Abnormal load
Drivers are warned that a slow-moving vehicle with an abnormal load will be travelling from Southampton to Nottingham tomorrow (June 12) via the M3, M25 and M1.It will start at 10am and will travel at...
View ArticleAttacked for asking kids to stop swearing in Wardown Park
Police are hunting for a man who racially abused and attacked a woman in Wardown Park, Luton.The 28-year-old white victim had been asked to help a child who had got stuck on a climbing frame at the...
View ArticleIslamic faith school writes to Ofsted head after damning report
The chair of governors at a Luton Islamic faith school has written to the head of Ofsted, following the release of a damning report.Olive Tree Primary School, Bury Park Road, was given an inadequate...
View ArticleWash and squash
Luton households already help the council save money by recycling, but they’re being encouraged to do even more next week during National Recycling Week. > For tips on reducing food waste and saving...
View ArticleDentist struck off register over misconduct
A Luton dentist has been struck off after receiving a raft of charges for misconduct.Thomas Nyerges was summoned to a hearing by the General Dental Council (GDC) for charges relating to his time at the...
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View ArticleLife Choices Fair comes to The Mall to help the residents
Luton Borough Council’s Life Choices Fair will be at St George’s Square from 10am till 4pm on Friday, June 13. Luton in Harmony are working with the council to host this free family event, to make it...
View ArticleIt’s time to vote for your favourite local salon
After sifting through hundreds of your nominations, we can now reveal the shortlist for Salon of the Year 2014#SalonOfTheYearWe need YOU to help us find the top hairdressing and/or beauty salon in our...
View ArticleVolunteers are recognised at awards night
Luton celebrated the work of its ‘unsung heroes’ at the Volunteer Awards on Thursday, June 5.More than 200 people attended the event at the University of Bedfordshire, recognising the hard work and...
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A pub closure in Lewsey Farm has caused an action group to step in and stay in the Tomlinson Avenue property, leaving the future of it’s existence in doubt.The Roman Way, owned by Enterprise Inns,...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Her, As I Lay Dying, Knocked For Six
For lovers of oddball films like Being John Malkovich and Adaptation, look no further than sci-fi drama HER (15: Entertainment In Video).Funny, touching and thought-provoking, this terrific picture...
View ArticleFootball fans warned of dangers of drink driving
Bedfordshire Police are warning World Cup football fans not to be tempted to get behind the wheel after having a drink. Police officers will be targeting drivers throughout the tournament, both after...
View ArticlePolice issue World Cup drink-drive warning
With the World Cup under way, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Police forces are warning football fans not to be tempted to get behind the wheel after having a drink. Police officers will...
View ArticleToddington oil spill
There was a large petrol leak at Toddington south services last night (June 13) after a lorry’s petrol tank was ruptured in a road traffic collision.More than 50 litres of diesel were spilled.Two...
View ArticleLuton shed destroyed
A shed in Stockingstone Road was completely destroyed in a blaze early this morning (June 14).The fire service was called to the property at 12.15aam.One pump from Stopsley attended the incident. Two...
View ArticleHelp give a child a loving home
An adoption charity is going back to basics is a bid to find more people to look after children.At present, more than 6,000 children are in care and awaiting adoption. However, there are nowhere near...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: True story Devil’s Knot is hard to take, but well...
“This crime is unthinkable. What if they did it?” “What if they didn’t?”Sometimes true events can be every bit as disturbing and harrowing as the most vile fictional creations. Devil’s Knot takes us...
View ArticleWhipsnade hippo Holly enjoys the great outdoors
Holly the baby common hippo at Whipsnade Zoo had to be very patient indeed when her mum decided nibbling on the grass was more of a priority than Holly’s first big swim.Born in December last year,...
View ArticleJune 18, 1914, Luton News
In the calm before the storm, the people of Luton carried on unaware of what was to hit the nation in just seven weeks time. Selina Waterworth was before Luton magistrates charged with using language...
View ArticleCash boost for communities
Luton community groups could be in line for a share of £144,000 under a Near Neighbours scheme.Organisations which help develop relationships and transform neighbourhoods can apply for grants of...
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