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  • Seagulls frustrated by Hornets loss

    Brighton assistant boss Nathan Jones admitted it had been a frustrating afternoon for his side following the 2-0 defeat at Watford. The Seagulls were sunk by goals from Ikechi Anya and Fernando Forestieri and any hope they had of getting back into

  • South Oxhey school grilling for south west Hertfordshire MP

    The MP for south west Hertfordshire was given a grilling by pupils when he visited a South Oxhey school on Friday. David Gauke was given a tour of Warren Dell Primary School, in Gosforth Lane, by headteacher, Jenny Morley. Pupils then settled

  • Hornets enjoying winning feeling again

    Watford have halted their slide down the Championship table after securing a deserved 2-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. Unlike their last two matches, the Hornets didn’t let a two-goal lead slip as they went on to secure a first league

  • HALF-TIME REPORT: Anya goal sees Watford lead Brighton

    Watford are currently on course for just their third win in 18 matches as they lead Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 at half time. Ikechi Anya scored the game’s only goal so far in the 13th minute with a low shot from ten yards out. The Hornets

  • Rickmansworth runners get set for 2014 Sport Relief Mile

    Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile is due to set off from Rickmansworth Aquadrome on Sunday, March 23. The event is expected to attract hundreds of runners who will all be raising money for Sport Relief, which helps to transform the lives of people

  • Widespread flooding in Watford

    Heavy rain has caused flooding across Watford today, as the River Colne has burst its banks. The Environment Agency released a warning this morning for riverside properties in the town, and for Lower High Street. Residents have reported flooding

  • Discuss the action as Watford face Brighton

    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

  • DESPITE THE RAIN!

    Having just experienced the wettest January in 100 years it seemed like a miracle to look out of the window this morning and see sunshine and blue skies.  But according to the forecasters this won’t last so enjoy it whilst you can.  As I see it the

  • Speech training for Parkinson's sufferers

    New training will be available for people with Parkinson's living in Watford to help them improve their speaking and make themselves understood. The West Hertfordshire Branch of Parkinson's UK currently offers singing groups called Find Your Voice

  • On this date in Watford FC's history

    Tuesday, February 2, 1960 Watford became the first fourth division side to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup, beating third division champions-in-waiting Southampton in a fourth round replay. Barry Hartle got the only goal of the game for

  • February 2, 1935

    "There is no meal on God’s earth so good as a supper of bread and cheese and spring onions when you have been working on your plot,” said a speaker at a meeting of the Voluntary Allotments Committee, held at Watford on Friday. The speaker added

  • Recent flooding in Bushey

    We were out walking our dog and couldn't access Radlett Road from Bushey Mill Lane as the flood water was too deep on foot. Some cars were driving through it slowly. Underneath the bridge near Top Golf the river has burst its banks. I have enclosed