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Man to pay £900 over using mobile on M1 near Watford

Hajri Terziu, 37, appeared at Northampton Magistrates’ Court yesterday, April 17, accused of using his mobile while behind the wheel of his Seat Ibiza on the M1 on October 6, 2023.
Terziu, of Great Cambridge Road, Edmonton, was found guilty and ordered…

Live M1 traffic updates after lorry crash near Watford

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Watford roadworks plus A41 Berrygrove Interchange closure

The M1 Junction 5 Roundabout at the Berrygrove Interchange is due to be closed overnight from March 3 to March 21 while the works take place.
Disruption is also likely in Beechen Grove, Watford, when a lane is set to be shut for ten days to enable a cr…

Second man arrested over suspected hit and run death

A second driver has been arrested after a suspected hit and run on the M1 motorway that forced it to close for about six hours.The man’s body was found close to the hard shoulder of the northbound carriageway between junctions four and five, for Watfor…

Bushey Arches roundabout set for Network Rail road closure

Signs were put in place last night (January 3) at the roundabout, linking Bushey to Lower High Street in Watford, to let the public know that work will be underway from 10pm on January 15.
It will then be shut overnight while roadworks are underway fro…

Warrington one of 10 busiest areas in the UK for traffic

Researchers have examined daily traffic flow across the country, with Warrington featuring in the top ten local authorities in the UK for this metric.
The study looked at traffic levels across England, Wales, and Scotland, then divided this by the leng…

Wheatley Close, Hendon, NW4

A bright and well kept fully furnished one bedroom flat, situated on the ground floor of this modern purpose built development situated just off Watford Way opposite the Laboratory Spa & Health Club. Conveniently located for major bus routes and motorw…

M1 closed from Brent Cross to Watford over concerns for man

The motorway was shut down between junction 1 (Brent Cross) and 5 (Watford), leading to serious congestion.
A Hertfordshire Constabulary spokesperson urged motorists to steer clear of the area.
They said: “Police are dealing with a concern for welfare …

Memories of Lower High Street shops above a railway line

The Watford Observer has again linked up with its friends at Watford Museum to look back at structures, objects or businesses from the town’s past that have either disappeared or been relocated and this week we recall a parade of shops that overhung a …