Suspected pickpockets arrested at Luton Airport
Two suspected pickpockets are due to appear in court today after being arrested at Luton Airport on Monday. They were attempting to fly back into Luton and Beds Police arrested them when they arrived....
View ArticleTeen robbed at knifepoint
A schoolboy was robbed of his iPhone by a knife-wielding, bandana-wearing thief in Fairford Avenue.The boy, 14, was walking close to the junction of Bradgers Hill at about 12.30pm on Tuesday when he...
View ArticleHave you seen missing Samantha?
A woman went missing from her home in Luton last night and police are becoming increasingly concerned. Samantha Paine - also known as Samantha Chase - was last seen when she left Rivergate Towers at...
View ArticleBeds PCC asks for ‘small’ council tax increase
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Olly Martins is to recommend a ‘small increase’ in the amount of council tax paid for policing.Mr Martins will present his budget proposals to the Police...
View ArticleFamily’s flooding ordeal continues
A family with a two-month-old baby is struggling to cope with flood water which is blocking their driveway.The Watermans have lived in Poynters Road in Luton for six years, but since roadworks in the...
View ArticleAdult care surveys sent out
Residents who receive adult social care from Luton Borough Council are being asked to give honest feedback about the services.Around 1,000 randomly selected services users will receive a survey asking...
View ArticleTime Team star visits college
A well-known archaeologist visited Luton Sixth Form College to talk to A-level archaeology students. Alex Langlands, best known for presenting Channel 4 series Time Team, spoke about his career and...
View ArticleFighting rural crime with Facebook
Two violent crimes in Caddington which happened days apart have shocked the village, but residents are fighting back with Facebook. A schoolboy and a 50-year-old man were both knocked unconscious and...
View ArticlePickpockets handed prison sentences
Two pickpockets were sentenced to 40 weeks each in prison after being arrested at Luton Airport on Monday.Claudiu-Viorel Stefan, 32, of no fixed address, and Andrea Sipos, 28, of no fixed address, were...
View ArticleCar flips onto roof
Two young women were involved in a car crash outside Manshead School on Wednesday. Emergency services were called to the scene in Caddington at 1.30pm where a car had crashed and flipped onto its roof....
View ArticleSeeing red over green belt plan
A fresh application to build 234 homes by Luton Rugby Club in Farley has been met with despair by residents.The previous application from Templeview Development Ltd - for 230 homes - was refused and an...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Captain Phillips, Le Week-end, Filth
Tom Hanks is at the very peak of his powers in Oscar-nominated CAPTAIN PHILLIPS (12: Sony), a true-life tale that doesn’t pull any punches.Hanks steps into the shoes of Richard Phillips, the captain of...
View ArticleHelping disabled youngsters to make a splash
A new diving programme aimed at young people with disabilities is starting next week‘DiveAbility’ sessions will take place each Thursday from February 6 from 4-5pm and 5-6pm at Inspire: Luton Sports...
View ArticleLarger families in rent arrears as benefits cuts bite
Larger families in Luton have been hit by the bedroom tax and are now in rent arrears according to a housing association.Aldwyck Housing Group told the House of Commons Work and Pensions Select...
View ArticlePhoebe’s mission in memory of her mum
As a family, Phoebe Heins, her mum Barbara and dad Paul were staunch supporters of the Cancer Research Relay For Life event in Luton, taking part as Barb’s Barmy Army.Barbara was being treated for...
View ArticleLuton Hoo golf pro Craig Ferris on believing in yourself
Craig Ferris: The Psychology of GolfIn my role as resident Golf Pro at Bedfordshire’s Luton Hoo Golf Club I coach players of all ranges and abilities. From the most talented player to the new beginner,...
View ArticleOn your marks it’s Sports Relief
The Sports Relief 2014 roadshow is gearing up for another bumper fundraising year in March.And events have already been organised in Luton and Dunstable to help local raise much needed charity cash...
View ArticleFire crews battle for two hours to control Luton house fire
A total of 14 firefighters using breathing apparatus helped fight a fire in Luton this morning.Crews were initially called to a detached three storey property in Hayton Close just after 5am.On arrival...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Lone Survivor’s title is a bit of a giveaway, but...
“You are never out of the fight.” Attention! Your mission – should you choose to accept it - is going to be harsh… You will be exposed to hostile fire and feel every bullet. You will witness brutality,...
View ArticleLuton Dial a Ride rows left dozens of vulnerable people stuck without transport
Personal animosity between the boss of Dial a Ride and Luton Borough Council’s transport manager helped leave dozens of vulnerable people stuck without transport last year.A report into South Beds Dial...
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