It's been one of the longest running sagas but we finally (and hopefully) the end is in sight for what seems like never-ending crashes at a width restriction. We learnt this week that long-awaited and much anticipated work in the now famous Woodmere
I already suffer from very high blood pressure but I think the BBC may be out to finish me off! For seven decades I have supported the BBC - I even listened to The Clitheroe Kid and Family Favourites on the radio back in the early 60s instead of
Fire fighters were working extremely hard yesterday to tackle the blaze on farmland near Tolpits Lane. But that wasn’t the only incident they were called out for. Here, we take a look at the impressive work Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Services
Over the summer holidays, Watford has seen some great events and I hope that you have been able to enjoy them. Our annual favourites returned, including Imagine Watford, which brought drama and dance performances to our High Street. We’ve also
Seven refugee families from Ukraine have been made homeless after being offered accommodation. Government data shows that seven families are owed a homelessness prevention or relief duty in Watford, as of July 29. This includes three families
A fire leading to the closure of Tolpits Lane was accidental due to current weather conditions, it has been confirmed. The fire covered 50 acres of farmland and fortunately there were no injuries. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Services were
A garage conversion, a loft conversion and many extensions are among the plans submitted to councils in and around Watford this week. Watford British Union Conference Stanborough Park Watford Hertfordshire WD25 9JZ: 5 day notice works to trees
Watford’s Korean-inspired restaurant is well worth a visit, especially if you want the option of eating balanced and healthy meals. On Friday, August 12 at around 6.30pm my friend and I went to Grounded Kitchen to give it a try. Neither of
This week’s photo shows a now-vanished pub that was badly damaged in a fire in 1853 but stood for more than a century after that. The Watford Observer is delighted to share photos from the Watford Museum archive and this week we recall this photo
Emmanuel Dennis has completed his permanent move to Nottingham Forest which could net Watford up to £20million. The striker has signed a four-year contract at the City Ground after the terms of his move were finalised for what is officially an
A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash. The incident happened near junction 22 of the M25 on the B556/Ridge Hill place near London Colney just before 7.30pm on Wednesday, August 10. A motorcyclist was travelling westbound when
Hi, I’m Juno and I came to the National Animal Welfare Trust a couple of months ago when my owners had a change in circumstances. I’m a big retriever/poodle cross looking for a child-free home with a large, enclosed garden where I’m the only pet.
