outside VU Lounge, High Street, Bushey, described the "permanent void" it left as the murderer was jailed.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0100
'Callous monster' given life sentence for stabbing victim in heart in front of family
A murderer has been jailed for 20 years over a stabbing outside VU Lounge, Bushey, as the victim’s family labelled him a “heartless, callous monster”.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:44:00 +0100
Dozens join anti-racism march through Watford in 'show of unity'
The event was organised by the One Vision charity, beginning at Watford Town Hall and ending at the Lebanon Cedar tree in Cassiobury Park.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0100
Rare RED weather warning for extreme heat issued for Hertfordshire
A rare red weather warning has been issued for Hertfordshire as parts of the country battle with extreme heat and humidity.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:23:34 +0100
Boy, 3, thrown into zoo enclosure was attacked by crocodile, police confirm
A three-year-old boy who was severely injured in an enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst was attacked by a crocodile, Cambridgeshire Police have confirmed.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0100
Man 'stabbed' and another 'bottled' as multiple people injured in large fight
Police were called to Watford town centre after a large fight believed to be outside Travelodge saw one male stabbed and another bottled.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save with Shorefield Holidays before the busy summer season arrives
The countdown to summer is on!

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100
New Watford Aldi store opening THIS WEEK
Aldi's new Watford store is set to open this week, with customers being welcomed in from Thursday morning (June 25)/

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Murderer to be sentenced today over stabbing outside Bushey Country Club
Dequarn Williams is to be sentenced today (June 22) for the murder of Jeyanthan Ramachanthran outside the former Bushey Country Club building.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:46:27 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer confirms that he will step down as Prime Minister in statement
Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Future of Sunday library access hangs in the balance
Watford MP Matt Turmaine raises concern over plans to cut Sunday library hours, highlighting the importance of access for families and residents.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0100
Hemel road set to close for filming TOMORROW
Hemel Hempstead's Wootton Drive is to close for filming tomorrow (June 22).

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:49:37 +0100
When Watford will be hottest this week as new warning issued for EXTREME heat
Hertfordshire is set to bake in 37C heat this week as a new Met Office extreme heat weather warning was issued for the county.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:35:00 +0100
Star-studded Nike World Cup advert filmed in Leavesden
Nike's World Cup advert featuring Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Cristiano Ronaldo was filmed at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:44:41 +0100
Hertfordshire venue spotted in new Tom Holland Spider-Man trailer
The new trailer for Tom Holland and Zendaya's Spider-Man: Brand New Day features Hertfordshire County Hall in Hertford.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:41:41 +0100
The 'flourishing' school with a new head incoming and famous ex-pupils
The Watford Observer shines a spotlight on Aldenham School, which has been attended by famous faces including Karren Brady and Myles Lewis-Skelly.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:26:58 +0100
Classic train spotted picking up passengers at Watford Junction
The Cumbrian Mountain Express train picked up passengers from Watford Junction on Saturday (June 20).

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Former care home can be turned into nursery as flats plan fails to materialise
A former care home in Croxley Green can be turned into a nursery after Three Rivers District Council’s planning committee again voted it through.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Council leader urged to 'grow a pair' over local government reorganisation
The Conservative group leader has urged leader of the county council, Cllr Steve Jarvis, to “grow a pair” when dealing with the Government.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:01:00 +0100
Major housing plan inquiry among latest Watford-area public notices
Here is a round up of five public notices in and around Watford this week submitted through the Public Notice Portal.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Four-bed Hertfordshire home with swimming pool and hot tub on sale for £1.3m
A fully modernised four-bedroom detached home complete with heated pool and hot tub has come to market for offers over £1,300,000.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0100
The school among the area's best where pupils have a 'thirst for knowledge'
The Watford Observer shines a spotlight on Bushey Heath Primary School.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:21:21 +0100
Release date confirmed for new series of hit BBC drama filmed near Watford
The BBC has revealed when series two of Ludwig - filmed in Rickmansworth - will be released.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:42:30 +0100
The hidden gem Hertfordshire café where planes take off next to your table
Elstree's Aerodrome Café has been heaped with praise by a national newspaper and online reviews.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:45:59 +0100
Major superhero film to release this week after Leavesden filming
DC Studios' new Supergirl film starring Milly Alcock is set to be released this week after filming took place at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100
Fears raised over 333-home scheme near M25 as 150 objections submitted
The scheme, which would sit 118 metres north-west of the M25 bridge, attracted 150 objections.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:07:42 +0100
Early plans unveiled for 1,200 homes and school near Watford
Plans have been unveiled that would see 1,200 homes, a school, care home and recreational space built in Borehamwood.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:01:57 +0100
Stables eyed for flats as homes plan resubmitted
Plans to turn former stables in Bushey into five flats have been resubmitted after a previous proposal was shot down due to access concerns.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100
River Chess bridge can be removed for 'upgraded and improved' replacement
A bridge over the River Chess in Rickmansworth can be replaced after a Three Rivers District Council’s planning committee meeting.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:54:26 +0100
Highly rated Hertfordshire pub to close for refurb with name change planned
Highly rated Hertfordshire pub The Akeman has announced it will temporarily close for a refurb that will also see it rebrand as The Tufted Duck.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:22:10 +0100
Measles vaccine warning issued amid Watford cases
Parents in Hertfordshire have been urged to vaccinate children against measles amid reports of cases in Watford.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100
The 'brilliant' and 'fantastic' restaurant in Hertfordshire's poshest town
Losh Bar & Grill in Hertfordshire's poshest town, Harpenden, has been described as "fantastic" and "brilliant".

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100
This hidden garden in Hertfordshire has been called 'perfect' and it's free to visit
Bushey Rose Garden is free to visit and has been described as "perfect" by visitors.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Murder victim's wife pays tribute to 'kind soul' who 'will be missed beyond words'
The wife of a “kind soul and a beautiful heart” says he will be “missed beyond words” after a fatal stabbing by VU Lounge, Bushey.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0100
Student, 19, opens café to five-star reviews as customers hail 'hidden gem'
After starting her own business, Moonstone Café, in Bushey, during her studies, a university student has her eyes on growing it as a potential franchise.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0100
New headteacher announced for 'flourishing' school
The new headteacher set to take over at Aldenham School impressed with “enthusiasm, warmth, integrity, and good humour” during a “rigorous selection process”.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0100
Video shows car fire that caused gridlock M1 traffic near Watford
Fire crews were called just before 1.30pm to a well-alight fire on the M1 northbound between junctions four and five.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0100
Dispersal order in place after 'ASB and racially aggravated criminal damage'
Herts Police are enforcing a dispersal order in South Oxhey amid reports of anti-social behaviour and alleged “racially aggravated” criminal damage.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:13:27 +0100
M1 car fire causing long delays near Watford - recap
Two lanes were closed on the M1 northbound due to a car fire between junctions four and five near Watford.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:32:00 +0100
'Distinguished' police detective from Hemel and wife deny destroying evidence
A Met Police detective inspector and his wife, from Hemel Hempstead, have denied destroying evidence in an “ongoing police investigation”, a court heard.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:24:00 +0100
Personal trainer who launched business inspired by late mum shortlisted for award
Carol Duarte, 32, began supporting her mother in Portugal with weight loss and mobility, which inspired her to launch a career in health and fitness.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:05:00 +0100
3 Hertfordshire locations among most popular commuter towns as Watford misses out
Hitchin, Harpenden, and Letchworth Garden City have made a list of the five most popular London commuter towns.

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