Men seriously injured in Dunstable attack
Two men were badly hurt when they were attacked by a gang in Luton Road, Dunstable on Friday night.The assault took place at about 10pm, with a 35-year-old man knocked unconscious and the other victim,...
View ArticleLittle Blue Man account is out of this world
The spooky tale of The Little Blue Man of Studham Common has caught the attention of Dutchman Theo Paijmans.He has been in touch with Dunstable and District Local History Society to try to find out...
View ArticlePolice authority approves dog cuts
Police dog cuts to save £1.1 million were approved by Bedfordshire Police Authority at a meeting on August 31. It’s part of the plan for a joint police dogs unit shared by Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire...
View ArticlePrincipal’s vision for new college is ‘just what education should be like’.
Houghton Regis’ new University Technical College opens its doors to new students this week, and promises to be the gateway to a brighter future.Built on the site of King’s Houghton Middle School in...
View ArticleA course to give cheer to your ear
If you find yourself turning up the volume on the television, asking people to repeat themselves, or saying ‘pardon’ a lot, then Central Beds Council’s new lipreading classes could be for you.Taught by...
View ArticlePolice warn to stay alert to tricksters
Police are warning people to be on their guard against thieves and con-artists in Luton and Dunstable who may target them in their homes and in the street. Following the Herald & Post’s article...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Dredd 3D
There are 800 million people living in the ruin of the old world. Fghting to create some sort of order in the chaos are the men and women of the Hall of Justice. Feared and renowned, the Judges are the...
View ArticleMuch-loved pet rabbit seeks hoppy ending
A kind Houghton Regis family are appealing for the owners of this pet rabbit to come forward after they found it in an alleyway.The pet was found in the alleyway near to St Michael’s Avenue on Sunday,...
View ArticleMake kind offer of a helping hand
Central Beds Council is appealing for people to be a part of a new service helping adults with learning disabilities access everyday life opportunities.Shared Lives Carers help those with a learning...
View ArticleSchool welcomes academy status
Students were welcomed with a special ‘Big Family Breakfast’ to the brand new Houghton Regis Academy last week.The school – formerly King’s Houghton Middle School in Parkside Drive – opened its doors...
View ArticleMotor mania at car show
Houghton Regis celebrates its inaugural Classic and Vintage Motor Show this weekend.On Sunday September 16 over 100 vehicles will be on display in the Village Green from 10am until 4pm.There will be...
View ArticlePolice appeal after attempted murder
AN attack in which a man was stabbed repeatedly and hit with a hammer at a Dunstable home is being treated as attempted murder. The incident happened at around 11pm on Friday, September 7, after the...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Sharing is good, but you have to share equally
THE demon drink gets more than its fair share of bad press these days, so it’s always good to hear about research that redresses the balance a bit.Most of us cling to maxims about Guinness being good...
View ArticlePolice warning over bus lane
POLICE are warning members of the public to be vigilant after a series of violent robberies along a disused bus link between a Luton estate and Houghton Regis.Four robberies took place on or close to...
View ArticleHelp tackle food poverty
Sainsbury’s workers in Luton and Dunstable are encouraging residents to help tackle food poverty this October by taking part in a nationwide food-drive run by the supermarket in conjunction with the...
View ArticleRaids and two arrests
A Dunstable business and a Berkhamsted home were searched in a probe into alleged money laundering.A man and a woman, Beds-based directors, have been arrested on suspicion of committing money...
View ArticleSports camp is perfect for half term
Kids stuck for something to do this half term? Ardley Hill Academy are hosting a sports camp for children aged four to 12.Running from October 29 to November 2, there will be tuition in sports such as...
View ArticleHospice work is expanded
Keech Hospice Care is stepping up its palliative care programme, as doctors across the country warn of a growing crisis in caring for people dying of cancer, dementia and long-term diseases.A report in...
View ArticleBedfordshire’s Got Talent: picture gallery
The talents of our county went on show at Bedfordshire’s Got Talent.A dozen acts went before the judges in our special contest held at the Bedford Corn Exchange on September 22, hosted by former...
View ArticlePolice job cut details released
Police chief are set to rubber stamp plans to cut 98 senior roles, 100 police officers and 56 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) at Bedfordshire Police over the next four years.Bedfordshire...
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