The Watford Observer has again teamed with its friends at the Watford Treasury to share stories from previous issues of YBR! - Yellow Black & Red! Nick Catley recalls what made Craig Ramage a Vicarage Road maverick. The overriding emotion –
A rescue centre that has rehomed more than 100 cats has told how it is desperate for funds. The charity, Precious Paws in Rickmansworth, was set up in 2020 by Jacqui Schaffer. It is holding an opening day on June 25 to talk to people who are
A Hertfordshire man has been banned from contacting his ex-partner or her family after a terrifying reign of abuse. The man, who has not been named to protect the identity of the victim, began stalking the woman when she ended their relationship
RESIDENTS in Watford could win up to £500 of shopping vouchers towards the jubilee celebrations. Nextdoor, the neighbourhood network where residents can connect with neighbours and businesses in their community, wants to bring people from all across
The Bushey Acoustic Festival is returning after a two-year break with a nod to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the people of Ukraine. More than 80 "extremely talented" artists from around the area will perform across seven stages on Sunday, June
TV personality Vicky Pattison has launched a brand new and exclusive bridal jewellery collection with Abbott Lyon. The collection offers the perfect accessories to compliment every step of a bride’s wedding journey. The Bridal collection features
With the warmer weather finally making an appearance, we wouldn’t be surprised if you’re thinking about days out and time in the garden. If being out on the water sounds like an appealing activity, perhaps during the Platinum Jubilee weekend, or
Fans of Aldi’s famous Kevin the Carrot don’t need to wait until Christmas this year to get a sneak peek into his whereabouts. Like many across the UK, Kevin has been preparing for the Jubilee celebrations and has left his year long post-Christmas
A Watford comedian has written a sit-com about his experiences of growing up and coming out. Channel 4's coming-of-age “LGBTQ-led” Big Boys will follow Jack (played by Derry Girls’ Dylan Llewellyn) as a closeted 19-year-old fresher. Comedian
Travelodge has revealed Britain's hidden treasures we should all visit this summer. The hotel chain has been gearing up for the better weather by slashing the prices of its rooms and rounding up the best (and overlooked) spots you can visit on
The Good Spa Guide has revealed that one Watford spa has been named a finalist for the 2022 awards. The awards are broken down into several categories: Best Spa Day, Best Hotel Spa, Best Health Club, Best Spa for Wellness, Best Spa for Sustainability
There has been lots of debate in these letters pages about the redevelopment of West Hertfordshire hospitals and our responses are now becoming repetitive. Rather than take up more column inches with continued responses we would advise anyone who would
Roy Hodgson disagreed with his goalkeeper Ben Foster after Watford's punishing 5-1 defeat at home to Leicester City on Sunday, and said that the blame for their relegation could not be laid solely at the feet of his players. Following the match
A Conservative MP has announced that he will not be standing again at the next General Election. Sir Mike Penning, 64, who has represented Hemel Hempstead since 2005, says his decision to retire has been "one of the most difficult of his life".
Watford and Bushey commuters are frustrated after cuts to rail links to London came into effect this week. West Midlands Trains, which operates both West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services, reduced the number of peak time
Hundreds of people have complained about roadworks at Apex Corner in north-west London causing “havoc”. Transport for London (TfL) is carrying out planned bridge repairs on the A41 by Apex Corner, which began in April and is due to last until August
The London Northwestern Railway has explained why there are fewer weekday peak time services between Watford Junction and London Euston. West Midlands Trains, that operates both West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services, made
Watford will not activate their option to sign midfielder Peter Etebo permanently from Stoke City, the Watford Observer understands. New head coach Rob Edwards is set for talks with club chiefs in the coming days, during which the current playing
A new report has shown that Watford is among the worst hotspots for Japanese knotweed in the South East. Environet UK has released a heatmap showing the areas of the UK with the most reports of the plant which can cause damage to properties.
