Phil Shepka
BBC Sport

Alfie Barker later apologised for his "disgraceful comments" and said that he would accept any punishment given to him.

Barker, who takes medication to combat the symptoms of ADHD and a mild form of autism, was sacked by both Hitchin and Codicote FC, where he had been on loan.

Arter and partner Rachel's baby daughter Renee was stillborn in December 2015.

In relation to Barker's charge, it's alleged he posted comments which were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute.

Phil Shepka
BBC Sport

Ex-Hitchin player Alfie Barker has been charged by the FA in relation to tweets sent to Bournemouth's Harry Arter about the death of his baby daughter.

Bournemouth lost a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Arsenal in the Premier League on Tuesday, 3 January.

Image source, Hitchin Town

Barker, on Hitchin's books at the time, later posted: "Big hype just for a disappointment like the nine months leading up to your child's birth."

Barker, who was sacked, has until 25 January to respond to the charge.

Alex Pope
BBC Local Live

A parking hotline has been set up by Bedford Borough Council to catch people parking unlawfully.

Deputy mayor Charles Royden said people who park badly are "selfish" and create an "unsafe environment for residents".

Anyone who sees people parking on zig-zag lines outside of schools, in disabled bays without a valid blue badge, in bus stops or across dropped kerbs are asked to call 01234 267422, external, select option two for Highways and Parking and press option three. 

Alex Pope
BBC Local Live

A third person has been arrested following the death of Adam Watt (below), from Hemel Hempstead, who was stabbed outside his home in Evans Wharf, Apsley Lock, on Sunday.  

A 22-year-old man, also from the town, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering the 38-year-old and is in police custody.

A 47-year-old woman and an 18-year-old man, arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, continue to be questioned.

Image source, South Beds News Agency

Sue Nicholson
BBC News

Dog fighting is "happening everywhere, in towns, cities and rural areas". 

That's according to Eduardo Goncalves, chief executive of the League Against Cruel Sports, responding to news that more than 200 calls were made to the RSPCA in Beds, Herts and Bucks reporting organised dog fighting since 2006. 

He says the crime is "making a comeback" and the penalties are just not strong enough. He says if found guilty there's only a maximum six-month jail term.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) says there are "strict laws in place" to deal with offenders and "anyone who is cruel to an animal or does not provide for its welfare needs may be banned from owning animals, given an unlimited fine or sent to prison".

Sue Nicholson
BBC News

Bedfordshire has some of the most reports of dog fights in the country, considering the size of its population.

New figures from the RSPCA show Bedfordshire had 74 calls since 2006, behind places like the West Midlands, South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire.

Hertfordshire had 64 and Buckinghamshire 73 calls. 

But when you break down Bedfordshire's figure, it works out the RSPCA received 12 calls per 100,000 people in the county, between 2006 and 2015.

BBC Business News

St Albans-based Premier Foods is just about to start a three-year cost cutting plan, which aims to make savings of £10m by next year.

The company said some of its big brands, including Bisto, Oxo, Loyd Grossman, Ambrosia and Batchelors, were performing well.

The group sold more than 216 million mince pies in 2016, 17% more than the previous year. However, as in other areas, sales shifted away from the Mr Kipling label in favour of the non-branded equivalent.

BBC Business News

Hertfordshire-based Premier Foods, owner of the Mr Kipling, Batchelors and Bisto brands, says it expects profits to be down 10% this financial year. 

The weaker pound has made ingredients such as sugar and cocoa more expensive, with shoppers buying cheaper non-branded products. 

The St Albans company's shares were down more than 15% in early trading this morning. 

Image source, Getty Images

The first satellite designed to measure wind speeds across the planet is set to be launched into space.

BBC Weather Watchers

It was a cold, bright and frosty start to the day across Beds, Herts and Bucks, but we also had the most amazing sunrise. 

Here are some superb snaps sent in by our BBC Weather Watchers. 

However, there's no shepherd's warning - it's due to stay dry and bright this afternoon.

Alex Pope
BBC Local Live

A total of 4,035 tickets have been given to Wycombe Wanderers, external for their FA Cup fourth round tie at Tottenham Hotspur on 28 January.

But if you're not a season ticket holder, you sadly can't get one yet, even if you're on the charm offensive...

Watch the birdie!

Blackburn boss Owen Coyle is hopeful that on-loan defender Tommie Hoban will return from injury in February.

Kate Scotter
BBC News

A manuscript written by Bletchley World War Two codebreaker Alan Turing has gone on display at Bletchley Park. 

Image source, Science Photo Library

"Notes on Notations" was written while the Cambridge academic was cracking German codes and provides a commentary on the language of mathematics.

Image source, Chris Radburn/PA

It was privately bought for $1m in New York in 2015 and is on loan to the Buckinghamshire museum.  

Image source, Chris Radburn/PA

The notebook is one of just a handful of Turing's written manuscripts in existence.    

Kate Bradbrook
BBC Look East

The trial of Ian Stewart, who denies murdering Royston author Helen Bailey, has been adjourned as the defendant was not well enough to attend court.

The mother of the children's author was due to give evidence today.

However, the judge at St Albans Crown Court said the trial would continue tomorrow.

Image source, SWNS

Kate Bradbrook
BBC Look East

The mother of Royston author Helen Bailey is due to give evidence today at the trial of the man accused of murdering her daughter. 

Helen Bailey's partner Ian Stewart denies killing her at their home last year.

Her mother Eileen will give evidence at St Albans Crown Court this morning and I will bring you the latest from court.

Alex Pope
BBC Local Live

A woman from Milton Keynes who went missing on Friday after dropping her daughter off at school has been found. 

Thames Valley Police says Sherena Begum is "safe and well" and has thanked people for their help.

Image source, Thames Valley Police

Simon Oxley
BBC Three Counties Radio

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found stabbed in a house in Aylesbury.

A 26-year-old man was found hurt on Brompton Close on Monday morning.

Police say an 18-year-old man from the town was originally arrested for attempted murder, but after the victim died at Stoke Mandeville Hospital on Tuesday he was re-arrested. 

Image source, Google

Alex Pope
BBC Local Live

Good morning and welcome back to our regular coverage for the Local Live news stream for Beds, Bucks and Herts. 

It's been a frosty start for me this morning but this beautiful sunrise over Great Missenden shows some great vapour trails. 

Between now and 18:00 we'll be bringing you all your news, sport, travel and in a moment a full weather report with Kate Kinsella. 

If you want to send us a photo or get in touch at anytime you can via email or Twitter using @bhblive, external.

Kate Kinsella
BBC Look East weather

Today is going to be cold, bright and frosty across most areas to start, but possibly a little cloudier towards the north. 

Remaining sunny and dry with light winds throughout the day, but it will feel cold when out and about. 

Maximum temperature: 5C (41F). BBC Weather has more.