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Yellow warning of thunderstorms in East of England
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$A bolt of lightning fracturing and illuminating an otherwise dark sky above a line of trees.$
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Police dogs named in memory of two former officers
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Local elections 2026

Local elections 2026

Key takeaways from Milton Keynes and Herts polls

We look at the surprise successes and disappointing defeats of the 2026 local elections.

After the 7 May elections, Milton Keynes has a hung council, while Reform's gains in Hertfordshire do not match its national success.

Reform storms Stevenage but gains little elsewhere
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Lib Dems pip Labour to the post in Milton Keynes
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What the election results show us in maps and charts
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Politics
As it happened: Results updates in Herts and MK
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City launches voting hub in shopping centre
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The video playlist

Our pick of standout clips from Beds, Herts and Bucks

Sport - Beds, Herts & Bucks

Ince and Mendy among eight released by Watford
Tom Ince and Nampalys Mendy will leave managerless Watford when their contracts end this summer.
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Watford
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Hamilton says he has no plans to retire from F1
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Bedford Blues 'ripe for investment' - Rayer
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Luton defender Chigozie signs new contract
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4 days ago
Ashmore among six released by Boreham Wood
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4 days ago
Defender Clarke signs new Boreham Wood deal
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The Sounds of Beds, Herts & Bucks

The six-day Bletchley battery blaze which cost £1m. BBC Three Counties Radio. Audio, 00:03:58
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Need To Know Beds, Herts and Bucks. Bedford’s iconic Oasis Pool to be demolished. Audio, 5 minutes
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