Alex Pope
BBC Local Live

So you see a sheep in a field with a cone on it's head... you of course go and help it, but not before taking some fantastic footage first.

Alex Pope
BBC Local Live

Ewe cone't be serious... a rather sheepish ewe has been found with a traffic cone on its head in a Hertfordshire field. 

The RSPCA were called to the site in Chorleywood to help - resulting in Insp Rachel Smith having to "crouch down and sneak up on her". She then managed to grab the cone and as the ewe backed away "it popped off."

She added "Although no harm came to this unfortunate sheep, on a serious note people should make sure all hazards are removed from areas that farm animals have access to."

Image source, RSPCA

Alex Pope
BBC Local Live

There might be something of a kerfuffle this morning over Stacey Soloman's need to read her lines in the opening night of the Milton Keynes Theatre panto - but it was still "a tremendous show and the whole cast were fabulous".

Those are the words of Paul from Leighton Buzzard who saw Dick Wittington last night. 

He confirmed Stacey Solomon did come on stage in the opening and it was "obvious she was reading from a clip board."

But added: "It didn't make an iota of difference."

Image source, Milton Keynes Theatre

BBC Sport meets the boycotters, the fan who followed and the supporters who stayed put ahead of MK Dons v AFC Wimbledon on Saturday.

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

People on social media have been reacting to the news that singer and TV presenter Stacey Solomon had to read her lines from a clipboard at the opening performance of Dick Whittington at Milton Keynes Theatre because she hadn't had time to rehearse.

She'd flown in from Australia the night before the first performance after working on ITV's I'm A Celebrity Extra Camp.

Actor and member of Chickenshed Theatre Company, Christopher Marsh tweeted, external that it was "unacceptable" to cast her while there were "many talented performers eagerly awaiting work".

Meanwhile actress Ruth Abram tweeted, external that the situation "also smacks of a little greediness.. Grabbing all the jobs".

She told me Solomon did "not need to agree so many jobs, give someone else a turn".

Alex Pope
BBC Local Live

Image source, Milton Keynes Theatre

Reports that Stacey Solomon had to read her lines for a performance, external of Dick Wittingham at Milton Keynes Theatre have been met with disdain by some of the theatre community. 

Chris Law, the producer of the Harpenden Public Hall's Pantomime Cinderella, says "the only time anyone should read a script is if it's in an absolute emergency, and then only by a stage hand and not another actor including an understudy. 

"I'm sure Stacey is great on stage but as a professional she's should learn her lines. I would never have anyone with a book in any of my shows."

The judges at London's Criminal Appeal court also dismissed an appeal by Shazib Khan, 24, the uncle of Junead Khan, also of Marlow Avenue, Luton, against his sentence for a preparation for terrorism offence.

The pair had both planned, for almost an entire year over 2014 and 2015, to travel to Syria to live under the Islamic State regime.

They discussed their plans with ISIS members in Syria, prepared lists of items to take, and researched and ordered equipment.

Image source, Met Police

The only reason they did not travel was because they had not saved up enough money or bought sufficient kit, Lord Thomas said.

Each received a seven-year term, with five years of extended licence, although Junead Khan's was to run concurrently to the sentence for the murder plot.

Dismissing Shazib Khan's application to appeal against that sentence, Lord Thomas said his complaints were unarguable.

After making the decision to overturn the life sentence of Junead Khan for plotting to kill US personnel outside a Lakenheath base, the judge, Lord chief justice Lord Thomas, said: "There is no doubt about the heinous nature of the crime which Junead Khan formed an intention to commit. 

"But the point was fairly made on this appeal that, in terms of steps actually taken, he did not carry his intention far."

Image source, CPS

He added: "In the circumstances, neither the gravity of his conduct, very serious as it was, nor the level of danger which it indicated, required the court to impose a life sentence of imprisonment."  

A Luton delivery driver who was jailed for plotting to kill US personnel outside the Lakenheath base has had his life sentence overturned by the country's top judge.

Junead Khan, 25, of Marlow Avenue, was jailed for life, with a minimum term of 12 years, in May. 

Lord chief justice Lord Thomas has now overturned the sentence after finding there was not evidence to justify it, saying Khan had been "not far" from committing a murder.

Khan has instead been given a 20-year term, with a five-year extended licence.

Image source, PA

Alex Pope
BBC Local Live

Congratulations goes to Hertfordshire's and four-time Olympic gold medalist star Laura Kenny who's been named the 2016 Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year.

Cyclist Kenny won team pursuit and omnium gold during the summer.

The 24-year-old beat fellow cyclist Sarah Storey, who has won 14 Paralympic gold medals and Jade Jones, who successfully defended her Olympic taekwondo title, to the prize.

Image source, Getty Images

BBC Sport

Watford boxer Anthony Joshua said fans "want to see" bad behaviour from boxers, following a news conference fracas involving Dillian Whyte and Dereck Chisora.

Image source, Getty

Joshua defends his IBF heavyweight title against American Eric Molina in Manchester on Saturday.

But that fight has been overshadowed by Whyte's undercard match with Chisora, who threw a table in Wednesday's melee.

"This is boxing, not tennis. Everyone likes a bit of rivalry, it makes for a good fight," said Joshua.

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

There are reports this morning that the singer and TV presenter Stacey Solomon was reading her lines from a clipboard, external at yesterday's opening performance of Dick Whittington at the Milton Keynes Theatre where she is playing Fairy Bowbells.

Image source, Milton Keynes Theatre

It's claimed that she did not have time to learn her lines or rehearse with the rest of the cast due to her presenting role on ITV's I'm A Celebrity Extra Camp in Australia. A tweet from her, external yesterday seemed to confirm the busy schedule.   

We'll be contacting the producers and the theatre to see what they have to say about the story, but meanwhile, if you were at the performance, you can contact us by email, Twitter, external or Facebook, external. Oh, yes you can.

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth has been named League Two manager of the month, external for November.

The Chairboys boss has led them to four consecutive League wins and six on the bounce overall including victory over Portsmouth in the first round of the Emirates FA Cup. 

He told the club's website: "It might be my name that takes the award but I have to recognise the efforts of my staff and all the players, they’ve won this prize.

"We’re together in everything we do and have a real team spirit. I can’t thank them enough because they’ve been fantastic."

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

A man accused of murdering a teenager in Milton Keynes is due to appear in court this morning.

Mohammed Noor, 33, is accused of shooting Suhaib Mohammed,19, at a house in Osprey Close, Eaglestone on 13 September.

The victim was taken to hospital but died two hours later.

Image source, South Beds News Agency

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

Councils in Beds, Herts and Bucks have made £22m from parking charges and fines in the last year. 

The RAC Foundation, which carried out the research, said local authorities nationally had made a surplus of £756m in 2015/16 - 9% higher than in 2014/15.

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In our area, Milton Keynes had the largest surplus of more than £10m - a rise of 80% - with Luton, Aylesbury, St Albans and Stevenage all making well over £1m each.

The authorities say they will be reinvesting their profits back into community transport schemes and RAC Foundation director Steve Gooding said that's what the law demands.

"The good news is that any profit generated by councils from on-street parking must, by law, be spent on transport-related activities and as every motorist knows there's no shortage of work that needs doing," he said.

Elizabeth Rizzini
BBC Look East weather

A cloudy and misty start to the day however, during the morning, some brighter spells may develop. Most parts should stay dry throughout the day with a high of 13C (55F).

Here's my full forecast...

There are more details on the BBC Weather website.  

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

Good morning and welcome to another day of regular live updates of news, sport, weather, travel and more for Beds, Herts and Bucks.  

Today we'll be looking at the RAC Foundation's report that councils have made a surplus of £756m from parking charges and fines in the last year - with authorities in the three counties making £22m.

We'll also be looking into reports that singer and TV presenter Stacey Solomon was reading her lines from a clipboard, external in the opening performance of Dick Whittington at the Milton Keynes Theatre yesterday and will be contacting the producers to see what they say. 

If you were at the performance, let us know what you thought - you can email us, tweet us, external or contact us via Facebook, external about this or any other story. 

A woman accused of killing her half-sister with a casserole dish tells a court she was not the killer.

Jane Killick
BBC Three Counties Radio

Thanks for your company here at Local Live for Beds, Herts and Bucks today.

We'll return at 08:00 with more news of what's happening in the three counties.

Alex Dolan
BBC Look East weather

Remaining cloudy, with the chance of isolated showers. 

It'll become dry, with clear spells developing in light south westerly winds, with temperatures falling to 6C (42F).

There may be a few mist patches first thing in the morning. It'll remain cloudy, with occasional bright spells and stay mild with temperatures reaching 13C (55F) on Friday.

You can find further details for where you live on BBC Weather.