We have been looking back through the Watford Observer archives and here are some of the stories that were making the headlines ten and five years ago this week. Politicians call on county to abandon ‘the most crazy, hare-brained scheme anyone has ever heard of’ Politicians from across Watford called …

People can access the portal through unsuspicious websites (Pictures: Getty Images) A woman who spent ten years in an abusive relationship said a new online support system to help domestic abuse victims could have saved her from years of violence. The Post Office, eBay and the Ministry of Defence are …

These images show Britain’s HMS Queen Elizabeth leading the largest and most powerful task force assembled by a European Navy in almost 20 years. The £3billion aircraft carrier – the joint largest in the Royal Navy’s history – was the crown jewel in a flotilla of nine ships which form …

By Denise McCarty Pollinating insects are pictured on Great Britain’s Brilliant Bugs set of six stamps issued Oct. 1 by Royal Mail. In announcing the stamps, Royal Mail said: “Pollinators are responsible for pollination of vast quantities of food crops for humans and farm animals and the pollination of wild …

A Hull road had to be closed close to Hull Royal Infirmary after crash involving a cyclist. Argyle Street, alongside the hospital, had been blocked by police according to reports from drivers using surrounding routes tonight. Humberside Police officers and paramedics were reported to be at the scene – something …

Prince William shared three new photographs of his children in his new ITV conservation documentary which aired tonight. The Duke of Cambridge, 38, was followed by cameras for two years as he embarked on a global mission to mobilise action for the natural world in his programme, ‘Prince William: A …

This weekend marks Spurs Women’s first home league match since the high-profile arrival of two-time World Cup-winner Alex Morgan at the Club – secure your copy of the official matchday programme now and put yourself in with a chance of winning a shirt signed by the Spurs Women squad, including …

New Jersey, United States,- A new survey report from Market Research Intellect, titled “Package Delivery Market” provides an in-depth analysis of the Package Delivery industry with a particular focus on key current and emerging market trends, technology and product developments, drivers, and prospects for growth. The research report provides a detailed …

PUBLISHED: 09:44 06 October 2020 | UPDATED: 09:44 06 October 2020 Lindsay Jones The last Christmas posting dates for parcels have been announced. Picture: Parcelforce Worldwide Archant Royal Mail’s Parcelforce Worldwide has announced its last posting dates for Christmas – the dates by which you must post your parcels to …

A serious rift developed between William and Harry when the younger brother was pictured in a Nazi costume, according to a new book. The siblings went to Maud’s Cotswold Costumes in January 2005 and chose an animal outfit for William and, for Harry, a khaki-coloured uniform, in which the young …