Woman arrested at Luton Airport on suspicion of terror offences
A woman has been arrested at Luton Airport on suspicion of terror offences.The woman, a British 21-year-old, had landed at the airport after a flight from Istabul, Turkey.She was arrested on suspicion...
View ArticleWatch out for Friday’s eclipse over Bedfordshire
To co-incide with the first day of Spring a Solar Eclipse will be taking place this Friday, which will hopefully be seen as a partial eclipse in the UK.The eclipse will be up to 88% darkness in...
View ArticleEmergency services called to multi-car collision in Dunstable town centre
A 21-year old man was arrested after three cars collided in Dunstable town centre last night – bringing traffic to a standstill.Two people were taken to Luton & Dunstable hospital after the crash,...
View ArticleHead gardener at Luton Hoo Walled Garden, Mary Baker’s tips on work for the...
With the return of spring the garden is really the place to be. Snowdrops are almost on their way out and they have been followed by crocus, daffodils and tulips. The tomato seeds have already...
View ArticleFamilies reveal the heartache of living with muscular dystrophy
Families affected by life-shortening, rare conditions, in the South East have told of experiencing anxiety, insomnia and depression because of a lack of emotional support at the time of diagnosis....
View ArticlePlans for new Houghton Regis waste and highways centre on view
Local people are being invited to view and comment on plans for a new waste and highways centre at Thorn Turn at two public information events at Houghton Regis Library. The events tomorrow (March 26)...
View ArticleFinancial help for patients with cancer
Macmillan Cancer Support helped a record number of Beddordshire cancer patients in urgent financial need last year.A total of 249 received a grant from the charity to help them with costs arising from...
View ArticleNo injuries in Houghton Regis traffic collision
No body was hurt in a road traffic collision involving two vehicles in Houghton Regis on Monday, March 23. The collision happened just before 8am near the turn on Thorn road, an ambulance attended the...
View ArticleMatt Adcock at the cinema: Insurgent review
In the near future, a girl named Tris (Shailene Woodley) is on a mission to stand against the corrupt draconian government led by the evil Jeanine (Kate Winslet).Tris can do this because she’s a...
View ArticleTommy Robinson ‘deal’ with a Tory hopeful to stop EDL protest exposed
Former EDL leader Tommy Robinson secretly filmed a plot by a key Tory Election candidate to stir up racial hatred in a bid to win votes.Afzal Amin hatched a scheme to persuade the English Defence...
View ArticleUniversity to host debate on Britain’s place in the EU
The University of Bedfordshire will host a debate about Britain’s place in the European Union on Wednesday, April 8.The Britain in Europe Conference will discuss what an EU exit following 2017’s...
View ArticleGood Samaritan suffers broken jaw in Totternhoe attack
A good Samaritan was attacked while trying to stop a fight in Totternhoe.The man was at an event in Castle Hill Road on Thursday night when an argument broke out between two women. He helped diffuse...
View ArticleA-Level teacher is Miss Universe GB finalist
An A-Level Psychology teacher from Houghton Regis is in the running to represent Great Britain at the Miss Universe Pageant.Jasmine Chavda, 24, is one of 40 finalists taking part in Miss Universe Great...
View ArticleTeenage boy stabbed in the leg in Dunstable
A boy was stabbed in the leg in an unprovoked attack by a gang last Friday.The 15-year-old victim was approached by a group of teenagers at 7.10pm. They verbally abused him before punching him in the...
View ArticleDonation to Dunstable Foodbank
Youth For Help, a National Citizens Service group, raised £250 at a fundraiser for Dunstable Foodbank.The 13 members, aged 16-17 years old, from Dunstable, sold cakes and did face painting at Dunstable...
View ArticleHoughton Regis dad’s anger over ‘pikey’ abuse from neighbours
A defiant dad is refusing to take down the Christmas lights still hanging outside his home and has vowed to add more – despite being branded a “pikey”.Kevin Franklin, who has ten children, got a friend...
View Article‘Dress to impress but don’t need to conform’ says Luton alt club
What began as a fun project by two friends has started a life of it’s own as Luton’s only alternative LGBT club night celebrates its first year.Wanda Smith and Oliver Brown are the brains behind Club...
View ArticleHelping young cope with loss
A series of four short animated films has been produced to help children cope with loss.The series, created by The Angel Studio, includes ‘Our Year Since Dad died’ and ‘Our Year Since Grandma Died.’...
View ArticlePolice cleared over failing to protect infant in Ian Watkins case
Police has welcomed the findings of an Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) investigation which concluded officers took immediate steps to safeguard a child.It was concluded that neither...
View ArticleBobbies to get more body worn cameras
Beds Police is to issue around 1,000 more body-worn cameras to bobbies on the beat.The cameras follow other initiatives by the county’s police force to increase effectiveness and efficiency through...
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