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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Watford's pre-season friendlies for Under-21s and Under-18s

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

Under-21 lead coach Charlie Daniels (Image: Alan Cozzi) Fans will have the opportunity to watch Watford’s youngsters in action twice in pre-season. The Hornets have announced the Under-21s will be playing seven friendlies of which two are set to be open to the public. The first will be at Potters Bar Town on Saturday, July 12 (3pm kick-off), while Charlie Daniels’ side will also face Bedford Town in front of supporters on Tuesday, July 22 (7pm kick-off.
Pezzolano demanding ambition and intensity from the outset

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

Paulo Pezzolano addressing the team meeting at London Colney this morning (Image: Alan Cozzi/Watford FC) New Watford head coach Paulo Pezzolano is demanding ambition and intensity from the outset as he began work with the players at London Colney this morning. The Hornets reported back for the start of pre-season which started with an 8am team meeting where the new head coach laid out what he expects of the squad.
Ticket details for Watford v Deportivo de la Coruna friendly

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

Watford are due to play the Spanish side at Vicarage Road on Wednesday, July 30. (Image: Action Images via Reuters) Tickets for Watford’s pre-season friendly at home to Deportivo de la Coruna will go on sale from 12 noon today (Monday). The Hornets added the fixture against the Spanish Segunda Division side to their pre-season schedule last week and the match is due to be played at Vicarage Road on Wednesday, July 30, kicking off at 7.45pm.
Memories of Watford's main Post Office in Market Street

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

The Watford Observer is delighted to share pictures from the archive at Watford Museum and this week we remember the Post Office in Market Street. The museum’s volunteer archivist Christine Orchard said: “The large building at High Street end of Market Street was built for Watford's main Post Office. “This Watford Observer photo, taken in September 1996, was taken at the time it was announced the service would be moved elsewhere and the building shut down.
Parking restrictions planned near Parmiter's School

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

Three Rivers District Council has published the proposals in High Elms Lane, where Parmiter’s School is located, in the Public Notice Portal. The portal is used to access upcoming and recent information about various restrictions and applications. The latest notices also include details of planned road closures in Sarratt.
Shy kittens seeking forever home from NAWT Watford

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

We didn’t always have a warm bed or regular meals - once, we lived outside with our siblings Mochi and Katsu, unsure if people were friends or foes. We were so frightened when we first arrived at the National Animal Welfare Trust but slowly, we’re learning that not all humans are scary... and that maybe, just maybe, a forever home could be in our future.
Stunning 'looking down' Watford Observer Camera Club photos

1 week ago | watfordobserver.co.uk | Anthony Matthews

Our talented photographers have captured some fantastic snaps on their cameras and phones 'looking down' over the past four weeks but it is again time to set them a new challenge. You can enjoy the final selection of photos capturing the current theme for Watford Observer Camera Club members by scrolling down this page. Next week 'reflections' will be the focus of their images. The Watford Observer Camera Club is a Facebook-based group.
Watford man appears at Old Bailey over terror-related charges

1 week ago | watfordobserver.co.uk | Fintan McGuinness

The Old Bailey (Central Criminal Court), Old Bailey, London. (Image: PA) A Watford man has appeared at the Old Bailey charged with terror-related offences. Colin Ross-Paterson, 24, was charged with possessing a record containing information useful to a terrorist and two counts of distributing a terrorist publication. The possession charge was for between April 7 and November 20, 2023, and the distribution charges were for April 11 and June 23, 2023.
Watford man jailed for knife possession had just got out of prison

1 week ago | watfordobserver.co.uk | Fintan McGuinness

Queens Road, Watford. (Image: Google Street View) A Watford man has been jailed over knife possession in Watford town centre. Anthony Smith, 37, appeared in Hatfield Magistrates’ Court yesterday (June 19) and admitted to having a kitchen knife in Queens Road on Tuesday (June 17). He was sentenced to four months imprisonment for possession of a knife blade in a public place, but no order for costs was made due to lack of means.
Memories of Watford's It's A Knockout from 40 years ago

1 week ago | watfordobserver.co.uk | Anthony Matthews

Diving in at Watford's It's A Knockout 40 years ago (Image: Watford Observer) Diving into a big pool is an inviting prospect for many of us in this hot weather but 40 years ago it was part of an event held in Watford based on a popular TV game show. First broadcast by the BBC in 1966, It’s A Knockout! was an entertainment mainstay on the nation's television screens until 1982 and a number of specials continued to be broadcast in 1988.