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Updates for Thursday 4 June 2015
David Keller
BBC News
That's your lot for today, I'm afraid. Thanks for following us and we'll be back again with the latest news, sport, weather and travel at 08:00.
In the meantime, please feel free to email us at bhblive@bbc.co.uk
Paul Scoins
BBC Three Counties Radio
Listening to the case against five officers accused of misconduct over the death of Habib Ullah, the barrister representing his family told the Newbury hearing that nearly every facet of the police description of what happened with the 39-year-old had changed.
Image source, Family PhotoThat meant everything from the identification of the vehicle, the route the Thames Valley Police officers took, the decision on why they stopped and searched him in the first place, the layout of the area in which they searched him, and even Mr Ullah's position in the car when they first stopped him.
The officers deny the charges and the case resumes tomorrow.
BBC Weather
This evening and tonight will be fine and dry, but cloud amounts will increase later with showers developing and a risk of localised thundery downpours by dawn. Minimum temperature: 12C (54F).
Image source, BBC WeatherTomorrow will be very warm and humid with localised, very heavy, thundery downpours throughout the day.
There should still be sunny spells, the best of these perhaps during the afternoon, towards Luton, and into the evening. Maximum temperature: 25C (77F).
BBC Travel
There's severe disruption on the M1 at London Gateway Services near Watford because of an overturned van. Two lanes are closed southbound.
There's also a fair amount of congestion on the A421 both ways at Standing Way, Milton Keynes, in the roadworks area, so prepare for extra time on your journey.
Craig Lewis
Beds, Herts & Bucks Live
This weekend The Big Lunch, external, a project aimed at helping people get to know their neighbours better, returns to Hertfordshire.
Image source, The Big LunchThe scheme is in its seventh year and started out from an idea by the Eden Project. Events are taking place across the county, including in Cheshunt, St Albans, Watford and Welwyn Garden City.
Emma Owens, who is holding her third Big Lunch in Welwyn Garden City, said: "I've met and made friends with neighbours of all ages and I know that other residents have formed new friendships too."
David Keller
BBC News
The person struck on the busway did not require treatment and was not taken to hospital, the East of England Ambulance Service has confirmed.
Image source, BBC Three CountiesLuton Borough Council said the busway has since reopened. I can imagine there may be a fair amount of delays in the area though, so be warned.
David Keller
BBC News
Police have updated me to say it fortunately appears the pedestrian hit by the bus on the Luton to Dunstable busway is "shaken", but "not seriously injured".
Image source, BBC Three CountiesOfficers are still at the scene near Clifton Road and paramedics are there too. I'm waiting to hear back from the ambulance service for more information.
In the meantime, Bedfordshire Police said drivers in the area should expect extra delays during rush hour.
David Keller
BBC News
The Luton to Dunstable busway has been closed after a person was hit by a bus.
Image source, BBC Three CountiesThe accident took place along Hatters Way near Clifton Road, shortly after 15:30. Police say they don't believe the injuries to be life threatening.
A Three Counties listener has also sent us a video of the buses being stacked up on the tracks, which you can see here, external.
David Keller
BBC News
Remember when I brought you the news yesterday that there was a yellow "alert" for rain on Friday, meaning you could get heavy downpours?
Image source, PAWell, I'm afraid that has been moved to a yellow "warning", external by the Met Office, which means you should "be aware" of heavy rain occurring across the whole region.
It will last between 02:00 and 20:50, so you may get some light relief in the evening, but best to take a brolly when out tomorrow.
Five hundred runners are expected to take part in the first Love Bedford 10K race on Sunday.
Image source, ThinkstockThe event starts at 10:00, on the Embankment, and the runners will turn left over the Town Bridge, down the High Street and then back onto The Embankment.
Organisers say it is a traffic-free run on a very fast and flat course, designed to give experienced runners the best chance of achieving a personal best.
David Keller
BBC News
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Biggleswade Chronicle
Biggleswade's 22-strong team of special constables have worked 2,300 hours since 1 January, external.
The volunteers dealt with everything from licensing checks on rural pubs to wildlife issues and the policing of the Ickwell May Day and the Scouts Parade.
Craig Lewis
Beds, Herts & Bucks Live
A man who robbed an elderly woman, causing her to need an emergency hip replacement, has been jailed for four years and two months.
Image source, Bedfordshire PoliceDarius Brazinskas, 41, of no fixed address, pushed the 86-year-old to the floor in an alleyway next to Sainsbury's in Dunstable Road on 27 February. He then grabbed her purse, containing her bus pass and £15, from her coat pocket as she lay on the floor before running off.
Brazinskas, who detectives tracked down via CCTV images of the attack, denied robbery but was convicted today following a four-day trial at Luton Crown Court.
Luton Today
A heroic granddad rescued his two-year-old granddaughter, external from a raging fire in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Brian Tattingham, 75, wife Gloria, 74, and their two grandchildren had been at home in Gooseberry Hill, Luton, on 31 May when he was woken by a smoke alarm.
BBC Three Counties Radio
The funeral of former Luton player and MK Dons chief scout Andy King is taking place in Liverpool this afternoon.
Image source, Getty ImagesHe died from a heart attack at the age of 58 last week. The funeral is being held at a church close to Everton's Goodison Park ground.
King played over 200 games for Everton in the 1970s and 80s.
Craig Lewis
Beds, Herts & Bucks Live
Around 20 to 30 people living in third floor converted flats in Luton have been told to leave the building as it is unsafe.
Image source, John O'ReillyThe property at 10 Midland Road also houses a nursery and car sales business, but inspectors found it violated fire safety laws. Landlord Mohammed Nadeem said: "The repairs could have been carried out while the people stayed there. You can't just throw people out like that."
A joint statement from Luton Borough Council and Beds Fire and Rescue Service said a prohibition order preventing people from resting or sleeping in the flats was served following an inspection.
Jane Killick
BBC Three Counties Radio
This is the latest news across the three counties:
The case is made against five Thames Valley Police officers who deny accusations of misconduct over the death of Habib Ullah in 2008
Six members of an Albanian crime gang have been jailed for their role in supplying Class A drugs in the St Albans and Luton area
Flats in Luton have been evacuated after a Luton Borough Council inspection found the building was unsafe
Craig Lewis
Beds, Herts & Bucks Live
The Home of the Codebreakers is appealing for more volunteers to help show people around one of the country's most important historic sites.
Image source, Shaun ArmstrongDuring World War Two, secret German codes were broken at Bletchley Park, which was home to the likes of Alan Turing and Bill Tutte.
Ian Seddon, who volunteers alongside his wife Helen, said: "We both enjoy the interaction with people. It's very heartening and edifying to see we're attracting so many families now."
Katy Lewis
Beds, Herts and Bucks Live
The dance teacher due to give ballet lessons to an Ampthill school football team says she hopes the session will "dispel some of the stigma of boys doing ballet".
Kezia Jolly, who runs Vacani Ballet, had offered to sponsor her son's team Russell Raiders, but was worried the boys wouldn't like the backing of a dance school.
"I'm running a session so they can see the benefits of ballet for their core stability and balance," she said. " I've got some steps in mind which will hopefully help them on the pitch."
Craig Lewis
Beds, Herts & Bucks Live
Bedfordshire Police's Luton Carnival float has scooped an award from the UK Centre for Carnival Arts.
Image source, Bedfordshire PoliceThe walking float, made in conjunction with Luton's Hillborough Junior School, represented the theme 'Let Your Dreams Take Flight' at the 24 May carnival.
Hillborough was named as Best School for its part in the police float at the awards ceremony, held at the UKCA's Luton base.
