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Man shot by police was 'harmless', say neighbours
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Man shot dead by police after overnight stand-off
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Why didn't Reform take more seats in Hertfordshire?
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Ambulance staff leave being denied, warns union
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Fuel costs double for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance
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Church secures £209,000 for tower, clock and bells
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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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As it happened: Results updates in Herts and MK
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City launches voting hub in shopping centre
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Our pick of standout clips from Beds, Herts and Bucks

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Stockport beat Stevenage to reach play-off final
Stockport County earn their place in next week's League One play-off final at Wembley with a comfortable second-leg win against Stevenage.
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Wycombe offer new deals to Onyedinma and Norris
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Stevenage must 'play with courage' - Revell
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Boreham Wood boss Garrard signs contract extension
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Boreham Wood's Garrard can't argue with 'footballing Gods'
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Football rivalry about to get real in Bedford
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Rochdale beat Boreham Wood on penalties to seal EFL return
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‘Real change’ must come from our Luton baby loss. BBC Three Counties Radio. Audio, 00:05:48
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Milton Keynes could be the next City of Culture. BBC Three Counties Radio. Audio, 00:04:40
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Need To Know Beds, Herts and Bucks. Lib Dems edge ahead of Labour in Milton Keynes. Audio, 5 minutes
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Need To Know Beds, Herts and Bucks. Elections shift political landscape in Herts. Audio, 4 minutes
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