BBC Sport

The retirement of former heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko means that Anthony Joshua must now face mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev before 2 December, or risk being stripped of his IBF belt.

The Ukrainian, 41, was knocked out in the 11th round by current champion Joshua, from Watford, at Wembley Stadium in April.

Joshua, 27, had hoped Klitschko would sign his rematch clause for a proposed fight in Las Vegas on 11 November.

Bulgarian Pulev, 36, has a record of 25 wins and one defeat, which was against Klitschko in 2014.

Former heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko has retired from boxing - ruling out a rematch with Britain's Anthony Joshua.

Watford's Joshua, 27, had hoped Klitschko would sign his rematch clause for a proposed fight in Las Vegas on 11 November against the 41-year-old Ukrainian.

Image source, Getty Images

The Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire road police have tweeted to say they were in the "right place" at the "right time" to avoid a potentially serious road incident at Hatfield early this morning...

Elizabeth Rizzini
BBC Look East weather

Today's weather will be a lot nicer than yesterday's.

Instead of all that heavy rain, we may see just one or two passing light showers, especially in the west of the region.

It is, however, going to be quite windy with a blustery south-westerly wind, which will become very gusty as we head through the afternoon.

Highs of 21C (70F).

Kris Holland
BBC News

Welcome to live updates for Beds, Herts and Bucks on Thursday, 3 August.

We'll be here until 18:00 keeping you up-to-date with the latest news, sport, weather and travel as it happens.

As always, if you want to get in touch you can by email, Facebook, external or Twitter, external.

League Two side Stevenage sign Maidstone United's England C centre-back Kevin Lokko for an undisclosed fee.

Sarah Jenkins
BBC Local Live

Thanks for your company.

We'll be back from 08:00 tomorrow with the latest news, sport, weather and travel for your area.

While we're away, any breaking news will be posted here overnight.

Have a good evening.

Dan Holley
BBC Look East weather

It will be cloudy this evening with occasional outbreaks of rain, but this gradually easing overnight to leave a few clear spells later.

Southwesterly winds will ease somewhat during the early hours, and feeling quite warm and muggy with temperatures only dropping to 13C (55F) at the end of the night.

Thursday will be windy with sunny spells and occasional cloud, and just a few isolated fast-moving showers. Temperatures will peak at 22C (72F).

Find the latest weather where you live on the BBC Weather site.

Image source, Facebook

A mother and her 12-year-old twins killed in a crash while on holiday have been named.

Jane Baker-Lockett, 43, and her children James and Amy Gaskin, from the Milton Keynes area, died following the crash in on the A361 in Devon.

Her husband was travelling in a separate vehicle with her 14-year-old son and saw the crash behind them.

Let's have a look at what some of our local papers have been reporting today...

• The Comet, external praises three cycling groups who have raised more than £10,000 for a local hospice
• Bedford Today, external tells the story of a Woburn telephone box which has been transformed into a free library
• Royston Crow, external reports on the winners of the town's new front garden competition

Sarah Jenkins
BBC Local Live

Three people have been jailed over the sexual abuse of children in Milton Keynes.

Colin Darlington, 52, of Melick Road, Beanhill was sentenced at Aylesbury Crown Court to 10 years in prison for four counts of rape and three counts of indecent assault.

The sentence will be added to a 20 year sentence he received in November last year for similar offences.

His wife, Rebecca Darlington, 46, of the same address, was sentenced to eight years in prison for two counts of indecent assault.

David Moulton of Kentmere Road, Bolton, was sentenced to four years in prison for one count of indecent assault. His victim was under the age of 10.

Image source, Google

During the 1990's and early 2000's, two victims were raped and indecently assaulted by Colin Darlington.

His wife was present during some incidents and also took part.

Investigating officer Det Con Graeme Williams, of the Child Abuse Investigation Unit, said: "There are no words that can do justice to the courage, tenacity and quiet dignity shown by the victims throughout this particularly distressing case in which they were subjected to horrific abuse and torture as children.

"The long sentence handed out by the courts reflects the seriousness of what the victims went through. I hope that this helps them find closure and allows them to move forward and lead happy and successful lives."

BBC Weather Watchers

It may be rather dull and grey outside, but that hasn't stopped our BBC Weather Watchers getting out and about.

Here are a few of the lovely photos we've been sent today.

The Milton Keynes surgery struggles to retain doctors because of "abusive and demanding" patients.

BBC Weather

Outbreaks of rain will spread across Beds, Herts and Bucks this afternoon.

The winds will also strengthen and the rain may become heavy at times during the evening.

Maximum Temperature: 18C (64F).

For the full forecast where you are, visit BBC Weather.

Phone footage captured the moment riot officers entered prison wing to regain control from inmates.

Sian Davies
BBC News Online

• A mother and her 12-year-old twins were killed in a crash while on holiday in North Devon
• Jane Baker-Lockett, 43, and her children James and Amy Gaskin, were from the Milton Keynes area

• Her husband was travelling in a separate vehicle with her 14-year-old son. They saw the crash
• It happened on the A361 near Barnstaple at 08:25 on Monday morning
• The crash involved a Kia Sportage and an oncoming lorry
• The road was closed for nine hours
• Ms Baker-Lockett died at the scene
• Amy died on arrival at North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple
• James, who was taken to hospital via air ambulance, died shortly afterwards
• An investigation is under way and police are appealing for witnesses

A former Bletchley Park Post Office postmaster produced stamps to celebrate the town's 50th birthday.

Dani Bailey
BBC Local Live

To celebrate Milton Keynes' 50th birthday, a former postmaster has produced a set of special stamps.

John Chapman used to volunteer at Bletchley park and has chosen four iconic landmarks to feature on the stamps.

Simon Oxley
BBC Three Counties Radio

Water supplies have been restored to Baldock and Letchworth, after residents were left queuing for bottled water following a burst main in Baldock on Monday evening.

Affinity Water say repair work was finally completed at around 22:30 yesterday, with supplies resuming through the night.

It says the bottled water ran out, and has apologised for the inconvenience caused.

Sarah Jenkins
BBC Local Live

There are delays on Thameslink trains between Bedford and London because a swan was on the line.

You'll be pleased to know, the swan has been removed and is now safe.

Customers can expect delays of up to 15 minutes until 10:00.