Kane shows he’s more than able in crime fight
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences after an incident on the M1 after being tracked down by Beds police dog unit.At 7am today, police were called to the Toddington service...
View ArticleFar-right group Britain First announce Luton march after staging mosque...
A far-right group which provoked anger after ‘invading’ two Bury Park mosques has announced a large scale demonstration through Luton, we can reveal.Britain First, formed four years ago by ex-BNP...
View ArticleReview plea after ‘no’ vote
Police boss Olly Martins has described the current referendum rules as “an affront to democracy” following the ‘no’ vote to increase the police precept in the county. He is calling on the Electoral...
View ArticleBedfordshire artists unite to hold huge exhibition
Artists from across the county have united to stage what may be the biggest celebration of local art ever held in Bedfordshire.Artists Network Bedfordshire is holding its first spring exhibition at...
View ArticleA good sign? M1 J10a adorned with ‘Welcome to Luton’ message
Opinion is split over a new sign which will welcome drivers into Luton from the motorway.As part of extensive works to the Junction 10a airport exit a new ‘Welcome to Luton’ sign has been created out...
View ArticleCCTV released after shop theft in Luton
Police have released CCTV of a man they want to speak to after a theft from a Luton shop.Several items were taken from John Smith’s book shop in the Mall, Luton, at around 1.45pm on Wednesday 29...
View ArticlePupils petition council to investigate Stopsley High School claims
Stopsley High School is mired in dissent after more than a hundred pupils urged Luton Borough Council to investigate the school.The Herald & Post has obtained a petition, signed by 111 students,...
View ArticleRevised tax bills going out to 113,550 homes in Central Beds
New council tax bills will be sent to 113,550 homes in Central Beds following the results of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s council tax referendum. The 15.84% increase in the police portion of the...
View ArticleChristian leaders urge Britain First to cancel plans for march through Luton
A group of church ministers and community workers have urged a far-right group to reconsider its plans to march through Luton next month.On Wednesday the Luton News exclusively revealed that Britain...
View ArticleWarning over increased risk of raves in Bedfordshire
Beds police have issued a warning of the increased likelihood of raves this weekend. They are warning all owners of land and rural businesses to check their property and ensure that all buildings and...
View ArticleOAP’s terror at knifepoint
A man who attempted to extract more than £14,000 out of his elderly neighbour has received three 12 month suspended sentences.Ronald Christie, 31, who now lives in Dundee but who was living in Luton at...
View ArticleMeet Harminder the Luton Carnival elephant
Spectators at Luton Carnival will have a pleasant surprise on Sunday when they see the mascot leading the procession.She’s a real beauty, and that’s not to be tusked at...Meet Harminder, the...
View ArticleUPDATE: Unexplained WW2 bomb from Wembley detonated at Kensworth
Police have confirmed that the bomb found at Wembley has been detonated in Bedfordshire.The location was believed to have been Kensworth, but authorities are refusing to name the precise location.The...
View ArticleSlimmers strip to their bras for Moon Walk
Weight Watchers leaders and members donned decorated bras to take part in the Moon Walk in London.The team of five took part in the marathon night-time walk around London in aid of Walk the Walk.Walk...
View ArticleSpecial service for county volunteers
More than 300 people from across the county flocked to a service at Dunstable’s Priory Church of St Peter.It was one of thanksgiving and rededication for voluntary organisations held by the Lord...
View ArticleStudents hit the right note
Young musicians from Stopsley Primary School have been chosen by the BBC to promote a national music project at the Royal Albert Hall.The Stopsley pupils were spotted by the BBC after the Luton Music...
View ArticleBid to raise cash for teenage counselling
A charity auction will raise funds for Relate counselling sessions for young people at Luton’s TOKKO youth space.Currently, 70 young people are waiting for confidential Relate counselling at...
View ArticleCharity signed up by online retailer
A Luton charity is nudging an online retail business closer to its aim of working with 1,000 charities this year.Gifts4you.tv has just signed up Luton-based Happy Days charity, which sends young people...
View ArticleLuton Carnival a triumph of colour
Thousands of people turned up to watch the spectacular Luton Carnival procession through the town centre today.At 1.30pm, the famous float – lead by Harminder the remote controlled elephant – left...
View ArticleBack to the classroom for radio presenters
Heart FM’s Stuart and Katy spent the day teaching Chantry Primary Academy pupils as part of their work experience.The breakfast show presenters have been challenged to do some work experience, last...
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