Summary

  • Updates for Tuesday 23 June 2015

  • More news, sport, weather and travel from 08:00 on Wednesday

  1. Goodnightpublished at 18:03 BST 23 June 2015

    Dani Bailey
    Beds, Herts & Bucks Live

    That's all for today on Local Live but we'll be back with all the latest news, sport, weather and travel from 08:00 on Wednesday 24 June.

    Have a lovely evening.

  2. A dry night with clear spellspublished at 17:53 BST 23 June 2015

    Kate Kinsella
    BBC Weather

    After a fine evening with some late sunshine, it will stay dry overnight with some prolonged clear spells and winds staying light. Despite this, it will be a mild night with a minimum temperature of 10C (50F).

    Weather graphic

    We'll have a largely fine morning with cloud breaking at times to allow some bright or sunny spells. With light winds, it will feel pleasantly warm in the sunshine. Maximum temperature: 22C (72F).

  3. The not-so-micro pigpublished at 17:42 BST 23 June 2015

    Ben Nye
    BBC Three Counties Radio

    A woman from Bedfordshire got more than she bargained for when she bought a micro-pig that turned into a 22 stone beast.

    Chops the pig

    'Chops' is well known in the village of Wingfield for causing a bit of mischief and is often found in Julia Marsh's garden after eating through two sofas.

    I went to visit Julia and Chops where I was advised to stand behind the fence - apparently the pig doesn't like strangers. I wasn't going to argue.

  4. Hertfordshire swimmer wins goldpublished at 17:26 BST 23 June 2015

    Dani Bailey
    Beds, Herts & Bucks Live

    Martyn Walton from Hatfield Swimming Club, external has won gold at the European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan.

    Martyn Walton, far rightImage source, Getty Images

    Taking part in the 4 x 100m relay, Martyn Walton's second leg of 49.43 seconds, external helped Great Britain win gold.

  5. Evening news headlinespublished at 17:12 BST 23 June 2015

    Jane Killick
    BBC Three Counties Radio

    Latest news headlines for the three counties:

    • A man from Luton has gone on trial accused of killing a nine-week-old baby

    • The body of a woman has been found in a lay-by in Buckinghamshire

  6. Bedford Blues signingpublished at 17:05 BST 23 June 2015

    BBC Three Counties Radio

    In rugby, Bedford Blues, external have signed Harlequins scrum-half Jordan Burns.

    Jordan BurnsImage source, Garry Bowden/Pinnacle

    The 21-year-old was a winger before switching to the nine position.

    Burns made five appearances for Quins, external having come through their Academy and spent time with Richmond last season.

  7. Members bid to buy golf clubpublished at 16:47 BST 23 June 2015

    Dani Bailey
    Beds, Herts & Bucks Live

    Members are trying to form a buy-out for a Bedfordshire golf club that ceased trading two weeks ago.

    Closure notice and padlocked gates at Mentmore Golf Club

    Mentmore Golf and Country Club, in Leighton Buzzard, announced that it was to cease trading on 7 June due to financial difficulties.

    A members' bid to buy-out the club is being formed by Captains Martin Cowling and Anne Bridges, who said: "The timescales are very tight, but we have some real momentum behind us and we are determined to put a compelling case together."

  8. Adam Stokes trial: Live from Luton Crown Courtpublished at 16:33 BST 23 June 2015

    Tony Fisher
    BBC Three Counties Radio

    A nine-week-old baby called Scarlett spent 10 days on a life support machine before dying from brain injuries.

    The court heard the prosecution say that medical experts all agree these were caused by some form of shaking. That shaking was such that an independent witness would regard it as likely to lead to harm.

    Adam Stokes denies causing the babies death on 24 January 2014.

  9. Traffic problems this afternoonpublished at 16:17 BST 23 June 2015

    BBC Travel

    One lane is blocked and there is slow traffic on the M25 anticlockwise at J21a because of a broken down lorry and spillage on the road. Recovery is underway.

    The A413 Amersham Road remains closed northbound due to a police incident between A40 Oxford Road and B416 Kingsway.

  10. Baby died from brain injuriespublished at 16:07 BST 23 June 2015

    Dani Bailey
    Beds, Herts & Bucks Live

    A nine-week-old baby was shaken so hard, she died from the "profound neurological" injuries she sustained, a jury has been told.

    Doctors worked to save nine-week-old Scarlett for 10 days before taking the decision to turn off the life-support machine on 24 January 2014.

    Adam Stokes, 33, began his trial today at Luton Crown Court and pleaded not guilty to the infant's manslaughter. The case continues.

  11. Henry Higgins death: 'Horrific injuries'published at 15:52 BST 23 June 2015

    Dani Bailey
    Beds, Herts & Bucks Live

    Luton man Henry Huggins has died after being attacked in 2013 - he'd remained in a coma ever since.

    James Early, left, Stuart Docherty, rightImage source, Fairleys

    Judge Farrell QC told Stuart Docherty, 40 (pictured right), who stamped on Mr Huggins' head outside his home: "You have a direct responsibility for the horrific injuries Mr Huggins has sustained."

    Docherty, 40, was jailed at Luton Crown Court in November for 12 years after admitting causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He could now face further prosecution following Mr Huggins' death.

  12. Henry Huggins death: 'Blow to the system'published at 15:32 BST 23 June 2015

    Luton Today

    A Luton family have paid tribute to a "funny and loving", external father who has died almost two years after being savagely attacked in Farley Hill.

    Henry Huggins, known to many as Chin, was left in a coma after the serious assault in August 2013 - during which Luton man Stuart Docherty stamped on his head.

  13. MK Dons have 'bottom-three budget'published at 15:20 BST 23 June 2015

    BBC Three Counties Radio

    MK Dons boss Karl Robinson says he feels he can get the players he needs despite having one of the lowest budgets in the Championship in 2015-16.

    Karl RobinsonImage source, Getty Images

    "We have a wage cap and have always had one. I can well assure you our budget will be in the bottom three next year," Robinson told BBC Three Counties Radio.

    He added: "The chairman's trying to build a sustainable club and the way he's doing it has been sensational." The Dons were promoted to the second tier for the first time last season.

  14. Care home put into special measurespublished at 14:56 BST 23 June 2015

    BBC Three Counties Radio

    A Hertfordshire care home has been assessed as inadequate by the Care Quality Commission, external (CQC) and put into special measures.

    Pinelodge Care Home, StevenageImage source, Google

    Pinelodge Care Home in Stevenage, which looks after up to 140 older people, was found to be failing in all the criteria inspected.

    People living at the home and their relatives told the CQC they "did not always get their needs met".

  15. Hope for 'peaceful' protest in Lutonpublished at 14:37 BST 23 June 2015

    Martin Barber
    BBC News Online

    Police have placed restrictions on a protest planned for Luton on Saturday afternoon by the political group Britain First.

    Union Flag

    Ch Supt David Boyle, from Bedfordshire Police, said: "We respect the right for peaceful protest however, we must also be mindful of the impact on our communities. As a result we have decided to place restrictions on the procession to ensure we recognise and meet the needs of all parties affected.

    "There will be a police presence in the town on the day and we hope the event is peaceful." The far right group was set up in 2011 by former members of the British National Party.

  16. Conditions placed on Britain First protestpublished at 14:23 BST 23 June 2015

    Martin Barber
    BBC News Online

    We've just heard that conditions have been placed on a protest planned by the far-right group Britain First in Luton at the weekend "to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum".

    Bedfordshire Police has served notice on organisers giving them strict guidelines on where the protest can take place and restricting any further procession or movement in the town on Saturday.

    The force has also sought an application for an injunction under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime & Disorder Act 2014, external which will be heard at the High Court on Friday.

  17. Track of the weekpublished at 14:10 BST 23 June 2015

    BBC Introducing... Beds, Herts & Bucks

    We'll be dipping into the great new music stories to be found in the three counties here on Local Live - and here's a real success story of an unsigned artist hitting the big time.

    James BayImage source, Alex Shahmiri

    After the success of James Bay, external's 'Hold Back The River' he is re-releasing 'Let It Go'.

    You would have heard the Hitchin artist's song a lot on BBC Three Counties Radio, and you'll be hearing it more over the next seven days as we've just made it our BBC Introducing track of the week.

  18. Afternoon news headlinespublished at 14:01 BST 23 June 2015

    Jane Killick
    BBC Three Counties Radio

    The latest news for the three counties:

  19. A413 northbound closedpublished at 13:47 BST 23 June 2015

    BBC Travel

    The A413 Amersham Road northbound is closed between the A40 Oxford Road and B416 Kingsway due to a police incident.