Tony Fisher

London

Reporter at BBC Three Counties Radio

Reporter for BBC Three Counties Radio covering Beds, Herts and Bucks. Likes - golf, wine, good food and Arsenal FC.

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Buckinghamshire hospices agree merger due to rising costs

2 days ago | bbc.com | Tony Fisher

Hospices agree merger due to rising costsTony FisherBBC News, BuckinghamshireGoogleSouth Bucks Hospice said its "wonderful facility" at Butterfly House was under-usedTwo hospice charities in Buckinghamshire have announced they are planning to merge. South Bucks Hospice in High Wycombe said it would join Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity, based in Aylesbury, because of rising costs.
Politicians want speed cameras on A6 Barton-le-Clay bypass

2 days ago | bbc.com | Tony Fisher

Politicians want cameras after driver clocks 151mphTony FisherReporting fromBarton-le-ClayTony Fisher/BBCLiz Childs said speeding on the A6 Barton-le-Clay bypass was "horrific"A councillor and a police and crime commissioner are calling for speed cameras to be installed on a road after police recorded one vehicle travelling at over 150mph (240km/h).
First black mayor of Dunstable receives delegation from Kenya

3 days ago | bbc.com | Tony Fisher

New town mayor receives delegation from KenyaTony FisherJohn ChatterleyKimondo (centre) said she did not realise the impact her mayorship would have on her home country and in DunstableThe first black mayor of a town has received a government delegation from her home country of Kenya. The official visit to Dunstable Town Council in Bedfordshire from the capital of Kenya took place on Friday, two weeks after Sally Kimondo was appointed mayor.
Woman who died in Bletchley house fire was Zainab Kazinja, says friend

5 days ago | bbc.com | Tony Fisher

Woman killed in house fire named by friendsTony FisherBBC News, BuckinghamshireNicola HaselerBBC News, BuckinghamshireReporting fromMilton KeynesSam Read/BBCFlowers were laid outside the property in Bletchley where the fire took placeMs Kazinja, who was originally from Tanzania, was in the property in Bletchley in Milton Keynes along with Ann Eyre when fire crews and police were called at about 12:10 BST on Friday.
Two men jailed after cannabis worth £500,000 found

1 week ago | bbc.com | Tony Fisher

Two men jailed after cannabis worth £500,000 foundTony FisherHERTFORDSHIRE POLICEDet Con Charlotte Bell described the cannabis haul as "quite a significant find"Two men have been jailed after cannabis estimated to be worth more than £500,000 was discovered at a property. Hertfordshire Police found the drug in a building in Mimram Road, Hertford, on 9 April following reports of suspicious activity. Ded Makaj, 35, and Bylbyl Nezaj, 36, both pleaded guilty to the production of a Class B drug.
Bedford man jailed for raping woman over several years is jailed

1 week ago | bbc.com | Tony Fisher

Man jailed for raping woman over several yearsBedfordshire PoliceRoger Foster was described by police as a "dangerous offender who has shown no responsibility for his vile actions"A man has been jailed for 15 years for raping a young woman over several years. Roger Foster, 49, from Laxton Way, Bedford began to abuse the victim when she was a child by making sexual comments and sending inappropriate text messages.
Film swordsman receives honorary degree for his work in the arts

1 week ago | bbc.com | Tony Fisher

Sword fighting actor receives honorary degreeTony FisherWilkinson Productions LtdAndy Wilkinson appeared in Henry V, a 1989 historical drama based on William Shakespeare's playA professional sword master who trains actors and appears in films has been recognised for his work in the arts. Andy Wilkinson, who lives in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, has been made an honorary graduate of the Open University which is based in Milton Keynes.
Flitwick firms feel 'let down' by police response to car meets

1 week ago | bbc.com | Tony Fisher

Firms 'let down' by police response to car meetsTony FisherTony Fisher/BBCSimon Cooper said the illegal car meets caused "a complete mess" that he had to clear upBusiness owners on an industrial estate say they feel "let down" by police over the what they claim is a lack of response to illegal car meets on the site.
Tearooms leaves Luton Point and reopens in George II pub

1 week ago | bbc.com | Tony Fisher

Family teashop reopens in a pubTony FisherHolly NicholsHolly Nichols/BBC"We look forward to having all our old customers back and some new ones," owner Denise Clayburn saidA teashop, which was located in a shopping centre for more than 50 years, has reopened in a pub. Robby's Tea Shop launched in 1972 in The Arndale - now called Luton Point - in Luton town centre, Bedfordshire, but closed down last month following discussions about "rent".
Jets Justin Fields Should Be ‘Insulted’ by Low Expectations

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Tony Fisher

The New York Jets are betting on Justin Fields being "the" guy for the franchise in 2025 …And to one NFL insider, it's a decent bet … and a required one. The Jets have already announced him as the starter over Tyrod Taylor. So that part of the job is done. What's next?