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Updates for Friday, 16 September, 2016
Police officer 'failed to take action' over dangerous dog in baby death case
Delays on trains from Northampton and Long Buckby due to Watford derailment
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Train derailment: Full extent of delays 'not yet known'published at 08:39 British Summer Time 16 September 2016
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Train derailment: Information from National Rail Enquiriespublished at 08:35 British Summer Time 16 September 2016
A statement from National Rail Enquiries, external says: "A derailed train between Milton Keynes Central and Watford Junction means there is major disruption to services between Milton Keynes Central and London Euston.
"Two of the lines have reopened at reduced speed through the affected area, but journeys are expected to be delayed by up to 60 minutes.
"Disruption is expected to continue until the end of the day."
Train derailment: Latest from London Midlandpublished at 08:32 British Summer Time 16 September 2016
London Midland trains, external has sent out the latest information after this morning's train derailment in the Watford area.
It says fewer trains are running on the lines between Milton Keynes Central and Watford Junction.
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 13:00.
Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, Great Western Railway, London Overground, Thameslink, Virgin Trains, East Midlands Trains and TFL Rail are accepting passengers via any reasonable route until further notice.
Arrangements have been made for London Midland rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys.
Train derailment: Two lines now reopenedpublished at 08:27 British Summer Time 16 September 2016
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Train derailment: Commuters advised to delay journey into Londonpublished at 08:27 British Summer Time 16 September 2016
Alex Pope
BBC Local Live
Commuters traveling into London Euston station are being advised to either delay their journey or travel into another London station after a train derailment in a tunnel just outside of Watford at 07:00.
Francis Thomas, from London Midland, says as this is a "busy stretch" of track, if "something goes wrong it will take a long time for services to get back to normal".
He said it had been confirmed by two sources that there were no injuries on the train.
Delays are expected until at least lunchtime.
Train derailment: Severe delayspublished at 08:14 British Summer Time 16 September 2016
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Train derailment: Emergency services at the scenepublished at 08:13 British Summer Time 16 September 2016
Alex Pope
BBC Local Live
I've just spoken to British Transport Police which has confirmed officers were called to Hunton Bridge tunnel near Watford at about 07:00 to reports of a landslide.
British Transport Police are at the scene along with the East of England Ambulance Service and Herts Fire and Rescue.
Passengers are requested to contact Network Rail for train information.
Trail derailment: 'No injuries', says London Midlandpublished at 08:11 British Summer Time 16 September 2016
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Emergency services are at the scene of a train derailment between Watford Junction and Kings Langley,, external after a reported landslide.
Network Rail says services between Milton Keynes and London Euston will be affected for the rest of the day.
All lines are blocked, but London Midland says it's had from two sources that no injuries have been reported.
Watford junction train derailed: Two lines to open 'shortly'published at 08:06 British Summer Time 16 September 2016
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Derailment 'happened in a tunnel' outside Watfordpublished at 08:04 British Summer Time 16 September 2016
BBC journalist Douglas Marshall says commuters have been told the train derailment happened in a tunnel outside Watford, with a "landslide" to blame.
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This is the message many rail commuters are seeing at stations this morning. We'll bring you the latest when we have it.
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Train derailment: Latest informationpublished at 07:51 British Summer Time 16 September 2016
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A train has derailed near Watford Junction, operator London Midland, external has confirmed.
It is the 06:19 service from Milton Keynes to Euston, but there are no details of injuries at this time.
It is understood the accident was caused by flooding in the area.
A spokesman said London Midland and Virgin services would be "severely disrupted" from the north west of England, Scotland, and the Midlands into Euston station in London.
Tickets will be accepted on East Midlands trains between Northampton and Wellingborough and coaches have been requested to run between the two stations.
Train derails near Watfordpublished at 07:48 British Summer Time 16 September 2016
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London Midland, external says a train has derailed between Milton Keynes Central and Watford Junction and all lines are blocked.
It confirms train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or suspended.
Disruption is expected. More to follow.
That's all from uspublished at 18:01 British Summer Time 15 September 2016
Live updates have now finished, but any breaking new will appear here until we are back with you tomorrow from 08:00.
We'll build up to another big sporting weekend with The Cobblers and The Saints in action plus the Singapore Grand Prix, Charley Hull in the last golf major of the year and Ellie Robinson competing for the final time in the Paralympics.
Until then enjoy the evening sunshine...
Sanderson leads Northants to victorypublished at 17:31 British Summer Time 15 September 2016
Ben Sanderson takes a career-best 8-73 as Northants wear down a plucky Gloucestershire to win their final four-day game.
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Weather: Heavy rain and thunderstorms tomorrowpublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 15 September 2016
Chris Bell
BBC Look East weather
Tonight will be humid with clear spells. There's a risk of scattered, heavy showers and thunderstorms moving northwards through the night.
Light winds, with temperatures falling to 15(C) (59F)
Image source, BBC Weather
The Met Office has issued a warning for heavy rain for much of the region for Friday.
It'll be a mostly cloudy day with thunderstorms and rain - the heavy downpours could lead to some very localised flooding.
Moderate north westerly winds, with a maximum temperature of 20(C) (68F).
BBC Weather has more information for where you are.
New chief executive appointed at office of PCCpublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 15 September 2016
Craig Lewis
BBC News
As part of a review of his management structure, Northants PCC Stephen Mold has appointed a new chief executive for his office.
Subject to the approval of the Northamptonshire Police and Crime Panel, Martin Scoble - the former chief executive for the PCC in Humberside - will take the role.
Mr Scoble previously served with the British Army for 18 years, in which time he planned and led deployments to Afghanistan and acted within the Global Contingency Planning department at RAF headquarters.
'Not a single penny' of OPCC spending warrantedpublished at 17:15 British Summer Time 15 September 2016
Craig Lewis
BBC News
Northamptonshire's PCC Stephen Mold (left), who was elected in May, has announced the results of a staffing review which has saved £170,000 - but not everyone is happy.
Former Labour MP and Green party spokesman, Tony Clarke, a long-time critic of the role of PCC, said the whole post is "an extravagant irrelevance".
"Not a single penny is warranted," he said.
Two charged with Hardingstone rapepublished at 16:45 British Summer Time 15 September 2016
Craig Lewis
BBC News
Two men have been charged with rape following an incident in Hardingstone earlier this year.
Northamptonshire Police revealed today the pair are unlikely to appear in court until January next year.
Officers cordoned off the underpass at the end of Hardingstone Lane on 4 July, following reports of an assault in the early hours of the morning.
Forensic analysis of the area took place for most of the day.
EFL Cup third roundpublished at 16:20 British Summer Time 15 September 2016
Reaction to eight matches in the third round of the League Cup, plus fourth-round draw details.
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New director of delivery will replace Adam Simmonds' former election agent in rolepublished at 16:08 British Summer Time 15 September 2016
Craig Lewis
BBC News
Cuts announced as part of a review of the office of the police and crime commissioner come despite PCC Stephen Mold having last week placed adverts to recruit three new members of staff, external.
The three advertised roles - for an early intervention manager, a digital engagement manager and a director for delivery - add up to £158,961 to the office's wage bill.
The director of delivery role will see a replacement appointed for Kathryn Buckle, chosen by previous PCC Adam Simmonds (pictured) after working as his election agent. The other positions are new roles.