Mariam Issimdar
BBC News

Here are some pictures of police activity in Osprey Close, Milton Keynes, following a shooting early this morning.

A man, who's yet to be named, died in hospital after being shot at his home.

Detectives say the killer or killers fled the scene and no arrests have been made.

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Image source, SBNA

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A toddler at risk of "significant harm" was found dead at her home within weeks of a judge refusing to put her into care, an inquest has heard.

Julie Reinger
BBC Look East weather

It will be a dry night with clear spells and some patchy mist and fog. It’ll feel very humid, with temperatures falling no lower than 17-20C (63-68F).

Any mist and fog should clear tomorrow morning to leave another dry day, with further spells of sunshine,

Temperatures inland could again climb to around 31C (88F), but onshore winds will keep it cooler on the coast.

You can find more details on the BBC Weather website.

Kate Bradbrook
BBC Look East

Autumn Gooch's father has told a coroner's court what Nikki Gooch, her mother, had told him about the day their daughter died.

Craig Macdonald told the court that Ms Gooch told him she had got up at about 06:30 to 07:00, left Autumn in bed as she was still asleep, and then watched TV and went on her phone.

When she realised something was wrong at about 13:00, she rung her mother for advice. She then called an ambulance and tried to revive Autumn by "tipping her upside down to make her breathe again".

Mr Macdonald explained that Autumn had stopped breathing twice in the past, when she was about 10-months-old, and had started breathing again by being tipped upside down. He said he didn't know if Ms Gooch had told a doctor this.

Kate Bradbrook
BBC Look East

Today's final witness at the inquest into the death of Autumn Gooch was the child's father, Craig Macdonald.

He said that when Autumn was born, his relationship with her mother Nikki Gooch was "rocky". 

Mr Macdonald acknowledged that both he and Ms Gooch had problems with alcohol, and that while she didn't drink while pregnant, she had started again when Autumn was about a year old.

Mr Macdonald said he moved out of the house to see if Ms Gooch could look after Autumn on her own, and he thought she could cope, with help.

Since he moved out, he had contact with his daughter twice, once at a children's centre where Autumn hadn't wanted to leave him. He had told his solicitor he wanted sole custody of his daughter

Jane Killick
BBC Three Counties Radio

A man sustained serious head injuries in a crash which closed Stockingstone Road, Luton, this lunchtime.

The East of England Ambulance Service, external says early reports suggest he was the driver of a car which collided with a cement mixer.

He was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital by air ambulance.

Kate Bradbrook
BBC Look East

Returning now to the inquest into the death of Autumn Gooch, the 19-month old who died at her home in Maulden, Bedfordshire, in April last year.

The third witness to give evidence was forensic pathologist Dr Nathaniel Cary, who performed the post-mortem examination.

He said Autumn had no significant marks or signs of injury and there was no evidence of fractures or bone abnormalities, or of drugs or dehydration. Evidence showed she was likely to have died while face down.

Dr Cary said the possibilities were that she died as a result of an epileptic seizure or forced airway obstruction, but there was not enough evidence or information to say either was the cause.

The brain showed signs of possible epilepsy, but she had no history of the condition.

Mariam Issimdar
BBC News

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was shot in Milton Keynes this morning.

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Officers were called by the ambulance service to Osprey Close, Eaglestone, just after 05:00. The man was taken to Milton Keynes General Hospital but died two hours later. 

Det Ch Insp Mike Lynch said: "Members of the public might see an increased number of officers in the area while investigations into this incident take place.

"I would like to reassure the public that a full and thorough investigation is launched while we locate the person or persons responsible."

Thames Valley Police, external is also appealing for witnesses.

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

Bedfordshire Police says it is at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash in Luton. 

The collision happened on Stockingstone Road, just before the junction with Hitchin Road, at about 13:20. 

The road is closed while emergency services deal with the incident.

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

Ever wanted to look an elephant in the face without getting sneezed on?

Here's a chance to see some close-up footage of Whipsnade Zoo's elephants right in the centre of their enclosure - from the safety of your own home.

The 360-degree camera installed in the paddock gives keepers a new view of the animals, but also the more curious of the herd think they have a new toy to investigate...  

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

Thames Valley Police has issued a CCTV image of a man it wants to question after a pregnant woman lost her baby after being kicked in the stomach in a racist attack.

Image source, Thames Valley Police

The 34-year-old was in the Co-op on Water Eaton Road, Bletchley, at 21:40 on 6 August when she was approached by a man who directed racial remarks at her.

The force said he followed her to her car and assaulted a second victim, a 40–year-old man, by hitting him over the head with a bag of ice and a bottle before kicking the woman, causing her to fall to the ground. 

She lost her baby as a result of the assault. 

Both victims were taken to Milton Keynes General Hospital for treatment and have since been discharged.

PC Richard Armitage said: "This racially aggravated assault had absolutely devastating consequences for the victim. Our thoughts are with her and her family at this incredibly difficult and sad time."

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

Waste company Veolia says it has signed a 30-year deal with Hertfordshire County Council - worth £1bn - to build an energy-from-waste facility near Hoddesdon.

Image source, Veolia

The company says the plant at Rye House will power nearly 70,000 homes from the 350,000 tonnes of waste it can process, which cannot be reused, recycled or composted.

The firm says it will create more than 300 jobs during construction and 40 permanent roles.

Subject to planning permission, Veolia hopes to start building next year, with the plant operational by 2020.

Hertfordshire County Council has confirmed the deal but we are waiting to hear what that deal entails.

Kate Bradbrook
BBC Look East

We've just heard more from Claire Collins from the Biggleswade Family Support Team, who has been continuing her evidence at the inquest into the death of 19-month-old Autumn Gooch.

She told the Ampthill Coroner's Court the child's mother and father had separated, but were living in the same house.

She said social services had concerns the child was being neglected, with issues including cleanliness and the child being under-dressed.

In February 2015 it was decided her parents were unable to provide care and the matter was taken to court in order to place Autumn in foster care.

The judge refused to grant an interim care order and instead the family signed up to a written agreement, requiring social services to make daily visits to check Autumn's welfare.

Ms Collins said family circumstances "declined further", the written agreement was "becoming unsustainable" and Autumn was "at risk of significant harm." 

The case was referred back to court. The paperwork was due to be submitted on 13 April 2015 but Autumn died on 11 April.

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

Hemel Stags, external rugby league club has announced it is moving its training base 165 miles away to Dewsbury in Yorkshire, to train with the Dewsbury Rams at the Tetley's Stadium.

Both sets of players will train together three evenings a week and the clubs' coaching and playing staff will be integrated.

The club says the Stags will "retain their identity and autonomy" and continue to play home games at their Pennine Way ground in Hemel Hempstead.

The Stags, who have struggled since making the move to the semi-professional Kingstone Press League 1 in 2013, said despite a "deliberate strategy" to recruit community and student players from their local catchment area, it soon became clear the step up was "premature for many of the players".

Chief executive Bob Brown said, external: "The move to Dewsbury will give the Stags access to a much more professional environment, in which to develop their playing and coaching personnel, while placing the club close to a large pool of experienced rugby league players."

Kate Bradbrook
BBC Look East

The second witness to be called at Ampthill Coroner's Court was Claire Collins from the Biggleswade Family Support Team, which supervised the child's social worker.

The family was referred in 2013 when the girl's mother was found to be intoxicated while caring for Autumn, who was made the subject of a child protection plan.

The issues included the potential alcohol risk, reports of domestic violence and risk of general neglect.

Ms Collins said the frequency of visits from social services to the family home was higher than average and "things didn't change" despite a high level of support.

I'll bring you more from the inquest later.

Kate Bradbrook
BBC Look East

I'm at Ampthill Coroner's Court where the inquest has begun into the death of 19-month-old Autumn Gooch at her home in Maulden, Bedfordshire, last year.

The first witness was East of England Ambulance Service paramedic Kim Taylor.

She said when she arrived at the house in Becketts Close on 11 April she was met by Autumn's mother, who told her there was "no need for you to come, you can't help her" - implying the child was already dead.

Ms Taylor said she found the young girl lying face down on the bed and rigor mortis had set in.

More follows...

An empty passenger train that derailed at low speed last night at Welwyn is still causing disruption to services today.

With engineers trying to re-rail the train, it is affecting journeys between Stevenage and London King's Cross/Moorgate. 

Image source, South Beds News Agency

Great Northern says delays and cancellations, external are likely to last until the end of the day and there are rail replacement buses.

We're trying to find out what caused the derailment.

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

With temperatures expected to reach 30C (86F), making it the hottest September day for more than 40 years, the East of England Ambulance Trust, external has issued the following advice on how to stay safe in the sun.

• Keep hydrated and wear a hat
• Use a high-factor sun cream and top up regularly - the sun is at its hottest between 11:00 and 15:00
• Use insect repellent if you're prone to bites

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And if you're planning a barbecue, make sure the food is cooked thoroughly - and protect yourself and others from flames.

The NHS non-emergency helpline, 111, is open 24 hours a day - alternatively see your GP or pharmacist if you need medical help.

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

The Buckinghamshire village of Great Missenden will provide a focus for the Roald Dahl centenary celebrations today. 

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, external is hosting a free after-school party today from 15:00 where there'll be storytelling and drop-in crafts.

Before that, a centenary celebration service for the author will take place at 14:00 at the church where he is buried - St Peter & Paul's.

BBC Wales News

The Buckinghamshire village of Great Missenden will provide a focus for today's celebrations marking 100 years since Roald Dahl's birth.

But the place where he was born -  Llandaff in Cardiff - has promised his centenary will be the "biggest Cardiff arts event".

BBC Wales has also been looking at the woman who inspired Dahl's Mrs Pratchett - a woman who ran a sweet shop in the Cardiff suburb where he lived.