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  • Questioning Covid narrative doesn't make me a denier

    Frustration is a feeling that we have reluctantly embraced in these Covid times. It still feels awkward writing those two words concurrently, but the fact is we now define time globally alongside BC and AD. Collective frustration comes in many forms

  • Met Office issues snow and ice warning - here's what it means

    More snow could be on the way in South West Hertfordshire and London as the Met Office issued a weather warning. The weather forecaster has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice on Sunday and is in place from 8am until 11.59pm. It said that

  • Mayor criticises new government development proposals

    Watford’s Mayor has warned that new government development proposals could have a “detrimental effect” on the town. The proposals, announced in December, look to extend permitted development rights (PDR), which currently allow for small scale commercial

  • Coronavirus has shaken world - but we have made huge strides

    It was a year ago this week that a World Health Organisation mission in China found the first evidence of human-to-human transmission of Covid-19. A year on and the impact since that finding has affected the entire world as we have been gripped by

  • Five mistakes you may be making with your car during lockdown

    With England back under the instruction of essential trips only during the third national lockdown, cars across the country are gathering dust on driveways and in garages. Lockdown is keeping many of us inside, with the ‘stay at home’ message cutting

  • Watford interested in Vydra return

    Watford have made contact with Burnley regarding a possible loan deal for Matej Vyrda. The Watford Observer understands that discussions have taken place between the two sides over a possible move, but the Clarets are reluctant to let the striker

  • Munoz delighted by Deeney's 'perfect' performance

    Xisco Munoz felt Troy Deeney put in a perfect performance in the second half during Watford's win away at Stoke City. The head coach was pleased with the way his team were able to shrug off a poor first half performance and win the match with two

  • Nine pictures to help lift our spirits

    The natural world serves as a constant reminder that life is continuing and can also lift our spirits during these very difficult times. ‘New year, new hope’ is the current theme for our Camera Club and members and our talented photographers have

  • RATINGS: Deeney shines as Hornets beat Stoke

    Watford were far from at their best, but still got the job done as they beat Stoke City 2-1 away from home. Here's how we rated their individual performances.   Daniel Bachmann - 7 Some solid saves kept the hosts out, not a lot he could've