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  • Traffic chaos in Rickmansworth

    Drivers in Rickmansworth are facing chaos this evening after the closure of Station Road. Ongoing works to the new Waitrose supermarket mean the route will be closed until October 15. Police officers have been directing traffic throughout the day

  • 'We don't need another Tesco'

    Supermarket giant Tesco has announced plans for a housing and retail development in Croxley Green. The firm wants to build a convenience store and eight flats on the site of the old Broads Motor Group car showroom in Watford Road. The site, adjacent

  • Beware conmen in Kings Langley

    The home of a Kings Langley couple was burgled by conmen claiming to collect glass and plastic bottles on Wednesday. The couple, in their 80s, were approached by a man at a bus stop between 1.45pm and 3.30pm, who said he was from a charity collecting

  • 'Black-out' would save money

    A money-saving pilot scheme to switch off streetlights in villages could soon get the go-ahead. But local people will be asked first if their area should be included in the six-month trial - which will involve either switching off lights part-time

  • Missing Mary's body found

    A body found by police more than three months ago is that of Mary Rickard a coroner confirmed today (Friday). Mrs Rickard, known as Tina, went missing from her home in Fearnley Street, Watford, on the afternoon of Friday, June 29, when she went to

  • 'Someone will die soon'

    A father-of-two has warned it is only "a matter of time" before tragedy strikes on a busy Watford road, following the sixth crash in 18 months to blight his home. Roy Hayes, of Lady's Close, is now calling for heightened speed restrictions along Exchange

  • Johnson gets England call

    ADAM JOHNSON's excellent form for Watford has been recognised with a call-up to the England Under-21 squad. The on-loan Middlesbrough winger is in line to face Montenegro in the UEFA European Under-21 qualifier at Leicester City's Walkers Stadium on

  • Help police find missing teenager

    Police are appealing for help to find a teenager who has been missing from her Radlett home since September. Patricia Hatter, 16, was last seen leaving work at Bricket Wood Sports Centre, Smug Oak Lane, Bricket Wood, on Sunday, September 9. She was

  • Aidy set to give Jobi Iron test

    JOBI McANUFF is in line for a recall as Watford look to cement their position at the top of the Championship table at Scunthorpe United tomorrow (Saturday). The former Crystal Palace winger impressed as a late substitute against Sheffield Wednesday

  • Fijian to make first Premiership start

    SAKIUSA MATADIGO is set to make his Premiership bow when Saracens take on Worcester Warriors at Sixways tomorrow (Saturday, 5pm kick off). The Fijian back-row forward has impressed in training and will pack down at blindside flanker opposite Richard

  • Make your mind up time at careers day

    Watford students will have the chance to attend a Your Future fair on Wednesday where they can talk to employers, colleges and universities. The Watford Colosseum is opening its doors to students in years 9, 10 and 11 to help them make decisions about

  • Jackson returns to face Worcester

    SAKIUSA MATADIGO is set to make his Premiership bow when Saracens take on Worcester Warriors at Sixways tomorrow (Saturday, 5pm kick off). The Fijian back-row forward has impressed in training and will pack down at blindside flanker opposite Richard

  • Lib Dems say sorry

    The Liberal Democrats in Watford have apologised to Watford Observer for misleading information contained in its latest campaign leaflet. The leaflet, being delivered to thousands of homes in the constituency this week, reproduces a quote from the Watford

  • Cencus: I'm raring to go

    CENCUS JOHNSTON aims to utilise his World Cup experience with Samoa by taking Saracens to new heights this season. The 20st bulldozer starred in all of the South Pacific island's four Pool A matches which yielded one win, against the USA and three