Neil Fox’s film reviews: Welcome To The Punch
There are always mixed feelings when young British film-makers embark on their second feature film. There’s the pride and happiness that they got another go, but then there’s the pang of apprehension...
View ArticleSnow cancels French exchange
Students were left disappointed when snow put an abrupt end to their French exchange trip on Tuesday. Seven French A Level students and two teachers from Luton Sixth Form College had planned a four-day...
View ArticleComplaints over Luton Airport’s plane crash Facebook post
A picture of a plane crash has been taken down from Luton Airport’s official Facebook page after readers voiced concerns.The photo of the 2005 Chicago crash, in which a child in a car died, was posted...
View ArticleVillage green application set to be rejected by committee
An application to register land earmarked for new housing as a village green is expected to be rejected at a meeting tonight. Residents living in Ickley Close and Butely Road, Luton, have fought for...
View ArticleUpdated: Fire at derelict pub
Firefighters were called to a derelict pub in High Town Road in a case of suspected arson last night (March 13). Police are looking for a man who was seen close to the Railway Tavern carrying a large...
View ArticleVIDEO: Protestors in pyjamas say ‘No more night flights’
Campaigners in dressing gowns and pyjamas made a racket outside Luton Town Hall this afternoon to show the impact of night flights on their sleep.Protest groups campaigning against the growth of Luton...
View ArticleCelebrity hair icon visits salon for training
Celebrity hairdresser Beverly C MBE visited a salon to teach the team some tricks on Tuesday. The Steve Hilliard team in Barton Road, Luton, got hands-on training to brush up on their razor-cutting...
View ArticleGeoff Cox DVDs: Here Comes The Boom
Happy days for children at The Meads Primary School in Luton last week when they were visited by Henry Winkler, aka The Fonz.The actor, who is dyslexic, was there as part of an educational partnership...
View ArticleNHS parks the bus at Sainsbury’s
Healthy advice is on offer at the Sainsbury’s car park in Dunstable Road, Luton on Tuesday (March 19).The NHS will be parking a single decker bus outside the store to promote a new awareness and...
View ArticleMan escapes burning building
A man jumped from the window of a burning building in Cheapside, Luton this morning (March 15). He injured his leg in the process but managed to escape and call firefighters at 5.38am. Both floors of...
View ArticleMan jailed for selling methadone that killed his neighbour
A man was jailed for three years today for selling his prescription methadone to a woman who died as a result of taking it. Graham Cox, 41, of Adamson Court, Hillgrounds Road in Kempston, pleaded not...
View ArticlePerformance concerns prompt ambulance service review
A government review is taking place to ensure an action plan to improve the East of England Ambulance Service brings the trust up to the required standard.A Department of Health spokesman said “serious...
View ArticleWenlok jug pair setenced to eight years in prison
Two young men who were involved in the theft of the Wenlok Jug were sentenced to a total of eight years in prison at Luton Crown Court today (March 15).Ronald Nash, 23, from Tadworth in Surrey, pleaded...
View ArticleAlto your view on car costs ...
As the cost of motoring soars, it’s reassuring to know there are still cars that still offer incredible value for money that don’t cost the earth to run.One such is the plucky Suzuki Alto – a modest...
View ArticleNew house? Don’t miss out on the right to vote
Thousands of people in England who have recently moved house could miss their chance to vote in the local government elections this May, says the Electoral Commission, the independent elections...
View Article‘Make sure it’s a feel good Friday’
Patients are warned that many health services will be reduced or changed over the Easter bank holidays. Luton Clinical Commissioning Group pharmacist Tess Dawoud said: “For example, if you know that...
View ArticleGuilty plea for plumbing offences
A property developer was fined £2467.50 after pleading guilty to six offences of unauthorised plumbing before Luton Magistrates Court.Polychronis Tsiligkeridis made an unauthorised connection to a...
View ArticleMan robbed in lift
A 23-year-old man was forced at knife point to hand over his phone and wallet in a tower block lift.The incident happened at Heswall Court in Bailey Street on March 9.The robber is described as black,...
View ArticleTeamwork can make us stronger says Police and Crime Commissioner Olly Martins
John F Kennedy famously said: “Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country”. My forthcoming Police and Crime Plan poses the same question except with reference to the...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Welcome To The Punch
Britain steps up to the world cinematic stage with this gorgeously shot, stunningly crafted crime tale that very firmly puts style over substance.From the very first scene of London by night, you’re in...
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