Luton MP leads call for prostitution reforms
“Punters and pimps” should be targeted by new laws on prostitution instead of women, according to a report by MP Gavin Shuker’s cross-party group published today. The Luton Labour MP chairs the group...
View ArticleUPDATED: Murderer given life sentence
Two Leighton Buzzard men and a Pitstone man have been cleared of murdering a digital producer in Windsor – but a Luton man has been found guilty of the killing.Lahin Miah, 26, of Windsor Road, Pitstone...
View ArticleMan punched in underpass robbery
A man was punched in the face in the Telford Way underpass after two men asked him for the time. He checked his phone to tell them the time and was then punched. Both offenders fled the scene with his...
View ArticleMarsh Farm redevelopment work begins
Work is getting underway on the Marsh Farm redevelopment scheme this month. Over 100 new council homes, an improved road layout and a revamped retail centre are all part of the long-awaited project....
View ArticleMan trapped in van
A man had to be released from a flatbed van after it left the road and landed on its side in a ditch in Streatley Road, Sundon.The incident happened just after noon yesterday (February 3).Two rescue...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Victorian values may be attractive to some, but I’ll stick with the...
What can we conclude from the news that people living in the 21st century, with all its faults, plump for the Victorian age as the period of history they’d pick at a pinch?Well, all I can surmise is...
View ArticleArriva bus stolen
A bus was stolen from Arriva’s Dunstable Road depot in Luton in the early hours of Saturday morning. The vehicle was recovered and returned with no damage and police have arrested those involved. CCTV...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s movie preview: Six-packs on sea as 300 gets a watered down revival
One iron rule of Hollywood is this: If a movie puts money in the till, it’s worth pumping out a sequel, a reboot, an homage or whatever else you want to call a calculated attempt to part the punter...
View ArticleElderly will be ‘better treated’ at home
Elderly care beds are earmarked for closure so medical care can be moved into the community, in a shake-up of the discharge system at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital. The Better Together programme ,...
View ArticleUpdated: Person hit by a train
A person has been hit by a train at Leagrave station. Trains between Bedford and London St Pancras International are currently delayed by up to 60 minutes.There are also overhead line problems at...
View ArticleCollege ‘run like Tesco’ says former governor
A former Barnfield College governor has said Sir Peter Birkett “tried to run the college like Tesco”.Jim Thakoordin, former equality and quality manager of Barnfield College said Sir Peter’s method was...
View ArticleMan hit by train is in ‘life-threatening condition’
A man in his 50s who was hit by a train in Leagrave has life-threatening injuries.The man was trapped on the rails by the train at 11.30am and emergency services worked to free him before administering...
View ArticleGathering forces to fight violence
Victims of domestic violence are being urged to come forward by Beds Police.On Sunday as part of International Women’s Day officers handed out information in Bedford about help and support available...
View ArticleWigmore homes scheme put on hold
A controversial scheme to build up to 1,050 homes east of Wigmore in Luton has been put on hold.North Herts District Council (NHDC) has agreed at a request of Bloor Homes, to delay the determination of...
View ArticleStudent taken to hospital after street mugging
Luton Sixth Form College has warned students to be aware after a 16-year-old boy was attacked by a gang of robbers in an alleyway. Safety advice has been issued after the attempted mugging at 5.45pm...
View ArticleVIDEO: Help for Scout hut which is heading for demolition
Villagers and local businesses have rallied round Toddington Scouts and donated money after a shocking case of vandalism at their headquarters.The yobs smashed windows, scrawled obscene graffiti on...
View ArticleMotorist ends up on busway again
Yet another car ended up on the Luton and Dunstable Guided Busway on Tuesday. It is not known how the motorist managed to drive on to the busway at 12noon but he is by no means the first person to make...
View ArticleResidents sent fake bins letter
Residents in Bury Park have received fake letters about bins being left out on pavements. The letters claim to be from a ‘Steve Collins’ at Luton Borough Council but a council spokesperson said they...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: The Hunger Games 2, Escape Plan
Before I feed you my review of THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE (12: Lionsgate), here’s a word of warning.For those unfamiliar with the first instalment, make sure you do a bit of prep to aid your...
View ArticleMan attacked with metal pole
A man is being treated for serious chest injuries after being assaulted with a metal pole in a warehouse in Church Street. The victim, 40, had been out drinking in Luton with friends on February 20...
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