Watford Observer

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
UK firm keeping its cool with air conditioners and fans amid high demand
With records smashed and scorching temperatures the talk across the UK, you may be thinking how you’re going to get through the remainder of the summer.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Permit parking zone enforcement begins today for these roads
Enforcement of a controlled parking zone keeping non-residents off spots by Bushey High Street begins today.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:15:00 +0100
Hertfordshire M1 to close for repairs to 'infrastructure defect'
The Hertfordshire M1 is set to close for repairs to a structural issue on the motorway near Watford starting later today.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Have you ever booked a holiday because of a football shirt?
Brett Ellis questions modern trends, from ads to awareness days, asking if anyone is actually convinced by the noise anymore.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:50:55 +0100
Motorway queuing single file at Watford as defect shuts lanes - recap
Two of the three lanes on the M1 southbound between Watford and Elstree are closed due to an infrastructure defect.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0100
Truck 'driven into group' outside Hertfordshire pub
A woman has been hospitalised after a truck hit a group of people outside a Hatfield, Hertfordshire, pub.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:29:46 +0100
Why a 'magnificent' WW2 plane made multiple passes over the Watford area today
Residents were left amazed as a "magnificent" historic plane flew over Watford and circled over Bricket Wood.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:40:00 +0100
Attraction with collection spanning 200 years nominated for English hidden gem award
Bushey Museum and Art Gallery, which has a collection spanning 200 years, has been nominated for a ‘Hidden Gem’ award.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:02:09 +0100
'Increasing concern' for woman with Watford links not seen in two months
Herts Police are growing increasingly concerned for a missing St Albans woman with links to Watford who has not been seen in months.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0100
High wire fence plan for new Radlett mansion 'owned by England star' to be decided
Plans for a high wire security fence around a new multi-million mansion reportedly owned by England FIFA World Cup star Bukayo Saka are set to be decided.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:24:00 +0100
Found: Boy, 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 +0100
Dizzee 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 +0100
Luxury 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 10:00:00 +0100
Parking changes among latest Watford-area public notices
Parking changes and a business requesting permission to sell alcohol are among the latest Watford-area public notices, here is this weeks top picks.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Modern 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 +0100
Crash 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 +0100
Greene 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 +0100
M25 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 +0100
Watford 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 +0100
Where 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 +0100
Almost 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 +0100
Real 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 +0100
All 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 +0100
Houses '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 +0100
Hertfordshire 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 +0100
The '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 +0100
The 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 +0100
Discover 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 +0100
Seven 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 +0100
Watford 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 +0100
Man 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 +0100
Grandad'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.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Why we need a long-term approach to national infrastructure planning
Chair of Watford Conservatives, Stephen Woodard says the recent heatwave highlights the urgent need for long-term infrastructure planning to cope with extreme weather and future energy demands.

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 +0100
Ex-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 +0100
Hertfordshire 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 +0100
Game-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 +0100
ANOTHER 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 +0100
Incredible 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.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:21:51 +0100
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Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0100
Duo 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 +0100
Council 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 +0100
Dog 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 +0100
Man 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 +0100
Business '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 +0100
New 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 +0100
Primary 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 +0100
Watford 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.

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