Oldest Hatters fan visited by players
A 97-year-old lifelong Luton Town fan who was trapped under a car in an accident, had a surprise visit from LTFC players on Friday.Roy Wightman from Leagrave, has been at the Luton & Dunstable...
View ArticleMan’s award in asbestos case
A former Vauxhall Motors apprentice who was diagnosed with a disabling lung condition caused by exposure to asbestos has won a compensation payout from the company. David King, 58, from Luton, was...
View ArticleMan takes bin row to court
A man living with a backyard full of rubbish says he is launching legal action against Luton Borough Council for taking away his bins.Billy Glebson, pictured, of Baker Street, used to keep his...
View ArticleDancers spread Christmas cheer
Dancers dazzled audiences at residential homes in Luton over Christmas, with festive performances to raise spirits and charity funds. Dare 2B Different, a team of eight dancers from La Phyzz Dance...
View ArticleInquest opened for crash death man, 29
An inquest has been opened following the death of a Luton man in a car accident earlier this month.Stanislaw Hajdas, 29, died on Wednesday, December 19, when the black Volkswagen Golf he was travelling...
View ArticleWorries over plans for ‘piecemeal’ road
Campaigners say they fear a huge increase in traffic on local roads after proposals for a designated bypass north of Luton were scaled down.A 70mph dual carriageway costing up to £140 million to build...
View ArticleLanding at airport affected by high wind
An easyJet pilot had to make an aborted landing during a flight to Luton on Saturday. The flight from Geneva to Luton was affected by high winds and torrential rain, and the pilot had to perform a ‘go...
View ArticleJunction 8 shunt closes three northbound M1 lanes
Motorists hoping for an early start to New Year’s Eve celebrations found themselves gridlocked on the M1 at Hemel Hempstead this afternoon.Reports of severe congestion south of the town between...
View ArticleHappy New Year!
Happy New Year to all our readers from everyone at the Luton News, Dunstable Gazette and Herald & Post.We hope you have a healthy, happy and prosperous 2013. Take a look back at last year with our...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: The Impossible, Quartet
The ImpossibleIs it too soon for films about the devastating 2004 Asian tsunami? In my opinion it’s never too soon to make a film that tries to make sense and come to terms with true-life disasters of...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: My ‘Dirty Dozen’ for 2012
Every year reviewer Neil Fox picks his top films of the past 12 months. How many did you see, and how many did you rate so highly?The MasterInevitably, predictably it’s Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest at...
View ArticleTraders happy with shoppers
Shoppers in Luton made the most of early sales in the run-up to Christmas in The Mall, but it was Luton’s Indoor Market that saw the biggest surge in spenders over the festive season. Footfall was up...
View ArticleGlasses found in search for missing man
Police searching for missing Luton man Edward Gillespie, who disappeared after his office Christmas party in Essex, have found his glasses.Officers are continuing their efforts to find Mr Gillespie and...
View ArticleBritish Empire Medal awarded in honours list
The British Empire Medal, revived this year to recognise “the dedication and hard work so many provide to their community,” has been awarded to Vivienne Heys of Luton.The Royal Veterinary College’s...
View ArticleSocial media crime rises
Crimes involving social media numbered nearly 150 in 2012, Bedfordshire Police has revealed.A Freedom of Information request was submitted to the force by the Press Association, asking how many...
View Article‘Violent’ armed robber jailed
An armed robber whose victims included a 14-year-old boy has been jailed for eight years.Mark Crawford, 25, of Eldon Road, Luton, carried out three robberies in Houghton Regis in April 2012, on each...
View ArticleInspectors pleased with what they saw at new prep school
A new school has been given the seal of approval by inspectors who visited in the autumn.King’s House School was visited by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, which has now written to school...
View ArticleControversy at deputy role in new police team
A Labour councillor was approved for the role of deputy police and crime commissioner by the Beds Police and Crime Panel, amid calls for clarification of what her £36,000 job will entail. Dallow ward...
View ArticleBody found in river is missing man Felix
A body found in a Bedford river is believed to be that of missing Luton man Felix Yorke, police said today (January 4).Felix, 25, of Butterworth Path has not been seen since he left work at Topman in...
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