Attempted break-in puts rural businesses on the alert
BUSINESSES in rural areas are being warned to be vigilant after an attempted break-in at a Studham farm.The incident happened at some point between 7pm on December 21 and 6.30am the following...
View ArticleFlorist’s win on retail front
BOUQUETS of praise have gone to a young Dunstable florist who has just won the town’s Christmas Shop Front Competition – for the second year running.Judges who acted as ‘mystery shoppers’ were...
View Article‘We dialled 999 – nobody came’
AN elderly couple were left cold, frightened and alone after they say their repeated 999 calls for help were ignored. Lillian Jordan called three times for an ambulance when husband Michael, 73, who...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to this week’s movie releases
I TRY not to take against people I’ve never met, but Phyllida Lloyd now has two strikes against her name.I’m sure she’s a talented and lovely lady, but it will be a long time before I forgive her for...
View Article3D scanners ‘will cut crash delay times’
NEW technology that allows police to take a 3D image of a motorway crash scene is coming to Bedfordshire.The Department for Transport announced on Thursday that the county would be receiving a share of...
View ArticleHuge summer Olympic event needs firms to Love it!
BUSINESSES have been invited to become sponsors of a huge weekend-long festival next summer.The Love Luton 2012 Festival will be based around the visit of the Olympic Torch from July 6 to 19.Luton...
View ArticleNeil Fox’s desirable dozen from 2011
This was tough to get down to 12 this year. Lots of worthy films for the list, so I went with films I loved, not necessarily the actual best, but the ones that moved me the most – although the top...
View ArticleHealth and safety warning
HEALTH and safety chiefs have issued a fresh warning for caution at work after more than 1,100 people were seriously hurt while going about their job in Bedfordshire last year.According to figures...
View ArticleTown’s future- have your say
NEIGHBOURS and businesses are invited to air their views on what should be done to regenerate an area in Dunstable.As part of Central Beds Council’s commitment to improve and enhance the town, a public...
View ArticleProposed new 20mph zone to be discussed
A REPORT is being drawn up in the wake of consultation about a scheme which could turn more than 90 roads in south-west Dunstable into a 20mph zone. Public consultation about the slow-down proposal...
View ArticleFree train ride home on New Year’s Eve
PARTYGOERS celebrating New Year in London will be able to get a free ride home, thanks to First Capital Connect.An FCC spokesman said: “The offer is valid on services departing from London between...
View ArticleInquest opened into train line death
A MAN killed when he was hit by a train on Wednesday (December 28) has been named as 23-year-old Kyle Mackenzie.Mr Mackenzie, of Beechwood Road, Luton, was pronounced dead at Harlington Station after...
View ArticleRecycle to help the hospice
WERE YOU one of the millions of people across the country who got an upgraded mobile phone for Christmas?Your unwanted Christmas gifts could make a world of difference to Keech Hospice Care. > If...
View ArticleAdvice to avoid stress
THE holiday period can be stressful and challenging.So try to avoid the extra pressure brought on by stretched finances and fraught relationships.Mental health chief Dr Patrick Geoghegan said: “One in...
View ArticleHappy New Year to all our readers
WE would like to wish all our readers a happy and prosperous 2012.Keep up to date with all the latest news in 2012 by picking up a copy of the Luton News or Dunstable Gazette every Wednesday.Or keep...
View ArticleJoy at final figure for baby unit race
EVERY penny has been counted, and it can now be revealed that our On Your Marks 10k race in October raised a fantastic £11,700 for the Luton & Dunstable Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit...
View ArticleSweet dreams are made of these
WHILE many of us were opening presents on Christmas day, an overjoyed group of new parents were given the greatest gift of all.The maternity ward at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital welcomed 14...
View ArticleStar-studded concert raises funds for L&D
LUTON and Dunstable Hospital’s Macmillan cancer unit welcomed a cheque for £13,500 raised by a star-studded concert hosted by a local singing troupe.The fantastic amount was presented to lead nurse at...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
“Rape, torture, fire, animals, religion. Am I missing anything?” Welcome to the dark, lurid world of Stieg Larsson’s multi-million selling novel, wonderfully reworked here in English by master director...
View ArticleAll change on the 202 with Centrebus
CENTREBUS has taken over the 202 Dunstable to Harpenden bus route.The service, which was operated by Grant Palmer until December 23, provides transport links between Harpenden Station, Luton &...
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