BBC Three Counties' sports editor, Geoff Doyle, is looking forward to the appointment of a new MK Dons manager.

Could it really be the former England and Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard?

He's available, because he's just announced he's leaving MLS side, New York City.

It looks like MK Dons could get a new boss ahead of next Tuesday's game against Chesterfield, according to caretaker manager Richie Barker.

"I believe there is hope that somebody will be at least appointed before that game," Barker told the BBC.

"Whether it will be in time to take the game or not, or at least take training on the Monday, I'm not sure. We'll have to wait and see."

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Barker is in temporary charge after Karl Robinson was sacked last month. 

Jodie Halford
BBC News

After turning up at Bedford Magistrates' Court where there were no cases listed (lovely building, though, and a very helpful security guard), I have come to Luton to take a look at proceedings here instead.

According to listings pinned on the wall, it looks like courts two and three are the busiest.

I'll let you know more when I've had chance to settle in and get my bearings.

On Monday, Andy Collins, the Breakfast presenter on BBC Three Counties Radio, started a challenge to canoe 70 miles of canals from Denham to Milton Keynes for Children in Need.

Here's how he got on yesterday:

PC Christian D'Andrea called police in May, claiming his partner had assaulted him. 

She was arrested, but it was actually his pet dog which had caused his injuries. 

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D'Andrea, 30, has been jailed for four months and ordered to pay £300 in costs after he admitted making the false allegations. 

He also pleaded guilty to criminal damage after punching a hole in a wall during an argument. Two counts of common assault on his partner were ordered to lie on file at Aylesbury Magistrates' Court.

Jodie Halford
BBC News

Ok, our plans to report live from Bedford Magistrates' Court have hit a slight snag - due to the fact there are "no cases listed" there today.

So it's off to Luton I go... hopefully we'll have more luck there.

A police officer is jailed after he falsely blamed his partner for injuries caused by his dog.

As a charity highlights what it says are growing delays at magistrates courts, we're sending a reporter to Bedford Magistrates to find out exactly what's going on in our courts system.

We'll be bringing you reports from Jodie Halford throughout the day.

Over the past year, the average time taken to complete magistrate cases in England has risen by 6% - from 151 days to 159 days.

The Ministry of Justice says £1bn is being spent on improving courts.

Alex Pope
BBC Local Live

People affected by Tuesday's gas leak in Ampthill are being urged to use electricity heaters sparingly - as overuse could cause a power cut.

Anthony Quarrell, from National Grid, says if all of the 6,000 properties without gas in Ampthill, Clophill and Maulden turned on an electric heater it could trip the system, meaning no power at all.

He says engineers are having to go to every house in the area to turn off individual gas supplies. He says it would help if people could be at home today.

Extra staff have been brought in to help, and they hope gas could be restored by the weekend, as work is "going well".

Justin Dealey
BBC Three Counties Radio

I'm at Maulden Village Hall, which has become a 24-hour crisis centre for those affected by Tuesday's gas leak.

It is being staffed by volunteers, Central Beds Council and the National Grid.

One of the residents seeking advice is Susan, who runs a local nursery school.

As people are being told not to over-use electric heaters, she's trying to find out if she can claim for an oil fired heater. She was told to contact her gas supplier. 

Susan said everyone is helping each other, and most people are trying to find friends in Flitwick so they can have hot showers.

All in all, she said it's been a bit of a "nightmare".

Alex Pope
BBC Local Live

Three assistance centres, external have been set up in Central Bedfordshire to help people affected by Tuesday's gas leak. 

They are at Maulden Village Hall, external, Ampthill Day Centre and Beverley Court in Clophill.

If anyone is aware of any vulnerable residents, they're asked to email Central Beds Council, external or call 0300 300 8840.

Kate Kinsella
BBC Look East weather

After a mild start, cold weather will feed in during the course of the day.

There'll be blustery showers, which could contain hail and thunder this afternoon, and also some sunny spells.

A cold wind means temperatures will struggle to reach a maximum of 10C (50F).

Watch my full regional forecast here:

Alex Pope
BBC Local Live

Six thousand homes and businesses are still without gas in Ampthill, Clophill and Maulden after a construction worker severed a gas main on Tuesday afternoon. 

So far National Grid engineers, external have been to over 3,000 properties to turn off gas supplies. Almost 2,600 have been safely switched off but engineers haven't been able to access about 400 properties. 

Workers have been drafted in from across the country and it's thought it could take days to fix.

Alex Pope
BBC Local Live

Good morning and welcome back to the Local Live news feed for Beds, Herts and Bucks. 

Between now and 18:00 we'll be bringing you all your news, sport, travel and more.  

In a moment we'll have a full weather report and updates on the homes that are currently without gas in the Ampthill, Clophill and Maulden area. 

Ex-Samoa captain Dan Leo says he has "big dreams" for Pacific Island rugby, and hopes a team from the islands will win the World Cup.

A 78-year-old coach driver is found guilty of killing three men and seriously injuring their friend after ploughing into a car on the M1.

Thanks for your company. 

We'll bring you the latest on the Bedfordshire gas leak tomorrow and see if any homes around the Ampthill area have been reconnected. Plus, we'll have the rest of the day's news, sport, weather and travel.

That's all from 08:00 tomorrow. See you then.

Six-year-old Esme from Buckinghamshire has Rett Syndrome, meaning she cannot speak, despite most of her brain functioning normally.

Alex Dolan
BBC Look East weather

Tonight will be rather cloudy with scattered showers, some of which will be heavy, but which will clear southwards later.

Later, a breeze will pick up, which should prevent a frost forming, with a low of 4C (39F). 

A breeze will continue into tomorrow, with some showers or longer spells of rain and a high of 12C (39F).

Luton and Portsmouth are fined £15,000 for breaches of EFL Trophy rules, with 12 clubs in total being punished.