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Updates for Friday, 20 January 2017
Tributes paid to Royston fire engine crash victim as investigation continues
Helen Bailey murder trial resumes after being halted for two days

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Quiz timepublished at 11:19 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2017
Nikki Jenkins
BBC Local Live
Thames Valley Police was trying to keep us on our toes when it tweeted this in the wee small hours...
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You don't have to wait for the answer... it turned out to be a pedestrian - all in black - strolling along the A404, between Marlow and High Wycombe.
Take a closer look below...
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Graham Taylor Rememberedpublished at 10:42 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2017
In 2012 the late Graham Taylor spoke to BBC Look North about his love for Scunthorpe United. You can hear it again here.
Ex-football coach denies child sex chargespublished at 10:40 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2017
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Tony Fisher
BBC Three Counties Radio
Former football coach Barry Bennell has pleaded not guilty to eight charges of sexual assault against a boy aged under 14.
The former youth coach at Crewe Alexandra denied the eight counts when he appeared at Chester Crown Court.
The charges all relate to allegations of abuse between 1981 and 1986.
Mr Bennell, 63, wearing a blue polo neck shirt and appearing via videolink from HMP Woodhill, in Milton Keynes, answered "not guilty" to all the charges as they were put to him.
Woman missing after dropping off child at schoolpublished at 10:17 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2017
Nikki Jenkins
BBC Local Live
A Milton Keynes woman has gone missing after dropping off her daughter at school on Friday morning.
Sherena Begum, 29, was last seen in heavy snow on Helford Place, Fishermead, at 09:00.
Image source, Thames Valley Police
She is about 5ft 2ins tall and has a slim build. She has black hair, but it's believed she was wearing a black head scarf at the time.
She was also wearing a blue dress and a brown robe-like jumper.
Insp James Ravenall, of Thames Valley Police, said: "Serena, if you are reading this appeal, we want you to know that you are not in any trouble, but I would urge you to get in touch with police to let us know that you are safe."
People can call police with any information on 101.
Jammy deal for teenage fanpublished at 09:29 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2017
Gail Sanderson
BBC Three Counties Radio
Image source, Mike Searle Photography
Photos taken by a fan of The Jam at an Aylesbury gig more than 37 years ago are being used on the cover of the band's latest live album.
They were taken by Mike Searle when he was 17 and were spotted on his blog by the band's record label.
"What I really wanted to do was to catch him [Paul Weller] jumping with his guitar, because that was his signature move and I managed to get that," he said.
"Universal Studios called up and said, 'we like your photos, we'd like to use them on this live album we are releasing from the same year, are you interested?' And I was like, yes I am!
"I would have done it for love to be honest.
"I really want to thank 17-year-old Mike for earning me a little bit of money. The message for other people that age is if you've got a talent, follow your passion and good things can happen."
Four-goal strikers, derbies & new jobspublished at 09:10 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2017
James Vaughan goes goal crazy, new managers have mixed fortunes in their new jobs and one side makes it lucky 13.
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Investigation follows light aircraft crashpublished at 08:28 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2017
Nikki Jenkins
BBC Local Live
An investigation is taking place after a pilot died when his light aircraft crashed following take-off from north Buckinghamshire.
Thames Valley Police said the unidentified man was pronounced dead at Aston Rowant nature reserve (below) on the Oxfordshire-Buckinghamshire border, at about 14:30 on Sunday.
The aircraft left Turweston Aerodrome (below), a short distance north of the crash site.
Image source, Geograph
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is investigating. It is not known yet whether fog or poor visibility had a part to play in what happened.
Monday's weather: Some rain, but brighter further eastpublished at 08:24 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2017
Kate Kinsella
BBC Look East weather
It's a chilly morning and there are one or two mist and fog patches around the BBC East region.
There's also a bit of rain as well, although the further east you are, you'll see a drier start to the day and there may even be a glimmer of sunshine.
Any rain will tend to dry out during the afternoon, and there'll be a top temperature between 5C and 6C (41F - 43F).
Watch the full regional forecast here: