Geoff Cox’s DVDs: Quartet, Alex Cross
There’s nothing startling or challenging about Dustin Hoffman’s first film as a director. But QUARTET (12: Momentum) is a delightful romantic comedy drama that’s a treat for viewers and the cast.And...
View Article‘Radical changes’ to L&D nursing
A radical shake-up of staffing at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital will see nurses “back at the bedside”.The hospital is creating 105 new jobs to help cut out what it says are the ‘non-nursing’ parts...
View ArticleOPINION: ‘NHS changes will prevent another Mid Staffs’
South West Bedfordshire MP Andrew Selous says changes to the running of the NHS in the county will have far reaching benefits for patients.“This month Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group took...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Iron Man 3
“Hi, I’m Tony Stark. I build neat stuff, I’ve got a great girl, occasionally I save the world. So why can’t I sleep?”Yes, the wisecracking, heavy metal-suited superhero Iron Man is back, fresh from...
View ArticleMan stabbed in Houghton Regis
A man was hospitalised after being stabbed twice between Houghton Regis and Lewsey Farm on Friday night (April 26).It is believed the victim was walking near Wheatfield Road between 8pm and 9pm when he...
View ArticleBlue tit gets wash after oven rescue
This blue tit had a lucky escape when she was rescued by the RSPCA from an oven she had fallen into.She was taken to Bedfordshire Wildlife Rescue, nursed back to health and released the next day. The...
View ArticleViolent crimes hit the area
Police are investigating a series of violent crimes in and around Dunstable over the last few weeks.On Saturday (April 27), a 16-year-old boy was threatened and robbed of his bicycle outside the Grove...
View ArticleNew venue for public meeting on education
A new venue has been arranged for the public meeting about the changing shape of the schools system in Dunstable and Houghton Regis. Central Beds Council says this will now begin at 8pm on Monday,...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Can’t be bothered to vote? This would encourage you...
In idle hours I cast my mind back to the dullest jobs I’ve ever had to tackle.A particular night from my youth springs to mind – I’d snaffled what was expected to a plum ‘tips galore’ gig running the...
View ArticleRaise a cup at Luton airport to raise charity funds
Staff at London Luton Airport join coffee road-show to raise funds for When You Wish Upon A Star.A pop-up coffee shop is coming to London Luton Airport today and will be raising money for a very good...
View ArticleVIDEO: Blind golf alliance in full swing
It takes someone with special determination to decide to take up golf when they’ve been registered blind.And it takes someone equally extraordinary to agree to nurture and grow that ambition.But the...
View ArticleCould you become a Dementia Friend?
Central Beds Council are working with the Alzheimer’s Society to find people who want to get involved with the Dementia Friends initiative, to help raise awareness of the condition locally.Councillor...
View ArticleVIDEO: Public meeting on education
Four hundred people packed out a heated public meeting on Monday, on controversial changes swiftly transforming the schools system for Dunstable and Houghton Regis.The meeting was delayed for more than...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s movie preview: 21 And over, All Stars, Dead Man Down
Here’s what the breathless world has been waiting for – Superbad meets The Hangover in a knowingly ‘just crude enough’ comedy.21 And Over finds sensible student Jeff getting ready for a crucial medical...
View ArticleDanger route to be made safer to the public
Central Beds Council have revealed plans to make the notorious Dog Kennel Walk footpath a safer place – including the introduction of state-of-the-art CCTV cameras.Newly-secured Government funding will...
View Article‘Profit is not a dirty word’
He drives a battered car and takes home a modest salary but Dunstable company director Paul Robson, 48, has no complaints.That’s because the former facilities manager and IT lecturer is now involved...
View ArticleMan stabbed twice during assault in Houghton Regis
A man was hospitalised after being stabbed twice during an attack near Houghton Regis on Friday evening (April 26).It is believed the 22-year-old victim was walking through the wooded area adjacent to...
View ArticlePassions stoked as town future put on the table
Future meetings of a new business focus group look set to be feisty if Tuesday evening’s launch event is anything to go by.A strong belief that councils and the government are not doing enough for...
View ArticleVideo: Hotel lobby became fight zone
A Dunstable hotel’s lobby was turned over to fighters from Luton’s Warrior Fight Club for a 1,000-kicks charity challenge.Magda Winska, a duty manager at Holiday Inn Express, in London Road, wanted to...
View ArticleEmployers give thumbs up for skills college
Engineering companies have given their backing to a new technology-focused college tucked on the outskirts of Houghton Regis.There are only 42 students currently at Central Bedfordshire University...
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