Alan Dee: Apprentice example is one to avoid
We keep getting told that we must look to small businesses to bale us out of the swamp in which we find ourselves.We can’t look to the state, big business is broken – our only hope of salvation is...
View Article‘Loving Luton’ is on the agenda for new vicar
After a long wait, a new vicar is set to arrive at St Mary’s Church in Luton.The Rev Mike Jones will take over at the beginning of July, moving from his current post in Shropshire, where he looks after...
View ArticleFeuding youths ‘need protecting from themselves’
“Escalating friction” between gangs is behind the increase in gun crime in Luton, one of Bedfordshire’s top cops says.Assistant Chief Constable Andrew Richer said armed police patrols, extra investment...
View ArticleShisha cafe fined
The owner and manager of a shisha cafe in Leagrave Road were both fined for allowing people to smoke in an enclosed marquee.Mohammad Sohel and Anam Miah refused to comply with the law regarding Anando...
View ArticleBar and nightclub operator has gone into administration
A Milton Keynes company that runs bars and nightclubs in Luton and Bedford has called in the administrators.Atmosphere Bars and Clubs, based in Seebeck Place, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, runs the...
View ArticleRobbery victims ‘feared for their lives’
Men who stole two safes during a robbery at a garage on Monday night (May 13) threatened two mechanics and a customer with a knife.The incident happened at around 7.30pm at a garage in Frederick...
View ArticleRobbers punch man in face
A 30-year-old man had his mobile phone stolen as he walked through a park on Thursday (May 9).He was stopped by four men of Asian appearance in Kingsway recreation ground, who punched him in the face...
View ArticleLow turnout to find councillor with X-Factor
An event to inspire people to help change the face of local government has been described as an ‘experiment’ to be learnt from.Just 30 members of the public turned out to discover How To Be A...
View ArticleIt’s time to take back the streets
Armed officers, dog units and local policing teams are patrolling Marsh Farm and Lewsey Farm in an attempt to reassure the community following the latest gun crime on Saturday.A 16-year-old boy was...
View ArticleCCTV footage of man wanted in connection with shooting
A man wanted in connection with the shooting of a 16-year-old boy on Saturday is shown on CCTV footage released by police today (May 15).The footage shows a man leaving the area in Marsh Farm at the...
View ArticleFlats demolition delayed
The demolition of a block of flats in Luton has been postponed for at least two years so the council can fulfil its obligations to homeless families.A spokeswoman said: “We have been using the Purley...
View ArticleBreaking: Rival gang member found guilty of ex-friend’s murder
A man who drove a stolen BMW at a teenage cyclist was found guilty of the murder of his former friend at Luton Crown Court today (May 15). Kyle Beckford, 22, of Waleys Close, killed 19-year-old Delaney...
View ArticleSchoolboys robbed by gang of youths
Two schoolboys were robbed in Axe Close, Luton on Friday, May 10.They were walking across a basketball court at about 1.10pm when they wererobbed of money by four males: one slim white 15/16-year-old...
View ArticleLife sentence for Delaney killer
The killer of 19-year-old Delaney Brown has been told he will serve a minimum of 24 years in jail.Judge Richard Foster handed Kyle Beckford the life sentence after a jury this morning found the Marsh...
View ArticleVIDEO: Grandfather of murdered teenager speaks after sentencing
The grandfather of murdered Delaney Brown says he feels “no great pleasure” in seeing the teenager’s former friend sentenced to life in prison for the killing today (May 15). Kyle Beckford, 22, of...
View ArticleVIDEO: Pedestrian airlifted to hospital after motorcycle collision in Luton...
A woman was taken by helicopter to a London hospital after colliding with a motorcyclist in Luton town centre yesterday evening (May 15).She was crossing Stuart Street at about 6.10pm when she collided...
View ArticleMan arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of 16-year-old in Luton
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenager was shot in Luton.A 19-year-old man is being questioned by the Beds, Cambs and Herts Major Crime Unit.He was stopped yesterday...
View ArticleVideo: Luton firm’s workforce praised by government minister... and the boss
A government minister praised a Luton company for “showing the way” for British manufacturing during a visit to open the first phase of a much-needed modernisation programme.High tech pump maker...
View ArticleVIDEO: First speed tests on busway
The first speed tests on the £89 million Luton and Dunstable guided busway took place this morning (May 16).Local councillors and representatives from main contractor Bam Nuttal experienced the journey...
View ArticleSecond arson at riding school in six weeks
Fire completely destroyed two stables at a riding school in Warden Hill Road last night (May 15).Emergency services were called to Sunshine Riding School at 11pm, where the two stables filled with hay...
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