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South Oxhey - union flags hung up in Prestwick Road: England and union flags have reappeared in South Oxhey, reigniting debate over the controversial ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26621625.south-oxhey---union-flags-hung-prestwick-road/
Behold HERT... the future of public transport in Hertfordshire 🚃
The 'trackless trams' will pass through Watford at 10-minute intervals under a ... Show more
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Watford mayor Peter Taylor to run as parliamentary candidate: Watford mayor Peter Taylor will stand to become the town’s next MP as the Liberal Democrat ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26633491.watford-mayor-peter-taylor-run-parliamentary-candidate/
Seven‑year‑old Freya’s world transformed after early eye care at Watford General
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£31,219 raised at gala to rebuild rescue centre for pets: National Animal Welfare Trust gala raises £31,219 to rebuild its Watford rescue centre ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26614326.31-219-raised-gala-rebuild-rescue-centre-pets/
"How refreshing it is to finally have a Prime Minister who understands that there is life north of the Watford Gap. If there is one thing that Andy ... Show more
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This is Keith Muromba who has been jailed for three years after causing a head-on crash on the Watford M1 which left a motorcyclist with a broken neck ... Show more
Sarratt's The Boot pub named Hertfordshire's best by Great Food Club: A "charming village pub" near Watford has been named the best in Hertfordshire ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/26614054.sarratts-boot-pub-named-hertfordshires-best-great-food-club/
Anger as council 'paves paradise' with 'horrible' paths: “Horrible” new paths across woodland at Chipperfield Common have been slammed as “a scar on the ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/26604805.anger-council-paves-paradise-horrible-paths/
This is Lakun Opoola, who is hoping to "bring Lagos to Watford" with his new town centre restaurant Smoking Pots ... Show more
Work has begun to demolish this "eyesore" building in Watford.
The former TJX and Sun Alliance building on the corner of Clarendon Road has become a ... Show more
Watford and Hertfordshire population changes revealed by ONS: New figures have shown how much Watford's population has grown over the last year.
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26600686.watford-hertfordshire-population-changes-revealed-ons/
A second video has been shared, showing the full police presence in St Albans Road shortly before 4pm.
We should be able to confirm the nature of the incident ... Show more
Shocking footage appears to show a man smashing up the front of two Watford businesses with a hammer 🔨
Herts Police are investigating it as criminal damage ... Show more
'Stabbing' sees police cordon off Lahore Restaurant, Watford: Herts Police have descended on a North Watford road this afternoon as officers are reportedly ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26580276.stabbing-sees-police-cordon-off-lahore-restaurant-watford/
Our reporter is at the scene of a police incident in North Watford.
Updates in our live blog 👇
Missing teenage girl, 15, last seen in Hertfordshire: Police are growing "increasingly concerned" for a missing teenage girl from Hemel Hempstead.
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26584527.missing-teenage-girl-15-last-seen-hertfordshire/
December 11 has just been officially announced as the date for Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua’s highly anticipated heavyweight clash - which will be held in ... Show more
Key FactsJoshua and Fury confirmed for December 11 in Cardiff
Sep 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: metro.co.uk
- The confirmed bout is scheduled for December 11 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
- Netflix will show the fight live, while ringwalks are expected around 2 a.m. because of American viewers.
- An agreement followed difficult negotiations over separate contracts with Saudi organisers and the requirement to stage it in Britain.
- No world titles will be contested, as both boxers have recently moved outside the championship picture.
I punched you up when we were kids, and I’ll punch you up again.— Anthony Joshua said it to Tyson Fury, in April this year.
Police have arrested a man after an alleged stabbing sparked a manhunt in Watford 👮👮♂️
The 23-year-old from Smethwick, in the West Midlands ... Show more
This nostalgic video will bring back memories for many of you - a night out at the Colombia Press in 2006.
Shared on social media by archivist and content ... Show more
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See the scene as firefighters tackled a car which had "burst into flames" in Watford last night 👇
👨🚒👩🚒🚒Well done to the crews ... Show more
This footage of Watford High Street on a Friday night, gathered by Buddywood, shows how times have changed 😢
It looks like the days when it was rammed with ... Show more
Croxley Green chippy The Corner Plaice named among UK's best: Croxley Green chippy The Corner Plaice has been named among the best in the UK and the best in ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/26571120.croxley-green-chippy-corner-plaice-named-among-uks-best/
Videos of Watford's Bar Naz and Bar Me 20 years ago: Nostalgic videos on social media have provided a glimpse of Watford's nightlife in 2006 and 2007.
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26565925.videos-watfords-bar-naz-bar-20-years-ago/
Live updates as M25 shut in both directions near Watford: The M25 is closed in both directions between junctions 21 and 22 in Hertfordshire with police warning ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26565760.live-updates-m25-shut-directions-near-watford/
Did you catch a glimpse of the RAF Eurofighter Typhoon flying over Watford at "incredible" speed yesterday? 🛩️
Michael Green in South Oxhey managed ... Show more
Nostalgic video of Watford's Colombia Press pub in 2006: A nostalgic video has been shared online showing revellers enjoying a night out at a Watford pub.
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26546027.nostalgic-video-watfords-colombia-press-pub-2006/
Watford in top 10 places for quality of life in new list: Watford has been named one of the UK’s 10 best places to live for quality of life.
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26541189.watford-top-10-places-quality-life-new-list/
Why Watford's Wetherspoon pub is slashing prices next week: JD Wetherspoon will slash prices for one day at its Watford and Rickmansworth pubs next week.
watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/26544750.watfords-wetherspoon-pub-slashing-prices-next-week/
Watford 'among worst areas to be single' according to data: Watford, Hertsmere, and Three Rivers are some of the worst places in Britain to be single ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26536480.watford-among-worst-areas-single-according-data/
Watford Nepalese community holds vigil for flood victims: Last week, Watford’s Nepalese community held a vigil by the pond for the victims of the devastating ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26535450.watford-nepalese-community-holds-vigil-flood-victims/
Kai was living with his dad before overcrowding at home forced him to find somewhere else to live. Fortunately, he was able to get in contact with the ... Show more
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Carly Clarkson sat down with SWNS to speak about the shocking story of a fox biting her daughter inside her Watford home last week.
Read our full story 👇
Watford town centre Post Office closure confirmed: The Post Office has provided an update on the future of its Watford town centre service following news that ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26522930.watford-town-centre-post-office-closure-confirmed/
Roughly 40 firefighters were called to this devastating blaze on the Grand Union Canal at the weekend 🚒
Crews worked for hours to extinguish the flames ... Show more
Man sentenced for having knife in Market Street, Watford: A Watford man has been given a suspended sentence after admitting to having a knife in Market Street.
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26522200.man-sentenced-knife-market-street-watford/
Footage of the fire near Watford Junction this evening. Latest updates as we get them in our blog 👇
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Hertfordshire Constabulary makes nine arrests during cocaine and heroin crackdown
hemeltoday.co.uk/news/crime/hertfordshire-constabulary-makes-nine-arrests-during-cocaine-and-heroin-crackdown-8953317
Stop notice for 'unauthorised works' at planned caravan site: A temporary stop notice has been issued over "unauthorised works" on Loudwater land with ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26507475.stop-notice-unauthorised-works-planned-caravan-site/
Mum tells how fox snuck into home and bit 3-month-old daughter as she slept: Carly Clarkson woke to find bloody puncture wounds on her daughter Josephine's head ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/fox-bite-baby-house-hospital-37582948
Warner Bros. shares pictures of Practical Magic 2 Leavesden filming: Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden has shared new pictures of Nicole Kidman filming scenes for ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/26511530.warner-bros-shares-pictures-practical-magic-2-leavesden-filming/
Opinion split over Tommy Robinson associate's Watford visit: A prominent far-right activist's visit to Watford has drawn a mixed reception.
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26487903.opinion-split-tommy-robinson-associates-watford-visit/
Nearly 1,400 sign petition against 600-home Whippendell Wood plan: Nearly 1,400 people have backed a petition in just over 24 hours fighting plans for 600 homes ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26497068.nearly-1-400-sign-petition-600-home-whippendell-wood-plan/
Fox bites three-month-old's head after getting into home: A fox bit a three-month-old child’s head after entering a bedroom inside her Watford home ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26482706.fox-bites-three-month-olds-head-getting-home/
Hertfordshire man wins £1.5 million on Lottery scratchcard: A man from Welwyn in Hertfordshire has won a life-changing £1.5 million on a National Lottery ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26487956.welwyn-carpenter-wins-1-5-million-lottery-scratchcard/
Letter sent to West Herts College over pro-Palestine badges: UK Lawyers for Israel has written to West Herts College over Watford and Hemel Hempstead staff ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26477558.letter-sent-west-herts-college-pro-palestine-badges/
'Suspects identified' after fireworks wake Watford residents: Suspects have been identified after fireworks caused misery and wildfire fears in North Watford as ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26484871.suspects-identified-fireworks-wake-watford-residents/
Watford Grammar School for Girls celebrates GCSE success: Watford Grammar School for Girls is "incredibly proud" after more than half of results were ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26480350.watford-grammar-school-girls-celebrates-gcse-success/
Watford-based JD Wetherspoon BANS phone loud speaker in pubs: Watford-based pub giant JD Wetherspoon has announced a ban on customers playing music or taking ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/26478265.watford-based-jd-wetherspoon-bans-phone-loud-speaker-pubs/
Private hire cars being dumped in Watford roads for weeks: Large numbers of private hire vehicles are reportedly being brought in by lorry and dumped on North ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26478361.private-hire-cars-dumped-watford-roads-weeks/
Hertfordshire's friendliest and unfriendliest areas ranked: A nationwide survey has ranked England’s friendliest and unfriendliest places and Watford is on the ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26475778.hertfordshires-friendliest-unfriendliest-areas-ranked/
Watford Junction no Southern trains due to track repairs: No Southern trains are running between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction due to "urgent" ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26467533.watford-junction-no-southern-trains-due-track-repairs/
Using Watford house as a six-person HMO approved by council: Running a Woodside, Watford, house as a six-bedroom HMO has been approved by Watford Borough Council ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26448004.using-watford-house-six-person-hmo-approved-council/
'Best ever' A-level results at Future Academies Watford: Future Academies Watford is celebrating its "best ever" set of A-level results.
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26460873.best-ever-a-level-results-future-academies-watford/
Watford outdoor cinema 2026 - all the films showing this week: Today (August 10) marks the start of a free week of films at Watford's outdoor cinema ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/26451029.watford-outdoor-cinema-2026---films-showing-week/
Missing Georgina from Radlett not seen since Monday: Herts Police are looking for missing Georgina from Radlett who has not been seen since Monday evening.
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26457405.missing-georgina-radlett-not-seen-since-monday/
West Herts shares 'best practice' with NHS Trusts across England: West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is sharing its expertise with hospitals from across ...
hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/west-herts-shares-best-practice-with-nhs-trusts-across-england-8911882
Watford's Hagden Lane closed amid ANOTHER 'sinkhole': Hagden Lane in Watford is closed amid what appears to be another sinkhole in the key road.
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26454075.watfords-hagden-lane-closed-amid-another-sinkhole/
Oxhey man jailed for sexually assaulting young boy: An Oxhey man has been jailed and banned from contact with children for sexually assaulting a young boy.
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26447081.oxhey-man-jailed-sexually-assaulting-young-boy/
Timmy's at The Old Bank looks to resurrect Watford nightlife: Watford High Street’s newest bar Timmy's at The Old Bank is looking to “bring Watford back to ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/26425296.timmys-old-bank-looks-resurrect-watford-nightlife/
'Biggest and best yet' Watford Carnival 2026 in pictures: A selection of the best pictures from this year's Watford Carnival, which was held on Radlett Road ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/26450071.biggest-best-yet-watford-carnival-2026-pictures/
That is a LOT of Hansa Rostock fans! ⚽
Quite the scene in Watford as they generated a memorable atmosphere before and during the game ... Show more
Josh has applied for hundreds of jobs over the last couple of years. And, like many young people across the country, has had no success ... Show more
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Historic England to visit Odhams to assess listing bid: Historic England will visit Odhams Press Hall to assess whether it should be protected as a nationally ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26444894.historic-england-visit-odhams-assess-listing-bid/
Hansa Rostock fans take over Watford - pictures and videos: A selection of the best pictures and videos as Hansa Rostock supporters took over Watford town centre ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26415121.hansa-rostock-fans-take-watford---pictures-videos/
635 bus frequency to Watford General Hospital halved: The 635 bus service to Watford General Hospital is set to have its frequency cut in half in another change ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26443100.635-bus-frequency-watford-general-hospital-halved/
Find out what shoppers told our reporter about the state of their town's high street 👇
Woodmere width restriction hit again month after last crash: The Woodmere Avenue width restriction in Watford has taken another bash a month after the last crash ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26436862.woodmere-width-restriction-hit-month-last-crash/
Hertfordshire's highest and lowest crime rates revealed: New government data has revealed which Hertfordshire areas have the highest and lowest crime rates.
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26427495.hertfordshires-highest-lowest-crime-rates-revealed/
Watford Carnival 2026 to be 'best yet' this weekend: The Watford Carnival 2026 will take place on August 8, building on the growing success of previous years.
watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/26434051.watford-carnival-2026-best-yet-weekend/
Prince of Wales Rickmansworth 'strip pub' goes up for rent: A "strip pub" near Watford is now available to rent following its recent closure.
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26429903.prince-wales-rickmansworth-strip-pub-goes-rent/
New signs at North Western Avenue in Watford to stop cars: New signs have been put in place at the North Western Avenue bus gate in Watford ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26432581.new-signs-north-western-avenue-watford-stop-cars/
Betfred closing 132 shops - Watford's could be at risk: Two Watford town centre locations could be at risk as Betfred has announced 132 of its shops will shut ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26431553.betfred-closing-132-shops---watfords-risk/
Babies wanted for 'major TV series' filming in Leavesden: An "urgent" casting call has been launched seeking babies aged between 0-12 months for ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/26429814.babies-wanted-major-tv-series-filming-leavesden/
Closure date confirmed for Watford Brewers Fayre restaurant: The closure date for the Watford Brewers Fayre restaurant has been revealed as all of the ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/news/26414452.closure-date-confirmed-watford-brewers-fayre-restaurant/
