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'''''The Watford Observer''''' is a weekly local newspaper, published by [[Newsquest]]. Founded in 1863, the Observer serves the town of [[Watford]] in southwest [[Hertfordshire]], as well as the surrounding area. The paper covers local news, politics, and sport, including the town's largest clubs, [[Watford Football Club]] and [[Saracens F.C.|Saracens]]. |
'''''The Watford Observer''''' is a weekly local newspaper, published by [[Newsquest]]. Founded in 1863, the Observer serves the town of [[Watford]] in southwest [[Hertfordshire]], as well as the surrounding area. The Liberal Democrat supporting paper covers local news, politics, and sport, including the town's largest clubs, [[Watford Football Club]] and [[Saracens F.C.|Saracens]]. |
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The newspaper had a weekly [[newspaper circulation|circulation]] of 18,884 in the first six months of 2009, a 6.9% decrease on the same period in 2008.<ref name=ns/><ref name=pg/> ''The Observer'' also publishes a free paper, the ''Watford Free''.<ref name=free/> |
The newspaper had a weekly [[newspaper circulation|circulation]] of 18,884 in the first six months of 2009, a 6.9% decrease on the same period in 2008.<ref name=ns/><ref name=pg/> ''The Observer'' also publishes a free paper, the ''Watford Free''.<ref name=free/> |
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Revision as of 06:27, 28 September 2012
| Type | Weekly newspaper |
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| Owner(s) | Newsquest |
| Editor | Peter Wilson-Leary |
| Founded | 1863 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Observer House, Watford Business Park |
| Circulation | 18,884 |
| Website | www.watfordobserver.co.uk |
The Watford Observer is a weekly local newspaper, published by Newsquest. Founded in 1863, the Observer serves the town of Watford in southwest Hertfordshire, as well as the surrounding area. The Liberal Democrat supporting paper covers local news, politics, and sport, including the town's largest clubs, Watford Football Club and Saracens.
The newspaper had a weekly circulation of 18,884 in the first six months of 2009, a 6.9% decrease on the same period in 2008.[1][2] The Observer also publishes a free paper, the Watford Free.[3]
References
- ^ "Newspaper reports:Watford Observer". The Newspaper Society. Retrieved 21 February 2010.
- ^ "Just 15 paid-for regional weeklies increase circulation". Press Gazette. Retrieved 21 February 2010.
- ^ "History". Watford Observer. Retrieved 21 February 2010.
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