Man admits knife attack on shopkeeperpublished at 09:45 British Summer Time 5 May 2016
A man admits trying to murder a shopkeeper in the same spot in Luton where her husband was killed nearly seven years ago.
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Milton Keynes action group calls for empty buildings to be turned into a centre for homeless people
The inquest into the death of Istiak Yusuf at Luton police station in June last year hears about spy hole usage
Chancellor George Osborne is visiting Red Bull in Tilbrook, Milton Keynes
Updates for Wednesday, 4 May 2016
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Man admits knife attack on shopkeeperpublished at 09:45 British Summer Time 5 May 2016
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 4 May 2016
Alex Pope
BBC Local LiveThat's it from all the team here at BBC Local Live for Beds, Herts and Bucks.
We'll be back at 08:00 on Thursday with all your news, sport, travel and weather.
Weather: Fine with sunshine on Thursday after a cool nightpublished at 17:51
Alex Dolan
BBC Look East weatherSkies will remain clear tonight and the wind will be light so temperatures will drop again, perhaps leading to a touch of grass frost in one or two rural spots around Leighton Buzzard and Waddesdon.
Image source, Moxhey/Weather WatcherMinimum temperature: 4C (39F).
Car being driven dangerously seized by policepublished at 17:34
A car has been seized in Bedford by police after it was seen being driven dangerously.
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End of twitter postMercedes deny favouring Nico Rosberg over Lewis Hamiltonpublished at 17:30
Andrew Benson
Chief F1 writerMercedes have rejected accusations they are favouring Nico Rosberg over Hertfordshire's Lewis Hamilton this season.
Image source, Getty ImagesIn an open letter to fans, external on their website, the team address "the haters, the naysayers and the conspirators" following criticism on social media.
Mercedes also say it was a "miracle" Hamilton's car finished Sunday's Russian Grand Prix as the engine had zero water pressure for the last 16 laps.
Milton Keynes man arrested for murder after woman goes missingpublished at 17:25 British Summer Time 4 May 2016
Lee Agnew
BBC Three Counties RadioDetectives investigating the disappearance of a woman from Milton Keynes, external, have arrested a man on suspicion of murder.
Image source, Thames Valley PoliceNatalie Hemming, 31, from Newton Leys was reported missing yesterday having last been seen in Hemel Hempstead on Sunday afternoon.
A 42-year-old man from Milton Keynes was arrested earlier today.
Man arrested for murder in connection with missing woman casepublished at 17:22 British Summer Time 4 May 2016
BreakingA 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the investigation of a missing Milton Keynes woman.
Police warn of a number of van break-ins in Buntingfordpublished at 17:20 British Summer Time 4 May 2016
Alex Pope
BBC Local LiveA warning has been given by Hertfordshire Police asking people not to leave valuables in vehicles, external after three break-ins in Buntingford over two days.
About £500 worth of tools were taken from a van on Freeman Drive.
Personal items, including a wallet and phone, were taken from a van in Olvega Drive and another van was broken into in the same road.
Headlines: Inquest into Luton man's custody death shown CCTV footage... Drone used to help find the cause of firepublished at 17:10
Jon Kaye
BBC Three Counties RadioHere are the main news stories:
- An inquest into the death of man at Luton Police Station last year has been shown CCTV footage of his time in custody
- A drone is being used to investigate a fire that destroyed two 18th century listed buildings in Stony Stratford
- Mercedes have written an open letter to reassure fans that they're not deliberately sabotaging Hertfordshire's Lewis Hamilton's car
Man found dead during Bletchley firepublished at 16:58 British Summer Time 4 May 2016
An investigation is underway, external following the death of a man in Bletchley.
Family clock up mileage trying to find missing catpublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 4 May 2016
Dani Bailey
BBC Local LiveThis is Simba. She escaped from a car at Beaconsfield Service Station on 23 April.
Image source, Zara SchofieldShe was being transported from Manchester to her new home in Kent, but decided to make a dash for it.
Her owner Zara Schofield and her family have so far made about 10 trips back to Beaconsfield to find her, but sadly she's still not been found.
Istiak Yusuf inquest: Court hears from Detention Officerpublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 4 May 2016
Kate Bradbrook
BBC Look EastOn the second day into the inquest into the death of Istiak Yusuf, the court has heard from Diane Jones - the detention officer who carried out welfare checks of the cells, including Mr Yusuf's.
She said at 11:22 she recorded no concerns or issues, saying: "I assumed he was awake looking up at the ceiling. At 11.54 I looked in, thought he was in the same position prior, and became concerned. I opened the hatch and called in. No response. Raised the alarm and entered the cell."
After questioning she stated it was possible he wasn't breathing at 11.22. Ms Jones has since told the Independent Police Complaints Commission she made an error and it was likely Mr Yusuf was not awake at that time.
Istiak Yusuf inquest: Memo sent to officers saying spy hole only checks are not acceptablepublished at 16:16 British Summer Time 4 May 2016
Kate Bradbrook
BBC Look EastThe inquest into the death of Istiak Yusuf has heard how as a result of Mr Yusuf's death Bedfordshire Police sent a memo to officers reminding them welfare checks using a spy hole only are not acceptable.
Prior to his death it seems they were being used. The Professional Practice document states checks via a door flap or physical entry to the cell are acceptable means of checks.
Osborne makes MK pitstoppublished at 16:04 British Summer Time 4 May 2016
Paul Scoins
BBC Three Counties Radio political reporterIt was a busy morning for the Chancellor George Osborne - not only did he visit the headquarters of Red Bull racing in Milton Keynes, but he was put to work to change a Formula 1 tyre...
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End of twitter postDrone used to help in Stony Stratford fire investigationpublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 4 May 2016
Alex Pope
BBC Local LiveA drone is being used to help find out how a fire destroyed two 18th century listed buildings in Stony Stratford on Sunday.
Bucks and MK Fire service, external say it is using the machine as the structure is too unsafe to enter. Investigations into the blaze are continuing.
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Image source, Bucks and MK FireTravel news: Slow traffic on M1 southbound after earlier accidentpublished at 15:42 British Summer Time 4 May 2016
There's very slow traffic on the M1 southbound between J12 and J11 because of an accident earlier on.
All lanes have been re-opened.
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End of twitter postDrugs, cash and weapons seized at Bedford propertypublished at 15:30 British Summer Time 4 May 2016
Lee Agnew
BBC Three Counties RadioThousands of pounds, two air weapons and drugs have been seized from a house in Bedford, external.
Image source, GooglePolice carried out a warrant at the property on Kingsbrook Road last Thursday.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Headlines: Man pleads guilty to attempted murder of widow... Rare rocks taken from Hertfordshire museumpublished at 15:20 British Summer Time 4 May 2016
Jon Kaye
BBC Three Counties RadioHere are the main news stories this lunchtime:
- A man has admitted trying to murder a Luton shopkeeper in the same spot where her husband was killed nearly seven years ago
- A teacher has been banned from the profession indefinitely after developing an "inappropriate relationship" with a Hertfordshire schoolgirl
- About 24 of the world's "rarest" rocks have been taken from a St Albans Museum, external
Weather: Fine with sunshinepublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 4 May 2016
The afternoon will be fine with plenty of sunshine and light winds.
Image source, Helen'sHouse/Weather WatcherThe sun may turn periodically hazy as some higher level cloud rolls over.
Maximum Temperature: 17C (63F).
Darkened classroom hug teacher bannedpublished at 14:55 British Summer Time 4 May 2016
Jodie Smith
BBC NewsA teacher who hugged one of her pupils at a Hertfordshire school in a darkened room and had personal contact with her outside school hours has been banned from the profession.
Image source, GoogleTuesday Nathan, 29, had an "inappropriate relationship" with a girl at the Leventhorpe Business and Enterprise Academy in Hertfordshire.
A professional misconduct panel found their relationship from 2012 to 2015 developed in a "secretive manner".
