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Leave your tributes after 'devastating' triple murder
Bushey residents and friends of the family have shared messages of condolence following the “shocking” triple murder of BBC commentator John Hunt's wife and daughters. Well-wishers have been laying flowers by the police cordon in Ashlyn Close after
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Suspected crossbow killer found injured after armed police manhunt
The suspected Bushey crossbow killer is receiving medical attention as a massive manhunt comes to a close. Following the wide-ranging search, involving police helicopters, dogs, and armed units, Herts Police have shared that Kyle Clifford, 26,
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'Gun altercation' sees town centre closed off by police
Part of Watford town centre has been shut off by police following reports that someone was in possession of a gun. Armed Herts Police officers were called just before 4pm today (July 10) to reports of an "altercation" outside atria Watford before
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Heavy police presence amid Watford High Street incident - recap
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RECAP: Boreham Wood 0 Watford 1
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Armed police swarm park as Bushey murder search 'appears to narrow'
The search for Kyle Clifford following the murder of three women in Bushey appears to have been narrowed as armed police search allotments. Footage posted on social media appeared to show emergency services rushing towards a cemetery in the Hilly
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Family of BBC's John Hunt killed in crossbow attack - what we know so far
The wife and two daughters of BBC 5 Live commentator John Hunt have been killed by a suspected crossbow murderer in Bushey. Carol Hunt, 61, who was married to the racing presenter, and two of their daughters Louise, 25, and Hannah, 28, were found
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Nostalgic snaps of 'Forces Sweetheart' Vera Lynn visiting Watford
It may have been 20 years since the Second World War had ended but these pictures offered a snapshot of the great affection in which this iconic singer and entertainer continued to be held in Watford and beyond – a popularity that was to remain until
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Clevs loving first pre-season as head coach, especially avoiding the beep test!
It didn’t take Tom Cleverley very long at all to name the one thing that makes pre-season better as a coach than a player. The Watford boss began working towards his first summer as a head coach as soon as the final game of last season at Middlesbrough
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Chilling footage appears to show suspected crossbow killer after triple murder
THIS chilling video appears to show the moment a suspected crossbow killer left the scene of a triple murder. Footage shows a man in a nearby road to Ashlyn Close, Bushey, at around 7pm last night. He calmly walked to a car with something hidden
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Primary school 'on lockdown' amid manhunt for triple murder suspect
An Enfield primary school is reportedly on lockdown after a triple murder in Bushey. St Michael’s Primary School in Brigadier Hill, Enfield, was visited by police earlier today, according to Sky News. It comes as police hunt for a suspect in
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Murder victims were the wife and children of BBC commentator
The wife and daughters of a BBC commentator are believed to be the victims of a triple murder in Bushey last night. Three women, aged 25, 28, and 61, were found fatally injured in a home in Ashlyn Close before police and ambulances were called
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Neighbours 'heard screaming' as 'traumatic' triple murder unfolded
An Ashlyn Close resident says she heard screaming as police investigate an “absolutely traumatic” triple murder. Kyle Clifford, 26, is wanted over the deaths of the three women who were found fatally injured in a house in the Bushey road, just
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Live police press conference amid 'triple murder' manhunt
Chief Superintendent Jon Simpson of Hertfordshire Police said the three murders in Bushey are believed to be “targeted”. He told reporters: “Our overarching objective today is to protect public safety and to locate Kyle Clifford, who is wanted
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Home Secretary 'kept fully updated' as triple murder manhunt unfolds
The Home Secretary is being kept “fully updated” on progress with a manhunt following the killing of three women in Bushey. Yvette Copper MP urged anyone with information about the case to come forward in a post to X, formerly Twitter, as the search
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'Moussa is someone I identified as a key part of my team' - Cleverley
If there were any concerns that as a young, rookie head coach, Tom Cleverley might have little or no say in new signings, the return to Vicarage Road of Moussa Sissoko should go a long way to quelling those fears. That's because Cleverley cited
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'Quiet little road' in shock after armed police descend following triple murder
Residents in a “quiet little road” were left in shock as armed police, dogs, and a police helicopter descended on their neighbourhood. Herts Police and the East of England Ambulance Service were called to a property in Ashlyn Close, Bushey, Hertfordshire
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Triple murder suspect ‘may have a crossbow’
The suspect in a triple murder investigation may still be in possession of a crossbow, police have said. Kyle Clifford from Enfield, north London, is wanted over the deaths of the three women who were found fatally injured in a house in Ashlyn
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Boxing club extends sessions for children following council grant
West Herts Amateur Boxing Club (ABC) will offer two extra weekly sessions for disadvantaged children following a £5,000 council grant. The funding is courtesy of Watford Borough Council's Neighbourhood Grant initiative. The boxing club, founded
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Sissoko returns to play for his former Hornets teammate
Former club captain Moussa Sissoko has returned to Watford after signing a two-year contract. The 34-year-old midfielder moves back to Vicarage Road on a free transfer after two years in the French Ligue 1 with Nantes. Looking back at
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Clifford arrest confirmed as tributes pour in - latest updates
5:22pm Fundraiser for "heartbroken" Hunt family A fundraiser has been set up for the Hunt family after the Bushey
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Police investigating triple murder after three women found dead
Police are investigating a triple murder after finding three women who died of serious injuries. Herts Police were called to a property in Ashlyn Close just before 7pm yesterday evening (July 9), alongside the East of England Ambulance Service,
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Previous first games: goalkeeper debuts, a point at Man U and losing to Bassett
It’s a month until the opening day of the 2024/25 Championship season on August 10. At 12.30pm on that day is when the whole rollercoaster of emotions cranks into gear again, and Watford set off on a nine-month journey to who knows where. After
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Grow your own superfood and save £10 with special starter kit
Ever fancied growing your own blueberries. We have teamed up with You Garden to save you £10 on everything you need to grow your own superfood. Tasty, cost-effective and tough, this bundle contains everything that you need to get going and
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Latest motorway closures confirmed over next fortnight
Drivers on the M25 and A1(M) may need to be aware of these planned closures for the next fortnight. Late journeys on the M25 between junction 20 and 21 (Hemel Hempstead, A41 and M1) are likely to be delayed by between 10 and 30 minutes from Monday
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Annual County Competition puts volunteer police cadets to the test
Hertfordshire's volunteer police cadets put their capabilities on full display during the recent annual County Competition. All county cadet groups participated in a range of challenges at Hertford's Simon Balle School on June 29 as they tested
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'Illegal and unsafe' food found at 1/5 rated shop to be destroyed
"Illegal and unsafe" food seized from a Watford grocery shop must be destroyed after borough council inspectors found it being sold. Bonsu African and Caribbean food shop in St Albans Road was rated 1/5 for food hygiene, following which a monitoring
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Watford marks successful first year of Community Lottery
Organisations across Watford gathered to celebrate the town's first anniversary of the Community Lottery which saw more than £30k donated. The anniversary was marked during a Community Network event hosted by Watford Borough Council. Attendees
