At the time of writing, the comment section underneath our online story ‘Petition as girls’ school trust will no longer admit transgender pupils’ had grown to more than 120 entries. It is one of the most divisive subjects of our times, with accusations
The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week: Bourne Patrick Colin ‘Pat’ – Sadly passed away at home on Sunday 2nd January 2022 aged 72. A loving and much loved dad and grandad who will be greatly missed by all his
Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden believes the Prime Minister should not resign following leaks about alleged lockdown parties. Mr Dowden has finally shared his thoughts on recent reports of multiple lockdown parties happening at No 10, after dodging
Vulnerable adults and children can benefit from a free swimming course after a leisure centre joined forces with a charity. Watford Leisure Centre Woodside, managed by Everyone Active in partnership with Watford Borough Council, launched the scheme
Anti-vaxxers demanded that Watford’s chief inspector shuts down vaccination centres – claiming if police don’t, then they will “be arrested”. A video was recorded outside Watford Police Station, showing chief inspector Ian Grout being addressed
The picture at the top of this page could almost be a scene from a Dickensian novel, but it was captured less than 100 years ago and vividly illustrates the conditions some people were living in Watford at that time. The Watford Observer has again
Ben Foster was delighted to have helped Watford put a stop to their losing streak away at Newcastle United on Saturday. The goalkeeper was restored to the starting XI after recovering from a groin injury that had kept him sidelined since the end
How effective are Covid vaccines at preventing Omicron infection – regardless of symptoms – and therefore stopping people spreading it? It is among the most common questions being asked as debate rages around mandatory vaccination for NHS staff
The following planning applications were validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning January 10: WATFORD 1-3 Kingsway House Evans Avenue Watford WD25 0EJ. Proposed change of use from office B1 to residential
Hi, I’m Nutmeg and this is my good friend Basil. We’re a pair of friendly, one-year-old boys looking for a new outdoor home together. We came to the National Animal Welfare Trust in December when our owner couldn’t look after us anymore. We’re
Joao Pedro has called for Watford to be more confident as they prepare for a tough game away at Burnley on Tuesday evening. The Brazilian scored his second goal in as many games, following his goal away at Leicester City in the FA Cup, as the Hornets
Watford nicked a point late on away at St James' Park as they started an important week in which they face their relegation rivals. Here's how we rated their individual efforts. Ben Foster - 6.5 Didn't have a huge amount to do during
