Discover new music and art at Shop 33
A new shop selling work by local artists, vintage clothing, jewellery and new music has opened its doors in High Town.Shop 33, in High Town Road, is the latest chapter of the legacy of the former 33...
View ArticlePickets outside Luton’s tax office
Workers at Luton’s George Street West tax office took part in a week long rolling series of strikes this week.The action is part of the PCS union national campaign for jobs, pay and pensionsSeveral...
View ArticleNew Chief Constable approved by panel
The official confirmation of Bedfordshire’s new Chief Constable took place on Tuesday (June 4).Colette Paul, currently deputy chief constable of South Wales Police, was unanimously recommended by The...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s movie preview: Man Of Steel, Admission
Let’s be honest, when the version of Superman which most of us have hot-wired into our cinematic memory banks first hit the screen, we didn’t believe a man could fly despite what the tagline claimed.It...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Grinding my teeth over retractable receipts
It’s the little things that can be relied on to reach out, grab hold of the sensitive parts of my individual goat and squeeze hard, I always find.But when one thing that gets my goat is replaced by...
View ArticleThe saucy Great Grandma and her naughty bits
Luton great grandmother Margaret Holyland isn’t your average senior citizen.Instead of enjoying a nanny nap, doing the crossword or perhaps indulging in some gentle gardening, this septuagenarian...
View ArticleVIDEO: Man wanted in murder investigation shown on CCTV
A man wanted in connection with the murder of a 20-year-old is shown clearly in CCTV footage released by detectives today (June 11). Jordan MaGuire was stabbed to death in his Thrales Close home on May...
View ArticleVIDEO: Repairs to Luton wind turbines
You may recall how I got wind of the fact that the turbines installed on the new-ish car park at Luton railway station weren’t working, writes Steve Sims.They’re supposed to be providing 10 per cent of...
View ArticleNo more bus blues at college
Students at Luton Sixth Form College have no excuse for missing their bus home any more after the installation of an electronic display board.The screen, which is located on the wall outside the main...
View ArticleBreaking: Sawn-off shotgun found at house
A 19-year-old man was arrested after a sawn-off shotgun and ammunition were recovered at a house in the Runfold area of Luton this morning (June 11).Armed officers made the discovery during dawn raids,...
View ArticleChild burglar scratches victim with screwdriver
A child burglar attacked a householder with a screwdriver during a burglary in Wigmore Lane, Luton on Monday.The incident happened at 6.40am when the offender, who was about 12 years old, entered the...
View ArticleTeen threatened with knife
A 16-year-old boy was threatened with a knife during an attempted robbery in Rotherham Avenue, Luton.The incident happened as the victim was walking near the junction of Farley Farm Road on June 5 at...
View ArticleTeen charged with firearms offences
An 18-year-old has been charged with three firearms offences and will appear before Luton Magistrates Court tomorrow (June 13).Roshaan Malcolm, 18, of Dewsbury Road, Luton, is charged with possession...
View ArticleCouncil sets out plans for new disability scheme
As part of the far-reaching welfare reforms by Central Government, Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is being replaced by a new benefit called Personal Independence Payment (PIP).The process kicks off...
View ArticleProtest about Bloor Homes in writing
Wigmore councillor Diane Moles is urging residents to protest in writing about the planned Bloor Homes Wandon Park development to the east of Luton.She said: “I was at the exhibition at Cockernhoe...
View ArticleDeath of larger than life Ron
A commemorative stone to honour Ron Upton – one of Keech Hospice Care’s most loyal supporters – is to be placed in the charity’s Walk of Life path.The Barton-based publisher, who died recently after a...
View ArticleLiving in Luton could mean an early grave
Premature deaths in Luton are more common than in any of the surrounding areas, according to data published by Longer Lives on Tuesday (June 11).Luton was ranked 108th out of 150 local authorities in...
View ArticleToads hop to an award win
A Luton company won a top accolade at a glittering awards ceremony.Printing, web, app and graphic design firm Silvertoad scooped the Business Innovation category at the Federation of Small Businesses...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Hitchcock
HITCHCOCK (12: 20th Century Fox), a fact-based account of the making of the famous film director’s Psycho, is a disappointingly inconsequential affair.The movie opened in cinemas shortly after TV drama...
View Article“Vicious” attack leaves man with bleed on brain
A taxi driver had his head kicked and stamped on during a “vicious and sustained” attack in Lyndhurst Road on Wednesday (June 12).The 45-year-old was left with serious head injuries from the violent...
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