Web reacts to ‘impacts’ of cop cuts
The news that Dunstable Police Station is to no longer serve as a base for officers to patrol out of has been met with dismay by a number of Gazette readers.Internet users took to social media...
View ArticleMulti-million store revamp
A busy Dunstable supermarket will be closing soon for one week only as part of its multi-million pound revamp.Sainsbury’s, in Luton Road, will shut temporarily from 6pm on Tuesday, October 23 and will...
View ArticleHelp at hand for Stoptober
Dunstable Leisure Centre is supporting Stoptober, a 28-day challenge to stop smoking, by offering residents a free three-day gym pass.To take advantage of the offer, sign up before October 31.Manager...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: Madagascar 3, Frankenweenie
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most WantedThe king is on the loose again in the delightful and funny third film from the Madagascar set, writes guest reviewer Alison Devlin.Brought to you by DreamWorks,...
View ArticleBoundary plan is not on right lines, says MP
Dunstable could still become part of a new parliamentary constituency along with Luton North, if the latest controversial proposals from the Boundary Commission get the go-ahead.A petition signed by...
View ArticleImages of a town and its history
A historic photographic display is currently open at Houghton Regis Library.The exhibition was lovingly organised and compiled by local author Pat Lovering.Pat told the Gazette: “It’s the complete...
View ArticleMan to run 55 miles in a day!
For many, running a marathon is their proudest lifetime achievement, but one Dunstable man will run the distance of more than two marathons in one day this weekend.Lee Moynes, of Crabtree Way, will run...
View ArticleTeen beaten in attempted Houghton Regis robbery
A teenager was attacked by a group of youths as they attempted to rob him in Houghton Regis on Sunday (October 14).The incident happened at about 6.30pm as the 16-year-old male was walking along...
View ArticleSchools are told they can change pupil age ranges
Three Dunstable schools and Eaton Bray Academy have won approval to change pupil age-ranges.Hadrian Academy, St Christopher’s Academy and Eaton Bray Academy can expand their age ranges to become...
View ArticleSchool’s big coffee event for charity
Beecroft Lower School will next week host a ‘coffee morning’ in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.The event will be held at the school on Tuesday, October 23, between 11am-1pm.Beecroft’s Veronica Reavey...
View ArticleWake up with a coffee for a cancer charity
Beecroft Lower School in Dunstable are next week hosting a ‘really big’ coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.The event will be hosted at the Westfield Road School on Tuesday, October 23,...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the pick of the week’s TV
SATURDAYThe Jonathan Ross Show (ITV1, 10.20pm)This week, as king of chat Wossy wraps up another hugely successful series, we can expect good humour from comedian and actor David Mitchell, who’ll be...
View ArticleSchool’s fantastic foodbank help
The helpful children of Lancot Lower School have been gathering food items to donate to the Dunstable Food Bank collection.Pasta, tinned food, cereals, sauces and confectionary were all kindly donated...
View ArticleMinisters give go-ahead for A5-M1 link
The long-awaited A5-M1 link road has been given the thumbs up by ministers following a public inquiry, South Weds Beds MP Andrew Selous says.The bypass would be a 2.9-mile dual carriageway, running...
View ArticlePolice look for violent suspects
Police are continuing their investigation into a series of assaults and robberies across Dunstable and Houghton Regis last week.On Sunday, October 7, an 11-year-old boy was punched in an alley off High...
View ArticleWork begins on new green business site
Building woork on the new Incuba centre for start-up businesses in Dunstable will start next week.Following a special launch event on Friday October 26, work will commence on the Brewers Hill site –...
View ArticleMISSING: Have you seen these dogs?
Two dogs went missing from Caddington after chasing a fox this morning (October 19).Jasper and Charlie ran into the woods at the back of Folly Lane and haven’t returned home since.Frantic owners Sandra...
View ArticleApprentice figures up
A rise in the number of apprenticeships in this area was welcomed by South West Beds MP Andrew Selous.He said it was “fantastic” that 820 people became apprentices last year in South West BedsMr Selous...
View ArticleMods are to descend on Dunstable
Mods are coming to Dunstable once again following the success of their ‘Ready Steady Go!’ launch in September.Scooterists will gather to socialise at the Four Kings Bar and Bistro in High Street South...
View ArticleGB sprinter’s challenging day for pupils
Pupils at a Houghton Regis school really will be good sports when they take part in a sponsored event with GB sprinter Emily Diamond.St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School pupils will take on fitness...
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