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School confirms closure due to 'unforeseen circumstances'
A secondary school has confirmed it will be closed today due to “unforeseen circumstances”. Rickmansworth School shared an announcement via its website and social media pages yesterday afternoon (November 17), announcing that it will not open on
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In memoriam: Death notices in the Watford Observer last week
The Watford Observer published two death notices in the seven days up to Thursday. Every week, the Watford Observer publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing
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Majority of A&E arrivals at West Herts Hospitals seen within four hours
A&E's under West Herts Hospitals Trust are rising above the national average with their patient efficiency last month - including Watford General. During October, more than three-quarters of patients who arrived at A&E's under the medical
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'Real credit' for £16m redevelopment belongs to former MP and council
Well over £25,000 more per year. That is the calculation one Watford charity has made about the cost of Labour’s recent budget. Lots of local businesses face the same pain. After abolishing the winter fuel allowance for over 11,000 Watford pensioners
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Watford sees 88% rise in number of electric vehicle chargers since 2023
The number of electric vehicle chargers in Watford almost doubled in the last year, giving residents some of the best access in the UK. Department for Transport figures show there were 392 public electric car chargers in Watford as of July – up
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Football club plans among the latest planning applications in your area
A proposal to improve the facilities at a Hertfordshire football club is among the latest planning applications submitted to Watford, Three Rivers, Dacorum and Hertsmere councils. Leverstock Green FC has applied to Dacorum Borough Council for permission
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A post-war scene that remains very familiar today
The shops and businesses may have changed since this picture was taken after the war but the view will be familiar to anyone who knows Watford. The Watford Observer is delighted to share pictures from the archive at Watford Museum and this week
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Watford's loss of ATM's 'concerning' for older generation
Watford's loss of ATMs, removes "absolutely vital" free cash access for the older generation, say Age UK. The town has lost one in seven ATM's in three year, mirroring a significant drop in cash machine numbers across the UK. New analysis of
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Inside one of Watford's cheapest homes currently on the market
One of Watford's cheapest homes has hit the market with a guide price of £250,000. Set on Horseshoe Lane in WD25, a one-bed flat in the council tax band A is being sold by estate agent Taylors. The freehold property is less than a mile from
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Paul Robinson takes . . . the Paul Robinson quiz!
The second member of the coaching staff to sit in the ‘black chair’ at the training ground and be quizzed about their own career was Paul Robinson. A real club legend, Robbo returned to Vicarage Road recently as Assistant Coach, some 21 years after
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Proposed changes to Watford depot licence and planned road closures
A global company has made an application to make changes to its goods vehicle operator’s licence at its depot in Watford. UPS want to alter the number of trailers that are allowed to operate out of its site on the Odhams Trading Estate. The
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Handsome rabbit Rocky is looking for love
Hello there! My name’s Rocky and I’m a three-year-old male Lionhead rabbit who’s looking for a new home. I was previously rehomed to a lovely family with other rabbits but sadly we just couldn't seem to bond and it’s really important for us rabbits
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Review of Gail's - Watford High Street's new food hotspot
Newly-opened Gail’s on Watford High Street has been causing a stir with its fine pastries and quality array of hot drinks – so I visited for lunch to see what all the fuss is about. Boasting a 4.4-star Google Reviews rating and with many positive
