Blockbuster jobs in danger
A number of jobs in Central Beds are in danger after video rental giant Blockbuster went into administration yesterday (January 16).At the moment the fate of stores in West Street, Dunstable; Marsh...
View ArticleHelp for your ‘new year, new you’ promises
Central Beds Council are on hand to help anyone who made a ‘new year, new me’ resolution to eat healthier this year.Supporting the national Love Food Hate Waste campaign, the council aims to assist...
View ArticleSnow shuts down schools for the weekend
A number of schools in Central Beds were forced to close early for the weekend today (January 18) due to the arctic wintry conditions.Schools that were forced to close at about lunch time were...
View ArticleHoughton is getting crafty
Houghton Regis Craft Fair will start on February 8 in Houghton Regis Community Centre.Craft will include knitting, jewellery, cards, watercolours and decorative knotwork.Entry is free, and the fair...
View ArticleTuneful route to harmony
Dunstable Rock Choir wants to help you beat the winter blues with a free singing “taster session”.Rock Choir has groups nationwide, and says many members report that taking part makes them feel happier...
View ArticleNew £20m terminal investment at Luton Airport for the very, very rich
A £20 million investment at Luton Airport will provide a state-of-the art terminal for the exclusive use of the very, very rich as well as new jobs.Signature Flight Support, in Percival Way, held its...
View ArticleCouncil reveals its ‘long list’ for new gipsy sites
A councillor says no decision has been made on where new gipsy and traveller sites will go, after a ‘long list’ of sites was published.Central Bedfordshire Council says it needs to find an extra 130...
View ArticleLittle star Calum is a shining example
A six-year-old Houghton Regis boy who has defiantly battled a rare form of child cancer since before his first birthday has been presented with a unique award.Calum Gilbert was given the Cancer...
View ArticleNot calm over traffic
Neighbours have accused Central Beds Council of a “lack of democracy” after the decision to introduce traffic-calming measures in Downs Road, Dunstable, writes Richard Redman.The decision to make Downs...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Django Unchained
“He is a rambunctious sort, ain’t he? “Tarantino blasts back onto the big screen with a fast shooting, faster talking bounty hunter-em-up and shows that he’s lost none of his love for over the top...
View ArticleSchools closed due to snow
A number of schools in the area have fell foul to the wintry weather and have had to close due to the snow.Snow continued to fall over the weekend and many pupils will have to stay at home today...
View ArticleZoo, Ger, Spice, all things nice on fun day out
Whipsnade Zoo is the place to go to Spice Up Your Life – just ask singing star Geri Halliwell.I hear that Geri, who shot to stardom with the Spice Girls, dropped in at the zoo the other day.But she...
View ArticleDon’t give thieves a chance to steal your car
Motorists are reminded not to leave their cars running while unattended in the wintry weather. Beds Police are warning that going back indoors while a car defrosts creates an easy opportunity for...
View ArticleDiary date for advice event
An advice surgery will be held by Central Beds councillor Roger Pepworth in Dunstable on January 29.Mr Pepworth, of Dunstable Manshead Ward, will be at the Mayfield Centre, Downside, 7pm-9pm. To find...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Ever thought about outsourcing yourself?
It’s gone all around the world, but if you haven’t heard about it, the week’s top talking point in many an office was the enterprising sort in the USA who followed the lead of so many hard-heated...
View ArticleCentral Beds Council issue weather update
Central Beds Council said they are working hard to keep their services running during the adverse weather, but bin collection services have been suspended.The council recommended that residents whose...
View ArticlePanto season not over yet for Dunstable
If you thought panto season was behind you, the Square Drama Circle have one thing to say – ‘oh no it isn’t!’.Ron Hall’s production of Aladdin will be performed at the Methodist Church Hall in the...
View ArticleTwo-car crash
A woman suffered an ankle injury in a two-car road crash in Houghton Regis on Tuesday, January 22.The accident happened shortly before 3.30pm in East End, near The Chequers pub.Emergency services were...
View ArticleBook honours Holocaust dead
South West Beds MP Andrew Selous has signed a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons to honour those who died during the Holocaust.January 27 is the 68th anniversary of the liberation of...
View ArticleGo-ahead for next stage of gipsy plan
Councillors are to visit sites on a ‘long list’ of potential new homes for gipsies and travellers.A committee agreed on Thursday (Jan 17) to proceed with looking at the 35 sites, which include two in...
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