The infection rate in Bedford has fallen but a councillor warns: "We're not out of the woods yet".

A judge says car cruise events are "catastrophes waiting to happen" and should be banned.

There is "no obvious cause" of the deaths, the Environment Agency says.

Supporters say East-West Rail will spread prosperity, but opponents say the cost is too high.

Robin Bradburn said allowing serial rapist Nadeem Ahmed Kiani to get a licence "was a bad decision".

Bedford is one of eight areas identified by the government as a variant hotspot.

Ricky Gervais has been filming his Netflix series After Life in Hertfordshire in recent weeks.

The airport's owners say challenges brought on by Covid and climate concerns have fuelled changes.

The council wants more jabs as the area has one the lowest vaccination rates in England.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock urges everybody in the town to "exercise caution" and get tested.

The council's director of public health says the area is "at a precarious point".

The "alliance" will run Milton Keynes Council, where the Conservatives are the largest party.

The Planning Inspectorate says more noise at Blakelands warehouse could affect residents' health.

Labour holds on to Stevenage, Herts County Council stays blue and the Lib Dems take St Albans.

No party has a majority in Milton Keynes, but the Conservatives triumph in the rest of Bucks.

Bedford Borough Council says it is investigating the cases and carrying out additional testing.

The seat was previously held by Labour councillor Mark Rivers, who resigned earlier this year.

Results are to be declared on Saturday and Monday following the ballot in Buckinghamshire.

Clive Porter, 63, was a "hugely respected" retired officer, says his former force's chief constable.

Families say they only found out their loved ones' graves had been opened up through "rumours".