Voice views on strategy
A PUBLIC consultation will run from June 4 to July 16 on changes to the strategy for mineral extraction and waste management in Central Beds.People can have their say at...
View ArticleTeam Tesco
EVERYONE knows someone who’s been affected by cancer.That’s why Tesco has partnered Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life for the past 11 years and why they’ll be fielding a 15-strong team from Tesco...
View ArticleSnow, rain and knotweed threat to busway costs
A STARK warning has been issued on the danger of the cost of the Luton Dunstable Busway overrunning, after contractor costs were revealed to have risen by £11 million.Luton Borough Council officers in...
View ArticleEmpty government bases for businesses
EMPTY central government-owned buildings are being turned into incubator units for baby businesses.The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) last week announced 20 empty government...
View ArticleHatters trainees stick it in the back of the netbook
HATTERS youth scholars have been given new netbooks to help them get two A-levels.With assistance from PC Help Centre, in Dunstable, Luton Town FC has acquired 20 netbooks, 18 for the scholars and two...
View ArticleTwo essay prizes for talented teen Imre
A HIGH-FLYING Luton Sixth Form College student has been awarded not one but two essay prizes.Imre Bartal, who has been offered a place at University College London, received both the college’s politics...
View ArticleTragedy fund helps new trauma centre
A FUND set up in memory of late Luton Town footballer David Preece is providing life-saving diagnostic equipment at a leading London trauma centre.The new ROTEM system has been installed in The Royal...
View ArticleBurglaries can soar with the temperature in summer
RESIDENTS are being warned not to let burglars into their home by leaving doors and windows open this summer. Many people leave their doors and windows ajar while they are out gardening or in another...
View ArticleA taste of Bollywood comes to Hockwell Ring
BOLLYWOOD came to the streets of Hockwell Ring last week as youngsters kitted out in colourful costumes took to the streets for a school carnival.Pupils and staff from Pirton Hill Primary School in...
View ArticleOn their marks for a tremendous total
A COLLEGE’S first fun run raised a fantastic £3,400 for charity.Staff and students at Luton Sixth Form College put on their running shoes for the event and raised £1,400 each for charities Sue Ryder...
View ArticleUniversity hosts business talks by social media guru and successful entrepreneur
TWO inspirational personalities from the business world will be speaking at Knowledge Network events at the University of Bedfordshire on Tuesday, June 12 and Thursday, July 5.Social media expert Adam...
View ArticleA peak at how low we have all come...
KEEN students of monarchist hype will recall that when Her Maj actually had the crown placed on her head – 59 years ago, not 60, so there could be even more red, white and blue celebration to come in...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Prometheus
“If we don’t stop it, there won’t be any home to go back to…”Before the fateful events of the original Alien movie it seems that there were creatures from outer space tinkering with genetic DNA both on...
View ArticleNursery relaunches with family fun day
TOTS from a Luton nursery school celebrated its relaunch last week with a fun-filled family day.Chapel Street Nursery, formerly a Sure Start school, has becoming a Children Centre ABC Hub.Youngsters...
View ArticleDuke lends support to festival site group
THE group behind plans to create a permanent festival site have been given the backing of the Duke of Bedford.There has been criticism from a number of Upper Sundon residents of plans put forward by...
View ArticleHigh hopes for a new play space
CHILDREN in Runfold Avenue may be getting a new play area if the North Luton Area Board approve their application for funding. A project to upgrade the ‘unattractive and under-used’ children’s play...
View ArticleProtect your pets for just £5 at special event
PET OWNERS are invited to a special microchipping event at Blue Cross Rescue Centre in Kimpton on Saturday June 9. As part of National Microchipping Month in June, Blue Cross is urging people to...
View ArticleTop cop Rob to tackle street thieves
DO you know this man? Luton News readers will be a little more familiar with Beds Police Chief Inspector Rob McCaffray over the coming weeks as the top cop will be contributing to a weekly police...
View ArticleStaff will be ‘care aware’
HOSPITAL staff will be learning about supporting people with learning difficulties at an awareness event this month.The events at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital will be part of Learning...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: Ill Manors, Red Tails
Ill ManorsSometimes a creative voice emerges that cannot be ignored, with the power to ensure that flaws and creaks are overlooked and the big picture is grasped, and the importance of making big...
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