Appeal for witnesses to burglary
Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at Lynwood Avenue, Luton, on Tuesday, December 2.Offenders broke into the home through the back kitchen windows between 6.40pm and 9.40pm.They...
View ArticleAre you safe to drive?
Police are warning drivers to make sure they’re safe to drive the morning after going out to celebrate the festive season. While many know not to drive following a night out, far fewer are aware they...
View ArticleWoman climbs on dome overlooking roundabout
Emergency services were called after a woman climbed on top of the dome of a bridge overlooking a roundabout in Luton.Police, Fire and Rescue services and Ambulance were called to the roundabout of...
View ArticleFaruk Ali family ‘in a state of shock’ as PCs are cleared of assault charges
The family of an autistic man who was in an incident with police have reacted with anger after two men were cleared of assault yesterday.The two policemen hugged each other with relief in court as they...
View ArticleCannabis factory uncovered in house raid
Bed Police uncovered a Cannabis factory – with over 120 plants growing – during a raid on a house in Luton yesterday.Police were alerted to the address at 54a Windsor Walk by members of the public who...
View ArticleTwo teens charged with GBH over town centre stabbing
Two teenagers are due to appear in court today charged in connection with a stabbing in Lower Wellington Street last Tuesday (December 2).Sejon King, 18, of Williton Road, Luton, and a 16-year-old, who...
View ArticleDevious burglar caught on CCTV
Beds Police have released CCTV images of a man wanted in connection with a burglarly in Luton.The crime took place at Sundown Park Road on Sunday November 9 as the victim returned home and disturbed...
View ArticleFirefighters take part in one day strike over pensions
Firefighters across Luton and Dunstable walked out of stations on Tuesday for a one day strike over pensions.Fire Brigade Union members took part in the industrial action, which ended at 9am on...
View ArticleStudents set up dance company
Two University of Bedfordshire graduates used Steps funding to set up a dance company in their final year.Jess Hobson and Tenita Williams developed the undergraduate Steps Dance company using their...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVD reviews: Sex Tape; Let’s Be Cops; As Above, So Below
If you’re browsing the shelves in your local HMV store or supermarket, a DVD named SEX TAPE (15: Sony) may grab your attention.But apart from the title, there isn’t much else to this comedy,starring...
View ArticleSuspected drugs den closed for three months
A suspected drugs den in Luton has been closed down following reports of anti-social behaviour.A suspected drugs den in Luton has been closed down following reports of anti-social behaviour.
View ArticleLuton mother jailed for Syria terror posts on Facebook
A Luton mother-of-six who took pictures of her toddler son holding a toy gun and daydreamed about sending his eight-year-old brother to fight jihad when he grows up has been jailed for promoting...
View ArticleSearch for suitable site for new homes
Central Bedfordshire Council is calling on residents, landowners and developers to suggest potential sites for housing development.The suggestions will be used by the council to prepare its Allocations...
View ArticleRecycling Christmas cooking fat can help keep the lights on
Ding dong merrily on high! Is what you’ll be singing when you discover recycling just 0.4 litres of your cooking fat can power your Christmas lights for the entirety of the festive season. Although the...
View ArticleTop of your Christmas list: to sign up as an organ donor
While people in Bedfordshire are looking forward to spending Christmas with their loved ones and exchanging gifts, 64 people in Bedfordshire who are on the waiting list for a transplant will be hoping...
View ArticleCuts are illogical
Last week following his Autumn Statement, I listened to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Osborne, claim that because 20% had been cut from the government’s police grant but crime has continued to...
View ArticleIPCC launch misconduct probe on Leon officers
Four police officers under criminal investigation over the death of Leon Briggs are now being probed for potential gross misconduct offences, the Luton News can reveal.Mr Briggs, of Ashburnham Road,...
View ArticleDancers to show different talents in The Wizard of Oz
Students from Tina’s School of Dance will be performing The Wizard of Oz at Barnfield South Academy on Saturday, December 20.There will be 20 five to 16-year-olds and six parents starring in the...
View ArticleIt’s snow joke - how to keep safe on the roads in bad weather
The IAM’s chief examiner, Peter Rodger is offering weekly motoring tips to riders and drivers. This week he is advising drivers about travelling in snow. While there is no snow forecast at the moment...
View ArticleMatt Adcock at the cinema – The Hobbit: Battle Of The Five Armies
The end of the beginning is here, writes Matt Adcock.Prepare for fiery death, sumptuous fantasy lore and high drama as Peter ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Jackson brings his last Tolkien-’em-up, The Hobbit:...
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