Lorry crash on motorway
An accident involving two lorries is causing delays on the M1 northbound in Luton this evening (April 3).Two lanes are closed between J10, Luton Airport Spur Road. and J11, the A505 Dunstable. There is...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the new cinema releases
Without a standout blockbuster release this week, there’s a rash of second string features making their pitch for punters. First up is a slice of spooky sci fi in which an everyday American suburban...
View ArticleSchool buses petition rejected
Angry Cardinal Newman parents, already furious with the council over proposed cuts to faith school buses, are even more upset now their e-petition with 1,300 names has been rejected.The reason given...
View ArticleStudent’s phone stolen by man on bike
A student had a mobile phone snatched from her hand by a man on a bike on Bank Holiday Monday (April 1).The incident happened between 5pm - 5.30pm when the 27-year-old student was walking along Surrey...
View ArticleWeather could put Toddington pothole repairs on ice again
Road resurfacing in Toddington may have to be postponed again due to continuing bad weather.Work to repair extensive damage to the High Street was originally due to take place over three weekends,...
View Article“Hideous attack” on couple who had gone for evening stroll in Luton
A couple were threatened with a kitchen knife in what police have described as an “extremely hideous attack” in Luton last night (April 3).The incident happened in Piggotts Lane where the pair were...
View ArticleFire crews called to incidents in high rise flats
Fire crews attended a gas leak in Mossdale Court, Acworth Crescent yesterday (April 4).A specialist rescue unit from Stopsley attended the gas leak on the 9th floor of the high rise at about 5.45pm....
View ArticleMan crushed by tree is named
A man who died after a tree fell on him has been named as Rodney Noel Samuels. The 73 year old of Bagwicks Close in Luton was collecting firewood in the wooded area known as Rotten Corner on Leagrave...
View ArticlePublic sector workers set to strike in Luton
Disgruntled civil servants in Luton will be staging a long weekend of walkouts starting today (April 5) as disputes over pay and working conditions escalate. Workers at the Department of Work and...
View ArticleCelebrating New Year with friends
The Luton Baha’i Community celebrated the start of its New Year on Saturday March 23 at the Chaul End Centre.Like other religious traditions the Baha’is have Holy Days in their calendar, the most...
View ArticleIrish charity will be Luton’s health watchdog in NHS shake-up
Luton Irish Forum will run the new Healthwatch group and act as a watchdog for patients, carers and the public. The charity, which was established to support the needs of the local Irish community, was...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Seven Psychopaths
Hitmen-on-holiday caper In Bruges had instant cult appeal and remains one of my favourite films, particularly after a visit to the beautiful Belgian city last year.Writer/director Martin McDonagh...
View ArticleCheck out a taste of Brazil in indoor market
Luton has long been a multicultural melting pot, but now there’s a new flavour in the mix.The spirit of Latin America has arrived at the Luton Indoor Market in the form of Comida Brasil, a new cafe...
View ArticleGang of burglars hit five houses in Luton and Dunstable
A gang of armed burglars targeted five homes over a terrifying two-hour spree in Luton and Dunstable last night (April 4).The houses were all broken into by a group of men driving a dark grey or silver...
View ArticleSearch for the Good Samaritan who saved woman from Luton alleyway attack
A woman who was attacked by two yobs in an alleyway yesterday (April 4) is looking for the Good Samaritan who stopped to help her.The 20-year-old was walking in the alley between Hayhurst Road and...
View ArticleFamily slams yobs throwing debris
A young family had furniture thrown at them as they travelled in their car in Luton on Easter Sunday. Furious grandfather Jim Price said his son, wife and their two-year-old daughter were travelling...
View ArticleBaking her way to business success
A talented mum is turning her hand to business and baking with a new sweet-treats catering company. Charlie Brown, 33, who lives in Bushmead, makes everything from gluten-free chocolate brownies to...
View Article‘A sad day for the town’ as charity forced to close
A charity in Luton which organises and supports volunteering was forced to close after 40 years of service on Thursday, due to lack of funding.Trustees of Voluntary Action Luton (VAL), based in New...
View ArticleColour adds up to a vibrant Holi festival
Visitors and members at the recent OM Group Holi celebrations were drenched in the colours of this vibrant festival on Saturday March 30 at the Luton Town & Indians Cricket Club. Locals immersed...
View ArticleRetail plan row threat to derail homes strategy
A council is threatening to dig its heels in over plans for new retail and shops proposed for housing developments north of Luton and Houghton Regis.Luton Council officials are preparing to ask...
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