The Watford Observer has published one death notice this week. Every week, the Watford Observer publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
There can’t be many in Watford and the surrounding area unaware of the local council elections next Thursday. There are Police and Crime Commissioner elections taking place on the same day, which aren’t getting much attention, despite the present
It continues to be a busy time for planning officers in Watford, Three Rivers, Dacorum and Hertsmere with dozens of new applications to consider. Every week the Watford Observer publishes a comprehensive list of planning applications submitted
Watford Rotary gifted nearly £20,000 to 17 charities at their annual presentation dinner. Taking place at the West Herts College restaurant, the ceremony marked a record-breaking amount of fundraising for the club which celebrated its centenary
A prisoner who faced deportation to Lithuania was segregated for 52 days with no care plan before his death. Staff at HMP The Mount made “insufficient efforts to establish any understanding” with Karolis Baltrunas before he took his own life on
This lovely old picture serves as a reminder how many people once used to shop for clothes. The Watford Observer is delighted to share pictures from the archive at Watford Museum and this week we look back at the scene from Watford Market more
Inside an unassuming Watford pub, a new kitchen team is serving sweet and spicy Thai food, but is it worth the trip? The Dome Bar in St Albans Road reopened on April 12 post-refurb with a new food menu for the first time since its kitchen closed
A telecommunications company has applied for permission to keep more vehicles at a base in Watford. British Telecommunications wants to change the terms of its goods vehicle licence at a garage in Orphanage Road. Details of the application
Hi there! My name’s Ella and I’m a lovely six-month-old crossbreed pup hoping to start a new life with a wonderful family to call my own! I came to the National Animal Welfare Trust from the pound so the team here doesn’t know my history. I’m a
Shoplifting in Hertfordshire jumped 32 per cent last year, painting a "troubling picture" for businesses. Office for National Statistics figures show there were 8,638 offences recorded by Hertfordshire Constabulary in 2023, up from 6,550 offences
On the hunt for a new home or just curious as to what's on the housing market? Then this home is not be missed. Based in Hillcroft Crescent, near South Oxhey Playing Fields, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom, three-reception home has its own bar
