A dry start to Tuesday with spells of sunshine. Rain is expected to move eastwards during the afternoon and this could turn heavy at times. Highs of around 19C (66F).
St Albans collision: Woman, 80, dies
Dani Bailey
BBC Local Live
It's been confirmed by police that an elderly woman died after a collision in St Albans today, which we reported earlier.
Officers say the "circumstances of the collision are unclear" but it seems that a delivery lorry was leaving the service road by Tesco Express at Twyford Road in Jersey Farm when "it collided" with the 80-year-old woman.
The woman died as a result of the injuries she sustained. Any witnesses are asked to contact police via the 101 number.
'Sorry for wasting your time', woman writes to police
A woman has written to Bedfordshire Police to say she is "eternally grateful" for their support on a night out.
Officers had gone to help the woman in May after they received reports of an intoxicated person lying in the road.
She wrote to them to apologise and will be making a donation to the Care of Policing Survivors charity.
The 21-year-old centre-back, who made 10 appearances during a loan spell with the Hatters last season, has agreed a two-year deal at Kenilworth Road.
A Republic of Ireland Under-21 international, Rea came through Albion's academy and featured twice for the Seagulls in the League Cup.
Missed-it Monday: Joshua knocks out Breazeale
Ben Dirs
BBC Sport
Watford's Anthony Joshua defended his IBF heavyweight title for the first time with a seventh-round knockout of Dominic Breazeale in London on Saturday.
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The unbeaten American was incredibly game, standing up to some brutal assaults by the champion, who now has 17 knockouts from as many fights.
But after Breazeale was floored for a second time in the seventh, the referee waved the fight off. Read more here.
Biggleswade bridge reopens after seven months
Kate Bradbrook
BBC Look East
A major road bridge has reopened in Biggleswade after being closed for seven months.
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The closure of Stratton Bridge prompted complaints from local shopkeepers who say they have lost thousands of pounds in business while the road has been closed.
The bridge needed major repairs and was due to reopen in April after closing in November but bad weather forced a longer closure.
Elderly woman hit by delivery van in St Albans
An elderly woman has been flown to hospital by air ambulance after been knocked down in St Albans.
The woman, who's 80 years old, was hit by a delivery van on Twyford Road in Jersey Farm.
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Glastonbury: Buckinghamshire's Jack Garratt
BBC Introducing... in Beds, Herts and Bucks
Another local act that came up through BBC Introducing was at Glastonbury this weekend: Little Chalfont's Jack Garratt.
Jack, who was named as the winner of BBC Music's Sound of 2016, first uploaded his music to us in 2009 and we gave him his first radio play that year.
From there, Jack's supported Mumford and Sons, won the Critics' Choice at this year's Brit Awards and released his debut album Phase.
Here he is playing the John Peel Stage on Friday...
Natalia Doherty death: Trial date set
Lee Agnew
BBC Three Counties Radio
Two brothers accused of helping to hide the body of a woman in Luton will stand trial in December.
Natalia Doherty, 50, also known as Natalia Wilkanowska, vanished in 2003 and her remains were found buried in the garden of a house in Icknield Way last year.
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Today Joseph Doherty, 72, of Port Glasgow and Daniel Doherty, 67, appeared at Luton Crown Court, accused of concealing her body in the back garden of Daniel Doherty's house.
Both men were granted bail.
Missing Borehamwood man, 81, last seen on Friday
Have you seen missing 81-year-old Terry Dunne from Borehamwood?
Hertfordshire Police say Mr Dunne was last seen at his home in Brook Road at about 22:30 on Friday.
Officers are concerned as he has been "without his medication for some time" and is a "vulnerable older man".
They say he's 6ft 1in tall (1.85m), usually wears a cap and speaks with a London accent.
Man arrested after girl, 12, sexually assaulted
A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of a sexual assault on a 12-year-old girl in Hitchin on Friday.
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Police say that the sexual assault was reported to them and is alleged to have happened between 16:00 and 16:30 in woods opposite Watersmeet off Grove Road.
Officers are keen to speak to dog-walkers who may have seen the girl, including a man walking a small brown dog that the girl stopped to pet.
Glastonbury: Gwen and the Good Thing on the BBC Introducing stage
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Milton Keynes six-piece Gwen and the Good Thing raised the money to record and launch their debut EP via crowdfunding.
They’ve kept busy since then with gigs in Milton Keynes and London... and now Glastonbury!
Take a listen to their groovy, catchy feel-good pop with their performance on the BBC Introducing stage on Friday.
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Burnham man arrested over explosive chemicals
A man has been arrested in Buckinghamshire on suspicion of possession of an explosive with intent to endanger life and property.
Officers were called to an address in The Fairway in Burnham just before 06:00 on Saturday, where they discovered a number of chemicals.
Residents of nearby properties were evacuated as a precautionary measure.
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The 40-year-old has been released on police bail until 13 August.
Glastonbury: BBC Introducing's Rocky Nti
BBC Introducing... in Beds, Herts and Bucks
Rocky Nti’s toe-tapping brand of indie has been a part of the live music scene in Milton Keynes since he was 15.
He started when he found a guitar in his room and taught himself to play it by listening to songs on the radio.
Since then he’s supported Panic! At The Disco across Europe and played a range of festivals from Wireless to Pukkelpop... the latest, of course, being Glastonbury on Friday for BBC Introducing.
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Pigs abandoned in Hertfordshire
A group of pigs were abandoned on the Ashridge Estate in Hertfordshire, the Hemel Gazette reports.
Five animals, including a heavily-pregnant sow were left - read the full report here.
Weather: Sunny spells this evening
Julie Reinger
BBC Look East weather
Sunny spells to end the day and then a dry night with light winds and lows of around 10C (50F).
A dry start to Tuesday with spells of sunshine. Rain is expected to move eastwards during the afternoon and this could turn heavy at times. Highs of around 19C (66F).
St Albans collision: Woman, 80, dies
Dani Bailey
BBC Local Live
It's been confirmed by police that an elderly woman died after a collision in St Albans today, which we reported earlier.
Officers say the "circumstances of the collision are unclear" but it seems that a delivery lorry was leaving the service road by Tesco Express at Twyford Road in Jersey Farm when "it collided" with the 80-year-old woman.
The woman died as a result of the injuries she sustained. Any witnesses are asked to contact police via the 101 number.
'Sorry for wasting your time', woman writes to police
A woman has written to Bedfordshire Police to say she is "eternally grateful" for their support on a night out.
Officers had gone to help the woman in May after they received reports of an intoxicated person lying in the road.
She wrote to them to apologise and will be making a donation to the Care of Policing Survivors charity.
British Championships: Luton's javelin champ
Geoff Doyle
BBC Three Counties Radio sport
Luton's Jo Blair has become British javelin champion at the British Championships.
Blair impressed with a personal best throw of 57.44m at yesterday's championships in Birmingham.
Luton sign defender Rea from Brighton
BBC Sport
League Two side Luton Town have signed defender Glen Rea from Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee.
The 21-year-old centre-back, who made 10 appearances during a loan spell with the Hatters last season, has agreed a two-year deal at Kenilworth Road.
A Republic of Ireland Under-21 international, Rea came through Albion's academy and featured twice for the Seagulls in the League Cup.
Missed-it Monday: Joshua knocks out Breazeale
Ben Dirs
BBC Sport
Watford's Anthony Joshua defended his IBF heavyweight title for the first time with a seventh-round knockout of Dominic Breazeale in London on Saturday.
The unbeaten American was incredibly game, standing up to some brutal assaults by the champion, who now has 17 knockouts from as many fights.
But after Breazeale was floored for a second time in the seventh, the referee waved the fight off. Read more here.
Biggleswade bridge reopens after seven months
Kate Bradbrook
BBC Look East
A major road bridge has reopened in Biggleswade after being closed for seven months.
The closure of Stratton Bridge prompted complaints from local shopkeepers who say they have lost thousands of pounds in business while the road has been closed.
The bridge needed major repairs and was due to reopen in April after closing in November but bad weather forced a longer closure.
Elderly woman hit by delivery van in St Albans
An elderly woman has been flown to hospital by air ambulance after been knocked down in St Albans.
The woman, who's 80 years old, was hit by a delivery van on Twyford Road in Jersey Farm.
Glastonbury: Buckinghamshire's Jack Garratt
BBC Introducing... in Beds, Herts and Bucks
Another local act that came up through BBC Introducing was at Glastonbury this weekend: Little Chalfont's Jack Garratt.
Jack, who was named as the winner of BBC Music's Sound of 2016, first uploaded his music to us in 2009 and we gave him his first radio play that year.
From there, Jack's supported Mumford and Sons, won the Critics' Choice at this year's Brit Awards and released his debut album Phase.
Here he is playing the John Peel Stage on Friday...
Natalia Doherty death: Trial date set
Lee Agnew
BBC Three Counties Radio
Two brothers accused of helping to hide the body of a woman in Luton will stand trial in December.
Natalia Doherty, 50, also known as Natalia Wilkanowska, vanished in 2003 and her remains were found buried in the garden of a house in Icknield Way last year.
Today Joseph Doherty, 72, of Port Glasgow and Daniel Doherty, 67, appeared at Luton Crown Court, accused of concealing her body in the back garden of Daniel Doherty's house.
Both men were granted bail.
Missing Borehamwood man, 81, last seen on Friday
Have you seen missing 81-year-old Terry Dunne from Borehamwood?
Hertfordshire Police say Mr Dunne was last seen at his home in Brook Road at about 22:30 on Friday.
Officers are concerned as he has been "without his medication for some time" and is a "vulnerable older man".
They say he's 6ft 1in tall (1.85m), usually wears a cap and speaks with a London accent.
Man arrested after girl, 12, sexually assaulted
A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of a sexual assault on a 12-year-old girl in Hitchin on Friday.
Police say that the sexual assault was reported to them and is alleged to have happened between 16:00 and 16:30 in woods opposite Watersmeet off Grove Road.
Officers are keen to speak to dog-walkers who may have seen the girl, including a man walking a small brown dog that the girl stopped to pet.
Weather Watchers: Lightning in Milton Keynes
BBC Weather Watchers
We woke up to a rather damp three counties this morning, which could well have been down to this rather spectacular-looking storm.
Thanks to our Weather Watcher Joe_Cookies for this photograph of Milton Keynes.
Rio 2016: First games for six team members
Jonathan Park
BBC Look East sport
Here is badminton's Team GB at the National Badminton Centre in Milton Keynes.
Of the eight in the team, only two have experience at Olympic Games - Chris Adcock and Raj Ouseph.
Weather: Dry with sunny spells
BBC Weather
This afternoon will remain dry with sunny spells and with light winds and it will feel pleasantly warm.
Maximum temperature: 20C (68F).
Glastonbury: Gwen and the Good Thing on the BBC Introducing stage
BBC Introducing... in Beds, Herts and Bucks
Milton Keynes six-piece Gwen and the Good Thing raised the money to record and launch their debut EP via crowdfunding.
They’ve kept busy since then with gigs in Milton Keynes and London... and now Glastonbury!
Take a listen to their groovy, catchy feel-good pop with their performance on the BBC Introducing stage on Friday.
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Burnham man arrested over explosive chemicals
A man has been arrested in Buckinghamshire on suspicion of possession of an explosive with intent to endanger life and property.
Officers were called to an address in The Fairway in Burnham just before 06:00 on Saturday, where they discovered a number of chemicals.
Residents of nearby properties were evacuated as a precautionary measure.
The 40-year-old has been released on police bail until 13 August.
Glastonbury: BBC Introducing's Rocky Nti
BBC Introducing... in Beds, Herts and Bucks
Rocky Nti’s toe-tapping brand of indie has been a part of the live music scene in Milton Keynes since he was 15.
He started when he found a guitar in his room and taught himself to play it by listening to songs on the radio.
Since then he’s supported Panic! At The Disco across Europe and played a range of festivals from Wireless to Pukkelpop... the latest, of course, being Glastonbury on Friday for BBC Introducing.