The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and
Two Britons sentenced to death for fighting Russian forces in Ukraine plan to appeal against the verdict. It comes as the family of one of the men, Aiden Aslin, say he has been told his execution will be carried out. Mr Aslin, 28, originally
Former Watford midfielder Juraj Kucka has returned to Slovakia to play for the first time in 13 years after signing for Slovan Bratislava. The 35-year-old left the Hornets at the end of last season after activating a break clause in his contract
The new streaming service Paramount + has officially landed in the UK, and Sky Cinema customers can sign up for free. It comes as the service will now be included on Sky platforms within the existing subscription to Sky Cinema at no extra cost
The width restriction in Woodmere Avenue could be getting a run for its money as the most controversial one in Hertfordshire. It’s after a redesign of one in Potters Bar was branded “absolutely f****** mad” by an irate driver who couldn’t believe
The Watford Observer is again delighted to be teaming up with its friends at Watford Museum to take another journey back to the past to recall the key events and dates that helped shape the town’s future. Part 43 of '50 events and dates that shaped
One of Watford's most prominently located hotels is to receive a new name as part of a rebrand. The Jurys Inn, on the corner of the ring road and Clarendon Road, will change its name to Leonardo Hotel. It is part of a growth strategy by the
Hornets Academy coach Damon Lathrope has been appointed as the new boss of Watford Women. The UEFA A Licence holder was an assistant coach with the Golden Girls at the end of last season, combing that with his role with the club’s youth set-up.
If you've been looking for a new job in retail then you are in luck as there are plenty of jobs currently available at Atria Watford. There are positions available from senior sales associates, part-time sales assistants, supervisors and more.
Stoke City striker Benik Afobe seems set to move to Belgian side Club Brugges, and while head coach Rob Edwards said he was a player he liked, he is not worried that the transfer window has been open for a while and the club have only made one signing
A man has narrowly dodged prison over a string of thefts ranging from 153 chocolates to designer clothes worth hundreds of pounds. Sergiu Rotari, of Charter Place in Watford, stole seven jackets from Hollister and Superdry worth nearly £500 over
Whether you’re hoping to find a new summer scent or your favourite has ran out, there’s no need to panic. The Perfume Shop has launched a summer sale, giving customers the chance to save on designer brands. Fragrances from Marc Jacobs, Paco
New Watford head coach Rob Edwards has made it clear that team selection, formation, style of play and transfers are all his call. The fixtures for the new season were released earlier today, the squad are in their fourth day of pre-season, and
A bank in Rickmansworth town centre will close later this year after the number of customers visiting dropped. Barclays says it has only identified 22 customers who use its branch in Church Street exclusively for their banking. A closing date
HMV has dropped fresh hints over the opening date of its new Watford town centre store. The music store in the shopping centre shut in 2019 after the business was saved from administration. In April this year it was reported that jobs were
Photographs show the inside of the £2.7m redevelopment of Charter House that has introduced affordable rent accommodation for rough sleepers. Work has been completed at the third floor of One YMCA’s Charter House hostel to create 11 studio apartments
My neighbour told me that in the past when he thought about the Conservatives words like prudence, dignity and restraint where at the forefront of his mind and that’s why he voted for them. He now thinks that Boris’s actions have shamed his party and
Summer has arrived which hopefully means long, warm days chilling in our garden and Aldi has just made it even better. Its iconic Hot Tub is back on its Specialbuys section on its website and just in time to make the most of the better weather
A formerly 'inadequate' baby unit has now been rated as 'requires improvement' following its latest Ofsted inspection. The Hall School Baby Unit, based in Rickmansworth Road in Northwood, was caring for 22 children aged up to two years old at the
Fans will have to wait two days longer than most other sets of supporters as Watford's first game of the new Championship season will be at home to Sheffield United on Monday, August 1, and will be shown live on Sky Sports. The first away trip
Sky has announced plans to expand its current studios complex to include ten more stages. The film and television studios under construction in Borehamwood, known as Sky Studios Elstree, could be joined by Sky Studios Elstree North, it was announced
Two thieves who set ‘cash traps’ to steal from customers at cash machines have been jailed. Sebastian Vizir, 35, and Lucian Martinica, 29, both of Harrow, used the devices to trap bank notes inside machines when customers, including in Hertfordshire
Health officials and social services have been criticised for failures before a 13-week-old baby was murdered by her mum's partner. A serious case review was launched to identify what went wrong after the young victim suffered 41 separate injuries
