Academy plan upsets union
A TEACHING union has called for a ‘full debate’ on Putteridge High School becoming an academy after members voted unanimously against the move.Putteridge is due to become a Barnfield Academy this...
View ArticleMonty supports city status bid
ENGLAND cricketer Monty Panesar has taken time out from his side’s tour of the United Arab Emirates to make an appeal for Luton to be awarded city status.The Luton-born spin bowler, who is currently...
View ArticleWhy the honours list should have a dark side
When I suggested last week that anyone who featured on the honours list who then proved to be a bit of an embarrassment to the gong and garlands brigade didn’t need to have their title rescinded, just...
View ArticleCharity sports shop seeking sponsorship from local business
A CHARITY sports shop is looking for local businesses to sponsor it. Sports Traider in The Mall Luton, sells second hand and end of the line sports equipment and clothing at affordable prices. In...
View ArticleParents dig in during family action day
ENTHUSIASTIC parents got their hands dirty at Ferrars Junior School family action day on Wednesday.It marked the start of work to transform the school’s wildlife area, thanks to a grant of £10,000 from...
View ArticlePolice appeal for help to find estate agent thieves
POLICE are appealing for help to catch two robbers who threatened staff at a Luton travel agents after arriving at the scene in a taxi.The incident happened at around 10am at the First Choice Travel...
View ArticleFirms can get money for automation
LUTON companies are being invited to apply for help to automate their procedures.The British Automation and Robot Association (BARA) is promoting the availability of government funding to improve...
View ArticleTrain company ends cash machine fees
TRAIN operator First Capital Connect says it is scrapping charges for using cash machines at its stations.The company, which runs the Bedford to Brighton Thameslink route, says the contract to run its...
View ArticleTake part in Feel Good Friday for Samaritans
FEEL Good Friday is all about having fun and helping the Samaritans support more people who are struggling to cope.Simply donate £3 to take part in the brand new workplace fundraiser by dressing up in...
View ArticleNOAH thanks Luton airport
NOAH Enterprise coffers were swelled by £30,000 last year, thanks to being Luton Airport’s charity of the year.Airport staff members undertook a range of activities to support the organisation which...
View ArticleZoo alert over ‘toxic’ bracelet
WHIPSNADE Zoo is offering refunds to anyone who purchased potentially deadly bracelets from its gift shop. The popular tourist attraction withdrew the distinctive jewellery from its shelves in December...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVD guide: Drive, The Debt, Crazy Stupid Love, Melancholia, The...
FORMER child star Ryan Gosling seems to have been around forever, but the Canadian actor is still only 31 and his career has really taken off over the past couple of years.And two of Mr Gosling’s...
View ArticleUni chief set for new role
PROFESSOR Les Ebdon is expected to be given a new government role helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds.Prof Ebdon, has been vice-chancellor and chief executive of the University of...
View ArticleUni applications drop eight per cent
THE number of students hoping to earn a place at the University of Bedfordshire this autumn has dropped by almost 1,500 compared to 12 months ago - but is still up on the figure from 2010.Figures...
View ArticleFight cancer - join RFL
LUTON women are being urged to fight cancer by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.It will take place at Stockwood Park on Sunday, June 24.Last year local ladies raised £133,932. This year...
View ArticleEnd of life choice
Keech Hospice Care has welcomed statistics showing more people are dying at home.Chief executive Mike Keel said: “We want the very best care for everyone facing the end of their life.“Supporting people...
View ArticleMan critically ill after Luton stabbing
Detectives in Luton are appealing for information following an incident in Dumfries Street during which two men were stabbed last night (Tuesday Jan 31).A 33-year-old man is critically ill at the Luton...
View ArticleOil spill pollutes River Lea stretch
OFFICERS from the Environment Agency have had to put booms in place in the River Lea after an oil spill was discovered on Saturday.A team visited the river after the spill was discovered by walkers...
View ArticleHelp reduce car crime with a few simple steps
Bedfordshire Police are urging motorists to take some simple measures to reduce the chance of their cars being broken in to.Over recent weeks there has been an increase in theft from motor vehicles...
View ArticleWoman injured in road collision
A WOMAN was hospitalised following a road traffic collision in Luton today (February 1).The pedestrian was involved in a collision with a car in Victoria Street at about 2pm.The East of England...
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