Court is aiming to provide a caring home from home
Dunstable Town Mayor, Councillor Liz Jones unveiled a plaque to mark the official opening of Dukeminster Court, a new Care Home for older people in Dunstable on Friday.The new home is in Dukeminster...
View ArticleThousands raised for Kids In Action
Kids In Action organised a family fun day to celebrate a year since they moved to their base at the Apex Business Centre.The charity supports children, adults and families living with special needs and...
View ArticleNew website for children in care goes live
A new website packed with advice and information for children currently in care, and care leavers, is now online.Central Bedfordshire’s Children in Care Council (CiCC) launched the site not only as a...
View ArticleTraffic delays in Dunstable for gas works
Expect delays through Dunstable this weekend to allow for essential gas mains renewal work.National Grid says there will be traffic restrictions at the town’s crossroads this weekend.The following...
View ArticleKnifepoint robbery in Houghton Regis
Two men were attacked and robbed at knifepoint in Houghton Regis last Friday evening.The offence took place on June 19 in the recreation park behind the old Dog and Duck pub in the town’s Parkside area...
View ArticleSix suspected illegals arrested
Police detained another six suspected illegal immigrants yesterday, this time at a busy service station on the M1.Bedfordshire police said they had several calls from people who spotted the suspects...
View ArticleBusinesses work together to help Level Trust
Tesco, Vauxhall, Barclays and Luton Borough council have helped Level Trust provide over a thousand children with learning packs for school.The learning packs are full of stationary, craft equipment...
View ArticleFormer Luton striker Ricky Miller enters plea to assault charges
Former Luton Town striker Ricky Miller appeared before magistrates today to answer charges of assault.Mr Miller, 26, faces five charges, including one offence of threatening or abusive behaviour...
View ArticleM1 closure following road traffic collision
A full closure of the M1 is in place between junction 10 and 12 after a road traffic collision.At least one person is known to have been injured and requires rescuing by air ambulance.A Beds Police...
View ArticleMisery as Central Beds College axes the arts
Staff and students were left “devastated” after courses at Central Beds College were axed just two months before the start of term.The Kingsway College, which is part way through a £15 million...
View ArticleCash-strapped Beds Police could spend £200k on new chief constable
Financially stricken Beds Police is prepared to outlay more than £200,000 on its next chief constable, a job advert reveals.Police and crime commissioner Olly Martins is recruiting for the force’s top...
View ArticleDriver arrested after vehicle ploughs into pedestrian on A5120 in Toddington
A driver has been arrested after a serious road traffic collision on the A5120 in Toddington.There are currently a number of road closures in place near junction 12 of the M1 following the collision on...
View ArticleLuton man fined for dumping rubbish on National Trust land
A Luton man has been fined after dumping waste on a National Trust estate. Marek Litwinski (38) of Highbury Road, Luton, pleaded guilty at Wycombe Magistrates Court on Wednesday to an offence of...
View ArticleLuton playwright works with JK Rowling on Harry Potter play
Luton playwright Jack Thorne has been named as the man working with JK Rowling to bring a Harry Potter production to the West End.Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been written by author JK Rowling...
View ArticleTwo arrests after ‘altercation’ at M1 junction
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was involved in a collision with a van on the Harlington Road yesterday (25 June). The incident happened at approximately 4.20pm near junction 12 of the...
View ArticleWarning, graphic content. Luton man jailed for animal cruelty
A couple from Luton have been given prison sentences and disqualified from keeping all animals for 10 years after they allowed one of their dogs to attack the other so badly, that he died as a result...
View ArticleCharity boost helps bereaved families to cope with their loss
Bereaved children and their families across Bedfordshire, are to benefit from new funding.For the first time, Keech Hospice Care based in Luton, has received £84,994 from Children in Need for a new...
View ArticleDon’t let your bbq go with a bang!
With the temperatures set to rise into the 30s this week, Beds Fire & Rescue is warning people of the dangers of barbecues.The service as part of the Fire Kills campaign, is asking everyone to take...
View ArticleMan badly hurt in gang attack
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Houghton Regis on Thursday.The man was walking along Recreation Road at aroudn 4.15pm when he was approached by a large group of men...
View ArticleBreaking - Dunstable road closed following collision
Edward Street in Dunstable is closed following a road traffic collision between a car and a wall.The road is closed from Regent Street to Albion Street.The air ambulance is also at the scene.
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