Geoff Cox’s DVDs: Robocop, The Invisible Woman, Delivery Man
When it was announced that a remake of one of Hollywood’s sci-fi masterpieces was in the pipeline, 27 years after the original, many people quite rightly asked: “Why?”The answer is that ROBOCOP (12:...
View ArticleVIDEO: Birthday bash for brothers at Whipsnade Zoo
It was a very big birthday for the Mitchell brothers of Whipsnade Zoo when two chimpanzees named after Albert Square’s most notorious duo celebrated their 18th birthdays on Wednesday.The chimps were...
View ArticleDunstable firefighter to take part in 24-hour strike
Firefighters across Dunstable and Bedfordshire will walk out for a first 24-hour strike over planned government reforms to pensions.Members of the Fire Brigades Union will picket during the 24-hour...
View Article‘Rapid’ progress at middle school in line for the axe
Pupils at a middle school in line for closure are making “rapid progress”, according to an Ofsted report published last week.Ashton C of E Middle School, which with Streetfield and Brewers Hill could...
View ArticleRoyal honour for victims charity
A Bedfordshire charity dedicated to providing emotional and practical support to people affected by the trauma, bereavement or serious injury from road collisions has won a highly prestigious award in...
View ArticlePlanning ahead is vital for our future says Central Beds Council Chief James...
While we often are engrossed in day-to-day activities, I believe one of the biggest contributions a council can make is to think of the long term. How can we shape our communities to better meet the...
View ArticleGliders provide a bird’s eye view for passengers
Members of a local gliding club have been unveiled as the first group to showcase their work at London Luton Airport’s Gateway Gallery after an overwhelming response from budding local artists to an...
View ArticleMyths around help to buy
It’s been a year since the government’s Help to Buy scheme was launched, and to mark the scheme’s first birthday David Wilson Homes is hoping to clear up some of the myths and misconceptions.With the...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Grace of Monaco is glossy enough, but pretty ghastly
“When I married Prince Rainier, I married the man and not what he represented or what he was. I fell in love with him without giving a thought to anything else.”One has to wonder quite what director...
View ArticleSchool chef wins top award
A school chef from Eaton Bray won a top award at the Lead Association for Catering in Educational final.Tanya Watkin, works at Woodland Middle Academy School in Flitwick and is a mobile kitchen manager...
View ArticleAlan Dee: All set for a samba-soaked celebration of soccer? Answer these...
As football’s global showcase finally cranks into action, here are a few questions to ask yourself if you’re worried that you are being taken in once again by what’s billed as a samba-soaked...
View ArticleCoaster gifts for England
A business woman from Dunstable is ‘over the moon’ that the England football team have been given her coaster sets as gifts, ahead of the World Cup.Pat Bonner, owner of Quality Cargo, they take images...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s film preview: It didn’t take 12 years to find another...
After the critical and commercial success of 12 Years A Slave, it’s no surprise that Hollywood has been looking to serve up other stories with similar ingredients.So say hello to Belle – based on a...
View ArticleAbnormal load
Drivers are warned that a slow-moving vehicle with an abnormal load will be travelling from Southampton to Nottingham tomorrow (June 12) via the M3, M25 and M1.It will start at 10am and will travel at...
View ArticleBig fall in number of SW Beds unemployed claimants
Figures released by the independent Office of National Statistics show that the number of unemployed claimants in South West Bedfordshire last month was 1,219, which is 832 fewer than in May 2013. This...
View ArticleMiss Bedfordshire fundraising
The Miss Bedfordshire winner raised £191.95 for the Miss World charity, Beauty With a Purpose. Jasmine Chavda, a teacher at Manshead school, co-hosted the bingo at The Chequers and a quiz night at The...
View ArticleIt’s time to vote for your favourite local salon
After sifting through hundreds of your nominations, we can now reveal the shortlist for Salon of the Year 2014#SalonOfTheYearWe need YOU to help us find the top hairdressing and/or beauty salon in our...
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A pub closure in Lewsey Farm has caused an action group to step in and stay in the Tomlinson Avenue property, leaving the future of it’s existence in doubt.The Roman Way, owned by Enterprise Inns,...
View ArticleBright outlook for school station
The most momentous days in the history of a Dunstable school’s site were those leading up to D Day in June 1944.So staff and students at Weatherfield Academy in Brewers Hill Road researched the role...
View ArticleIncredible experience for budding Dunstable gardeners
The 4th Dunstable Scout Group celebrated Scout Community Week at community garden Incredible Edible in Katherine Drive. More than 100 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts and leaders (based at...
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