Anger as children allowed to aim rifles at police station open day
A ‘number’ of complaints have been made to an anti-violence charity after young children were pictured aiming rifles during an open day at Luton Police Station on Saturday.The event, which saw more...
View ArticleUCU brands ex-Barnfield College CEO’s £228k pay packet ‘galling’
The University and College Union says it is “shocked” by figures which indicate ex-Barnfield Federation CEO Sir Peter Birkett was the highest paid further education principal in the country.Records...
View ArticleMaking a BID for town centre
A plan for businesses in Luton town centre to join together to improve the area is moving forward.At a get together at Venue Central on Wednesday, representatives from the daytime and nighttime...
View ArticleUpdate: No serious injuries in two vehicle collision
There was traffic chaos and Arriva buses were diverted on Marsh road following a two car collision yesterday afternoon (April, 15).One car went into a house and the other a lamppost, but no one was...
View ArticleIt’s thumbs up for service
A Luton project designed to help elderly people coming out of hospital has been cited as a ‘good practice case study’ in Transforming Primary Care, a prestigious Department of Health policy...
View ArticleGovernment report shows concern over handcuffed detainees in “full public view”
A government report has issued concerns over the way in which detainees taken to Luton Airport are handcuffed in “full public view”.HM Chief Inspector of Prisons made an unannounced visit to the...
View ArticleFun day of multi sport at Inspire
Team GB’s Kelly Large joined competitors from across the county to take part in the Luton aquathlon on Sunday morning.The GB athlete was the first female and Adam Gibson won the race, part of the...
View ArticleCouncil forced to rethink plans for £300k Wardown Park bridge repairs
Luton Borough Council has maintained that it remains committed to sourcing funds for repairs to Wardown Park Suspension Bridge, after a bid to secure lottery money failed.The bridge was first closed...
View ArticleSign 2 Learn jets off to Thailand to teach programme
Luton council’s senior early years consultant, Sue Thomas and signing trainer, Katja O’Neill, flew to Thailand to showcase their Sign 2 Learn initiative. They were invited and funded by the Knowledge...
View ArticleMajor train delays between Luton and Bedford
Passengers travelling between London St Pancras International and Bedford are experiencing delays of up to an hour this afternoon (Thursday, April, 17).A person was hit by an East Midlands train...
View ArticleA hoe a day helps keep weeds away
A month of sunshine and showers with warmer temperatures, April is the time that many things start to grow. Unfortunately that includes the weeds! The good news is that if you catch them now you really...
View ArticleHelpling people to an actoive lifestyle by Cllr James Jamieson
I was shocked but sadly not surprised at the findings of an All-Party Commission on physical activity whose first report this week showed that a lack of exercise results in an estimated 37,000...
View ArticleEaster delivery for patients
Staff from Tate recruitment celebrated their Easter by taking eggs to patients at the Luton and Dunstable hospital on Wednesday.The recruitment firm, based in Hemel Hempstead, asked for donations from...
View ArticleBedfordshire Wildlife Rescue celebrates 10 years
The charity was set up by Samantha Bedford in 2004 and is run by a team of volunteers and funded by public donations. Ms Bedford said: “We’re really just about giving local sick, injured or orphaned...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Adequate rather than amazing, but that’s no way to...
“You know what it is I love about being Spider-Man? Everything!”Get ready because The Amazing Spider-Man is back, swinging in for more comic book big screen adventures – and this time the stakes have...
View ArticleYouth Parliament result is in for Central Beds
After months of campaigning the votes are in and we now know who will be representing our area’s children and young people on Central Bedfordshire’s Youth Parliament. The 25 successful young people...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVD reviews: Anchorman 2, American Hustle
It’s been a decade since Will Ferrell created arrogant newsreader Ron Burgundy in Anchorman.The legend finally continues with comedy sequel ANCHORMAN 2 (15: Paramount), another rib-tickling tale of the...
View ArticleRediscover your family treasure
Museum curators are appealing for people who left family treasures for valuation, to come and pick them up.More than 500 items, from Box brownies, to rusty old swords, are still awaiting collection at...
View ArticleCouncil cleans up property and takes action against landlord
Luton borough council used its legal powers to improve the standards of a privately rented home, following a complaint from the tennant.A housing officer inspected the Dordans road property and found a...
View ArticleDisability sport funding
Luton’s sports organisations have received over £300k from Sport England to give more disabled people an opportunity in sport. Almost £360k has been secured by the Disability Resource centre (DRC) in...
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