Emma Duggan
Watford Observer
United Kingdom
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Police dog tracks down suspected intruder
A police dog tracked down a suspected intruder following a burglary in Abbots Langley. Police were called to Leavesden Pharmacy in Katherine Place at 3.20am on Tuesday, and sniffer dog Tai located a male inside. Derek Prieto, 38, of no fixed address, was charged with burglary and will appear at Hatfield Remand Court today. → Read More
'Click before you call': Police urge public to report crime online
Police are urging people to “click before they call” after launching an online crime reporting system. → Read More
Miss any top stories? Read our quick round-up
Miss some of the top stories this week? Well, fear no more because the Observer is here to keep you updated. → Read More
Mayor of London wipes his hands of Met Line extension
The Mayor of London has washed his hands of the Met Line Extension. → Read More
Councillor proposes to abolish council that banned him
A councillor is proposing to abolish the parish council that banned him from its property. → Read More
Watford Illuminations? 76 signs could soon light up town
Forget Blackpool – 76 illuminated signs could soon be lighting up Watford. Plans have been submitted for the light-up adverts to be installed in the Croxley Business Park in Hatters Lane. But don’t get too excited - according to the plans, the signs will be a mixture of wall-mounted signs and freestanding posts that give directions around the park and name businesses. → Read More
Stolen medals returned to World War Two veteran
A World War Two Spitfire engineer was re-presented with medals that were stolen from his home more than two years ago. → Read More
Dad able to take over missing son's bank accounts following new legislation
A father who appealed to take over his missing son’s bank accounts is welcoming a new law that has passed through parliament. → Read More
HS2 site targeted by arsonists
Investigations have been launched following two arson attacks in a week. → Read More
Met Line Extension: Design work continuing amid funding crisis
Design work on the Metropolitan Line Extension is continuing, according to a stakeholder in the development. → Read More
Sir Elton John cancels tour due to 'potentially deadly' infection
Sir Elton John has cancelled a series of shows in the US after suffering from a "potentially deadly" bacterial infection that forced him to spend two nights in intensive care. The former Watford Football Club owner and chiarman, 70, contracted the infection during his recent tour of South America. He became "violently ill" during the flight home from Santiago, Chile and was admitted to hospital.… → Read More
Morning news, traffic and travel update
Good morning. Weather: A chilly but dry start this morning, with sunny spells. Showers will develop later, with some becoming heavy and perhaps turning to sleet or hail with a risk of thunder. Highs of 12C. Tonight will breezy with showers, occasionally heavy and wintry. Traffic: There are no problems on the roads. Tube/train: There are no problems on the trains. → Read More
More than 17,000 extra GP appointments for Watford patients
Weekend surgery appointments are now available for Watford patients following a funding boost. → Read More
Woman taken to hospital after dog is spooked by dangerous driver
A woman was taken to hospital after a "dangerous" driver spooked her dog. → Read More
Solicitors shut down for 'suspected dishonesty'
A solicitors firm has been shut down by a regulatory body for "suspected dishonesty". → Read More
Roadworks: Where to avoid this week
There are a number of roadworks in Watford this week. Here are some you might want to avoid: → Read More
Miss any top stories this week?
Missed this week’s top stories? Here is a quick round-up of some the Observer’s most-read articles: → Read More
14-storey block of flats approved with no affordable housing
Controversial plans to build a 14-storey block of flats have been approved – despite not providing any affordable housing. → Read More
Euston station evacuated and all services suspended following fire
Commuters can expect severe train delays following a cable fire and power cut at London Euston station. → Read More
Hunt on after 72 Easter eggs stolen
Two women are wanted by police after 72 Easter eggs were stolen from a petrol station in Bushey. The incident happened at the Tesco Express petrol station in High Road, Bushey Heath, at around 7.30pm on April 11. Police have just released CCTV images of the two women they would like to speak to about the theft. Anyone with information should call Hertfordshire Constabulary on 101. → Read More