Reducing CO2
Central Bedfordshire Council has reduced its carbon footprint by 17 per cent in one year, according to its latest Green House Gas report. This saving equates to a total reduction in energy bills of...
View ArticleBaby Max aims to be a TV star
The youngest member of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s herd of elephants received a surprise treat this week, as baby elephant Max got to splash around in his first ever paddling pool.Recent warm weather prompted...
View ArticleGet set for Beds walking festival
Put your best foot forward and head out into the Bedfordshire countryside for this year’s county walking festival.More than 70 walks have been set up for the 9-day long festival from September 6-14,...
View ArticlePotholes could soon be a thing of the past
A new way of fixing potholes is being introduced on Central Bedfordshire’s roads this month to reduce pothole repair times dramatically.Named the Velocity Patcher, the machine can fix up to 150...
View ArticleProperty market ‘taking a breather’
The South East residential market is taking a breather in July, with demand for new homes falling slightly on last month, supply still historically low, and prices rising at a more moderate pace,...
View ArticlePeople would save their pet before helping a stranger survey finds
Would a stranger save your life? It may depend on who you are, where you live and whether you’ve got a family, according to a survey for Anthony Nolan, a charity which relies on the kindness of...
View ArticleCelebration of a job well done
Young people and local dignitaries celebrated together in Houghton Regis to mark the end of Groundwork Luton & Bedfordshire’s seventh Green Team, the nationally-recognised local employment...
View ArticleVideo: Six fire crews control field fire
Six fire crews helped to prevent a field fire in Lewsey Farm from damaging homes on a nearby housing estate on Sunday, August 17.The blaze on the corn fields, behind the new houses, took Bedfordshire...
View ArticlePride of Houghton awards
The search is on for the for the Pride of Houghton awards. Nominations must be in by Friday, August 29.Nominees must be residents of Houghton Regis, not a member of Town Council staff or a Town or...
View ArticleNifty’s Tattoo studio raises £400 for Children’s Trust
The owner of Nifty’s Tattoo studio let a novice give him a tattoo to raise money for Precious Kids Children’s Trust on Monday, August 18.Paul Hughes was asked by the Trust to raise money for a...
View ArticleHome rammed as intruders get away with big haul
Thieves are believed to have used a large vehicle to ram the gates and garage doors of a house before getting away with a largehaul of property. Detectives are keen to trace the intruders who they...
View ArticleDon’t miss the change to the national electoral registration
Residents will be receiving letters this week telling them about the change to the national electoral registration system.The letter will let them know if they need to do anything to make sure they are...
View ArticleOn the verge of new parking fines
New regulations are being introduced which will see motorists who park on the verge or footpaths penalised.Central Beds Council has written to Leighton-Linslade Town Council, as well as other parish...
View ArticleStudents across the town celebrate GCSE results
Teenagers across Dunstable received their GCSE results today and despite the changes to the GCSE rules this year, many achieved excellent results.Students at Manshead School have enjoyed great success...
View ArticleStudents across the town celebrate GCSE results
Teenagers across Dunstable celebrated their GCSE results on Thursday, August 21.Early indications show that the percentage of students achieving five A*-C grades, including maths and English has risen...
View ArticleWitness appeal to assault
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 39-year-old man had his jaw broken outside a pub in Dunstable.The assault happened between 4am and 4:30am on Sunday, August 10, outside the Nags Head pub,...
View ArticleLesson in store as Dunstable school students help Foodbank
A group of Year 11 Manshead Upper School pupils spent a day at Sainsbury’s Dunstable packing bags for customers to raise money for the local Foodbank. The store also let the students take part in mock...
View ArticleGerman girl visits Dunstable camp where grandad was prisoner
A girl whose grandad was a Second World War prisoner-of-war in Dunstable has visited the town to see where he was interned.Fifteen-year-old Anke Weyand, from a village near Dresden in Germany, was...
View ArticleMilkshake! tour is coming to town to entertain the kids
Channel 5’s children’s TV strand, Milkshake! is coming to the Grove Theatre on Saturday, September 6. Fans have the chance to see the show, Milkshake! Live Party Party on stage. Host Jen Pringle said:...
View ArticleBlood service appeals for more donors
The National Blood Donor service is appealing for people to come forward to keep stocks healthy through the autumn months.Luton Donor Centre is on St. George’s Square, Bridge Street, Luton, and is open...
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