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• 'Random knife attack': suspect descriptions after boy, 13, seriously hurt

  16-04-2025 13:15 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Descriptions of the suspects in a reported random knife attack in a Watford park that left a 13-year-old seriously injured have been shared.
  
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• Man from Sydenham charged with starting fire at Keir Starmer’s house

  15-05-2025 20:46 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  A man has been charged with starting a fire at a house belonging to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
  
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• Watford charity chosen by customer to receive £5,000 donation from Tesco

  15-05-2025 19:56 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  The £5,000 Golden Grant is part of Tesco’s Stronger Starts scheme.
  
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• Latest look at Watford Co-op shelves amid cyber attack

  15-05-2025 19:24 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  The Watford Observer visited Co-op in St Albans Road to see how the store is coping amid a national cyber attack that is leaving shelves bare.
  
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• New atria business enjoys 'very busy' opening day

  15-05-2025 18:31 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Atria Watford's new Massage Company is off to a successful start, according to its franchisee.
  
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• Reasonable force used in mistaken arrest of Sex Education actor, watchdog finds

  15-05-2025 16:57 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  The police watchdog said the use of force to arrest actor Reece Richards after he was mistaken for a suspect was "reasonable".
  
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• 'Best thing to do' in town closing after unmanned barriers flouted

  15-05-2025 16:48 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  An award-winning attraction will be closed for much of the next two weeks after visitors flouted barriers at Bushey Rose Garden.
  
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• Search to find two teenagers after kittens tortured and killed in London

  15-05-2025 16:34 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Police have released CCTV footage of two teenagers they want to speak to after a pair of kittens were tortured and killed in west London.
  
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• London Ambulance Service records fastest response times in two years

  15-05-2025 15:43 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  The London Ambulance Service recorded its fastest emergency response times in years this April, thanks to staff increases, hospital coordination, and innovative triage strategies.
  
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• E-bike 'nearly hit mother with baby in her arms' before vehicle seized

  15-05-2025 14:49 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Reports an electric bike rider nearly hit a mother and baby while driving “erratically” by the Grand Union Canal have resulted in its seizure.
  
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• The Horns set to reopen next week - fingers crossed for good

  15-05-2025 13:05 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Iconic Watford music venue The Horns is back from the brink once again and expected to reopen next week.
  
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• Coach Bird delighted by Pulse response

  15-05-2025 12:50 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Sam Bird was delighted with the way London Pulse responded to their surprise loss to Nottingham Forest to get back to winning ways against London Mavericks.
  
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• No truth in rumours former Swansea sporting director to join Hornets

  15-05-2025 12:38 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Rumours have been circulating that the club were looking to add Paul Watson to their senior leadership team.
  
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• Terrifying moment laptop spontaneously catches fire at Hertfordshire home

  15-05-2025 12:34 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  This is a terrifying moment a woman's laptop suddenly caught fire in her home in Hertfordshire.
  
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• First look inside new JD Sports labelled 'heaven' by shoppers

  15-05-2025 12:21 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  JD Sports has officially opened its new atria Watford store, with shoppers delighted by the double-sized unit
  
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• Parking permit charges to rise across Watford's controlled zones

  15-05-2025 12:00 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Residents will soon need to pay more to park in their road if it is one of Watford’s controlled parking zones.
  
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• Watford could announce Kyprianou signing tomorrow

  15-05-2025 11:52 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  The Cyprus international will leave Peterborough United and move to Vicarage Road on a free transfer.
  
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• Police officer misled bosses over driving licence

  15-05-2025 11:29 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  A Hertfordshire police officer misled his supervisors after saying he had a full driving licence, a misconduct panel has concluded.
  
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• The Watford Observer guide to independent schools in West Herts

  15-05-2025 11:00 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Here we explore five independent schools, each with its own strengths, values and community culture.
  
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• On This Day: Martin Clunes and Hermione Norris filming in Kings Langley

  15-05-2025 10:41 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  On this day in 2012, TV stars Martin Clunes and Hermione Norris were in Kings Langley to film scenes from a new ITV drama.
  
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• 'Two weeks isn't enough' - MP hangs out babygrows to highlight dad crisis

  15-05-2025 10:25 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  An MP has said that "inadequate paternity leave" is damaging fathers' mental health.
  
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• Watford charity celebrates 25 years helping those affected by addiction

  15-05-2025 10:21 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  The Living Room has provided free, unlimited group therapy to 7,500 people since 2000.
  
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• MP visits charity to learn about their 'fantastic work'

  15-05-2025 10:14 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  A mobility charity welcomed a visit from an MP, who stopped by to see their vital work in action.
  
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• EastEnders' new star has a very famous mum who has appeared on the soap before

  15-05-2025 10:10 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Actor Max Murray joined the cast of the BBC soap EastEnders as the role of Joel Marshall, but did you know he has a famous mum?
  
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• Reopening calls as 'ridiculous' path closure stretches to 14 months

  15-05-2025 09:15 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  As the “ridiculous” closure of a "beautiful" walking route stretches to 14 months, Three Rivers Council maintains it is “utterly committed” to its reopening.
  
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• Freeview works to leave households in these areas with black or flickering TV screens

  15-05-2025 08:41 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Freeview is carrying out planned engineering works from May 12, which could leave households with black or flickering TV screens - see the areas affected.
  
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• Watford Junction line into London cancelled after passenger taken ill

  15-05-2025 08:18 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  A Watford Junction line into Euston has been cancelled this morning after a passenger was taken ill on a London Overground train.
  
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• 'He might just surprise a few people' - Spanish football expert on Pezzolano

  15-05-2025 06:30 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  We asked one of the writers from the La Liga Expert website to share some insight and opinions of Paulo Pezzolano.
  
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• Harlequin boss on how rebrand came about and upcoming openings

  15-05-2025 06:28 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Atria Watford's centre director has explained how the Harlequin name’s return came about as he prepares for more businesses opening later this year.
  
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• Full list of all the London Underground line closures this weekend

  15-05-2025 06:00 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (May 16 to May 18) and don't be caught out.
  
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