Murder inquiry launched after 19 year old dies from stab wounds in Luton
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died last night after being stabbed in Milliners Court, Milliners Way in Luton.A disturbance was reported to the police at 10.43pm and on arrival at...
View Article“Dangerous criminal” sentenced for taxi driver kidnap
A “dangerous criminal” who kidnapped and robbed a taxi driver at knifepoint was sentenced to six years in prison at Luton Crown Court this morning (April 26).Jordon James, 22, of no fixed abode,...
View ArticleFag butt drop cost man dear
A man who refused to pay a £50 fine for throwing a cigarette from his car window has now got to cough up more than £600.Gregory Mitchell, of Strangers Way, Luton, was convicted of littering on High...
View ArticleFriends pay tribute to murder victim
A teenager murdered in Luton last night has been named locally as Ryan Burke.Police were called to a disturbance in Milliners Court, in Milliners Way, off Biscot Road, at 10.43pm and found a...
View ArticleVillage ‘prepared for gipsy site legal fight’
Angry Barton residents say they are prepared to take legal action to prevent a new gipsy and traveller site in the village.At a meeting on Thursday (April 18), Central Bedfordshire Council gave the...
View ArticleCouncil told: ‘Libraries are the gateway to education’
Drastic cost-cutting proposals to scale back Luton’s libraries have seen 2,000 people put pen to paper to voice their views.Cuts to the library service, which costs £2.7 million a year to run, could...
View ArticlePlans to slow down Stopsley sparks fierce debate
Debate is raging over plans for traffic calming measures in the Putteridge Road area of Stopsley. Residents, councillors and council officers spent Saturday discussing ideas, including reducing the...
View ArticleMan charged with murder of Luton man Ryan Burke
Detectives investigating the murder of a 19 year old man which happened on Thursday evening (April 25) at Milliners Court are now able to formally identify the dead man as Ryan Burke. Mr Burke was a...
View ArticlePublic transport under scrutiny as budget cuts bite
Councillors are gearing up to consider a round of budget reductions that could see bus services cut and transport costs increase for the elderly and disabled.In line to be cut are subsidised bus...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Quartet, Alex Cross
There’s nothing startling or challenging about Dustin Hoffman’s first film as a director. But QUARTET (12: Momentum) is a delightful romantic comedy drama that’s a treat for viewers and the cast.And...
View Article‘Radical changes’ to L&D nursing
A radical shake-up of staffing at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital will see nurses “back at the bedside”.The hospital is creating 105 new jobs to help cut out what it says are the ‘non-nursing’ parts...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Iron Man 3
“Hi, I’m Tony Stark. I build neat stuff, I’ve got a great girl, occasionally I save the world. So why can’t I sleep?”Yes, the wisecracking, heavy metal-suited superhero Iron Man is back, fresh from...
View ArticleHas your child had the MMR jab?
Health experts are encouraging people in Luton to ensure their children and teenagers are vaccinated for measles.There were no cases of measles in Luton last year and there have been none this year to...
View ArticleHunt for car blaze arsonist
Police are investigating a car fire in Kingsway in the early hours of Sunday (April 28). The suspected arson happened outside a house at about 1.25am, when it is believed a fluid was poured over a VW...
View ArticleMan stabbed in Houghton Regis
A man was hospitalised after being stabbed twice between Houghton Regis and Lewsey Farm on Friday night (April 26).It is believed the victim was walking near Wheatfield Road between 8pm and 9pm when he...
View ArticleBlue tit gets wash after oven rescue
This blue tit had a lucky escape when she was rescued by the RSPCA from an oven she had fallen into.She was taken to Bedfordshire Wildlife Rescue, nursed back to health and released the next day. The...
View ArticleSuperhero flash mob for Keech Hospice
Shoppers in The Mall in Luton were startled by a superhero flash mob who performed a surprise dance in aid of Keech Hospice Care on Sunday. The group of 30 dancers drew a large crowd when they broke...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Can’t be bothered to vote? This would encourage you...
In idle hours I cast my mind back to the dullest jobs I’ve ever had to tackle.A particular night from my youth springs to mind – I’d snaffled what was expected to a plum ‘tips galore’ gig running the...
View ArticleRaise a cup at Luton airport to raise charity funds
Staff at London Luton Airport join coffee road-show to raise funds for When You Wish Upon A Star.A pop-up coffee shop is coming to London Luton Airport today and will be raising money for a very good...
View ArticleYoungsters get to grips with nature
As part of the ongoing work to the development of the Dallow Downs and Runley Wood Trail, six schools, Dallow Primary, Foxdell Junior, Downside Junior, Beech Hill Primary, Foxdell Infant and Whipperly...
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