Watford Observer

Thu, 21 May 2026 08:05:14 +0100
Award-winning coffee shop applies for outdoor seating
Award-winning coffee shop My Coffee Affair has submitted an application for outdoor seating.

Thu, 21 May 2026 07:07:34 +0100
'All lines of enquiry exhausted' after sex attack on girl, 15, at park
Police have ended their investigation without any arrests after a 15-year-old girl was forced to perform sexual acts on an unknown man in a park after being threatened with a "bladed article".

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Save £500 on an 11-day Canada trip with Riviera Travel deal
Riviera Travel’s Deal of the Week: There’s never been a better time to discover Canada’s east coast in all its glory.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100
The towns and villages around Watford with the most expensive homes
Rightmove data shows which of the Hertfordshire towns and villages surrounding Watford have the most eye-watering house prices.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100
School's head 'incredibly proud' of new Ofsted report
The head of St Meryl's Primary School in Carpenders Park has said he is "incredibly proud" of its new Ofsted report.

Thu, 21 May 2026 08:42:05 +0100
Final decision on primary school closure to be made TODAY
A final decision on the future of St Nicholas Primary, in Elstree is set to be made at a meeting today (May 21).

Wed, 20 May 2026 19:03:49 +0100
RECAP after drivers met with long delays after M25 crash closes lanes
Two lanes are closed on the M25 and drivers are warned of long delays following a crash.

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:33:40 +0100
Knifepoint robbery at Hertfordshire store sparks police appeal
A robbery at a convenience store in Chiswell Green, Hertfordshire, has prompted a police appeal for witnesses and information.

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:20:00 +0100
Teachers strike over 'shameful' fire and rehire tactics at prestigious schools
Teachers at Haberdashers Boys and Girls Schools have taken strike action after fire and rehire tactics soon to become illegal were used over staff pensions.

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:40:00 +0100
Bungalow could be demolished for five-bed house as plan submitted
Knocking down a Wimborne Grove, Watford, bungalow to make way for a five-bedroom house has been proposed.

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:27:35 +0100
Heat health warning issued as Watford temperatures set to soar
Temperatures are set to soar in Watford and across Hertfordshire as the government issued a five-day heat health warning.

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:15:00 +0100
Newlywed police officer sacked for groping colleague at Christmas party
A newlywed Met Police officer who groped a female colleague’s bottom at a work Christmas party at Aldenham Country Park has been sacked.

Wed, 20 May 2026 13:30:00 +0100
Hertfordshire road wins 'amazing' £1 million in Postcode Lottery
Nine neighbours in a Hemel Hempstead road have won £1 million in the Postcode Lottery, with a charity in the same road also benefitting.

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:55:00 +0100
Watford General featured on ITV News after eradicating 'corridor care'
Watford General has been featured on the national news after a turnaround that has seen it eradicate corridor care.

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:15:00 +0100
'Summer of chaos' on main route through village amid months of roadworks
Motorists fear a “summer of chaos” on the main road through Kings Langley as more works have been confirmed.

Wed, 20 May 2026 11:26:00 +0100
Caravan plan for green belt site edges closer to approval
Three Rivers District Council has recommended that planning permission be granted for a caravan site containing three gypsy pitches on green belt land between Kings Langley and Bedmond.

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:20:00 +0100
Police look for wanted man who 'flouted order not to enter area'
Herts Police are looking for a wanted man who allegedly ignored an order to keep out of the Three Rivers area and then dodged court.

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:20:00 +0100
Popular fun fair returning to Cassiobury Park this weekend
Stevens Fun Fair is returning to Watford's Cassiobury Park from May 23-31.

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Pop Specs: High quality, distinctive frames on your doorstep
Pop Specs: High quality, distinctive frames on your doorstep.

Wed, 20 May 2026 08:13:48 +0100
Watford business scoops trio of awards at prestigious ceremony
Watford business Sustain is celebrating after scooping three awards at the 2026 Greater London Energy Efficiency Awards.

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:16:35 +0100
Big name with Watford branch could 'disappear from high street'
The future of Watford's Halifax branch has been thrown into doubt amid reports that it could "disappear from the high street".

Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Gaze upon the moon and stars with birthday gifts from Lily Charmed
June is just around the corner and if you have a friend or loved one with a birthday, how about a piece of jewellery to mark their birthstone month?

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Fundraiser launched to support hospice as girl, 15, battles rare 'child dementia'
A teacher is walking to several key locations in her niece's journey after she was diagnosed with a rare terminal illness.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Flexible workshop units being offered to businesses in Watford
Flexible workshop units are being offered to businesses this June through Wenta’s Watford Business Centre.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:08:18 +0100
Plan to turn house into home for vulnerable children REFUSED
Hertsmere Borough Council has rejected a plan to turn a house in Bushey into a specialist home for vulnerable children.

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:15:51 +0100
Watford residents 'too polite' to nominate an Old Kent Road for town's Monopoly board
Monopoly has relaunched its search for a Watford Old Kent Road after suggesting the town's resident's are too "polite" to nominate a location.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:50 +0100
Latest Watford petrol prices as Iran war continues
The latest government data reveals where the cheapest and most expensive petrol stations are around Watford, Rickmansworth, Bushey, and Kings Langley.

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:02:56 +0100
New Watford Aldi store edges closer to opening
Watford's eagerly awaited new Aldi store has taken another step towards opening after plans were approved by Watford Borough Council.

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:08:36 +0100
Man charged over knife and pepper spray in Watford High Street
Police have charged a man after seizing a knife and pepper spray from Watford town centre.

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:27:23 +0100
Hundreds of human remains in Hertfordshire to be disturbed to address grave shortage
The remains of hundreds of people in Hertfordshire are set to be disturbed to make way for new burial sites.

Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Get set…bake! Half term baking essentials from Lakeland
Half term is almost upon us and what better way to spend some time with your children or grandchildren than making some tasty bakes.

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Pub's reopening date CONFIRMED after being closed for months
Rickmansworth's The Rose and Crown pub is to reopen this Friday (May 22) having been shut for months.

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Watford among Hertfordshire knife crime hotspots, police chief says
Welwyn Hatfield, Watford and Hemel Hempstead have the highest prevalence of knife crime in Hertfordshire, according to the head of the county's police force.

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:13:48 +0100
90-home retirement community plan refused as recommendation defied
Plans to build a new retirement community in Elstree have been rejected by Hertsmere Borough Council’s planning committee.

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:51:30 +0100
'5,700 extra seats at peak time' as new Watford Junction timetable begins TODAY
More seats will be on offer at peak times on Watford Junction trains as a new timetable launches today (May 18).

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:39:09 +0100
Four jailed over kidnapping and wrench attack on Hertfordshire man
Four men have been jailed and a fifth has been handed a suspended sentence over a wrench attack on a Hertfordshire man.

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:18:03 +0100
Appeal launched after 'distressing' Islamophobic abuse at park
Police have launched an appeal for witnesses and information after a "distressing" religiously aggravated public order incident in Borehamwood.

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:33:18 +0100
Woman sentenced over attempted £139k Watford fraud
A woman has been given a suspended sentence after trying to con her Watford employer out of more than £139,000.

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:45:04 +0100
Extras wanted for 'feature film' being shot near Watford
A "feature film" being shot in Hemel Hempstead is seeking extras for the production.

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:33:17 +0100
Olly Murs spends birthday running through Hertfordshire
Singer Olly Murs was cheered on by fans as he ran through St Albans in Hertfordshire as part of his Soccer Aid challenge.

Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Take on the Mystery Missions challenge at English Heritage sites this May
Looking for ideas for family days out for May half-term?

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Hertfordshire M1, M25 and A1(M) set for several closures ahead of bank holiday
Overnight M1, M25, and A1(M) closures appear to have been packed into a condensed timetable this week ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:30:00 +0100
Two-week works to prepare for major development plan start today
Site works will begin today in preparation for plans to build more than 100 homes, shops, and a multi-storey car park at Bushey Country Club.

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Checkout revolt - shoppers refuse to work for supermarkets
Brett Ellis says frustration with self-checkouts is growing, as shoppers rebel against doing unpaid work at supermarket tills.

Sun, 17 May 2026 17:15:00 +0100
Found - police looking for wanted man over 'violent offences'
Herts Police are looking for a wanted man from Kings Langley who has links to Watford.

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New owner reveals pub was 'on brink of redevelopment' as it reopens
New owners hope they have found the recipe to make The Southern Cross, Watford, sustainable after saving it from permanent closure.

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:00:00 +0100
The 'perfect Hertfordshire proper village pub' that's less than an hour from Watford
The Fox at Willian is an award-winning pub that's been described as "perfect" and as a "proper village pub".

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Watford backs Lib Dems in historic election clean sweep
Watford Mayor Peter Taylor thanks voters after Lib Dem clean sweep victory, pledging to deliver on promises and build a better future for the town.

Sun, 17 May 2026 14:25:00 +0100
Victims left feeling 'vulnerable in own home' after £10k burglary
Victims have been left feeling “vulnerable” in their Bushey home after a “heartbreaking” burglary saw sentimental items worth more than £10k stolen.

Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Watford FC Women’s star swaps boots for parachute in skydive challenge
Watford footballer Anna Filbey is swapping boots for a parachute in a sky-high challenge for charity.

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