Watford Observer

The Watford Observer is a recognized newspaper that caters to the community of south west Hertfordshire. It is published by Newsquest (London) Ltd, which is a division of Newsquest Media Group Ltd.

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Old Watford town centre shops pictured in the past - gallery

2 days ago | watfordobserver.co.uk | Anthony Matthews

Four of the town centre shops from the past we're looking back at today. (Image: Watford Observer/Watford Museum) These photos show just some of the countless shops that were the heartbeat of Watford town centre in the past. From BHS to Trewins, Clements to Woolworths, many of us will recall popping into these very stores during our weekly shop. While some of these names may still exist elsewhere in the town, the specific branches pictured here are now part of our cherished past.
Andrew French discusses Hornets' latest managerial change on national radio

2 days ago | watfordobserver.co.uk | Anthony Matthews

Andrew French was a guest on talkSPORT’s EFL All Access show hosted by Hugh Woozencroft and was asked his views on Tom Cleverley’s sacking, Gino Pozzo’s subsequent statement and who the owner will task with the role next. “This one was more of a surprise because of who it was,” Andrew said of the decision to axe Cleverley after Watford finished 14th in the Championship.
Harlequin: nostalgic pictures of shopping centre during early years

2 days ago | watfordobserver.co.uk | Anthony Matthews

The main entrance to the Harlequin and the Food Court. (Image: Watford Museum) The decision to rename Watford’s main shopping centre has evoked plenty of memories of the shops and facilities we enjoyed inside the Harlequin during its early years. Owners SGS Group announced last week that atria Watford will be returning to its much-loved original name this summer in response to public feedback.
Hornets will face Robins for right to be crowned Under-18 champions

3 days ago | watfordobserver.co.uk | Andrew French

The date and venue for the game are yet to be confirmed, but City beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 at Ashton Gate in the second play-off semi-final on Saturday. Job cuts follow Cleverley sacking DJ reveals his message of support The Hornets had already booked their place in the final on Friday night, travelling up to Turf Moor and beating Northern Division winners Burnley 2-1.
Plans appear to show business moving into vacant High Street unit

3 days ago | watfordobserver.co.uk | Fintan McGuinness

The empty unit in the Parade. (Image: Newsquest) Plans appear to show which business is moving into a vacant commercial unit by the town pond. An application for advertisement consent at 5 Faircross House, a locally listed building in High Street, Watford, requests permission to hang signs for a company called ‘Luxe Nails Land’.
Laughs aplenty when TV comedy star snapped inside Watford butchers shop

4 days ago | watfordobserver.co.uk | Anthony Matthews

The comedy star caused plenty of laughs when he held aloft these sausages 40 years ago. (Image: Watford Observer) We don’t know what was being said, but it was clearly amusing as one of the best-known faces on British television held up a string of bangers when he visited a popular Watford butchers 40 years ago.
How major Watford road looked before ring road was completed

4 days ago | watfordobserver.co.uk | Anthony Matthews

The cars were queuing to get into Church car park. (Image: Watford Museum) Love it or loathe it, the ring road is part of everyday life in Watford but it was not built all at once, The Watford Observer is delighted to share pictures from the archive at Watford Museum and this week we look back to this view of Exchange Road. The museum’s volunteer archivist Christine Orchard said: “The ring road was constructed in stages with the last section being near the High Street station.
Planned road closures in Watford, Bushey and Kings Langley

4 days ago | watfordobserver.co.uk | Anthony Matthews

Part of Derby Road, Watford, is among the roads set to be shut for works. (Image: Google Street View/Pixabay) Two streets in Watford are among the latest planned road closures in the Watford area. Herts County Council has used the Public Notice Portal to publish its intention to make an order to temporarily close Kingswood Road and Derby Road to allow works to be carried out. The portal is used to access upcoming and recent information about various restrictions and applications.
Kittens abandoned in bin aged just six weeks seek forever home

4 days ago | watfordobserver.co.uk | Anthony Matthews

There's no shortage of brotherly love between Errol and Keith. (Image: NAWT) Hi, I’m Keith and this is my brother Errol. If you’re a regular National Animal Welfare Trust supporter, you might recognise us from a Just Giving campaign in January which was raising money to fund our care. You see, despite only being five-months-old, we’ve had a very difficult life so far. We were found abandoned in a bin at six-weeks-old, which is how we ended up at the NAWT.
Electric Umbrella narrowly miss out on Britain's Got Talent final

4 days ago | watfordobserver.co.uk | Fintan McGuinness

Electric Umbrella. (Image: Dymond/TalkbackThames/Shutterstock) Watford’s Electric Umbrella have narrowly missed out on the Britain’s Got Talent final. The charity and rock band played in tonight’s semi-final (Saturday, May 10), wowing the judges and the audience alike, but came second of the eight acts in the voting. They performed the song Try Smiling from their pop-opera I Am the Dream Machine in amazing fashion during an inspiring performance.