An investigation has been carried out into a fire at an empty three-storey property. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue says it was called to reports of a house fire in London Road, Rickmansworth, yesterday (October 19) at 4.16pm. The fire service
Coronavirus cases are appearing in hundreds of schools across the country, so here is a map to help keep track of which schools were affected in the area. Information about the names of schools that sent pupils home due to Covid-19 have been classed
The new decade was barely a week old when a crowd of more than 30,000 packed into Vicarage Road to watch one of the most potent strike pairings in the club's history knock Birmingham City out of the FA Cup. Cliff Holton and Dennis Uphill scored
Staff working for intu Watford will have their jobs secure after the town’s shopping centre was put under new management. Intu said in a tweet earlier today (October 20) that the team at intu Watford will be migrating to new property management
A number of leading retailers including Argos, Lidl and River Island have urgently recalled a number of products. We've put together all the details from each company. If you have bought any of the following products, return them immediately
Boris Johnson will address the nation at 5pm tonight in a Downing Street press conference with the Government's top medics. The PM will be flanked by deputy chief medical officer Jonathan van Tam and NHS Director Stephen Powis to lay out plans
Colonialism is built on racism and a notion that ‘coloured’ people had to be tamed by the white man. The colonial view has no principles that prevent people holding ugly, racist views. What tends to change over time is society’s acceptance of the
A closure order has been enforced at a property after reports of drug use and possible drug dealing. Watford Community Housing’s anti-social behaviour team worked with Hertfordshire Constabulary to enact a closure order on October 6 to a property
The John Lewis Partnership is pushing forward with plans to expand into housing to help improve its finances. The retail giant, which permanently closed its John Lewis store in Watford in the summer, has eyed up 20 of it Waitrose supermarket sites
The Watford Observer published a 16-page picture special of new starters at primary schools across our area on Friday - and now you you can enjoy seeing their faces on this page as well. It's been a slightly different start to the school year but
Police are investigating an incident where thieves attempted to break into a house in the early hours. Hertfordshire Constabulary says it was called at 4.30am this morning (October 20) to a report of an attempted burglary in Ridge Lane, North Watford
Police are urging farmers to remove GPS devices from tractors when they are not in use. The warning comes following several thefts of the devices across the region, with police saying that they have seen an “emerging trend”. Sergeant Ryan Hemmings
Watford made no deadline day approach for Danny Rose on transfer deadline day contrary to reports elsewhere. Football Insider claim that the Hornets made an offer to Tottenham Hotspur for the left-back, however the Watford Observer understands contact
Baby retailer Mothercare has made its much-anticipated return to the high street after teaming up with Boots. We've put together what you need to know about the return of Mothercare across the UK. When did Mothercare return to the high street
The latest items hitting the shelves in the middle of Aldi and Lidl on Thursday, October 15, 2020 have been revealed by the retailers. We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket. Aldi This week, Aldi are
Watford midfielder Tom Cleverley has signed a new three year deal with the club. The 31-year-old will now remain at Vicarage Road until the summer of 2023. For more Hornets updates visit our Watford FC Facebook news page Talks began between
A yellow warning has been issued as a storm is set to strike the south east of England. Storm Barbara is expected to bring disruptive heavy rain to parts of Hertfordshire, London and Essex on Wednesday. The Met Office warns that flooding of
Video has emerged of Watford goalkeeper Pontus Dahlberg making an impressive double save while out on loan with BK Häcken. In a game against Helsingborg on Monday evening, the Hornets' shot-stopper got down well to first keep out a shot from seven
And so, according the respected deputy chief medical officer for England, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, we are at a ‘tipping point’ in fighting the deadly virus Covid-19. Just how well a not inconsiderable number of people fail to take on board the
Watford head coach Vladimir Ivic and chairman and CEO Scott Duxbury have both backed the club's philosophy of relying on younger players this season, even if it may be seen as a bit of a gamble. Ivic acknowledged that it is a risky strategy, but
Premier Division Champions Oakview achieved back-to-back wins in the Watford Sunday League for the first time this season with a 4-3 victory over Fox & Stone who once again fell to defeat by a single goal. John Noyes gave Fox the lead after
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to shoppers who rely on paying by cash. According to the Money Saving Expert, shops are legally allowed to refuse cash payment for items as long as they are not discriminating against the customer. The issue
A woman is hoping to track down a Good Samaritan who drove several miles in bad weather to hand back a purse which she dropped at a petrol station. Madeleine Bates, who lives in St Albans, visited the Asda petrol station by the Dome roundabout
