‘I’m panicked and scared by arson’
A heart attack survivor says he feels “stressed and harassed” after an arson attack on his home in Poynters Road, Luton, on Sunday.Gary Rogers, 40, was terrified to find his flat filled with smoke when...
View ArticleReachOut donation
ReachOut, the charity which creates life changing experiences for young people, the disadvantaged and disabled, has received a donation of £680 from Luton’s Basepoint Innovation and Business Centre.The...
View ArticleHoo are you? as famous name is under scrutiny
A right royal battle over a famous Luton name has finally reached a peaceful conclusion.The name Luton Hoo has links with the royal family, politicians and film stars but behind the scenes the two sets...
View ArticleSevere disruption on Thameslink
First Capital Connect has apologised to passengers for the severe disruption to the Thameslink route, advising them to allow extra time to complete their journey.There is a reduced service with trains...
View ArticleTrain delays ‘until early tomorrow’
First Capital Connect has again apologised to passengers after confirming current delays on the Thameslink service will last “until early tomorrow” because overhead wires have come down.A spokesman...
View ArticleFamily upset by chicken deaths say new controls are needed for town’s foxes
A High Town family have called for measures to control Luton’s fox population after their four chickens were taken from their garden.Sharon and Andrew Horsfall, of Kingston Road, were horrified to find...
View ArticleNeil Fox’s film reviews: A Good Day To Die Hard
A Good Day To Die HardHe’s back, and he’s old, and slow, and his wisecracks don’t crack so wise. Another needless instalment in a franchise that has already had a second coming. The original Die Hard...
View ArticleMajor disruption continues on Thameslink route
Train operator First Capital Connect says passengers should expect continued delays on the Thameslink route today after problems with overhead wiring at Radlett.Overnight, Network Rail repaired two of...
View ArticleBlockbuster shops survive latest chop
Blockbuster locations in Luton, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard will remain open despite the video rental giant announcing the closure of a further 164 stores.A spokesman confirmed that the shops in...
View ArticleWanted man may be in Luton
A man who is believed to be in Luton is wanted in connection with a burglary that took place in Hemel Hempstead.The last known address of James Lake, 35, is Hastings Street in Luton but police say he...
View ArticleNew gym opening in Skimpot Road
A new cut-price, 24-hour gym will open on Skimpot Road at the end of the month.Creating 15 new jobs in the area, Pure Gym will open on February 27. It offers contracts from £10.99 a month.For more...
View ArticleLuton councillor dies
Long-standing Wigmore councillor Roy Davies has sadly passed away.The Liberal Democrat represented the people of Wigmore, Putteridge and Stopsley for 30 years.He moved to Luton with his family 40 years...
View ArticleLuton tops for work experience
Two Luton firms have been shortlisted for the National Council of Work Experience 2013 Awards.They are Vauxhall Motors and TUI UK and Ireland.The awards cover the full spectrum of organisations from...
View ArticleSongwriter back home for show
Luton singer songwriter Lester J Allen is returning to his home town for the first time in two years.He will be appearing at the Four Horse Shoes on Park Road on Friday, March 8.
View ArticleCooking up a tasty Keech fundraiser
A stash of cash raised in a charity gala dinner at Barnfield College has been officially presented to Keech Hospice Care.Top London chefs worked alongside enthusiastic and talented students at the New...
View ArticleNo trains tonight as repair work continues
There will be no trains between West Hampstead and Bedford from 9pm this evening (Thursday) as work continues to repair overhead wires on the Thameslink route.A replacement bus service will be in place...
View ArticleTrain disruption: Three lines reopened
First Capital Connect says three out of four lines on the Thameslink route are now open, following overhead wire damage in the Radlett area on Wednesday.This morning (Friday) a spokesman said: “Our...
View ArticleExplore what’s on your doorstep!
To celebrate English Tourism Week, the Chilterns Tourism Network has organised the first Big Chilterns Weekend on the 23 - 24 March 2013 and local businesses are giving Chilterns residents the...
View ArticlePolice all set for cup clash
The police officer in charge of safety for Luton’s FA Cup tie against Millwall says the events of 1985 “belong to a different era”, and should not overshadow tomorrow’s game.Officers from British...
View ArticleHorsemeat found in Dunstable-based Whitbread burgers and lasange
Whitbread, one of the UK’s largest hospitality companies, has found horsemeat in two products - its beef lasagne and burgers.The products were sold in Premier Inn, Brewers Fayre, Beefeater Grill and...
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