Riding in memory of brother killed in roadside accident
A duo is taking to the road tomorrow in memory of a brother who was killed in a roadside accident.Henry Wellbelove is cycling the 225km Coast2Coast in memory of his brother Archie, alongside friend...
View ArticleWatch out for dog nappers
The CLA is warning its members to keep their dogs within sight and kept in a secure location this summer to cut the chances of being a victim of thieves. A total of 217 dogs were reported stolen in the...
View ArticleFurnishing your home comes before life protection
New research from TSB reveals that only a tenth (11%) of people think having life protection is a top priority when buying a new home.Whilst purchasing home insurance is a top priority with 81% of...
View ArticleLuton South MP Gavin Shuker on why the Gaza attacks must be condemned
It may seem like a world away. But the present conflict in Gaza should concern us all. In the week we commemorate the start of World War One, it’s a powerful reminder of how armed struggle is not...
View ArticleInvitation to meet council for mental health services
The South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT) is holding a Council of Governors meeting in Luton next week.Members of the public can attend the meeting on Tuesday August 12 from...
View ArticleHave your say on the council services
Residents will have the chance to tell the council which services they value the most, and which could be cut, this week.Luton Borough Council will be setting up a stand in The Mall, as part of it’s...
View ArticleNot enough romance in your life? Then have a go at rekindling it.
Romance seems to be reserved for a single lonely day of the year: 14th February, leaving many couples struggling to keep their relationship exciting. To relight the fire in our hearts, strategically 6...
View ArticleWatch out for joggers
Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week, he is advising on dealing with vulnerable road users.Look well ahead so you see...
View ArticleHelp marshal for Keech Star Walk
Local charity, Keech Hospice Care are appealing for volunteers to sign up as marshals for its upcoming Star Walk. The charity needs to find 145 volunteer marshals to help out at the popular annual...
View ArticleCouncil officers want planning permission for new Morrisons store refused
Supermarket giant Morrisons says it is “not surprised” its plans for a new store in Dallow Road, Luton, have been recommended for refusal as council officers “appeared to be set against it” from the...
View ArticleSponsored 5k run
A sponsored 5k run/ walk is taking place on Saturday, August 16, to raise money for the Save The Children charity and the children in Gaza. The event is £5 to enter and will take place at Stockwood...
View ArticlePlea for attack victim
Two women were assaulted in separate incidents in Luton town centre in the early hours of Sunday.Now detectives are appealing for the second victim to come forward after arresting a man.The first...
View ArticleServices directory
Luton Borough Council have developed an online services directory which allows residents to search for over 1,200 local services. There are sections for adults, families and young people. To access it...
View ArticleMan tries to ‘snatch’ child from Footlocker
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man tried to take a child from The Mall on Monday, August 4. The 29-year-old woman was with her two children in Footlocker, when a man walked into her two...
View ArticleTravel: Say cheese when you’re in Holland
The Netherlands is known for its delicious cheeses and the Dutch are often affectionately referred to as ‘cheese heads’ as the average citizen eats around 33 pounds of it a year. Holland’s history of...
View ArticleTicket office closed
The ticket office at Luton train station will be closed from Monday, August 11, till Sunday, August, 17, due to improvement works. Customers can purchase their tickets from the ticket machines located...
View ArticleSolar farm bidders on charm offensive
Residents living close to the sites of two proposed solar farms are being invited to have their say.The proposed farms on land north of Chiltern Green Road and Plummers Lane, Harpenden, will generate...
View ArticleMan injured as lorry overturns
A driver was taken to hospital with head injuries after his lorry collided with a roundabout on the A505 yesterday.The road was closed as emergency services cleared the area.The driver’s injuries were...
View ArticleImproving workplace health
The council received an award for its work to promote physical and mental wellbeing in the workplace at an event at the East of England Local Government Association and Public Health England.They...
View ArticleTragedy strikes as war starts
The people of Luton barely had time to register that war had been declared before the first casualties were announced.The sinking of HMS Amphion on August 6 1914, saw two Lutonians lose their...
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