Teens use metal pole as weapon in attempted robbery
A metal pole was used in an attempted robbery in the Langley Street underpass last night.A man, 21, was leaving the underpass at about 8.05pm when two teenagers approached him from behind and put a...
View ArticleLea Manor pupil airlifted to hospital after falling ill during PE lesson
A pupil at Lea Manor High School was airlifted to hospital after falling ill during a PE lesson at the school this afternoon.Headteacher Amanda Simpson, at the Northwell Drive school said: “I was sorry...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Lovelace, The Way Way Back, Pain & Gain
The biopic of 1970s porn star Linda Lovelace is probably a cleaned-up version of reality.But LOVELACE (18: Lionsgate) is a surprisingly watchable and heartbreaking ‘true story’. Amanda Seyfried is...
View ArticleChimps on Santa’s nice list this year
Whipsnade Zoo’s chimpanzees enjoyed a whole host of festive gifts filled with their favourite treats last week.Keeper Jane Storr said: “The chimps are on Santa’s nice list, so we wanted to do something...
View ArticleUnemployment falls again
MP Andrew Selous is delighted that the number of unemployed JSA claimants in South West Beds in November 2013 was 1,366 – 611 fewer than in November 2012.He said: “The provision of jobs for my...
View ArticleLollipop girls say they won’t be licked by fiasco
A Caddington mother and daughter are picking up the pieces after the Milton Keynes Winter Wonderland fiasco put their business in jeopardy.Sarah and Amelia Eacope run the Lollipop Girls mobile sweet...
View ArticleA simple family chat can help save a life in the future
There are 106 people in Bedfordshire waiting for a transplant this Christmas and 24 Bedfordshire residents have died in the last five years due to the shortage of organs.NHS Blood and Transplant is...
View ArticleDon’t have 12 days of drink driving, choir sings
A Christmas sing-song in The Mall had a serious message on Thursday; “Enjoy the 12 days of Christmas and not 12 days of drinking and driving.” A small choir formed by Luton Borough Council’s road...
View ArticleCouncil approves airport expansion but government review needed
A marathon eight-hour council meeting resulted in the London Luton Airport expansion being approved by Luton Borough Council on Friday.The plans to increase passengers from 12 million to 18 million a...
View ArticleAntique rocking horse stolen
An antique rocking horse was stolen from Denmark Close in Luton. The burglary happened between December 9 and 15 and police would like to speak to two men who were seen in the area.Burglars forced open...
View ArticleMan flashes woman in alley
A flasher targeted a woman in broad daylight in Luton on Friday.The 20-year-old was walking home down the alleyway in the Bracklesham Gardens and Telscombe Way area at about 2.45pm when she became...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Light relief as the tide turns on Santa’s sparkling displays
In my travels over the last few days, I have been greatly encouraged the welcome darkness thatis returning to our land.You might not be as aware of this development as I am, but take my word for it –...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s film preview: Mitty is a misfire, but Redford is still making...
If someone says you’re a bit of a Walter Mitty they’re dismissing you as a deluded daydreamer, but where does the name come from?First there was a short story by American humourist James Thurber, and...
View ArticlePlan ahead for any emergency
What would you do if a power cut, flooding or severe weather trapped you at home? A basic “emergency kit” will make your life easier and help you through the crisis by providing basics like fresh...
View Article101 can make a real difference
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Olly Martins is calling on the public to save the non-urgent police number ‘101’ into their new mobile phones to end unnecessary delays for genuine 999...
View ArticleBoy punched by car’s passenger
A 14 year old boy was assaulted as he walked in Chapel Street in Luton on December 20.The incident happened at about 1pm as the victim and two friends walked from Farley Hill towards the town centre.As...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s film preview: Hustle if you’re young, head to Vegas if you’re old
Painstaking period detail, lots of star names, a rollicking tale of cross and double cross – what’s not to like about David O. Russell’s latest?After building himself a real reputation as an...
View ArticleSpecial Christmas deliveries at L&D
There were some very special festive deliveries at the Luton&Dunstable hospital on Christmas day.First to arrive was bonny Maya Kruszewska at 2.34am, weighing in at 3.2 kg.She was a beautiful baby...
View ArticleTeam helps to make a right royal difference
A team of Luton youngsters have just completed a 12 week self development programme.Under the Prince’s Trust scheme, a group of 14 16-25 year olds not in education employment or training, celebrated...
View ArticleKitchen fire on New Year’s Eve
A man suffered from smoke inhalation after a kitchen fire on New Year’s Eve. Fire crews were called to Ivy Court in Dallow Road at 10.46pm where there was a fire in the kitchen of a ground floor flat....
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