Beds butterfly data revealed
Certain species of butterflies in Bedfordshire have thrived despite 2012 being the second-wettest year on record.Grass-feeding species thrived on the substantial grass growth, prompted by last year’s...
View ArticleDope ‘confession’ no surprise
The University of Bedfordshire’s Professor of Sport has called shamed cyclist Lance Armstrong “one of the worst examples of a doper”, and said his television confession was “no great surprise”.Over the...
View ArticleRecognise this jewellery?
Police are keen to reunite a large quantity of jewellery with its rightful owners after a Dunstable man was arrested on suspicion of burglary.The suspect – who was arrested on Monday January 21 –is...
View ArticleChilling out on snowy Downs is a snap decision
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. I do enjoy a cold snap.I don’t mean actually being out in the snow and ice. Brr. No, the “cold snaps” I like are the stunning snapshots of winter wonderlands that...
View ArticleBruce is back with popcorn thrills
A steely Bruce Willis is on a machine gun-packing revenge mission in LOOPER (15: EI Entertainment), a witty sci-fi thriller that brims with ideas and energy.Set in 2044, the film co-stars Joseph...
View ArticleFunds to be spent dealing with drug issues
An increase in public health spending in the South West Beds constituency will be used to tackle obesity, smoking, and drug and alcohol abuse.The Government confirmed last week that ring-fenced public...
View ArticleBlind, frail and left to die at the side of the road
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a frail, blind and elderly dog was found dumped at the side of a road in Houghton Regis earlier this month.The Jack Russell – nicknamed ‘Reggie’ by his...
View ArticleKnife gang rob man in White Lion Retail Park
A man was robbed at knifepoint in Dunstable in the early hours of Saturday morning (January 26).The 22 year old victim was walking across the car park at Sainsbury’s in the White Lion Retail Park in...
View ArticleA word of advice on council help session
A help and advice session will be held in Dunstable by councillors on Saturday, February 2.Central Beds councillors Carole Hegley, David McVicar, Nigel Young, Peter Hollick and Ann Sparrow, and...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Why it’s time for a front-page star rating
As the world waits with bated breath for the details of a new system of press regulation to be announced, here’s a quick fix which the men in suits might like to consider.As far as I can see, the root...
View ArticleTrust says Blow’s Downs reserve is bigger and better
Changes to a Dunstable wildlife haven really will be a talking point at a special event.Blow’s Downs Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve has been extended to compensate for wildlife habitat lost during the...
View ArticleBedfordshire boosts milestone for Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child has reached the milestone of delivering 100 million shoeboxes to needy children around the world thanks to the support of people in Bedfordshire going the extra mile.More than...
View ArticleAre you a former Parkfields student?
Calling all former students of Parkfields Middle School in Toddington – the school’s 50th anniversary celebrations are approaching.On Saturday, April 27, there will be an ‘open school’ event, with...
View ArticlePassengers happy with rail service
Passengers on First Capital Connect are increasingly satisfied with rail services but still feel there is not enough room according to a recent survey. Customers were surveyed by a rail industry...
View ArticleCan we count on you to highlight UK’s litter kings?
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy is launching England’s Great Litter Count in a bid to find out what companies’ brands produce the most litter – and it’s asking for eyes on the street all over...
View ArticleWartime fakery that did the trick
Dunstable’s “fakers and forgers” who deceived the enemy in wartime are discussed in the next Tea Time Tales session, on February 7.The talk is at Dunstable’s Priory House, High Street South,...
View ArticleBurglar fled after waking up victim
A burglar was chased out of a house in Dunstable after entering a bedroom and waking his victim in the early hours of Monday morning (January 28).The 44-year-old victim was woken from her sleep in her...
View ArticleAward-winning doc ‘was reject’
A doctor who went into medicine as a mature student after being a “reject” at school has received an award for his teaching.Dr Nicholas Herodotou, 51, became the Luton & Dunstable Hospital’s first...
View ArticlePolice drop potential G4S deal for support services
Police chiefs decided this week not to go ahead with further work on controversial ideas to potentially contract out support services for the Beds, Herts and Cambridgeshire forces to G4S.The decision...
View ArticleBurglars con 82-year-old lady
Two men stole money from an 82-year-old woman after tricking her into letting them into her Dunstable home on Tuesday (January 29).The offenders – who claimed to be from the water board – followed the...
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