Drop in crime pleases Olly but puzzles others
The Police and Crime Commissioner has praised the fall in crime across Bedfordshire, but the figures came under fire on Thursday.Commissioner Olly Martins said he was “very pleased” with the overall...
View ArticleAnger at possible travellers’ sites
Plans to move gipsies into a dedicated travellers’ site in Houghton Regis have been met with anger from neighbours in the area.Central Beds Council said that 130 ‘pitches’ for gipsies and travellers...
View ArticleAfrican ukelele lessons: Kenya believe it?
Colin Creasey is no ordinary teacher embarking on an African exchange project – the zoot suit-wearing eccentric plays the ukelele as part of his unique curriculum.In the early hours of February 13,...
View ArticleClub given £45k ‘legacy’ funding
Dunstable Town Cricket Club will receive £45,000 funding to upgrade facilities at their Lancot Park ground in Totternhoe.Sport England said the club will receive the National Lottery cash as part of...
View Article‘NIMBYs don’t have the majority view’
A business leader has launched a blistering attack on anti airport expansion campaigners.Cheryl Smart, chief executive of Bedfordshire Chamber, based in Kimpton Road, Luton, has responded to a claim by...
View ArticleOlly promises to save PCSOs
PCSOs facing the chop will be protected, the Police and Crime Commissioner vowed yesterday (January 31).Due to Government funding cuts of 20 per cent, 40 per cent of Beds PCSOs were set be axed.Police...
View Article26-mile danger kayak feat for firefighter duo
A Dunstable firefighter and his former colleague will tackle Loch Ness in a kayak as they attempt to row 26 miles for charity.Simon Stanton of the Dunstable Blue Watch, and Chris Luscom – now with...
View ArticleA Hollywood biopic that’s far from run-of-the-mill
To be included in the Gazette Leisure listings contact James Willoughby on 01665 602234 or email james.willoughby@northeast-press.co.uk Entries must be submitted by 9am on the Thursday prior to...
View ArticleAlert system to warn passengers
If your train is delayed for more than 10 minutes, you can now sign up to First Capital Connect for a free alert.The new email and text service can be tailored to your specific service.The initiative...
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 ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Zero Dark Thirty
“I’m going to smoke everyone involved in this op and then I’m going to kill Osama bin Laden.” Saddle up for Kathryn ‘The Hurt Locker’ Bigelow’s heavy duty Homeland-esque take on the hunt for Osama bin...
View ArticleLibrary to reopen with novel features
A revamp to modernise facilities at Dunstable Library is nearing completion, and the reopening is scheduled for Monday, February 11.The library has been closed since January 21 to allow the upgrade to...
View ArticleSearch for victim of a robbery in Dunstable
Police are appealing for the victim of a violent robbery in Dunstable on Monday (February 3) to come forward.At about 4.50pm five offenders surrounded the victim in Ashton Square before attacking him...
View ArticleCouncillor to host surgery for concerned residents
Councillor Julian Murray will be hosting a ‘help and advice’ surgery in Dunstable this Saturday (February 9).He will be at Beecroft Community Centre in Westfield Road from 10.30am-12noon answering...
View ArticleElectrical register on current affairs
South West Beds MP Andrew Selous has welcomed a new “safety register”, based at a Houghton Regis HQ, which lists electrical contractors.He said the Electrical Safety Register makes it easier to find a...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Those ad break mini-dramas are a real turn-off
Sometimes you know it’s not worth letting something gnaw away at your vitals and boost your blood pressure towards the red line, but you just can’t help it.And the issue that has cornered my goat and...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Lincoln
“I am the president of the United States of America, clothed in immense power!”1865,I remember it well… The American Civil War was moving towards its end and US president ‘Honest Abe’ Lincoln – another...
View ArticleSchool’s age range idea is primary topic
Changes could lie ahead for another Dunstable lower school, which is asking for views on an idea to extend the pupil age range.Governors at Ashton St Peter’s Church of England VA Lower School want to...
View ArticleCelebrations for new-look Gazette
Dunstable Gazette staff enjoyed meeting readers in Tesco, in Skimpot Road, on Thursday, as we celebrated our relaunch.We gave out goodies including half-price vouchers for the Gazette. Thanks for the...
View ArticleHow did your MP vote on gay marriage bill?
Bedfordshire MPs have been talking about their views on gay marriage after a pivotal House of Commons vote last night.Andrew Selous, Conservative MP for South West Beds, voted against proposals giving...
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