Breaking: Police find body of boy who went missing in Clophill quarry
Police have recovered the body of a teen, believed to be from Luton, who went missing at an old quarry in Clophill last night.The 16-year-old boy got into difficulties swimming in a lake at the old...
View ArticleCouncil meetings could soon be broadcast online
Central Bedfordshire Council meetings could soon be available to watch live online, as proposals are considered to install webcasting equipment. Members of the public would be able to watch full...
View ArticleLuton Hoo’s Mary Baker on the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer
In the hazy heat of mid-summer, there can seem little to do in the garden but water it and enjoy the scents, sounds and colours. Of course, if you have vegetables and fruit then you will be busy...
View ArticleJust pack up your troubles in your old kit bag...
Singers at the Barn packs up its troubles in an old kit bag and invites you to do the same at a special tribute evening to the heroes of the First World War in its centenary year, on Sunday 3 August at...
View ArticlePolice force is fit for the future says Olly Martins
Earlier this week HMIC published a report which looked at how Bedfordshire Police has responded to the savings challenge laid down by the Government in 2010. It found that we are “moving in the right...
View ArticleDon’t forget the kids when moving home
WITH the schools now closed for summer - there may be a chance to enjoy rather than dread a summertime house move with the children around. Moving home can be stressful enough for the adults, but spare...
View ArticleDon’t leave your dogs in the heat
Wood Green is urging pet owners to take extra care of their pets when the temperature rises following an incident at the weekend where a dog collapsed from heat exhaustion. The Charity attended the...
View ArticleSummer activities for young people
There are lots of activities going on in Luton to keep everyone entertained this summer, particularly children and young people.The Family Information Service have put together the Luton Directory, a...
View ArticleParade ride captured on canvas
Ramridge Primary School pupils enjoyed a special assembly recently to mark the achievement of their Sustrans Silver School Mark when they receiving a spectacular oil painting by a professional artist...
View ArticleLook Hoo’s here for charity do!
British Formula 1 champion Jenson Button returned to Luton Hoo Hotel’s 1,065 acre estate last weekend to host his third triathlon in aid of The Jenson Button Trust.Theevent was to raise money for...
View ArticlePupils learn about the First World War
Pupils marked 100 years since the start of the First World War by learning about what life was like during the war. They took part in activities and each class chose an item to place into a time...
View ArticleThe Mall’s poppy sculpture
The Mall will be unveiling a poppy sculpture, to support the British Royal Legion, on Friday, August 1, at 11am.The sculpture, designed by artist Mark Humphrey, can hold over 3000 poppies and shoppers...
View ArticleWitness appeal: Mother robbed at knife point
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 32-year-old woman, was robbed at knife point, on Thursday, July 24.The victim was with her small child on Oak road at 8.45pm when an Asian man threatened to...
View ArticleHunt is on for man with ‘strong Polish accent’ after assault
A woman was injured during a robbery in Moorlands Gardens, Luton, in the early hours of July 21..The victim had spoken with the offender who then hit her, causing a 1” graze to her forehead before...
View ArticleAmbassador of golf
Local PGA Professional, Paul Simpson, has joined the Stockwood Park Golf Centre team as their Ambassador of Golf. He said: “Being affiliated to Stockwood Golf Centre is fantastic as it’s not only a...
View ArticleElecric car for hire
A third electric car is now available for hire. The Nissan Leaf is based at the charging point at the junction of Bute and Guildford Streets.The green scheme is operated on the council’s behalf by...
View ArticleTravel: Canada’s big skies, big fish and a wild west dream
Mention Canada and most people immediately think of a trip through the Rockies from Calgary to Vancouver – but In the first of two features about one of the Commonwealth country’s lesser known...
View ArticlePirton Hill come third for athletics
Pirton Hill Primary school’s year 5/6 indoor athletic team finished third in the national Sportshall Primary Competition. Phil Martin, PE lead teacher, said: “I’m delighted that the Year 5/6 Indoor...
View ArticleFancy a dip in the lake, deer? Zoo residents take the plunge to cool down
During this month’s searing heat, we’re sure most people have thought of diving headfirst into a pool to cool down.And that’s exactly what the residents of nearby Whipsnade Zoo have been doing to cope...
View ArticleTributes pour in for teen killed in quarry
Tributes have poured in for a Luton teen who drowned after jumping into a lake at a quarry in Clophill on Thursday.Former Lea Manor High School student Conor McColl, 16, got into difficulties after he...
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