Updates for Friday, 18 November 2016
Homes in mid-Bedfordshire could soon have their gas reconnected following leak
Speculation spreads on whether Steven Gerrard will come to MK Dons as their new manager
Collins Canoes the Canals challenge enters its final day
Aisling Creevey
BBC Look East weather
Today will be mild but breezy, with outbreaks of mostly light or patchy rain.
There'll be some glimmers of brightness too, with highs of around 11C (52F).
Watch my full regional forecast:
Breezy with outbreaks of patchy rain
Jodie Halford
BBC News
Good morning and welcome to this slightly grey, November morning.
In case you need cheering up, there are a mere 40 days left until Christmas as of today.
Although I appreciate that won't cheer up some of you.
Our top story this morning is about a government debate on a petition calling for tougher charges for people who attack police dogs.
It was prompted by the case of Finn, a German Shepherd who was stabbed while chasing a suspect in Stevenage. We'll tell you more shortly.
Image source, APGiving police animals the same legal status as officers injured at work is "unnecessary", the government says.
Read MoreListen to live BBC local radio commentary from the Ricoh Arena as Wasps face Worcester in the Anglo-Welsh Cup.
Read MoreCameron McGeehan scores the only goal of the game as Luton beat 10-man Accrington at Kenilworth Road.
Read MoreBen Whitfield's last-gasp equaliser in the sixth minute of stoppage time rescues a 2-2 draw for Yeovil at Stevenage.
Read MoreSecond-half goals from Luke O'Nien and Aaron Pierre ensure Wycombe pick up a welcome three points against Morecambe.
Read MoreDean Bowditch scores a last-minute equaliser as managerless MK Dons rescue a point at home to Walsall.
Read MoreEngland must box clever to beat the bruising South Africans for the first time in 13 games, says injured flanker James Haskell.
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