Look Hoo’s open for Heritage Days
Take advantage of Heritage Open Days and enjoy free entry to historic Luton Hoo estate walled garden next weekend.Visitors will be able to wander round the lovingly-tended flower and vegetable gardens...
View ArticleOn his bike for brain tumours
Two years ago Dunstable electrician Murray Rawson almost died after having emergency brain surgery.But the 30-year-old from Half Moon Lane is “nearly” back to his old self and on Saturday, September...
View ArticleUni was the right choice for Viv
A university graduate is encouraging other students to take the step into higher education and get their dream job. Viv Long, of Sundon Park, graduated from the University of Bedfordshire with a first...
View ArticleNanny found dead at bottom of stairs
A nanny from the United States who was working for a Kensworth family, broke her neck in a fall downstairs an inquest heard on Thursday.Opening the inquest into Daren Leland Liker, assistant coroner...
View ArticleSupermarket giant Asda experiences major home delivery issues
Supermarket giant Asda has experienced major problems with its home delivery service.A ‘technical fault’ has led to delays across the country today (Monday).An Asda spokesman said: “Unfortunately our...
View ArticleFun key to a happy marriage
A couple who celebrate their platinum wedding anniversary this week believe laughter and having a sense of humour is the key to a successful marriage.Pat and Norman Lawrence have known each other since...
View ArticleRaise a glass to this record bid
Calling all beer lovers! The Sugar Loaf in Dunstable is offering you a free pint of beer and the chance to make history next month, when it attempts to break the record for the most people drinking the...
View Article67,200 buns per hour in Dunstable is fast food!
McDonald’s new UK boss relished the chance to see the state-of-the art facilities in Dunstable used to supply the burger giant with its buns.Chief executive officer Paul Pomroy led a tour of the Aryzta...
View ArticleWarm tributes to fundraiser
Heartfelt tributes have been pouring in for a Luton businessman who was instrumental in raising funding for the Luon & Dunstable Hospital’s Macmillan Cancer Unit.David Simons, 83, who has died of...
View ArticleFree gym session for National Fitness Day
Budding fitness fanatics are being offered a free gym session in honour of National Fitness Day today.PureGym Luton and Dunstable will be supporting today’s fitness drive by offering non-members the...
View ArticleHelp to unlock the secrets of the Greensand Ridge
Your help is needed in unlocking the secrets of the Greensand Ridge.The ancient heritage trail, which runs from Gamlingay to Leighton Buzzard, is changing all the time, and a unique scheme wants to...
View ArticleTeen out with his girlfriend attacked
Police are appealing for information after a teenager was assaulted in a busy area of Houghton Regis. The victim was chased by two men as he walked along Parkside Drive with his girlfriend at about...
View ArticleSky and Johnston Press extend innovative local advertising partnership
Sky and Johnston Press today announce that they have extended their strategic regional advertising partnership after a successful 12-month trial. Last year Sky Media made its revolutionary advertising...
View ArticleTime to speak out on language service
People who use the speech, language and communication service in Bedfordshire are being asked for their views on how it meets users’ needs.The service offers help and treatment to children and young...
View ArticleLuton paedophile Robin Hollyson jailed for raping baby
A Luton man who was part of a paedophile ring convicted of more than 30 child sexual abuse offences has been jailed for 32 years.Robin Hollyson, 30, had pleaded guilty to three counts of raping a child...
View ArticleLucky casino winner robbed of takings at Sandy station
A woman who thought it was her lucky day when she won £8,500 in a London casino had her illusions shattered when she was followed out of London and robbed at Sandy railway station.A court heard that...
View ArticlePaint thinner causes chaos on A1 at Sandy
Friday night commuters can expect long delays on the A1 tonight.The road has been closed northbound at Sandy roundabout after a spillage of paint thinner.The queue is back to Upper Caldecote.
View ArticleFootball yob attacked charity worker in Luton clash
A FOOTBALL hooligan has been jailed for a vicious unprovoked attack on a female charity collector.Carl Campbell, 33, punched Anna Yenilmez in the face outside Carlisle’s Griffin pub on the afternoon of...
View ArticleThey’re ballet fine dancers
A quintet of aspiring young ballerinas will be dancing the dream next month when they perform Sleeping Beauty in Stevenage with English Youth Ballet.The five – Amy Goodship and Amilla Randall from...
View ArticleUpdate: Woman dies in fatal collision on High Street South
A woman has died following a collision with a lorry on High Street South this morning.Bedfordshire Police are appealing for witnesses to the fatal collision that happened at 11:20am on High Street...
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