Luton tax cheat named and shamed
A tax cheat from Luton has been named and shamed by HM Revenue & Customs today.A J Walker of 45 Enderby Road in Warden Hills, Luton, features on the list of deliberate tax defaulters, which is...
View ArticleNUT calls for answers from Gove in Barnfield police probe
The deputy general secretary of the National Union of Teachers is calling for local authorities to take responsibility for free schools and acadamies following the revelations about Barnfield College...
View ArticleAlan Dee: There should be some sort of pun-ishment for these tedious shop...
I’m sorry, but this just isn’t a laughing matter. This sort of crude so-called humour is not acceptable in this day and age, and strong action is needed as a matter of urgency.Vile Twitter trolls...
View ArticleRobbed as he walked in street
A 46 year old man was robbed as he walked along Sundon Park Road on Monday night.The victim had reached the junction of Toddington Road, close to the MacDonald fast food outlet and the BP garage on...
View ArticleIt’s good to talk, and value for cash
A charity supporting people and relationships in Bedfordshire has welcomed a report which shows its services are value for money.An independent report commissioned by the Department for Education,...
View ArticleLuton landlord beaten in pub assault
A Luton pub landlord and his brother were badly beaten in the early hours of Saturday morning after four people were refused a drink.Gerard Duggan of the Sugar Loaf in New Town Street and his brother...
View ArticleAwards aim to show the best of small businesses
This year’s FSB Bedfordshire Business Awards were launched in Luton with the news that Center Parcs has joined the team as the headline sponsor.Daniel Whittemore, Head of Corporate Sales at Center...
View ArticleTwo hurt in busway incident
Two people suffered minor injuries when a bus hit a fence on part of the Dunstable section of the guided busway yesterday, Wednesday, February 19.It is believed that six people were on the Centrebus...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s movie preview: Loopy love story is more farce than fantasy
If there are three words that turn me away from a film faster than the prospect of sitting in front of someone chowing down on a binful of popcorn, ‘enchanting romantic fantasy’ is only beaten by a...
View ArticleIt’s legs eleven for marathon man Ben
Assistant manager at Luton Hoo Hotel, Ben Hunt, is set for a marathon year with no less than 11 runs scheduled for him to take part in between March and December. The runs will see Ben covering more...
View ArticleNetworking can grow your firm by Miriam Drahmane
If women entrepreneurs want to grow their business, they need to network. Research has shown that investing time and energy in networking can reap huge benefits for your business. Not everyone is a...
View ArticleAppeal over iPhone robbery
Detectives in Luton are seeking witnesses to a late night robbery that happened on Tuesday (Feb 18).The 25 year old victim was walking along Park Street at 11.30pm and when he reached the junction of...
View ArticleGetting a work experience
A new initiative to help students gain work experience and find employment when they finish their studies has been launched at Barnfield College.The Job Shop, which has opened at the College’s New...
View ArticleArrest over cannabis factory
A man has been arrested after police raided a house in Connaught Road, Luton, yesterday evening.Police in Luton executed a search warrant yesterday evening (Feb 19) after a house in Connaught Road was...
View ArticleGuns stolen in burglary at South Beds village home
The theft of guns during a burglary at a Kensworth home is of “great concern” say police.The firearms and jewellery were stolen from the Poplar Road property while the woman who lives there was away.On...
View ArticleIt’s a PANTS idea that can help protect children from abuse
Children in Luton are set to benefit from a new NSPCC centre which has just opened in Adelaide Street.The children’s charity chose Luton for the centre as it is an area of “high need”.The centre will...
View ArticleBedfordshire Business Women: Mentoring for Business Success
Business is tough and we all need to do something different to stand out from the competition. But what do we do and where can we go for advice? Many business people have turned to mentors for support,...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Gravity, The Haunting Of Connecticut 2
Space movie GRAVITY (12: Warner) lost out to 12 Years A Slave in the coveted best film category, but still dominated the Bafta awards, winning six prizes.The nerve-shredding tension of Speed meets the...
View ArticleStepping Stones impresses Helen
Bedfordshire’s Lord Lieutenant dropped into Stepping Stones Luton on Wednesday to see the work the charity does to help women dealing with domestic violence and addictions.Helen Nellis was told the...
View ArticleCelebrating hospital honours its staff
Staff at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital celebrated a very special anniversary on Thursday.More than 300 people who had been nominated by their peers and managers, attended a dinner to celebrate the...
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