Complaints about parking charges more than doubled in the last year
Complaints about parking charges more than doubled in the last year according to the latest figures released by consumer advice website, Resolver.The research found that 2,748 people complained to...
View ArticleBody builder attacked child
A former championship body builder has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a child aged just four-years-old. Jenev Varghese, 32, a personal trainer from Luton, was convicted of two counts of...
View ArticleThree suspect packages found near primary school in Marsh Farm
Police are investigating after three suspicious packages were found near Whitefield Primary School in Marsh Farm on Friday. Officers were called to reports of a suspicious package found by an underpass...
View ArticleTeen offers a huge help to victims of crime
Opening up to a teenager about being the victim of a really nasty crime might not be easy for an older person. But in Dominika Greszczak – at the age of 18 – Luton Victim Support has found an ‘older...
View ArticleNando’s giving away FREE chicken to all A-level students
Restaurant chain, Nando’s, is giving away free chicken to A-level students across the UK this week.“On August 17 anyone picking up their A-Level (or equivalent) results will be able to grab themselves...
View ArticlePrimark reveals how to pronounce shop name
It’s a debate that you may not know exists, but in the world of social media, it has been a hotly debated topic. So fierce is the debate over the pronunciation of Primark that some customers have even...
View ArticlePolice investigate altercation in Luton which may have been racially motivated
Officers investigating an altercation in Hurst Way, Luton, which may have been racially motivated, are appealing for witnesses. Between 10.30pm and 11.30pm on Tuesday, August 8, two people were walking...
View ArticleLuton Mall evacuated
Luton Mall was evacuated this morning as crowds of confused shoppers stood outside the centre wondering what was going on.At around 10am this morning, customers, staff and retailers had to leave the...
View ArticleLuton’s roads surfaces are to get a facelift
More that 25 roads are to be repaired in Luton over the coming weeks,And residents on the affected roads are being asked to park elsewhere while work is being carried out.According to Luton Borough...
View ArticleLuton Bosses Fined for filthy restaurant
Bosses of a former Indian restaurant have been fined after food safety officers found their premises in a filthy state.When Luton Borough Council food safety officers visited Khan’s at 215 Selbourne...
View ArticleOne in ten UK holidaymakers stopped at airports due to misplaced tech
More than one in ten UK holidaymakers have misplaced an electronic device in their luggage, resulting in them being stopped by airport security, according to a new report.The survey, by online retailer...
View ArticleNatterjack toadlets that are causing a stir on nature reserve
These stunning images of rare natterjack toadlets were captured by RSPB Picture Researcher Ben Andrew.“It’s not every day you get the chance to see these rare toads, let alone photograph them, which...
View ArticleActive Luton helps Dell Farm make progress
Dell Farm, which faced closure last year, has made steady progress under Active Luton’s new operating model, according to a report for the council’s Executive.The report, which will be presented at the...
View ArticleMotorcyclist seriously injured during Chalgrave collision
Bedfordshire Police are at the scene of a collision involving a motorcycle and a car in Dunstable Road, Chalgrave.A spokeswoman said: “The collision between a motorcycle and a Vauxhall Zafira occurred...
View ArticleUnhappy with police response to vandalism
A man who had his vehicle vandalised has criticised the police for their response to the incident.Vincent Sweeney, of Leagrave, is unhappy that the police did not come out to see him and collect the...
View ArticleUPDATE: Police car, motorcycle, and Vauxhall Zafira involved in Chalgrave...
A police car, motorcycle and Vauxhall Zafira were involved in a collision in Chalgrave yesterday afternoon.A Bedfordshire Police spokeswoman, said: “We were at the scene of a collision involving a...
View ArticleMotorist injured in argument over damaged vehicle in NCP car park
A motorist was injured in an argument over a damaged vehicle in a Luton car park.The incident took place on the top level of the NCP multi-storey car park in Silver Street on Tuesday, August 8, at...
View ArticleFive Luton men sentenced to 83 years for firearms conspiracy
Five Luton men have been sentenced to a combined total of more than 83 years behind bars for their roles in conspiring to import and distribute firearms into the UK, following an investigation by the...
View Article‘Where are my dear wartime friends from Luton?’
A Luton MBE and octogenarian is on a mission to find old friends from his wartime years thanks to a special photograph. Raymond Aldous MBE, 84, of Luton, is wondering if any Lutonians may be able to...
View ArticleChildren who skip breakfast ‘may be doing themselves harm’
Children who skip breakfast may be doing themselves long term harm by not getting enough nutrients, warns new research. The findings show that youngsters who often skip the first meal of the day may...
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