Home Office probes University of Bedfordshire as part of student visa abuse...
The University of Bedfordshire has been prevented from sponsoring new foreign students as investigations into the abuse of visas deepens.Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, Immigration Minister James...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Book Thief
Here’s a weird and wonderful crime story set in a hotel that you’ll want to revisit again and again.A starry cast in THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (15: 20th Century Fox) is headed by Ralph Fiennes, who’s...
View ArticleHave your say on local transport
The public’s views on Central Bedfordshire Council’s Highways and Transport services will again be compared with others across England, as part of the National Highways and Transport Public...
View ArticleTraveller plan goes to Secretary of State
All consultation responses and supporting evidence regarding Central Bedfordshire Council’s Gypsy and Traveller Local Plan have been submitted to the Secretary of State this week.The most recent...
View ArticleTrek to Burma to raise charity cash
A father of three is going to Trek to Burma to raise money for Keech Hospice Care in November.Cliff Lath, 59, of Coltsfoot Green, is hoping to raise £3000 for the charity.He said: “The Burma Trek is...
View ArticleWarnings over hot weather vehicle crimes
Motorists are warned not to leave valuables in their vehicles after Bedfordshire Police recorded over 100 incidents of theft from vehicles in Luton over the last month.As the temperature has increased...
View ArticleGet ready for Keech’s Star Walk
Keech Hospice has now opened sign up’s to its annual ladies only Star Walk event on Saturday 6th September 2014. Harry Judd from McFly, recently visited the hospice and saw all the fantastic work it...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Chef is a tasty little morsel with a nourishing...
“I get to touch people’s lives with what I do and I love it and I want to share this with you.”So what’s on the menu today? Starter:Decent anticipation for a new, lower budget and more personal movie...
View ArticleYoung dancers for England
Three youngsters from Luton Phoenix Starr Academy of Dance will represent England at the European and World Street Dance championships in September.Amarise Cole, 10, and Alicia Glasford, 10, will be...
View ArticleStart Over Shelter success for Signposts
Signposts Start Over Shelter celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, June 26, and was supported by many other agencies in the town.The Community Volunteer team have been working hard with Maggi...
View ArticleWitness appeal for robbery on Chapel street
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was robbed on Wednesday, June 25, on Chapel Street.The 24-year-old victim had visited the nearby casino and was walking along Flowers way at 5.35pm. He...
View ArticleCommunity work helps to win top county business award
Two Luton entrepreneurs carried off top trophies at the FSB Bedfordshire Business Awards on Thursday night.Mostaque Koyes, of print company Bartham Group, off Sundon Park Road, and Irena Oliver, of...
View ArticleCutting back Busway noise
Parts of the Luton and Dunstable busway will be closed overnight on Tuesday, July 1, and Wednesday, July 2, so contractors can carry out work to make it quieter.It will be closed between Dunstable and...
View ArticleFarley community festival
A family fun day is being held at the Farley community centre on Saturday, July 5, from 12pm till 4pm. The free event is to commemorate 100 years since the start of the First World War. There will be a...
View ArticleAlan Dee: If you just fast forward, the ad breaks will get even longer
Apparently it’s aknowledged by the creative cabals in charge of the advertising industry that the traditional TV spot is in the toilet. I’m not referring to the fact that large proportions of the...
View ArticleHelp put the focus into finding the right care home
Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire are conducting a series of focus groups across Central Bedfordshire to better understand the qualities people look for in a residential or nursing care home and how...
View ArticleJobs Fair to help locals find work
The Community Jobs Fair will be at Hockwell Ring community centre on Thursday, July 3, from 10am till 12.30pm and 1pm till 3.30pm. The Fair will give locals the chance to meet employers and discover...
View ArticlePolice called to crack down on yobs after council agree dispersal order
A Luton resident plagued by yobs has called for an increased police presence in Wigmore, Round Green and Stopsley, after the areas were made the subject of a dispersal order.Luton News exclusively...
View ArticleCome to job fair at Hockwell Ring
Looking for a job or keen to learn new skills? Then come to the community job fair tomorrow (July 3) at Hockwell Ring Community Centre between 10am and 3.30pm. Attend a helpful workshop and find out...
View ArticleFamily speak of heartbreak after Polish father found dead
The family of a Polish man found in a Luton car park have told of their heartbreak after his death was confirmed.Zbignew ‘Ziggi’ Pawelec, 50, was found unconscious in George Street West car park at 4pm...
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