Watford MP challenged over trust in Labour government Sunday, 12 January, 2025 Opinion, Watford Observer, 12 January 2025: Watford MP challenged over trust in Labour government | Watford Observer Let me start by wishing everyone a Happy New Year. Despite all the challenges we face, I hope 2025 is a good one for you and your family. The new Labour government aren’t making things any easier though. Many local residents will feel betrayed over the abolition of the winter fuel... Opinions
Richard Harrington Re-Elected 9th June 2017 At 3:02am on Friday 9th June 2017, Richard Harrington was re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Watford. He said: "I am honoured to have been re-elected as... Local News
100% of Hertfordshire libraries and children's centres kept open 6th April 2017 Conservative County Councillors in Hertfordshire have fought to keep all our 46 libraries open. It's essential that whilst we make back-office savings, we... Local News
Full redevelopment of Watford Junction Station 1st September 2016 As Watford Junction passengers know, the station is outdated, overcrowded and the access arrangements are not fit for purpose. We want to see better drop off... Local News
"I'm Working for Watford's Future" 2nd August 2016 A message from Richard Harrington, MP for Watford Local News
Watford Jobs Fair 29th July 2016 Richard recently held his fifth Watford Jobs Fair in the town centre! The fair brought 60 local companies and training providers together with 3000 people... Local News
Foul Sewage 10th June 2016 The extremely unpleasant sewage outflow from the new flats off Romilly Drive behind Bellingdon into the Hartsbourne stream has been investigated. Opinions
A Long Term Solution for Nascot Wood Rd 26th April 2016 A review is to be held into the removal of chicanes on a road in Nascot after a petition was presented to the County Council on Tuesday (26 th April) morning... Local News
U.S. President 'Swings' By 22nd April 2016 The Grove Golf Club has always been pretty special, it is in Watford after all, but Saturday 23 rd April saw the Prime Minister and US President, Barack Obama... Local News
Energy Secretary Opens New Bus Shelter 21st April 2016 Amber Rudd, Secretary of State for the Environment officially re-opened the bus shelter on Hampermill Lane on Thursday 21st April. The restoration and... Local News
Singh Investigation: 12 month update 25th May 2022 Professor Swaran Singh has agreed to conduct a one-year review of the Party’s progress on implementing his recommendations. National News
Major reform of football in England 25th April 2022 Fans will be at the centre of decision-making about their club in a major shakeup of football which will see the creation of a new regulator to ensure good... National News
The Prime Minister’s Speech: Tackling Illegal Immigration 14th April 2022 Read Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech on illegal immigration here. National News
Spring Statement 2022 23rd March 2022 Today, 23 March 2022, Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Spring Statement 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Prime Minister Boris Johnson 19th March 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
