Rachel Russell
Watford Observer
United Kingdom
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Father let down by ‘lack of police help’ during attempted break-in at Watford home
A father of two young children feels let down over a “lack of police help” during an attempted break-in at his home. → Read More
Planning inspector throws out appeal to build 40 retirement flats in Kings Langley
Plans to build 40 retirement flats in a village have been rejected once again as a planning inspector has turned down an appeal by the developer. → Read More
Runners disappointed to see cars being ticketed during 10k race
Disgruntled runners were disappointed to see cars being given parking tickets while a 10k race was being held at a park. → Read More
Man exposes himself to group of women in Chorleywood Common
A man laid down near a memorial hall and exposed himself to a group of women. → Read More
Paddling pools experience ‘glitches’ on hottest weekend of the year
A councillor was disappointed to see a “lack of water” at the Cassiobury Park paddling pools during the hottest weekend of the year. → Read More
Pictures: Hundreds of runners battle scorching temperatures for 10k run
Hundreds of runners battled scorching temperatures to help raise more than £20,000 during a 10k run in a park. → Read More
‘All faith has been lost’: Parent despairs as funding for Nascot Lawn is in doubt again
A parent says she has “lost all faith” as a decision to remove funding for a children’s respite service could be made this week. → Read More
Man angry after receiving warning letter for not purchasing parking ticket
A man has criticised a “topsy-turvy” system informing drivers they must now purchase a ticket in a car park after charges were introduced last… → Read More
Father and son from Rickmansworth reach final of Sky One show Carnage
A father and son have reached the final of a Sky One extreme racing show after creating a weaponised car made of five tonnes of steel. → Read More
MP pays tribute to Dorothy Thornhill as she steps down as mayor
The MP for Watford has paid tribute to the former mayor of Watford for “everything she achieved” over the last 16 years. → Read More
Local elections 2018 recap: Lib Dems storm ahead in Watford
The Liberal Democrats were victorious in the local elections in Watford as they held onto the overall majority. → Read More
‘The town is in good hands’ – Dorothy Thornhill praises the new mayor of Watford
The former mayor of Watford says she has “every confidence” in her successor. → Read More
Liberal Democrat Peter Taylor is the new mayor of Watford
The Liberal Democrat candidate has triumphed in the mayoral elections. → Read More
Weather and travel round-up in south west Hertfordshire and London
Today is the day we have all been waiting for. Not only will we find out who our local candidates are but also who the next mayor of Watford will… → Read More
Here is your last chance to hear the Watford mayoral candidates' pledges
The Watford Observer has followed the three mayoral candidates over the past few months in their battle to fill Dorothy Thornhill’s shoes as… → Read More
Man from Rickmansworth wanted in connection with shoplifting offences
Police have released an image of a 43-year-old man who is wanted in connection with shoplifting offences. → Read More
Road closed due to emergency repair work in Rickmansworth
Drivers are being warned emergency road closures have been put in place along a road for repair work. → Read More
Future uncertain for two supermarkets after £12 billion merger
The future is uncertain for two supermarkets located next to each other at a busy roundabout after the owners announced one of the most audacious… → Read More
Weather and travel round-up in south west Hertfordshire and London
Happy polling day! Here is everything you need to know this morning. → Read More
Discussions over future funding of Nascot Lawn to start this week
Discussions over future funding of a children’s respite service are set to start this week. → Read More