Tranpsort police out in force to ensure a safe Christmas
With the festive season well and truly upon us more people use the railway in the run-up to Christmas, officers from British Transport Police (BTP) will be out in force on the London Underground, DLR...
View ArticleResearching county’s neglected insects
Bedfordshire Natural History Society hosted a one-day conference at Marston Vale Millenium Country Park Forest Centre on the theme of Neglected Insects in Bedfordshire.It was instigated by Alan Outen...
View ArticleTips to stay out of A&E this Christmas
St John Ambulance is helping prevent unnecessary hospital admissions through first aid support and advice in Bedfordshire over Christmas and the New Year.The NHS comes under increased pressure during...
View ArticleMatt Adcock at the cinema: Exodus: Gods And Kings review
First things first. Biblical epics these days just don’t come any bigger or more epic than Ridley Scott’s full-blooded Exodus: Gods And Kings.He brings the well-worn Old Testament Sunday School...
View ArticlePraise for road safety scheme to keep cars on the roads
Central Bedfordshire Council’s Highways team has been recognised for a road safety initiative which gives advice to motorists across the area about vehicle maintenance.Following the success of a series...
View ArticleRecycling during the festive period
Central Bedfordshire residents are being encouraged to carry on recycling during the Christmas period.Residents are likely to have more waste than usual, with more food and drink consumed and wrapping...
View ArticleLilly feels just great as family celebrates
Brave little Lilly MacGlashan, whose battle against cancer has touched the hearts of everyone in Dunstable and beyond, will be celebrating Christmas at home with her family this year.Five-year-old...
View ArticleWebsite keeps residents informed
Central Bedfordshire Council offices will be closed for periods over Christmas and New Year but its website will be running with information on essential services.The dedicated web page -...
View ArticleHospital honours volunteering duo
Two hospital volunteers with a combined 70 years of service have been honoured at Luton and Dunstable Hospital.Eileen McMahon and Suzanne Boet were each presented with a special award on Monday.Eileen...
View ArticlePizza delivery driver robbed in Houghton Regis
Police are appealing for witnesses after a pizza delivery driver was robbed in Houghton Park, Houghton Regis, on Saturday, December 20.The incident happened at 5:40pm, the delivery driver, in his...
View ArticleYou are what you drink it seems
Red wine drinkers in Bedfordshire earn more money, are more confident and are more likely to scrimp on Christmas presents than those who choose to sip white wine, a study revealed today. Experts...
View ArticleSimple rules to keep your dog happy this holiday
Leading animal experts at Wood Green, The Animals Charity, have urged pet owners to get clued-up on dog safety and follow some simple rules to help keep their four-legged friends relaxed over Christmas...
View ArticleThink of the consequences this Christmas
Don’t risk your health, welfare or freedom by acting impulsively this Christmas is the message from Bedfordshire Police who are launching a Facebook and Twitter campaign urging people to take care over...
View ArticleSuspended jail term for farm raider who stole 80 pheasants
A Luton man has been handed a suspended sentence after dozens of dead pheasants were found strewn across a Hockliffe farm.Kane Lee, 21, of Ridgway Road, admitted to the theft of 80 pheasants at...
View ArticleWhy not make it a dry January!
Central Bedfordshire residents are being urged to sign up for an alcohol-free January to enjoy the benefits associated with cutting out the booze.Dry January is an opportunity to reflect on any...
View ArticleA new book to help social workers
A book to help social workers deal with stress has been published by world-leading experts at the University of Bedfordshire.Research shows that the average social worker stays in the job for just...
View ArticleA new book to help social workers
University of Bedfordshire lecturers have published a book to help social workers deal with stress.Research shows that the average social worker stays in the job for just eight years, with many leaving...
View ArticleWalking to keep fit
Members of the public are being encouraged to take part in a series of organised walks to keep fit.There are a number of walks on offer for people to get involved with, you can take part in organised...
View ArticleEnglish Defence League demonstration under control
A handful of English Defence League members assembled in the Crawley Road car park to demonstrate against an Islamic conference today.Luton Islamic Centre is staging ‘Return of Khilafah and Jihad- the...
View ArticleWoman held over Syria terror offences
A 25-year-old woman, from London, has been arrested at Luton Airport on suspicion of Syria-related terror offences, police have said.West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit arrested the woman today...
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