Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

I'm sure many people will be pleased to see these lovely scenes of PC Dave Wardell being reunited with police dog Finn, after they were both injured in a stabbing in Stevenage on Wednesday.

The police dog handler has spoken of his relief after Finn underwent a successful four-hour surgery to treat two stab wounds.

PC Wardell, who has had Finn since he was about nine months old, said: "It's just great to see him alive, I wasn't sure we were going to see [him] like this, it's just nice to be here with him and see him so alert."  

Aisling Creevey
BBC Look East weather

Today will be rather cloudy with a few showers around, although some places will remain dry with a few brighter and sunny spells possible. Staying rather cool in the easterly breeze.

Top temperature of 16C (61F). Here's my full forecast...

There are more details on the BBC Weather website.

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

Welcome to another day of regular live updates of news, sport, weather, travel and more.  

This morning, we've got some more heart-warming scenes of injured police dog Finn being reunited with his handler - who was also hurt in a stabbing in Stevenage in the early hours of Wednesday.

We'll also see what the weather has in store with a full forecast.

If you'd like to get in touch, you can email us, tweet us, external or contact us via Facebook, external.

Sarah Jenkins
BBC Local Live

Thanks for your company.

We'll be back from 08:00 tomorrow with all the latest news, sport, weather and travel.

But of course, any breaking news will be posted here overnight. 

We'll leave you with this lovely photo of the moment police dog Finn and PC Dave Wardell were reunited after Finn's four-hour emergency surgery.

Easyjet says the weak pound will cost it £90m in the current financial year, as it drives up the expense of jet fuel.

Alex Dolan
BBC Look East weather

Tonight will be mainly dry with bright or sunny spells with the chance of a light, isolated shower, with a low of 8C (46F).

Tomorrow will be a day of sunny spells and variable amounts of cloud and the chance of a shower, especially the further east you are. Highs of 16C (61F).

There are more details on the BBC Weather website.

Sarah Jenkins
BBC Local Live

A woman was sexually assaulted in Sandy while walking from Robert Peel Lower School towards Engayne Avenue.

While passing through an alleyway at about 19.45 last Friday, the woman was approached from behind by three men.

One of the men sexually assaulted her before all three ran away.

The first man is described as white, aged between 20 and 25 years old, 5ft 11in tall and of medium build. He is described as wearing a dark baseball cap, a dark hoody which went over his cap, dark trousers and dark trainers.

The other two men are also described as white, 5ft 11in tall, of medium build and both wearing dark clothing.  

Det Con Chris Avery said: "This is a despicable incident; we won't tolerate this behaviour."

A teenager who was part of a group that left a rival football fan with a life-changing brain injury is sentenced to two years in prison.

Jane Killick
BBC Three Counties Radio

Three men have been charged in connection with an attack on a man who was found lying on the ground after a fight at a Watford cafe.

Officers were called to Jenny's in St Albans Road at just before 02:00 on Tuesday morning.

Image source, Google

A 19-year-old man remains in hospital in a critical condition with serious head injuries, after being found in St Albans Road. 

Three people from Watford have been charged with grievous and actual bodily harm.

Sarah Jenkins
BBC Local Live

We brought you news earlier that police dog Finn was recovering well from his four-hour emergency surgery after being stabbed during an incident in Stevenage.

Following a number of stitches, he's now been reunited with his handler, PC Dave Wardell.

PD Finn has also been inundated with well-wishes from the public, as well as his furry friends on social media.

We hope he's back pounding the pavements ASAP.

To celebrate National Poetry Day 2016, Luton born and bred poet, Lee Nelson, has written this poem for BBC Three Counties called 19th July 1919.

It's all about the local landmark that is Luton Town Hall...

Let's have a glance at what some of our local papers in Beds, Herts and Bucks are discussing today...

• The Watford Observer, external reports nearly 40 suspected stolen bikes were seized by police raiding a housing estate
• Luton Today, external says residents are angry as Luton Borough Council pays for travellers' mess
• OneMK, external reports Milton Keynes' economy was the second-fastest growing in the UK for the second quarter of 2016

Simon Oxley
BBC Three Counties Radio

It's been revealed that a train carrying hundreds of commuters from Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire exceeded a speed limit by 70mph (112km/h).

A report by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch, external said the 07:39 London Midland service from Bletchley to Euston was travelling through north-west London on 5 January.

An emergency 5mph limit had been imposed due to a crack in a set of points, but the driver sped through the area at 75mph.

The driver had recently joined the company and was being assessed by a colleague. 

The report said they misunderstood a warning email and it has made various recommendations. No-one was injured.

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

As we've just mentioned, a boy has been charged with stabbing a police dog in Stevenage.

However, we've had some good news this afternoon - the dog involved, Finn, and his handler PC Dave Wardell seem to be recovering well.

Image source, BCH Dog Unit

The German Shepherd was stabbed in the head and chest and PC Wardell was knifed in the hand in Denton Road, Stevenage, in the early hours of Wednesday. 

The officer was treated in hospital and discharged and his seriously injured dog underwent four-hour emergency surgery.

A force spokesman told us Finn was "still very sore and still recovering" but has had a short walk and PC Wardell was due to visit him later.

A teenager is charged after a police officer and his dog were stabbed while chasing a suspect.

BBC Sport

England Under-21s are aiming to beat Kazakhstan this afternoon to secure their place at next summer's European Championship.

They will be led for the first time by Aidy Boothroyd as Gareth Southgate steps up to manage the full side. 

Image source, Getty Images

The former Peterbough player and coach and manager of Watford and Northampton, says he will speak to Southgate but will name his own team for the game in Aktobe.

He said: "The head coach knows all the players and I will pick the Under-21s team.

"But I would be a fool not to go and have a chat with the guy who has been working with them for two years."

BBC Weather

While some sunny intervals are still possible, on balance it should be a cloudier and cooler-feeling afternoon, particularly in exposure to the continuing easterly wind. 

But pack your brolly as the cloud may become thick enough to produce a few showers later, especially over higher ground such as the Chilterns. Highs of 15C (59F).

Here's a lovely photo from our Weather Watcher, Dawn Treader.

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

We're celebrating National Poetry today – here are just a few of the poets who have graced Beds, Herts and Bucks at one time or another:

• John Milton: His Grade II-listed 16th Century home in Chalfont St Giles (pictured) was where he completed Paradise Lost, and the idea of Paradise Regained was put to him
• John Dryden: Was a frequent visitor to relatives at Denham Court in Denham. He was inspired here to write Ode to St Cecilia in 1697
• Thomas Gray: Often visited his mother at West End Farm, Burnham and described the area in Elegy in a Country Churchyard (1751). His tomb can be seen in the churchyard at the Church of St Giles, off Church Lane, Stoke Poges

• T S Eliot: The poet famous for The Wasteland lived in West Street, Marlow, for a short time during World War One and also taught at the Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe

• John Betjeman: The former 20th Century poet laureate became a teacher at Thorpe House School, Gerrards Cross, before working as a private secretary. He enthused much about Beechy Bucks and with John Piper edited Murray's Buckinghamshire Architectural Guide in 1948
• John Hegley: Born in 1953 in Newington Green and moved to Luton at an early age. In 2000, he received an honorary Arts Doctorate from Luton University

Sarah Jenkins
BBC Local Live

Yesterday we told you about police dog Finn who was stabbed during an incident in Stevenage.

Well, as we wait for more information on his condition after his four-hour surgery, here's a lovely piece by Hertfordshire Life, external on the special relationship between Finn and his handler, PC David Wardell.

Image source, Herts Police

Of course, we'll bring you the latest on PD Finn as soon as we have it.

Sarah Jenkins
BBC Local Live

Two shop workers have been attacked in an attempted robbery at a Bedford convenience store.

At about 23.00 on Tuesday two men armed with a baseball bat and hammer entered Honey Hill Stores on Honey Hill Road and attacked the members of staff before attempting to take the cash register.

The men, described as 5ft 6in, slim and wearing dark clothing, fled empty-handed after causing significant damage to the store.

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.