The Mayor enjoys discovery day at St Matthew’s Primary school
St Matthew’s Primary School’s Discovery Day was a big hit with parents and the mayor on Thursday, June 5.Visitors were invited on a tour around the school to view the family centre, classrooms,...
View ArticleInjured man in car park
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 50-year-old man was found seriously injured in a car park in Upper George street West on Saturday, June 14.He is in Addenbrooke’s hospital where he remains in...
View ArticleArrest after pedestrian hurt in alleged hit and run
Police are appealing for witnesses after an alleged hit and run on Thursday.A 24 year old pedestrian was hit by a car on Radnor Road, Luton, at around 11pm which carried him towards St Dominic’s Square...
View ArticleCampaigner is an ambassador to fight cancer
A Luton mother-of-two and cancer survivor has been honoured with a national award by Cancer Research UK.Elizabeth Bailey has been announced as the charity’s Ambassador of the Year at this year’s Cancer...
View ArticleStreets festival hits Luton this weekend
Luton Streets Festival is coming to St George’s Square on Saturday, June 21, from 12pm till 6pm.There will be a variety of performances throughout the day, including the circus acrobatics group,...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Setting the record straight if we’re bowing down to our dads
Attention, world. On behalf of fathers everywhere, it’s time to set the record straight – because if what went down on Sunday is anything to go by, you don’t know us. You don’t know us at all.I blame...
View ArticleMan found in car park with head injuries dies
A man who was found seriously injured in a public car park in George Street West, Luton, on Saturday afternoon has died.The 50-year-old Polish national had been found unconscious by a concerned member...
View ArticleHave your say on expansion of two Luton primary schools
Residents are being given the chance to have their say on proposed expansion plans on two Luton primary schools.Luton Borough Council have launched a public consultation on plans to expand Wigmore...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s film preview: The kid’s aren’t all right, but Kev’s flexing his...
This week’s big new release is a boy meets girl story with a tearjerking twist – the twee twosome fall for each other at a cancer support group, so you know the changes of happy ever after are somewhat...
View ArticleDisability Resource Centre Academy
A new academy for employers is being launched today (June 19) at The Disability Resource Centre in Poynters Road, Dunstable.It is being supported by leading regional law firm Pictons.DRC spokesperson...
View ArticleArmed officers swoop after teen attacked with knife
Armed police officers were called to Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, after a schoolboy attempted to stab a teen with a knife.The school age victim was walking home at 4pm last Thursday when he was approached by...
View ArticleBikes for schools pedals to success
Luton’s innovative Bikes for Schools scheme has given cycle training to more than 6,000 primary school pupils.There will be a special ceremony at Downside Primary School tomorrow (June 20) to mark the...
View ArticleDenbigh Pre-school awarded
Denbigh Pre-school has been presented with the council’s Communication Friendly Setting award.They have been awarded for creating an environment that encourages and supports children in their efforts...
View ArticleHeartfelt gift to L&D Hospital from Zippers
The National Zippers Bowling Association has donated £3,000 to the Luton &Dunstable Hospital’s Cardiac Centre. Zippers are so called because of the large scar in the middle of their chest following...
View ArticleOAP knocked over by ‘water’ conman
A 96-year-old Luton woman was knocked to the floor by a distraction burglar, as OAPs continue to be targeted across the county.Since April conmen have struck 18 times– with 15 of the burglaries...
View ArticleEx Hatters star Dixon on cocaine charges
Former Chelsea, England and Luton Town footballer Kerry Dixon has been charged with possession of cocaine.The 52 year-old striker was arrested on suspicion of dealing the drug last month and released...
View ArticleChildren arrested on suspicion of arson after house fire
Four children aged 12 and under have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a home was set ablaze.Officers from Beds Fire and Rescue were able to extinguish the fire on Sherd Close, Luton, at 4.15pm...
View ArticleHousebuilder gets friendly with bees
Leading local homebuilder David Wilson Homes South Midlands is helping to protect the British honey bee by planting bee friendly plants at its Bedfordshire developments. Teaming up with leading bee...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: 3 Days To Kill can be Taken as another ‘dangerous...
“My job is to hunt terrorists. I don’t negotiate. Within three days, I will find you. You can start counting.”Meet Ethan Renner (Kevin ‘Man Of Steel’ Costner) – a grizzled, wrinkly CIA hit man who is...
View Article‘Deal in place’ for pub to be sold to supermarket chain
The future of a Luton pub hangs in the balance as rumours are afoot that it could be turned into a supermarket.Ashcroft Arms, on Ashcroft Road, was closed last month after the landlord of the pub was...
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