Watford boss Beppe Sannino believes his players have to show more personality in their performances but conceded Nottingham Forest were good value for their 4-2 win at the City Ground. Gabriele Angella put the Hornets 2-0 up but the home side came
Gabriele Angella’s double was not enough to give Watford a much-needed Championship win against Nottingham Forest as the Hornets squandered a two-goal lead to lose 4-2 at the City Ground. The Hornets looked to have sealed a valuable three points
Politicians have restricted the times a new central Watford school can use a path onto the Cassiobury estate to prevent it becoming a drop-off point for driving parents. Watford Borough Council’s development control committee added the condition
I WAS amazed when the French energy “giants” EDF obtained a stake in the UK. The reason was simple: they cannot get it right in France let alone consider blighting some other country. If asked to name the three worst things about France I would
Watford currently lead Nottingham Forest 1-0 after an audacious near-post flick by Gabriele Angella opened the scoring. The Hornets were struggling to maintain possession for most of the opening half an hour and Forest were initially the better
Watford Joggers' Dave Dixon recorded a top half finish at the Southern Counties Cross Country Championships on Saturday. The club had a total of five runners at the event and Dixon led them home with a time of 1.07.38 which was enough to take 439th
Plans to implement a controlled parking zone in the Callowland area of Watford were discussed by residents and business owners on Monday. More than 100 people gathered at the meeting, held in Christ Church, St Albans Road. A straw poll revealed
A crack-down on charity street-collectors, or "chuggers" has been launched by Watford Borough Council. These fundraisers collect direct-debit donations in the street for charities and are often the subject of annoyance due to their persistence.
The Watford Observer is hoping fans will enjoy interacting pre-match, during the game and after the final whistle has blown on our website. Twitter users can contribute just by adding the #WatfordFC hashtag and for those of you not on the social
Watford's players hope the Hornets can use Saturday’s morale-boosting display at Manchester City to reignite the club’s play-off push. But head coach Beppe Sannino claims finishing in the top six is not his immediate target; stressing that he is
Key services such as accident and emergency and maternity care will "undoubtedly" remain in Watford, according to hospital bosses. Anthony Tiernan, West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust’s director of communications, made the assurance, as the
Kings Langley ladies’ fixture against league leaders St Martins on Sunday was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. When the Watford Observer went to press, Kings were trying to find a game this weekend as they have no league match. The club
Two vehicles had to be recovered after they crashed in Chipperfield this morning. Police were called to the scene, in The Street, at 6.55am today with reports of a two car collision. The crash happened near the Royal Oak pub. The vehicles
A pub in Letchmore Heath is holding a baby shower charity event to raise money for the Make-A-Wish-Foundation. The event is being organised by Yamuna and Thibeault David, who want to raise £1,000 for the charity, which grants wishes to children
Moor Park Lawn Tennis Club have received the coveted Clubmark status from the Lawn Tennis Association. Clubmark was introduced by Sport England in 2002 and is currently being implemented across 34 sports. The LTA administers its own version
Four trophies – including the championship – for Swillet FC back in 1963. Pictured here are: (back) F. Darvill, J. Dobson, J. Samms, J. Hance, M. Adams and A. Windmill. (Front) D. Hutton, W. Phips, J. Redfearn, D. Cooper and G. Bird. It’s
Watford-born bobsleigh chief Gary Anderson will take Great Britain's sled team to the Winter Olympics in confident mood after the quartet won a silver medal at the European Championships in Germany. Anderson, who once was a pupil at Leggatts School
A Kings Langley school is inviting residents to its open afternoon this weekend. The Rudolf Steiner School, in Langley Hill, is offering nearby residents the opportunity to tour the school, meet teachers, parents and students, and see the current
The M1 has reopened after a man fell from a bridge above the carriageway this morning. The man fell from the bridge and then a second man who was trying to help him, was hit by a car. The closure earlier today. Picture: Len Kerswill
Firefighters had to wade through knee-high water to rescue a man from a car which had become stuck in flooded water in a Chorleywood road. A crew from Rickmansworth attended the scene, in Green Street, after being called at 7.52am. The driver
A new nappy recycling plant capable of handling more than 36,000 tonnes of waste could be coming to Watford. Knowaste, which launched the first recycling facility in the UK for absorbent hygiene products in 2011, is looking at Watford as a possible
Berkhamsted sit top of the Spartan South Midlands Premier Division after they defeated Hertford Town 4-2 on Tuesday and overcame Jets 5-0 on Saturday. Against Hertford, Berko were one goal behind at the interval but produced a ruthless display
Enthusiastic bird watchers gathered at Leavesden Country Park at the weekend. Three Rivers District Council held a Big Bird Watch Walk on Saturday, January 25 at the park and invited locals to don their binoculars. Park ranger Damien Weller
Hundreds of students took part in a series of half-day workshops at a Northwood synagogue this week to learn about Holocaust Memorial Day. Northwood and Pinner Liberal Synagogue, in Oakland Gate, has been running a series of workshops this week
Residents are invited to attend a Chorleywood Common Information Day next month. The event will be held in the War Memorial Hall, in Common Road, on Sunday, February 9, from 11am to 4pm. The day will give people the chance to find out what
The M1 remains closed after a man fell from a bridge and then a second man trying to help him, was hit by a car, according to witnesses. An air ambulance was seen flying to the area following the accident by Junction 6. Both casualties were
The Mayor of Watford visited a new £42 million mental health facility based in Radlett this week. Dorothy Thornhill visited Harper House, Kingsley Green, based at the former Harperbury Hospital site near Radlett, to see how building work was progressing
A single mother is terrified her flat might collapse around her after huge cracks began appearing in its walls. Samantha Randall, 27, who lives in Phillimore Place in Radlett, has been plagued by the cracks and by mould since she moved into the
Oxhey Jets are through to the semi-final of the St Mary’s Cup after completing a 1-0 victory against Tring Athletic on Tuesday evening. Jets have struggled in the Premier Division throughout the season but have performed well in cup competitions
Fans will be unable to attend Watford's Under-21 Premier League Cup match against Reading tomorrow (Friday) as the rearranged fixture is to be played behind closed doors at the Royals' training ground. The last 16 tie was orginally due to be played
Plans to use turn an unused West Herts College building into a new primary school have been recommended for approval despite serious concerns being raised by police and traffic officials. Planning officers have urged councillors should approve
Thrill-seekers will get the chance to abseil from the tower of historic St Mary’s Parish Church in Watford town centre this summer in order to raise cash for a children’s charity. Kidz Come 1st will be holding its second charity abseil at the church
Belstone's Herts Senior County League Premier Division title hopes were dented on Sunday after they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Whitwell. The result leaves Belstone fourth in the table but they can move back into second place if they win their
The director of community protection and chief fire officer for Hertfordshire was presented with the Queen’s Fire Service Medal (QFSM) at Buckingham Palace last week. Roy Wilsher received his medal from the Prince of Wales to recognise his contribution
Watford Ladies have bolstered their squad ahead of the Women’s Super League season by bringing striker Katie Knell back to the club. Knell spent two seasons with the Hornets before heading off for a spell in America. She made 15 appearances for
Police and an air ambulance have been called to the M1 between Junctions 5 and 6 after receiving reports of concern for the welfare of two people. Hertfordshire Constabulary said they received several calls from concerned passersby about two people
Affordable homes, park improvements and a more vibrant town centre have all been promised by Watford Borough Council’s budget. Liberal Democrat councillors praised the council’s strong financial position, despite "a significant and continuing drop
Jonathan Bond’s mistake against Manchester City proved costly for the Hornets but the young goalkeeper received the backing of his team-mates, with Lloyd Doyley admitting “that happens to the best of them”. With the score level at 2-2 and only
More than 100 people from across Hertsmere joined for a candlelit parade and ceremony to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on Monday. The Mayor of Hertsmere, Councillor Paul Morris OBE, changed the usual programme of the annual event, previously held
After winning last year’s Dacorum Team of the Year award, Little Hay ladies are off to a good start in 2014. The club is fielding two teams in the Mary Forster Bowl competition and the sides currently head their respective groups after two matches
Fullerians Under-18s remain top of Herts Middlesex League One after they completed a 22-5 victory against Cheshunt. After winning the toss, Fullers had the slope to their advantage in the opening period and pinned Cheshunt back in their own half
Aspiring artists in Dacorum are being encouraged to submit their creations to the borough’s painting competition. The Dacorum Young Talent Awards 2014 is open to all artists between the ages of 18 and 30 who live in the borough. The paintings
Two days of celebrations took place last weekend to mark the official opening of the Carpenders Park and South Oxhey Methodist Church. On Saturday and Sunday, residents packed into the church, in Prestwick Road, which has taken more than 10 years
The National Animal Welfare Trust is appealing to local dog and cat lovers to show their affection by donating pet food at Asda’s Dome roundabout store on Valentine’s Day. Staff from the trust on the A41 Tylers Way, Bushey, and some of the dogs
The shadow Deputy Prime Minister Harriet Harman headed up a conference in Watford looking at Labour’s plans for the next election. The MP for Camberwell and Peckham joined other Labour candidates and members at West Herts College on Saturday (January
Detectives have released an image of a distinctive silver duck that was stolen along with other items in a burglary in Oxhey. Hertfordshire Constabulary said the property in Vivian Gardens was broken into via a window of a door at the rear of the
When the Pozzo family took over Watford and began the process of filling the squad with loan players from their other clubs, Udinese and Granada, few people outside south-west Hertfordshire took much notice. But when the Hornets started challenging
The Watford-based charity Action for Children is encouraging children’s centres, nurseries and groups for under-5s to host a “Giant Wiggle event” on The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day on March 20. The day, celebrated annually, marks the start of the
Saturday, January 30, 1999 Without a goal in three games and without a win in five, Watford's promotion push was wobbling as runaway first division leaders Sunderland arrived at Vicarage Road. The profile of the fixture proved a rallying point
A Berkhamsted tradesman recently advertised: “Wanted, a boy – with brains if possible.” He received no replies, so he amended his advertisement: “Wanted, a boy – with or without brains.” He got a boy. [From the Watford Observer of January 30, 1926
Watford Borough Council passed its budget for the year at a meeting this evening. The budget includes a freeze in council tax, while avoiding cuts to services and facilities. An alternative Labour budget, which included a £1.5 million regeneration
