Luton loses court battle with Central Beds over Houghton Regis development
Central Bedfordshire Council emerged the winner today in a legal battle at London’s High Court with neighbouring authority, Luton Borough Council.Mr Justice Holgate rejected a challenge by Luton to...
View ArticleMinister admires airport plans
Aviation Minister Robert Goodwill MP visited London Luton Airport (LLA) on Tuesday to find out more about the Airport’s £100 million transformation project. The visit follows the launch of LLA’s new...
View ArticleFestive concerts help raise funds for vital charity
Christmas has come early for East Anglian Air Ambulance as the Cantata Ladies Choir and Challney Band presented a cheque for £300 to the lifesaving charity. The two acts performed an evening of festive...
View ArticleFamilies ‘just weeks away from the breadline’ report reveals
Legal & General’s latest South East Deadline to the Breadline Report reveals that within 41 days of losing their income, the average South East family will be reliant upon state benefits and...
View ArticleTranpsort police out in force to ensure a safe Christmas
With the festive season well and truly upon us more people use the railway in the run-up to Christmas, officers from British Transport Police (BTP) will be out in force on the London Underground, DLR...
View ArticleResearching county’s neglected insects
Bedfordshire Natural History Society hosted a one-day conference at Marston Vale Millenium Country Park Forest Centre on the theme of Neglected Insects in Bedfordshire.It was instigated by Alan Outen...
View ArticleTips to stay out of A&E this Christmas
St John Ambulance is helping prevent unnecessary hospital admissions through first aid support and advice in Bedfordshire over Christmas and the New Year.The NHS comes under increased pressure during...
View ArticlePoisonous vodka seized
Over hundred bottles of counterfeit vodka have been seized by Trading Standard officers from three Luton shops.Bottles of Glen’s and Kommissar branded vodka were removed, after officers noticed the...
View ArticleMatt Adcock at the cinema: Exodus: Gods And Kings review
First things first. Biblical epics these days just don’t come any bigger or more epic than Ridley Scott’s full-blooded Exodus: Gods And Kings.He brings the well-worn Old Testament Sunday School...
View ArticleLadies enjoy free exercise sessions from Active Luton
Over 70 women and girls took part in a free workout party to celebrate the first year anniversary of Me Time.The Active Luton project encourages women and girls to increase their sport and physical...
View ArticlePraise for road safety scheme to keep cars on the roads
Central Bedfordshire Council’s Highways team has been recognised for a road safety initiative which gives advice to motorists across the area about vehicle maintenance.Following the success of a series...
View ArticlePirton Hill pupils showcase Fiitball
Pirton Hill Primary pupils showcased new sport, Fiitball, with BBC Sports Presenter Mike Bushell. The game was developed by former Luton Town coach Tony McCool and former Luton Town player Kevin...
View ArticleCouncil cuts likely as government funding is slashed
Public services in Luton and across Central Bedfordshire have been placed at further risk of cutbacks after the government announced huge slashes to local funding.On average councils across England...
View ArticleFamily’s open letter to hit and run driver: ‘You have ruined our war hero...
The grief-stricken family of a hit-and-run victim have said that the motorist who knocked down their father has ruined his “last Christmas”.Former soldier and cancer sufferer Dave Whitworth, 68, was...
View ArticleWebsite keeps residents informed
Central Bedfordshire Council offices will be closed for periods over Christmas and New Year but its website will be running with information on essential services.The dedicated web page -...
View ArticleLilly feels just great as family celebrates
Brave little Lilly MacGlashan, whose battle against cancer has touched the hearts of everyone in Dunstable and beyond, will be celebrating Christmas at home with her family this year.Five-year-old...
View ArticleHospital honours volunteering duo
Two hospital volunteers with a combined 70 years of service have been honoured at Luton and Dunstable Hospital.Eileen McMahon and Suzanne Boet were each presented with a special award on Monday.Eileen...
View ArticleYou are what you drink it seems
Red wine drinkers in Bedfordshire earn more money, are more confident and are more likely to scrimp on Christmas presents than those who choose to sip white wine, a study revealed today. Experts...
View ArticleHousing performance report available online
Luton Borough Council’s annual report is now available for tenants to view online.The publication tells council housing tenants how the authority has performed over a 12 month period leading up to...
View ArticleSchool choir lead annual Christmas carol sing-along
Pirton Hill Primary school choir led the informal carols sing-along at the annual Department of Health carol concert at Richmond House, Whitehall, last week.Music teacher Mark Newport joined the choir...
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