A teenager stabbed in West Watford has died in hospital. Hertfordshire Constabulary has launched a murder investigation after the 18-year-old, named locally as Aqeel Khan, was found collapsed in Croxley View at around 4.40pm today. He was rushed
Police are investigating a suspected stabbing after a young man was found injured in West Watford. Hertfordshire Constabulary was called to reports a man had collapsed in Croxley View at 4.42pm today. The casualty, reportedly in his late teens
A Kings Langley doctor who was awarded an MBE in this year’s New Year’s Honours List, has announced she will be retiring from her position next year. Dr Ros Taylor MBE, DL, will be retiring from her role as director of The Hospice of St Francis
A 51-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with a fatal assault at a Watford golf club. John Harrington, of High Street in Redbourn, was charged on August 17 following the incident at West Herts Golf Club in Cassiobury Park
Championship know-how is something Watford lacked last season. Players who were battle hardened in England’s second tier and who have Football League experience. So over the summer, the Hornets recruited. In came Lloyd Dyer from Championship title-winning
Ladies and gentlemen! Tonight and for the bank holiday weekend, Circus Fantasia is in town! Rosy Moorhead hangs around with tightwire walker and trapeze artist Simon Deville and chats to him about growing up in the circus and the time he was taken
Six men have been arrested in connection with disorder before Watford FC’s season opener against Bolton Wanderers. Officers swooped on addresses in Watford, South Oxhey, Croxley Green and Bricket Wood after identifying suspects this week. The
Have you always been waiting for your Hogwarts letter? As the dreaded back to school apprehension mounts, Warner Bros. is offering a magical escape. For one week only, The Making of Harry Potter offers you an invitation of a lifetime. Grab your
Journey from the era of spectacular silent film to the magic of modern film production and celebrate 100 years of film and television heritage in Elstree. Since 1914, some of the world’s most iconic and groundbreaking films have been produced at
Watford are fancied to justify odds of 8/11 to win this weekend in their home game against Leeds United. The Hornets picked up a 2-0 victory at Rotherham United on Tuesday night and the side should follow this up with three points against David
[From the Watford Observer of August 18, 1967] ONLINE TOMORROW: Pigeon's message to pop group Bros from 1991
In the near future, the first human mission to Mars is underway. An Indian flight director prepares to lead an international team across our solar system, watched by two billion people. A young Dutch astronaut on Mars learns that something terrible
Police noticed the strong smell of cannabis when they called at a Watford home on a different matter. They arrested Daniel Evans, 32, and in a search found six containers full of skunk, St Albans crown court heard today. Prosecutor Sally Mealing-McLeod
Two off duty police officers stepped in when Jamie Claridge swung a 10 inch dumbbell bar at a man who he said had damaged his front door. Claridge, 32, came up behind Kerry Reynolds in Watford High Street on a Friday evening just before Christmas
Four sat-navs have been stolen after a spate of thefts in Abbots Langley and Kings Langley on Wednesday night. Hertfordshire Constabulary are treating four thefts from cars as linked after four sat-navs and a number of other items, including sun
The Mynetts always knew their son was a bit of a brainiac. At five years old little Dylan’s interests in space went beyond those of his classmates, able to reel off key facts about each planet - did you know that although Venus is only the second
Tommie Hoban believes Watford’s incredible strength in depth means they could name two different line-ups capable of competing in the Championship. Hoban says the impressive competition for places does leave players disappointed but accepts it
West Watford allotment holders have vowed to take their fight to save the Farm Terrace site "all the way" even if they lose their High Court battle. Sara Jane Trebar, spokesman for tenants of the under threat site, said plot-holders were willing
A lorry has broken down on the M25 clockwise near Junction 20 and is blocking two lanes of traffic. Hertfordshire Constabulary and the Highways Agency are both on the scene due to a heavy goods vehicle’s clutch failure. Police were called at
Tring Athletic suffered a 1-0 defeat against Cockfosters in the Premier Division on Tuesday and exited the FA Cup on Saturday after suffering a 4-3 defeat against Holmer Green. A Taylor Collins brace and a Vinnie Ianonne strike was not enough for
Kings Langley businesses have hit out at the traffic "chaos" caused by an error from Hertfordshire County Council. Eye witnesses in the High Street described seeing tailbacks as far back as the M25 on Monday, August 18 and said that it was "hell
I HAVE one of those IKEA book cases around 18 inches wide. It resides in my study and, I am glad to say, it is only two-thirds full. We have several book cases elsewhere, but the difference is those contain books we have read. This particular six-shelf
A car crashed into the central reservation of the M25 clockwise between Junction 19 and Junction 20 this morning. Hertfordshire Constabulary was called to the scene, between the Watford junction and Kings Langley exit, at 9.38am following reports
A Watford man who was found with 38 grams of cannabis in his home is to go on an Employment, Education and Training Course. Wayne Evans, 41, was given a 12 month Community Order by Recorder Tim Clark after he pleaded guilty before his trial was
Motorists are facing traffic chaos this morning after lights went out on a West Watford road. Traffic signals in Whippendell Road at the junction with Hagden Lane are out. Hertfordshire Highways are on the scene.
Watford midfielder Luke O’Nien has joined Conference South side Wealdstone for the rest of the season on a youth loan. O’Nien was handed a second 12-month professional contract by the Hornets this summer after initially not receiving a deal.
Hornets head coach Beppe Sannino says Watford’s performances are still missing something ahead of tomorrow’s Championship clash with Leeds United but believes the only way to improve is through “work, sacrifice and heart”. The Hornets responded
Little Hay's Elaine Meagher has won the Ladies Championship of England Final. After playing through extremely adverse weather conditions, Meagher emerged victorious in the National Association of Public and Proprietary Golf Clubs and Courses (NAPGC
The Golden Boys are hoping to add a new left back to their squad, the Watford Observer understands. Daniel Pudil is the only 'specialist' left back in the squad and young centre half Tommie Hoban filled in their admirably on Tuesday night at Rotherham
Anthony Joshua has furthered his boxing education by sparring with world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko this week. Watford’s Joshua, who is unbeaten in seven fights as a professional – winning each by knockout – attended Klitschko’s training
Saturday, August 22, 1959 Watford made an inauspicious start to what would prove to be their first promotion season in more than 50 years, drawing 0-0 with Stockport County at Vicarage Road. The game was Watford's first in their new colours
Next week Watford is to have a Gas Week. The ARP organisation is having a big drive to make people gas mask conscious. On either Thursday or Friday, harmless tear gas will be liberated somewhere in the town and people who are not carrying their
