Watford and Hertfordshire news, sport and information from the Watford Observer

Relationship classes launched next week

5:42pm Thursday 18th March 2010

HERTFORDSHIRE: A new course entitled “Healthier Relationships” will be launched in Hertfordshire, aimed at addressing abusive behaviour and helping healthier relationship with their families.

Firefighter honoured after 30-year career

5:35pm Thursday 18th March 2010

WATFORD: The sounds of bagpipes rang out at Watford fire station as colleagues paid tribute to a firefighter who retired today after a 30-year career.

Couple claim clampers 'ruined' their evening

5:20pm Thursday 18th March 2010

ABBOTS LANGLEY: An elderly couple from Abbots Langley say they had their evening “ruined” after their car was clamped in a Watford car park.

Road cleared after crash

5:03pm Thursday 18th March 2010

WATFORD: A busy road outside Watford Junction has been cleared after a collision between two vehicles.

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Nissan's electric announcement 'secures Maple Cross jobs'

4:04pm Thursday 18th March 2010

MAPLE CROSS: An announcement by a Japanese car maker that it plans to produce a new electric vehicle in the UK will safeguard about 200 jobs in Maple Cross, it has been claimed.

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Hertfordshire County Council critised for 'spinning' survey results

2:53pm Thursday 18th March 2010

HERTFORDSHIRE: Hertfordshire County Council has been criticised by an opposition party, after a survey revealed one in four Hertfordshire residents are not happy with the council's level of service.

First roses planted in historic garden

2:10pm Thursday 18th March 2010

BUSHEY: Bushey Rose Garden moved one step closer to completion yesterday as the first batch of shrubs were planted.

Thieves stole forklift truck

1:50pm Thursday 18th March 2010

ABBOTS LANGLEY: A forklift truck has been stolen from a building site in Abbots Langley.

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Have a firefighter wash your car this weekend

1:59pm Thursday 18th March 2010

RICKMANSWORTH: Rickmansworth firefighters will be directing their hoses towards some unusual targets this weekend, as they join volunteers across the country in The Fire Fighters' Charity National Car Wash.

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Pupils visit space at Abbots Langley school

1:52pm Thursday 18th March 2010

ABBOTS LANGLEY: Planets and shining stars were visible to the naked eye at a school in Abbots Langley as students took part in National Science and Engineering Week.