Amendments to a controversial application for an eruv in Bushey have been approved unanimously by councillors - despite objections from residents. In August 2013, Hertsmere Borough Council granted permission for a Jewish eruv to be created, which
Watford striker Odion Ighalo will make his first appearance for Nigeria’s senior side after being named in the Super Eagles’ starting XI for their friendly against Uganda this evening. The 25-year-old only returned from a hamstring injury in the
The Green Party has finally announced its parliamentary candidate to stand in Watford for the General Election. Aidan Cottrell-Boyce will go up against Conservative MP Richard Harrington, Watford Mayor and Liberal Democrat candidate Dorothy Thornhill
New school places will be created at a Chorleywood school- but they will be allocated to children living near the proposed site for the new free school in Croxley Green, it has emerged. St Clement Danes School will be applying to the Department
Tommie Hoban admits Watford’s players may not have believed they were capable of achieving automatic promotion at the start of the season but says the Hornets now have everything in place to secure a top two finish. Slavisa Jokanovic’s side are
Residents at a Chorleywood residential home took part in a seaside-themed lunch last Friday. Chefs at Sunrise Senior Living of Chorleywood in High View prepared a seaside themed lunch for residents on Friday, March 20. Residents enjoyed a fish
The clocks have yet to go forward but we are launching our annual search for our own limited overs cricket champions. The Watford Observer Fourteen14 has long been established as the premier event of its kind in the area and clubs have until Thursday
CCTV images of two women have been released as part of a police investigation into the theft of a mobile phone in Bushey. The incident occurred at Posh Dry Cleaners in the High Street, at around 12.15pm on Thursday, March 5, when a phone was removed
Watford Ladies will play at Vicarage Road for the first time when they host Aston Villa on Saturday and tickets are still available with a record attendance looming. Well over 700 tickets have already been sold for the game, with the Sir Elton
Police were called at 12.12pm today to a pawn shop in Watford after it was reported two offenders had smashed a cabinet and taken jewellery. Officers, including the dog unit, attended the incident at Cash & Cheque Express in St Albans Road,
A grandmother of six from Rickmansworth celebrated her 100 birthday this week and her daughter has paid tribute to a "wonderful mother". Agnes Bantock, of The Cloisters, celebrated her 100 birthday on Monday, March 23, by having a birthday party
Residents in Bovingdon raising questions over an "eyesore" development site in Chesham Road have been informed by owners Tesco they are currently looking for a development partner. The site at the junction of Chesham Road and Bovingdon High Street
More than 300 people gathered to mark homelessness charity New Hope’s 25th anniversary with a birthday celebration service at St Mary’s parish church in Watford. Following the charity’s theme of 2015, “Together, we are New Hope”, the focus for
If you were asked to recall the three signings Watford made in the January transfer window then the names of Miguel Layun and Ben Watson are unlikely to be forgotten. The third is a little bit harder to remember. And that is because defender Vujadin
A senior Conservative in Three Rivers has hit out at the leader of Three Rivers District Council for publicising an internal investigation. Last week, councillor Ty Harris accused the council of “electioneering” and trying “to darken his name”
Parents struggling with their children’s use of electronics can get a different perspective on things at a workshop being held at St Mary’s Church Hall in Watford at 7pm on Tuesday next week. The workshop, run by local youth charity Signpost, is
The former Wales and British Lions rugby player John Taylor has officially opened the new Watford Grammar School for Boys Sports Pavilion. The £1.2m pavilion at the end of Coningesby Drive, Watford, is named after Ernest Scott Household. Like Taylor
It’s troubling news that a question mark hangs over the future of Aldenham Reservoir. There are few more pleasant places in our area than Aldenham Country Park, with its lovely mixture of animals, lovely walks and Winnie the Pooh. And right next door
Beauty therapist Jane Bennett is marking her 50th birthday by running the Virgin Money London Marathon next month in aid of the charity Beating Bowel Cancer. Jane, who runs her own business in Radlett, will be celebrating her birthday four days
It could always do with more money, but it’s heartening the minds of fans turned towards the Cruwys family so quickly and particularly that the impetus for this fund came from a dismayed Wolves fan. This was a horrible attack, but there are those
Watford MP praised the work of the Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust during a visit to a clinic near his constituency office. Richard Harrington called his visit to The Avenue Clinic a “revelation” as he witnessed the variety of services on offer
Name that line and you could win a weekend break for two. A British Rail competition asks commuters to invent a new name for the local Watford to Euston line. The most appropriate name will be used for advertising and promotions. More than
The Bovingdon Post Office will be moving location as of Wednesday, May 27. The branch will be moving to Bovingdon News in High Street and opening hours have been extended - Monday and Thursday 6am to 6pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
