Inquest opens for custody death man
An inquest into the death of a man who died in police custody was opened today.Leon Briggs, 39, a father of two, was arrested in Marsh Road, Luton on November 4 last year, taken to Luton Police Station...
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A scooter rider was taken to hospital after a crash at the junction of Austin Road and Cavendish Road. The 59-year-old was on his silver Peugeot scooter when it collided with a red Vauxhall Corsa at...
View ArticleAre these your stolen items?
A stolen watch and ring have been recovered from a man charged with burglary.It is thought the items were taken from homes in the Luton area and officers want to find the rightful owners. Det Con...
View ArticleCharity run in memory of young Luton athlete
A charity run in memory of a 10 year old athlete is taking place at Luton Athletic club tonight.Gianni Khan died on December 29 and his funeral takes place today at the Vale Stopsley. The family has...
View ArticleFundraiser in memory of Leigha
Friends of a Luton schoolgirl who died just before Christmas are holding a fundraiser at Lewsey Football Club on Sunday in her memory. The event is being held on what would have been Leigha Edwards’...
View ArticlePolice continue stolen goods crackdown
A man was sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work for supplying articles for use in fraud on Tuesday. The 48-year-old man is one of a number of people who have been jailed and fined after being caught by...
View ArticleDog attack in park
A man was bitten on the thigh by a dog in Limbury Mead Park on Tuesday.Two large dogs ran towards the 41-year-old victim at about 5.20pm and the victim froze but one of the dogs bit his leg. This...
View ArticleCreative writing – the way to encourage self-understanding
Creative coach Judi Sissons is running a series of three workshops at Havelock House in Luton aimed at writing for wellbeing.A Havelock House spokeswoman said: “You don’t have to have any previous...
View ArticleMP’s ‘underhand’ call on London Luton Airport decision
Hemel Hempstead MP Mike Penning has condemned an eight-hour planning meeting on the expansion of London Luton Airport as ‘underhand’.The marathon meet by Luton Borough Council approved in principle the...
View ArticleCouncil accused of ‘terror tactics’ on housing
Community Secretary Eric Pickles has accused Luton Borough Council of “terror tactics” in terms of housing projects.The Conservative MP made the comment during a House of Commons debate on housing on...
View ArticleReality show to be filmed at Luton Police Station
Luton Police Station is to be the subject of a new fly-on-the-wall television show.The 20-part series has been commissioned by Channel 4 and will delve into life inside the Buxton Road station. It will...
View ArticleMan charged after car chase
A man who was involved in a high speed car chase has been charged with a number of offences.Abdul Basit Khan, 26, from Chapel Street in Luton was arrested in the early hours of Thursday morning after a...
View ArticleVolunteer Chris’s goal is to help others
A keen footballer from Luton, who volunteers extensively, has been nominated for a Bedfordshire Young People of the Year (YOPEY) award.Chris Fox has given his service in a number of roles, including...
View ArticleCan you help raise funds for the fight against dementia?
Alzheimer’s Society is on the look out for inspirational and passionate volunteers to help them raise valuable funds for people with dementia in the Luton area. The charity is in search of people who...
View ArticleFE commissioner to visit Barnfield College
The Further Education Commissioner will be spending the next two weeks at Barnfield College as part of the recent Skills Funding Agency (SfA) investigation.The FE Commissioner, Dr David Collins CBE, is...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: White House Down, R.I.P.D, Insidious: Chapter 2
If you read the synopsis for action thriller WHITE HOUSE DOWN (12: Sony) you would think it sounds identical to Olympus Has Fallen, released on DVD a few weeks ago.Both films involve terrorists...
View ArticleAiling centres could be closed
Community centres in Luton could be closed and sold off as the council struggles to meet the huge repair bills.Saints Community Centre has a high level of asbestos in the roof which is a significant...
View ArticleCharity wants your unloved festive presents
Keech Hospice Care has noticed a spike in the number of people turning to charity shops in the hunt for a festive bargain as belts tighten across the country. But this means stocks are now running low...
View ArticleGet a jab to ward off flu
Health chiefs are reminding those at greatest risk of catching flu that it’s not too late to get a free flu jab from their GP or local pharmacy. While uptake of the free vaccination has been good,...
View ArticleNoisy ‘neighbour’ is being moved on
A wind turbine at a Luton infant school which has stood unmoving for more than four years is going to a new home. The 15metre-high wind turbine at Crawley Green Infant School was installed in October...
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