Michael Pickard

I joined the Watford Observer in February 2006, as the reporter for the Langleys, Chipperfield, Bovingdon and Bedmond. Then in summer 2007, I switched to the Watford patch, before becoming Chief Reporter in February 2008.
I married my wife Julie in August 2010.

I joined the Watford Observer in February 2006, as the reporter for the Langleys, Chipperfield, Bovingdon and Bedmond. Then in summer 2007, I switched to the Watford patch, before becoming Chief Reporter in February 2008.
I married my wife Julie in August 2010.

Latest articles from Michael Pickard

Corporal Christopher Harrison, 26, was leading a patrol when an improvised explosive device (IED) blew up near Sangin, Helmand Province, on May 9, 2010.

Father's thanks to soldiers who tried to save son's life
The family of a Royal Marine from Watford, killed in Afghanistan, has thanked his fellow soldiers for trying to save his life.

Both police and club officials have vowed lessons must be learned after crowd trouble marred Watford’s 2-0 defeat against Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.

'Don't let trouble ruin fantastic season'

A senior police officer has urged Hornets fans not to let the disruption at Watford’s final home game ruin a “fantastic season”.

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Volunteers at the Watford Blind Centre have received awards from a blindness charity.

Volunteers receive awards
Volunteers at the Watford Blind Centre have received awards from a blindness charity.

Emma Campbell, from Garston, will take part in the South Downs Trekathon to raise money for Diabetes UK after her daughter Lilly was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

Daughter's illness inspires mum's charity trek
A six-year-old girl struck down by diabetes will be the the inspiration for a Garston mother as she completes a 26-mile charity walk this weekend.

Crews across Hertfordshire have been given the new kit, which is said to be of an improved technical specification to offer greater protection

Firefighters unveil new uniform
FIREFIGHTERS across Hertfordshire this week unveiled their new uniform.

An online petition to Save Watford Met Station, launched by Lester Wagman, now has about 850 signatures supporting the retention of its service, despite plans for the Croxley Rail Link one step from Government backing.

Full steam ahead for station campaign

When a father-of-three discovered an “ambitious” rail project in Watford would lead to the closure of his local station, he was “surprised and horrified”.

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Margaret (Peggy) Parrish, 90, passed away peacefully in Charmouth, Dorset on April 28.

Grandmother's letters sparked wartime romance
A grandmother from Oxhey who spent more than 40 years serving tea to patients at Watford General Hospital has died.

Hornets manager Malky Mackay enjoyed a cup of tea and a chat with patients when he visited the Peace Hospice in Watford.

Hornets manager visits hospice
Hornets manager Malky Mackay enjoyed a cup of tea and a chat with patients, staff and volunteers when he visited the Peace Hospice.

Corporal Christopher Harrison, 26, was leading a patrol when an improvised explosive device blew up near Sangin, Helmand Province, on May 9, 2010.

Soldier 'unlawfully killed'
A soldier from Watford was killed unlawfully while in active service on Afghanistan, a coroner ruled today.

From left to right: Shalin Mehra, (Managing Director of Rodericks Limited), Watford’s Mayor, Dorothy Thornhill, and Dr Neil Kotecha (Joint partner and principal dentist for the Cassio rd dental practice).

Dental surgery re-launch
Dozens of patients joined Watford Mayor Dorothy Thornhill for the re-launch of a dental surgery.