Woman dies in tragic car crash
A WOMAN died and another is fighting for her life after a car accident involving two vehicles in Slip End on Saturday (January 21).The women, who are believed to be sisters from Dunstable, were...
View ArticleFatal car crash in Slip End
A WOMAN died and another is fighting for her life after a car accident involving two vehicles in Slip End on Saturday (January 21).The women, who are believed to be sisters from Dunstable, were...
View ArticleTaxman hunting for dodgy tutors
THE taxman is cracking down on tutors and coaches who have failed to pay their dues. And if people – including life coaches, personal trainers and fitness and dance instructors – don’t hold their hands...
View ArticleHundreds turn out for centre’s open day
THERE was a great show of support for Houghton Regis Leisure Centre at its free open day.More than 700 people joined in the fun, which included sports events, face-painting, a car boot sale and a tea...
View ArticleHolocaust Memorial day
Andrew Selous, MP for South-West Bedfordshire, this week pledged his support to Holocaust Memorial Day by signing a book of commitment in the House of Commons. In signing the book of commitment, Andrew...
View ArticleAward homes in
A HOUSING association has been awarded silver status after a rigorous Investors in People (IiP) assessment.Aldwyck Housing Group, which has its head office on Houghton Hall Business Park, in Porz...
View ArticleAirlifted to hospital after car crash
A MAN was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a car crash in Edlesborough on Saturday.The 39-year-old suffered a broken leg and facial fractures when the blue Renault Clio he was...
View ArticleSchool all set for Olympics
A SCHOOL in Dunstable was awarded £5,365 to help it and other local schools get involved in the London 2012 Olympic Games. Hillcrest Special School is a member of the Get Set network, the official...
View ArticleRock Chorus concert DVD
THE DVD of a concert that raised £13,500 for the Macmillan unit at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital is now available.Rock Chorus hosted the October concert at Dunstable Conference Centre, featuring...
View ArticleFraudsters are going phishing
BE ON alert for con artists who have gone phishing for your money.That’s the warning from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) who don’t want taxpayers to fall foul of fraud emails in the run-up to the...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s guide to new DVD releases
It was 33 years ago that a John Le Carre novel was adapted for a BBC TV series and drew many admirers.So was it wise to make a feature film of Cold War thriller TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY (15: Studio...
View ArticleAlan Dee: How about giving Sir Fred a different title?
EVERYONE seems to be getting very excited about the prospect of Sir Fred Goodwin, as we must still refer to him for the moment, being stripped of his knighthood.The thinking goes like this: Sir Fred...
View ArticlePeacock’s jobs in balance after administration
JOBS in Dunstable are among 9,600 hanging in the balance nationwide after retail giant Peacock’s Stores Ltd announced it had gone into administration.Administrators KPMG said 249 redundancies have...
View ArticleCut red tape for Diamond Jubilee party
CELEBRATIONS for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee are approaching, and Central Beds Council is advising anyone wishing to organise a street party to apply to have roads closed soon.Festivities to celebrate...
View ArticleNo stalling over boost for market
A NEW future lies ahead for Dunstable market, with its management poised to change hands soon.From June 1, the market will be run by Dunstable Town Council.This week, the council has set out its stall...
View ArticleRush hour rat-run roads meeting
A MEETING to discuss the controversial “experimental closure” of Downs Road, Dunstable, will be held today (Wednesday, January 25) after complaints by residents.Large concrete plant pots were placed on...
View ArticleA leap for Lilly – for the love of Hayley
A LEAP for love will celebrate the life of an inspiring Dunstable schoolgirl who died from a rare childhood cancer – and back a brave toddler’s bid to beat the same condition.Cheery Ashton Middle...
View ArticleTwo hurt in crash
ONE person was taken to hospital after a car crash in Dunstable on Tuesday (January 24).The collision - involving a silver Peugeot 406 and a black Range Rover - happened at about 2pm near the...
View ArticleBrave Maggie is fighting on
TODDINGTON mum Maggie Thomas, 46, currently undergoing life-extending cancer treatment in a German clinic, remains positive even though her condition is gradually deteriorating.Her distraught husband...
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