Police are investigating after two Morrisons Daily stores were broken into during the early hours of this morning (Monday Shortly before 2.30am, Morrisons on Cassiobury Drive in Watford was reportedly broken into A glass door was smashed and cigarettes were stolen from within A cordon remains in place while officers carry out enquiries Anyone with information is asked to please call police via 101 or report online quoting crime reference number 41/38473/25 Shortly after 4.20am, Morrisons on High Road in Bushey Heath was also reportedly broken into and attempts were made to force open a cigarette counter Police said the suspect(s) then made off towards California Lane on a moped Anyone with information is asked to please contact police via 101 or report online quoting crime reference number 41/38487/25 Harrow Online is a company registered in England and Wales You can contact her with community stories on gwine@thejc.com Gaby Wine is the JC's Community Editor and also enjoys writing features Gaby Wine 2 min readHolocaust Janine Webber BEM has shared her story with the Bushey community on Yom HaShoah urging them to “stand up to hatred and prejudice” who survived the war as a child in Poland by being hidden and concealing her Jewish identity was in conversation with Robert Voss CBE CStJ who himself lost over 60 family members in the Holocaust Janine told the audience: “We must remember the six million men women and children who perished during the war My hope is that people are kind to each other We are all human beings and should show respect to each other.” Voss said that Yom HaShoah had a lot of meaning for him having lost so many relatives and also as a representative of His Majesty King Charles who visited Auschwitz on Holocaust Memorial Day to mark 80 years since its liberation Voss said afterwards: “It was an honour to interview the incredible Janine Webber BEM and to be a part of this commemoration.” mayor and deputy mayor of Hertsmere Council along with many councillors and the leader of Hertfordshire County Council Many leaders of other faiths were also present to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen and the end of the Holocaust said: “I am so proud that we managed to hold such a poignant commemoration once again Not only did we have a packed audience to hear from the incredible Janine where nearly 30 young people saw a background film of the Holocaust and then had the opportunity to meet Janine personally before hearing her testimony.” The synagogue’s Rabbi Feldman said: “I am always moved beyond words by the dignity and solemnity associated with our Yom HaShoah commemoration I add the sense of urgency palpably felt in our memorial We know it is only through continued commitment to Holocaust remembrance that we can educate the next generations and our Bushey Yom HaShoah evening continues to play a critical role in this endeavour.” Bibring paid tribute to the organising committee the Holocaust Educational Trust and the Union of Jewish Students for their help in putting on both the events and for Janine’s “energy in supporting both” He said: “The astonishing turnout from the community faith leaders and dignitaries underlines the importance of remembering this terrible episode of history.” Dowden said afterwards that Holocaust Memorial Day wasn’t just an opportunity for sombre reflection but was “a call to action” adding: “It is a reminder that we must stand against hate Yom HaShoah UK Bushey Synagogue A former Hertfordshire teacher has been banned from the profession after a misconduct panel found he had sent “sexually motivated” messages to three “vulnerable” teenage pupils was working as an RE teacher at a school in Bushey when the allegations against him came to light. He has since started as a PhD student at King’s College London where he receives tens of thousands of pounds in public money from a research council A Teaching Regulation Agency conduct panel last month heard that allegations about Burney’s behaviour came to light He admitted that he had exchanged “informal and/or inappropriate” emails with three pupils but denied that his behaviour was “sexually motivated”. The panel concluded that messages sent by Burney were “not inherently sexual in nature” but were “persistent” and suggested a “high level of intimacy” They rejected his repeated claims that he had a “friend-like” relationship with pupils and said in their report: “Given the teacher–pupil dynamic the informality of messaging and the overfamiliarity with pupils who were known to be vulnerable it could draw the inference that Mr Burney’s behaviour was done in the pursuit of a future sexual relationship” Burney exchanged more than 200 emails with one of the pupils part of a “relentless volume” of messages He also messaged one of the pupils on WhatsApp and Instagram while he told another that he had found her Instagram account Burney messaged one of the pupils despite being told not to contact anybody at the school including pupils. The panel found his actions to be “calculated and “motivated” and that he “did not appear to acknowledge the impact of his conduct upon the pupils … who were all vulnerable teenagers” despite showing “some remorse” All three pupils had to have special arrangements for their examinations “due to the detrimental impact” of Burney’s actions. The panel’s report said his misconduct was “serious” and “fell significantly short of the standards expected of the profession” It said banning him from teaching would prevent a future safeguarding risk and “protect children”. But while Burney has been barred from teaching at schools and sixth form colleges King’s College London declined to comment when asked whether he has taught or will be allowed to teach at the university Burney won an award from the university for being an “outstanding student” he completed his teaching qualification at King’s College London He also completed his undergraduate and Master’s degrees at the university King’s College London says this was recently brought to their attention and they have initiated the relevant processes to consider the matter As a PhD student funded by LISS Doctoral Training Partnership – itself funded by the Economic and Social Research Council – Burney is entitled to a stipend of more than £21,000 a year and a grant covering his tuition fees His work looks at changes of leadership in social movements with a particular focus on the Nation of Islam. LISS Doctoral Training Partnership did not respond to a request for comment A spokesperson for the school in Bushey said the school is “committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for both students and staff” They continued: “On the day concerns were raised Mr Daniyal Burney was suspended and did not return to work. The case was referred to the police and the LADO [safeguarding officer] as per the school’s safeguarding policy “Following an investigation his employment was terminated. [The school] acted swiftly and effectively and has offered support for those impacted in our community.” The Harvester restaurant in Bushey Heath is set to close later this year with the site to be transformed into a new Browns restaurant following a £1.7 million refurbishment located on High Road and currently operating as The Windmill Bushey since the 1980s will undergo a full revamp by owners Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) The changeover is expected to be completed by September later this year M&B has confirmed that around 50 new jobs will be created once the new Browns restaurant opens known for its casual dining and salad bar offering has operated at the Bushey Heath location for a number of years which is positioned as a more upmarket dining option will mark a significant change for the site Local visitors may also recognise the boundary stone situated on the pavement opposite the restaurant marking the border between London and Hertfordshire A spokesperson for Browns said: “We are excited to announce we will be bringing Browns to Bushey later on this year. “Following the success of our recent conversions in Wilmslow, Ruislip, Beaconsfield, and Southgate, we believe that Bushey provides the perfect location for our next project. “We will invest more than £1.7 million converting the existing Harvester into a Browns Brasserie and Bar. We hope to open in late September 2025, subject to all approved planning and regulatory consents. “It will be a terrific boost for the area, bringing our stunning, luxurious style to Bushey and creating employment opportunities for local people with upwards of 50 new jobs. “Browns will be offering breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner set in traditional Browns décor seen across our locations throughout the UK. We can’t wait to see you there.” Never miss another news story, subscribe to Harrow Online for FREE! © 2025 Harrow Online Ltd (16370670). Harrow Online is a company registered in England and Wales. Win Happy PremiumSearch Rayo hits radio east yorkshire newsEast Yorkshire Campaigner Calls for Tougher Crossbow Laws After Bushey SentencingThe government this week announced tougher age verification for the online sale and purchase of crossbows An East Yorkshire woman whose partner was killed with a crossbow says new rules don’t go far enough Laura Sugden's been campaigning for tougher laws since Shane Gilmer was murdered in 2018 there have been multiple recent violent incidents including the sentencing of Kyle Clifford for the murder of Louise and Hannah Hunt and their mother Carol Hunt who was fatally stabbed another incident in Leeds saw two women injured by a man who was later found carrying a crossbow and a firearm The Government has outlined plans to strengthen regulations surrounding crossbow sales as campaigners continue to press for more robust control of the weapons Home Office minister Dame Diana Johnson confirmed this week that amendments have been tabled to the Crime and Policing Bill to bolster age verification checks for online sales and deliveries of crossbows The Government’s amendments come as part of broader efforts to tackle the growing threat of violence involving weapons campaigners argue these measures do not go far enough an inquest solicitor and partner at Ison Harrison Solicitors has been campaigning for reform since the 2018 death of Shane Gilmer she said: "We wanted the government to consider bringing it in line with gun control so a licensing system for anyone who wanted to purchase or sell crossbows the only real legislation relates to the age of who can buy Ms Vine represented Shane Gilmer’s partner during the inquest and has worked alongside her since then to push for legislative change While the Home Office initially declined to act the 2021 Windsor Castle crossbow intrusion prompted a government consultation In Parliament, Dame Diana Johnson acknowledged the public concern, stating that the government "will shortly be publishing their response to that consultation, setting out how they plan to go further to limit the availability and accessibility of crossbows in this country." While Ms Vine welcomed tougher restrictions she argued the changes announced don't go far enough She said: "There needs to be more restrictions We’ve worked quite hard providing evidence to the government and we’re hoping that the response will lead to further restrictions "Crossbows being imported into the country has ever been monitored so we don’t actually know how many there are in the country in the first place "We're just hoping that the government do push through with getting this response out." Despite progress on the Crime and Policing Bill no formal licensing or registration scheme currently exists for crossbows in the UK Adults over 18 are legally allowed to buy and own the weapons without any requirement for registration Dame Diana signalled an intention to act quickly if further changes to the law are deemed necessary: "The Prime Minister has already set out that if the law needs to change to recognise this new and dangerous threat then we will change it and do so quickly." First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Rayo app. Rayo greatest hits beds bucks herts newsCampaigner says crossbow regulation doesn't go far enough weeks on from Bushey sentencingThe government this week announced tougher age verification for the online sale and purchase of crossbows It follows multiple recent violent incidents Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app. just before he killed her in July last year He had already admitted shooting her and her sister Hannah Hunt with a crossbow and fatally stabbing their mother Relatives and friends of the Hunt family clapped as the verdict came in, our reporter in court writes Louise ended her relationship with Clifford more than two weeks before the murders Clifford's attacks were "fuelled" by the "violent misogyny promoted" by social media influencer Andrew Tate Clifford was not in court and is paralysed from the chest down after shooting himself with the crossbow after the attack The three women were the wife and daughters of BBC racing commentator John Hunt Clifford is due to be sentenced for the murders and rape on Tuesday After being found guilty of rape by a jury on Thursday Kyle Clifford will be sentenced at Cambridge Crown Court next Tuesday The jury took less than an hour to deliver its unanimous verdict The 26-year-old from Enfield will be sentenced for the three murders false imprisonment and possession of offensive weapons Our live coverage of the day of the rape verdict is ending "Family means more to some than others and for John his family unit was something he absolutely adored," Mr Chapman said "Nothing I can think of can make me happy The officer told Clifford the note was "very self-centred note and doesn't take into account anyone else" Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'What I have done is atrocious'published at 19:08 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March19:08 GMT 6 MarchDuring a police interview carried out on 16 September officers asked Kyle Clifford about notes he had made on his phone Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingClifford's behaviour 'escalated at an unprecedented rate'published at 18:38 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March18:38 GMT 6 MarchImage source Kyle Clifford served in the Army for about two years before leaving in 2022 Kyle Clifford's behaviour in the days following his break-up with Louise Hunt appears to have escalated at an unprecedented rate" Clifford then "plotted a meticulously planned attack on Louise and members of her family" The 26-year-old ex-soldier had shown a "complete inability and unwillingness.. to actually deal with [the break-up] appropriately" Read more: The arrogant ex-soldier who turned into a triple killer Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingTimeline on the day of the murders: 9 July 2024published at 18:08 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March18:08 GMT 6 March13:07: Clifford leaves his home in Enfield armed with a knife and a crossbow and searches the internet to see if BBC racing commentator John Hunt will be at a meeting that afternoon 14:32: Clifford is let into the family home after telling Carol Hunt he wants to return some of her daughter Louise’s belongings 15:10: Clifford returns to his car to retrieve the crossbow hidden under a white cloth or blanket who had been working at the dog grooming business she ran from the family’s back garden rapes and then murders her with a crossbow Clifford used Louise's phone to message her father to find out when he would be home from work 18:52: Louise's older sister Hannah Hunt returns to the family home after work and is also shot with the crossbow She manages to message her partner asking them to call the police 18:55: Clifford walks away from the property carrying the black rucksack 18:57: Hannah Hunt is recorded by home security systems screaming "Oh my God no" as she realises her sister and mother have been attacked 18:58: Hannah Hunt uses Carol Hunt's phone to dial 999 and identifies Clifford as the attacker to the call handler 19:10: Emergency services arrive at the house Carol and Louise Hunt are found dead and unsuccessful resuscitation attempts are made on Hannah 10 July: Clifford is found injured at Lavender Hill Cemetery after shooting himself in the chest with the crossbow He is taken to hospital with serious injuries and later charged with the murders gave chase and ploughed into the scooter in his Ford Mustang after the rider Sobhan Khan,18 and his pillion passenger hit his car with a bottle and damaged it Mr Khan was sent flying into the air and died as a result of his injuries Clifford was jailed for 23 years after being found guilty of murder and attempted GBH with intent Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRape prosecution 'absolutely right'published at 17:38 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March17:38 GMT 6 MarchImage source Hertfordshire PoliceDet Ch Insp Nick Gardner said the decision to prosecute on the rape charge had been the correct one even though Clifford had admitted three murders "I think it shows the full gravity of his offending and the character that he is." He agreed with a suggestion that Louise's last few hours of life must have been "horrific" Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Couldn't deal with perceived dent to his pride'published at 17:28 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March17:28 GMT 6 MarchDet Ch Insp Nick Gardner the senior investigating officer in the case has been speaking about Clifford's motives "I don't think this is the case of a spurned lover in any way," he said "He [Clifford] simply couldn't deal with what he perceived to be a dent to his pride "He then sought to control the situation calculating way in which he lay in wait in the house for her [Louise]." 30 June: Clifford makes internet searches in relation to crossbows and visits websites where they could be purchased 3 July: Clifford purchases a crossbow and a pack of six crossbow bolts Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'The jury saw through his lies'published at 17:02 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March17:02 GMT 6 MarchSenior investigator Det Ch Insp Gardner echoed the judge's praise for the behaviour of relatives during the trial He said he did not know why Clifford had admitted murder He was arguing against commonly accepted science." Mr Gardner added: "He knew the game was up "The jury saw through his lies." Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'He's tying us up'published at 16:56 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March16:56 GMT 6 MarchHannah was heard on audio at the Hunt family home saying "Kyle I swear to God" after returning home and appearing to find Clifford in the house Prosecutor Alison Morgan KC said Hannah messaged her partner Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Cowardice' as Clifford refuses to attend trialpublished at 16:52 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March16:52 GMT 6 MarchDet Ch Insp Nick Gardner said that Clifford's refusal to attend the trial "[It] was an absolute act of cowardice by Clifford," said Det Ch Insp Gardner "Every reasonable adjustment was made by the judge The trial was moved here for his (Clifford's) reasonable accessibility needs." Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Weight of evidence' against Cliffordpublished at 16:41 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March16:41 GMT 6 MarchThe Crown Prosecution Service said the "weight of evidence against Clifford" gave him little option but to admit murdering the three women Prosecutors worked closely with Hertfordshire Police to build a case "which painted a clear picture of a sinister and premediated attack against the Hunt family" Digital evidence showed Clifford making online orders for a knife He was also captured on CCTV arriving near the Hunt family home in his car on the afternoon of the murders Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingQuestions about crossbow purchasepublished at 16:32 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March16:32 GMT 6 MarchLucy ManningSpecial correspondent Questions will be raised about their easy purchase but this is also about those who choose to use weapons to attack and murder women is yet again innocent women are the victims of male violence in their own homes Clifford was an ex-boyfriend whose response to rejection was to rape and murder Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPrison officer and porn searchespublished at 16:27 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March16:27 GMT 6 MarchProsecutor Helen Morgan KC said that in the days leading up to the attacks Clifford had searched for how to purchase a crossbow and had accessed pornography including for a video of former HMP Wandsworth prison officer Linda De Sousa Abreu who admitted having sex with a prisoner last year The prosecutor said the defendant's violent intentions were shown "through the use of weapons and his sexual preoccupations" Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingSeparate attacks at the family homepublished at 16:24 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March16:24 GMT 6 MarchThe court heard Clifford's killing spree took place over several hours in three separate attacks He firstly stabbed Carol to death while her daughter Louise was working in a garden office raped and then murdered her with a crossbow Prosecutors said he then killed Hannah with the crossbow when she came home after work Clifford was caught on CCTV at a garden centre on the day of the murders Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingClifford's sister asked about crossbowpublished at 16:22 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March16:22 GMT 6 MarchClifford's sister had messaged Clifford on the day of the attacks asking him "what are you playing at?" when she realised he had taken the crossbow out with him He told her he was doing nothing "illegal" and he was shooting it in his friend's back garden he became the subject of a manhunt for a number of hours before he was found injured in Lavender Hill Cemetery The jury was told he was now paralysed from the chest downwards