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  2. Weather: Cold overnight but sunny tomorrow

    BBC Weather

    Overnight it will be dry with clear skies and light winds. With temperatures dropping to 0C (32F), there will be a risk of frost and the odd mist and fog patch.

    BBC Weather map

    Tomorrow will be a fine, dry day with sunny spells after the frost clears. 

    BBC Weather has more local forecasts. 

  3. Mother and partner deny murder of baby

    Andrew Woodger

    BBC News

    A mother and her partner have pleaded not guilty to murdering her 13-month-old son and have been remanded in custody ahead of a trial in June. 

    Crawley Road, Luton

    Hardeep Hunjan, 26, and Ronnie Tayler-Morrison, 21, both of Luton, were charged following the death of Noah Serra-Morrison and deny causing or allowing the death of a child and the assault, ill-treatment, neglect or abandonment of a child likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury.

    The baby was taken from a property on Crawley Road in the early hours of 21 November and pronounced dead at Luton and Dunstable Hospital later that morning. 

  4. Police hope search of author's house will reveal clues

    Hertfordshire Police officers looking for missing author Helen Bailey have been searching in and around her house in Royston. 

    Det Insp Julie Wheatley says the search is routine and may give them clues about why the 51-year-old disappeared eight days ago. 

    She was last seen on Monday last week with her pet miniature Dachshund.

  5. Cody the raccoon's fame 'unexpected', says owner

    Dani Bailey

    BBC Local Live

    This is Cody the raccoon. He is nearly eight months old and has more than 10,000 "likes" on his Facebook page.

    Cody lives in Stevenage with his owner Kasey Valentine who built him a large enclosure in her garden with swings and ladders - like "a playground," she says.

    Cody the raccoon

    Miss Valentine, 24, says she didn't expect Cody's Facebook page to take off like it has, as she only started it "as somewhere to put his photos because friends were getting fed up" with them on her own page.

    "Cheeky" Cody's been going on walks in Stevenage over the last three months, which he loves, but sometimes he does get nervous and "clings to my leg like a small child", says his owner.

  6. Elvis impersonator issues plea after jumpsuit leaves the building

    We told you earlier about the theft of an Elvis impersonator's costume after his performance in Dunstable's Grove Theatre on Friday night. 

    Grove Theatre, Dunstable

    Lee Memphis King is appealing for help in finding it and put this post up on Facebook: "If anyone sees this suit for sale anywhere would you be kind enough to let me know."

    The white jumpsuit is adorned with blue stones, and was specially made by Elvis's original costume designer.

  7. MP calls for country-of-origin labelling for food

    Jane Killick

    BBC Three Counties Radio

    The Conservative MP for St Albans, Anne Main, is calling for all farm produce sold in the UK to be labelled with the country of origin

    Anne Main MP

    She introduced a bill in Parliament because she says British farmers are being undercut by EU competitors "dodging important animal welfare rules."

    "If British consumers were made aware of the lower welfare standard operating in many European countries I believe they would be choosing to buy British and buy compassionately," said Ms Main.

  8. Easyjet founder 'will oppose any plans to buy out rival'

    Jane Killick

    BBC Three Counties Radio

    The founder of Luton-based airline Easyjet says he will oppose any plans to buy out smaller rival company Monarch, after a report in the Sunday Times said the company was looking at making a bid.

    Easyjet plane

    Stelios Haji-Ioannou started Easyjet in 1995 and his family still owns a 34% stake in the company. He told reporters he believes it should stay clear of takeovers. 

    Monarch has just over 30 aircraft, compared to Easyjet's fleet of more than 240. Monarch was rescued by a private equity investor in 2014 and has been the subject of several recent stories, one of which suggested it was looking at buying other European airlines.

    Easyjet declined to comment.

  9. Two houses damaged by Chesham fire

    Dani Bailey

    BBC Local Live

    Firefighters have today been at the scene of a fire in Chesham today, which severely damaged a detached home and affected a neighbouring property.

    Chesham fire

    Crews from Amersham and High Wycombe were called to Lowndes Avenue just after 10:15.

    The two-storey house was very badly damaged, and the guttering and soffits on a house next door were damaged by the radiating heat. Everyone was accounted for, Bucks Fire and Rescue said.

  10. Princes in lightsaber fight in Buckinghamshire film studios

    Dani Bailey

    BBC Local Live

    The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry have now visited the costume department on the Star Wars film set at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire - and it looks like they're very much enjoying their trip!

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    View more on twitter

    From the look of the photos, the princes really got into the lightsaber fight. Do we reckon they're fans of the series, by any chance?

  11. Afternoon headlines: Police search house of missing author... Princes visit Star Wars film studios

    Jane Killick

    BBC Three Counties Radio

    The latest headlines:

    • Hertfordshire Police, looking for missing author Helen Bailey, are searching in and around her house in Royston
    • The founder of the Luton-based airline Easyjet says he will oppose any plans to buy out another company 
    • Princes William and Harry have been visiting Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire where the new Star Wars film is being made
  12. Weather Watchers: Blue skies in Hoddesdon

    BBC Weather Watchers

    The blue skies are looking glorious across Beds, Herts and Bucks this afternoon, according to the photographs in our Weather Watchers inbox - like this one taken in Hoddesdon.

    Blue sky over Hoddesdon

    If you'd like to tell us what the weather's like where you live, sign up to become a Weather Watcher here.

  13. Pet raccoon 'helps Stevenage woman with illness'

    Dani Bailey

    BBC Local Live

    Last month, we told you about a raccoon in Stevenage who is helping a woman cope with her chronic illness.

    Since then, Kasey Valentine's story has been picked up by Buzzfeed and the local media so we thought, what better time than to share some more photographs of the adorable Cody!

    Kasey Valentine and Cody
    Cody the raccoon

    Miss Valentine, 24, who suffers from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), says Cody has changed her life and she now feels more confident going out as people pay him attention rather than her.

  14. Author disappearance 'out of character', says friend

    Missing children's author Helen Bailey's disappearance is "totally out of character", a friend has said.

    Helen Bailey on BBC TV in December 2015

    Shelley Whitehead said of Ms Bailey, 51, (pictured), who was last seen over a week ago: "We're very concerned. We feel desperate and very distraught."

    Police say they are keeping the situation under review and searches are continuing.

    Ms Whitehead said: "There's just no information and it doesn't make sense. It's incredibly worrying and totally out of character."

  15. Search of missing author's home 'routine', say police

    Dani Bailey

    BBC Local Live

    Hertfordshire Police says that "specialist searches" in and around the home of a missing author are routine in this sort of case.

    Police search author's home

    Children's author Helen Bailey, known for the Electra Brown series, was last seen on Monday last week near her home in Royston.

    Officers say they are keeping an "open mind on the circumstances" and are continuing to make inquiries.

  16. Pictures: Police search home of missing Hertfordshire author

    Dani Bailey

    BBC Local Live

    Police searches are going on in and around the home of missing children's author Helen Bailey.

    Police searching author's home
    Police searching author's home

    The 51-year-old was last seen on Monday of last week walking her dog, a miniature Dachshund, near her home in Royston.

    Police said yesterday Ms Bailey had stated she needed some time to herself before her disappearance.

  17. Weather: Feeling warmer with sunny spells

    BBC Weather

    It will be fine and dry through the afternoon with plenty of sunny spells. The winds will stay light and it should feel warmer than of late. 

    Maximum temperature: 14C (57F)

    Weather graphic shows sunny spells
  18. Police searching home of missing children's author

    Jane Killick

    BBC Three Counties Radio

    Hertfordshire Police has confirmed officers are searching in and around the home of missing children's author Helen Bailey in Royston.

    Helen Bailey

    Helen Bailey, 51, was last seen on Monday of last week walking her miniature Daschund.

    She is known for the Electra Brown series for teenagers and for a blog which she began writing after her husband drowned while the couple were on holiday in Barbados in 2011. The blog, Planet Grief, was later turned into a book.

  19. Duke and Prince Harry at Pinewood Studios

    Dani Bailey

    BBC Local Live

    The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry are visiting the Star Wars film set at Pinewood studios in Buckinghamshire.

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    Kensington Palace has tweeted this photograph of William, who is president of Bafta, and Harry with a head cast from the film of actress Daisy Ridley.

    The pair will also meet actor Mark Hamill who plays Luke Skywalker in the series.