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Prince George lookalike is set for stardom

A little TV star from Biggleswade got his big break playing Prince George on the Tracey Ullman Show.Three-year-old Joshua Sheridan plays the Prince in sketches starring comedy legend Ullman as Camilla...

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Child diagnosed with swine flu in Dunstable

Parents are warned to stay alert after a child from Dunstable was diagnosed with swine flu.The child - a pupil at Watling Lower School - is currently being treated at Great Ormond Street Hospital.Sue...

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Ardley to get new places for autism care

Proposals to create new specialist provision for children with autism spectrum condition have been approved.The decision by Central Bedfordshire Council’s Executive means that subject to approval from...

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Appeal after series of thefts of cash in pubs

The hunt is on for a man who is believed to have stolen cash from several pubs, including The Froth & Elbow in Dunstable.Police believe the same person to be responsible forseveral incidents and...

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Join the hundreds having a say on 4% Central Beds tax rise

Hundreds of residents have already had their say on Central Beds Council’s spending plans for the next financial year and there is still time for you to have your say before the consultation closes on...

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High risk of raves this weekend says Beds police

Beds police are warning that there is an increased likelihood of raves this weekend. The police would like to remind all owners of land and rural businesses to check their property and ensure that all...

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Father-of-five is Africa bound

A Dunstable dad whose hours-old twin son George was rushed to Great Ormond Street Hospital in June for major heart surgery will cycle to Africa in August to raise funds for two charities for poorly...

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Test your pop song knowledge

If you think you’re a whizz on the pop song front, shimmy on down to Stopsley Working Men’s Club in March to test your knowledge - and raise vital funds for motor neurone disease.The Luton & South...

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Raise a glass to beer festival

Beer and cider connoisseurs will once again gather at the Hightown Community Sports & Arts Centre on York Street for the 33rd Luton Beer and Cider Festival. The festival, run entirely by...

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Racy tales of a classic car

In 1924 a Luton man bought an Alvis 12/50.And today, more than 90 years later and with many adventures under its bonnet, the car is still going strong.And current owners Nick and Kate Wright of...

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Jobs boost as Screwfix opens

Trade retailer Screwfix is to officially open its first store in Dunstable on Thursday February 18 on Portland Close. The new branch will create an additional 16 jobs and is part of the company’s...

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Sainsbury’s offers £1.3bn in Argos takeover bid

Retail giant Sainsbury’s has moved to take over Argos after tabling a £1.3bn bid.The bid follows an approach last year, which was rejected. The supermarket giant’s offer for Home Retail Group - Argos’...

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It’s Special Saturday

There’s a charities theme to the first Special Saturday initiative to bring people into town.It’s been organised by the Dunstable Joint Committee and takes place at the Methodist Town Hall this...

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Death of boxing champion and former teacher

Former Challney Boys High teacher George Whyte will be remembered as a kind and loving man, according to his sons Greg and Stephen.He died on January 24, two years after losing his beloved wife...

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Axed council staff get new jobs - with council

More than £256,000 of taxpayer’ money has been spend on redundancy payouts at Central Bedfordshire Council, only for many of those laid off to be re-employed - some within months of leaving.Figures...

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A Force with new techology

The tradition of jotting everything down in a well-thumbed pocket notebook is set to become a thing of the past for Bedfordshire Police officers.After decades of use it is to be replaced by an...

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Appeal after Luton assault

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an assault in broad daylight in Grove Road, in Luton.Between 3pm and 4pm on Tuesday January 26, the victim was approached from behind by a...

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Sentencing adjourned for samurai nanchuck wielder

Sentencing has been adjourned for a man who wielded samurai nunchuks during a street fight in Houghton Regis.Shaun Burden, 22, was convicted of violent disorder and possessing an offensive weapon in...

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Popular crisp brand recalls products after manufacturing mistake

A large amount of Kettle Chips crisps are being recalled by the manufacturer as they may contain sharp pieces of plastic. Kettle Foods Ltd has identified that a very limited number of bags of Kettle...

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Four men and one woman charged with Atul Shah murder in Luton

Four men and one woman have been charged with the murder of Atul Shah in Luton.Mr Shah, 47, was found dead at his home in Crescent Road on Wednesday 6 January. Officers from the Beds, Cambs, and Herts...

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