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19/12/2024

Glad this wasn't as serious as it could have been.

A Mercedes crashing into a lamppost in Rickmansworth Road left it leaning over the carriageway.

19/12/2024

Customers once again picking up the bill 😔

Affinity Water customers are facing a £49 increase in their annual water bill over the next five years as Thames Water faces a fine.

19/12/2024

"I hope this serves as a warning"

Two people have been charged after officers found more than 5,000 cannabis plants at an address in Bushey.

19/12/2024

We are expecting the hearing to start at around 2pm

Kyle Clifford is expected to appear in Cambridge Crown Court and enter pleas to murder charges today.

19/12/2024

Save £10 on the Ultimate Winter Hardy Shrub Collection from You Garden

The Ultimate Winter Hardy Shrub Collection from You Garden will provide your garden with year-round interest. From vibrant colours, different…

19/12/2024

Ah, this is always lovely to see 🎁🎄🐝

Five Watford stars have visited Watford General Hospital to spread some festive joy among young patients and staff on the children's ward.

Read more about their visit here https://tinyurl.com/mry9dbzv

19/12/2024

"There is absolutely no place in Watford for violence"

Herts Police’s investigation into a machete attack in Watford High Street McDonald’s is ongoing, as anyone who witnessed it is urged to contact…

19/12/2024

Worth checking ahead of the Christmas period.

Check what time the likes of Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Lidl and more are open this Christmas with opening hours.

18/12/2024

Shoppers described trying to find a space in the area that remains open as "absolutely manic"

Below ground parking at the North Watford Asda, by the Dome roundabout, has been shut for repairs after a lorry crash.

18/12/2024

45 neighbours objected

Plans for 95 homes have been withdrawn after flooding experts raised “serious concerns” including potential breaching of the Grand Union Canal.

18/12/2024

A change of sport for the Hornets on this day ⚽🎯

A look back 50 years ago to December 18, 1974 when Watford players took part in a darts match for long-serving defender Johnny Williams' benefit…

18/12/2024

Call police if you see this man

Herts Police have appealed for information after recent sightings of a man wanted on recall to prison in Watford.

18/12/2024

Watford already lost one store earlier this year

Watford’s remaining Shoe Zone - inside Asda - has shared an update on its future, as the company blamed the budget for accelerating closure plans.

18/12/2024

She is also charged with intending to pervert the course of justice

A woman charged with alleged arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered is set to face trial at Chester Crown Court.

18/12/2024

Great to see a community stalwart's contributions being recognised 👏

Julie Steer does so much work for Kings Langley - including running community libraries, coordinating neighbourhood watch, organising events for elderly residents and many other things.

She was nominated to win a light-up reindeer as part of Chipperfield Garden Centre's Christmas community campaign highlighting great local people. 🦌

Anne Tavener, who nominated Julie, said: "Julie dedicates all her free time to these activities without expecting anything in return, so it would be lovely for her to win this. She does so much for our village."

Thanks for everything, Julie 🤝

18/12/2024

The local healthcare saga continues...

THE progress of plans to re-locate the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre will depend on finance being made available for the redevelopment of Watford…

18/12/2024

Is your child's school among them? 👀🎄🎁

A list of the 14 schools in the Watford area that will feature in our 'Christmas in the Classroom' photo special in Friday's Watford Observer.

18/12/2024

Who is looking forward to this? 🪄

Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter has been granted permission to build a new attraction from Three Rivers District Council.

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