The horrors of human trafficking highlighted in acclaimed TV programme about...
For ‘24 Hours In Police Custody’ This Week Episode two of five in the second series of the critically acclaimed fly-on-the-wall documentary 24 Hours In Police Custody is continuing to attract around 2...
View ArticleParents demand a stop to the nanny state over school holidays
Mums and Dads in Bedfordshire have told Government and local authorities they must try harder and stop fining mums and dads who take their children out of school for family holidays in term...
View ArticleMatt Adcock at the cinema - Kingsman: The Secret Service
Prepare to be blown away by Kingsman: The Secret Service, a total cinematic endorphin rush.Cheeky, classy and action-packed, both a reverent homage to and a street-smart update of the old school James...
View ArticleHunt to track women after handbag snatch
Beds Police have released CCTV pictures of two women they would like to speak to about the theft of a bag and a coat in Sizzall’s Restaurant at 5.15 on, 13 December 13.The victim left the items on her...
View ArticleUniversity students produce live TV show
The winner of last year’s The Voice, Jermain Jackman, was among a line-up of guests interviewed for a live show put on by University of Bedfordshire TV students last week.The live show was produced by...
View ArticleThe eagle has landed... Norman safely recaptured in Barton le Clay
A golden eagle that went missing two weeks ago sparking fears it could kill pets was recaptured today.Owner Allen Smith, 65, warned animal lovers to keep their cats and dogs indoors when three year-old...
View ArticlePlea for help to find missing Luton man
Beds Police is appealing for help to trace a man in his 50s who has not been seen since midday on Friday (23 January).David Murray, 53, failed to return home after leaving his home in Saywell Road,...
View ArticleLuton robbers ‘thought they were above the law’
Three men involved in a series of violent robberies in Luton have been jailed for a total of 22-and-a-half years. Philip Stephenson, 31, Jamie Recardo, 24, and Malaki St Juste, 19, lured two victims...
View ArticleBeds Fire and Rescue service appeal for unwanted clothes
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is asking the public to take any unwanted clothes to a fire station to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity.Every fire station in Bedfordshire is taking part...
View ArticleAppeal for help to find missing Julie
Beds Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the safety of a woman who has gone missing from her Luton home.Julie Robas, of Felmersham Road, Farley Hill, was last seen by her husband at 9am...
View ArticleArt selected for the Catlin Guide
A University of Bedfordshire graduate has been selected for the Catlin Guide 2015, a book that profiles 40 of the UK’s most talented new artists.Holger Kilmut studied BA Photography and Video Art,...
View ArticleLuton homeowner woke to find burglars rifling through his property
A man was pushed down the stairs at his home in Summerfield Road, Luton, on January 10 after being woken by burglars rifling through his house.A large amount of cash and Asian jewellery was stolen by...
View ArticleThe Mall is looking for a Prom King and Queen
The Mall is holding auditions for a Prom King and Queen.Applicants must be aged between 16 and 20 and in education, under 18s will need a parent or guardians permission to take part.The winners will be...
View ArticleSerious assault on lorry driver
Police are looking for witnesses who may have seen a serious assault at Toddington Service Station on Thursday, January 8.The incident involved two lorry drivers and took place between 9am and 9.30am....
View ArticleLooking for volunteers
Assistance dog charity Canine Partners is starting its 25th anniversary celebrations with the launch of an education ambassador scheme.The charity is looking for volunteers to visit schools, colleges...
View ArticleReaders have their say on elections
With only 100 days to go before the General Election in May a straw poll on our website gives some indication of what Luton voters think their politicians should be concentrating on.We asked a variety...
View Article‘Drug dens’ closed after police perform armed raids
Three suspected drug dens have been closed by police after a series of raids across Luton.At 4am on Tuesday morning search warrants were simultaneously carried out by armed officers at four addresses...
View ArticleWeekend delays on Thameslink
Passengers flying from or to Gatwick or Luton airports should allow an hour longer to cross London from 11.45pm on Friday (January 30) to the early hours of Monday (February 2).Passengers are warned...
View ArticlePCC Olly Martins: Tax hike plan has support
The average Lutonian is receptive to proposals for a 15.8% increase in the police’s council tax precept, according to Beds crime commissioner Olly Martins.The hike would cost homeowners with Band D...
View ArticleFamilies United Network start new project
Families United Network (FUN), a charity that supports families living with disabilities, has been given £10,722.00 by Paradigm Foundation.The charity was granted the money to allow for the opening of...
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