The headteacher of a high school says over 60 per cent of their students were affected by the downgraded A-level results. Edward Conway, the headteacher of St Michael’s Catholic High School in Garston, says that some students who were predicted
Watford have confirmed the signing of free agent Jeremy Ngakia. The right back, who turned down a contract extension at West Ham earlier this year, has become the Hornets' first addition of the close season as they begin to build for life in the
Now that most takeaways have reopened their doors after closing during lockdown, many of us are looking forward to enjoying our weekly food treat again. We've also realised that it's important, now more than ever, to support local businesses.
Theives broke into the home of a woman who is “very seriously ill” and stole a number of items including cash and medication, police said. Hertfordshire Constabulary says it is investigating a burglary in Clitheroe Gardens, South Oxhey, that occurred
Readers have been having their say as to which roads in and around Watford should have a speed camera. There have been numerous occasions this year where drivers have decided to ignore speed limits. According to an Freedom of Information request
Some BTEC students are still left in the dark for their results due to an IT issue causing delays in their results. Around 76 students from West Herts College in Watford are yet to receive their BTEC results due to the technical issue between a
Watford unveiled their new home kit for the upcoming 2020/21 season yesterday and it has divided opinion among supporters. A poll conducted on the Watford Observer website saw a majority of fans saying they were not impressed by the first strip
The growth of the internet and other forms of media mean paper rounds are not as popular as they once were, but for many people they provided a first taste of paid work growing up. We asked members of the Watford Observer’s new nostalgia Facebook
Shannon Courtenay has promised more bite, more spite and more hurt in her punches when she fights Rachel Ball tonight as part of Matchroom's Fight Camp. The Watford boxer has won all five of her professional fights so far, whereas her opponent has
Watford unveiled their new home kit for the upcoming 2020/21 season yesterday and it has divided opinion among supporters. A poll conducted on the Watford Observer website saw a majority of fans saying they were not impressed by the first strip
A blind student will be heading to the University of Oxford next year after achieving impressive A-level results. Kelsey Trevett, from Watford, will go on to Oxford University’s Trinity College to study Philosophy, Politics and Economy. He
Watford have updated their list of departing players this summer, following Cucho Hernandez's loan move to Getafe, which was confirmed earlier today. In addition to Hernandez and Dimitri Foulquier's move to Granada last month, several other lesser-known
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are predicted to hit Hertfordshire over the course of the weekend. The Met Office has extended a yellow weather warning for parts of the UK – including Hertfordshire – which is in place from today (Friday) until
Spare a thought for anyone who took their A-levels this year when they go for job interviews in the future. The person across the desk will look down at the grades, then look at the date, and then start asking some rather harder questions than
Watford forward Juan Camilo "Cucho" Hernández has joined Getafe on loan for the upcoming season, with an optional January break clause. The Colombian arrived in Madrid last night ahead of the move, which was completed today after the player passed
THE UK has warned 160,000 holidaymakers not to rush home to avoid having to go into quarantine. People will need to isolate for 14 days when they return home - or face a £1,000 fine - after the government added France to the list of countries with
The former manager of Watford Foodbank has admitted the charity is “holding its breath” as it waits to see how much demand will increase for its services when the full effect of the economic downturn of the coronavirus pandemic is felt. Andrew
People who repeatedly refuse to wear a face mask where it is required could face fines of up to £3,200, Boris Johnson announced as England’s lockdown will ease further on Saturday. He also announced that organisers of illegal raves could face a
Police are investigating an incident where a home was broken into. Hertfordshire Constabulary says it is making enquiries into a burglary which occurred in Little Oxhey Lane, Oxhey, on Thursday, August 6. The force says that at around midday
Ben Wilmot is hoping to use his Championship experience in the upcoming campaign as he looks to establish himself in the Watford first-team. The 20-year-old played in the second tier with Swansea City last season and learnt some lessons he feels
After reading Hornets fans’ letters page in last week’s Observer regarding relegation for the Hornets, I have come to the conclusion, there seems to be a number of Hornets supporters who have selective memories. Reading these Hornets fans’ letters,
Cassiobury Park has reopened with limited access to the public after it was shut due to fallen trees. Several trees were destroyed in the park due to heavy rainfall and a storm on Wednesday afternoon – and Watford Borough Council decided to close
A rescue dog that was reportedly stolen from an animal welfare charity has been found “dumped in a thunderstorm”. The National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT) in Watford says nine-year-old Zoey, who is a mix of a Jack Russell and Poodle Cross, is now
Hairdressers in England will have to wear a face mask and a visor under strict new rules, Boris Johnson has announced. The move comes as the PM revealed on Thursday night (August 13) that more lockdown restrictions would ease across the country
Watford hope to retain record-signing Ismaila Sarr for the Championship next season, with only a sizeable offer thought to be enough to persuade them to sell. Reports have circulated of a £40million price tag being slapped on the Senegalese international
A young girl received the support of Anthony Joshua as she fundraised thousands in a bike ride for a cancer centre. Olivia Alcorano, 7, from Garston has been fundraising money for Paul Strickland Scanner Centre located in Mount Vernon Hospital
More than £38,000 was lost in the last few weeks from victims of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) scams in Hertfordshire. Fourteen elderly and vulnerable victims were contacted by the fraudsters claiming to be the HMRC over the last few weeks. The victims
