Beds University leaps 17 places in league table
The University of Bedfordshire has climbed 17 places in the Guardian University Guide 2016 – one of the top ten risers in the country.The climb in the latest university league table builds...
View Article‘He touched so many lives’: Mother’s tribute to budding pilot who died in...
A mother has paid a heartfelt tribute to her son who died in Florida just weeks after moving stateside to fulfil his dream to become a pilot. Former Putteridge High School student Tom Close, 20, was...
View ArticleThree Luton homes damaged by fierce blaze
A fierce blaze ruined three homes in Luton last night. Beds Fire and Rescue Service were called at 6.25pm yesterday (May 26) to a fire in a garden in Carol Close. When firefighters arrived five minutes...
View ArticleHouse is closed over anti social behaviour
Police and Luton Borough Council have taken action against the tenants of a house in Luton over anti social behaviour.People living at the house in Naseby Road, Luton, were responsible for high levels...
View ArticleNightclub damaged in blaze
A Luton nightclub was badly damaged by fire in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday.Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue were called to the Diamond nightclub, Cheapside, at 7:13 on the morning of Monday...
View ArticleCelebrations for Luton poet
A Luton poet will have her poem published in the National Poetry Anthology after being named as one of the regional winners.There were over 10,000 entrants to the competition, organised by United...
View ArticleLuton man jailed for using girlfriend’s home as drugs den
A man has been sentenced to two years in jail for allowing a house to be used to supply class A drugs.Roshaan Malcolm, 20, of Penhill, Luton, pleaded guilty to the offence and received a two year...
View ArticleUnison slams ‘ill considered’ plans for outsourcing at Luton & Dunstable...
A union has branded plans to outsource jobs at Luton and Dunstable Hospital as “ill considered”.By the end of summer cleaning, catering and housekeeping services at the hospital will be in the hands of...
View ArticleHouse charred black as fire tears through Luton homes
A fierce blaze left one house a charred ruin and two others seriously damaged in Luton on Tuesday evening.Beds Fire and Rescue Service were called out at 6.25pm to the fire in a garden in Carol...
View ArticleFormer Hatters midfielder Andy King dies
Former Luton Town player Andy King has died of a heart attack today, aged 58.The goalscoring midfielder was born in Luton in 1956 and started his career with the Hatters, scoring nine goals in 33 games...
View ArticleAppeal for information after Luton teen goes missing
Police are appealing for help in tracing a missing teenager from Luton. Thomas Woodbridge, 15, is under Social Services’ care and has been missing since April 11. There was a recent sighting of Thomas...
View ArticleRoad racers arrested in Luton after two car collisions
Teenagers who drove recklessly in Luton and collided with two vehicles have been arrested.Police pursued a car in the Marsh Road area of Luton yesterday (May 26) after it failed to stop for officers at...
View ArticleMan arrested after joyriding incident
A 19-year-old was arrested in Luton on suspicion of joyriding and intending to supply drugs.At around quarter past midnight on Saturday, May 23, police on patrol in Bramingham Road, Luton, signalled a...
View ArticlePolice appeal for information after nightclub stabbing
Police are appealing to partygoers from Luton and Leighton Buzzard who may have witnessed a nightclub stabbing.The attack happened at Liquid Envy, in Leicester, in the early hours of this morning.It is...
View ArticleMan injured after violent assault on streets of Luton
Police are appealing for witnesses after a ‘serious and violent’ assault on a man in Luton on Friday, May 22.The man was walking along Runley Road between 10.30pm and 11pm when he was approached by two...
View ArticleNew chairman’s charity choice influenced by death of fellow councillors
The new Central Beds Council chairman says the deaths of two fellow councillors influenced his choice of charities for his time in the role.Experienced Leighton Buzzard Councillor David Bowater...
View ArticleUnwell staff force easyjet plane to return to Luton
An EasyJet flight to Tel Aviv has returned to Luton Airport after members of the crew reported feeling unwell.The 7.05am flight took off from Luton late at 7.30am today (Fri) with 178 passengers but...
View ArticleWorry after Luton children approached by men in cars
Worries have arisen after two children were approached by a car and invited to get inside by the driver.In the first instance, a young boy was walking along Adlington Road, Luton, yesterday (Thursday,...
View ArticleWitnesses sought after savage assault in Luton
Officers are seeking information about a savage assault in Luton last year which featured on BBC1’s Crimewatch this week. The incident happened in Douglas Road, Luton, on October 4. A man was dragged...
View ArticleGetting Active for the MS Society
A health and fitness fundraiser organised by Active Luton has raised £1,272 for the local branch of the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society.Members and non-members alike were encouraged to sign up to the...
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