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Tuesday 31 January 2017

Luton women reveal effects of hate crime

Two Luton women have revealed how they were reviled while wearing the niqab and hijab. It left one scared to go out and the other, a student, unsure of how to dress. They were talking to reporter Sophie Sulehria on BBC1’s Inside Out programme broadcast on Monday,

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Sundon Park Junior School wins a place in Rock Challenge

Sundon Park Junior School are taking part in the Rock Challenge for the first time and will be appearing at Stevenage Lifestyles on Tuesday, February 21.

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Bedfordshire charities invited to apply for cash from community awards

Charities across Luton and Bedfordshire have been invited to apply for a cash boost from this year’s Community Awards.

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Luton woman studies nutrition after her dad’s MND diagnosis

Simone Venner will never forget the day her beloved father was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

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Fake ‘experts’ jailed after heroin user dies in Luton clinic

Two cowboy clinicians from Luton and Dunstable have been jailed after a heroin user died while receiving ‘treatment’ at their unregistered clinic.

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Flautists wanted for Bedfordshire Woodwind Academy Flute Ensemble

They’re an incredibly lively, enthusiastic and committed group of adults.

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Monday 30 January 2017

Luton friends pedal to Paris in aid of Alzheimer’s

A Luton software tester whose father died at the age of 51 is taking part in July’s London to Paris Challenge to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society.

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Warning after deer caught in plastic netting in Luton

The RSPCA is issuing advice to homeowners and gardeners about the dangers of netting to wildlife.

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Corsa owner wants Vauxhall to make cars more secure

The owner of a Corsa has appealed for Vauxhall to make their vehicles more secure after parts were stolen from her car on Saturday.

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Luton director’s debut film launched at London venue

A Luton lad who left town with a burning ambition to succeed in the film and theatre business has returned in triumph.

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Much deserved national award for fundraiser

A fundraiser who has raised more than £54,000 in 23 years to help Multiple Sclerosis (MS) sufferers has been awarded with a national honour in London.

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Ikea chair recalled following injury reports

Ikea has recalled a chair following reports that people have been injured using it.

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Houghton breast cancer survivor on celebrating World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day – February 4 – will always hold a special significance for former Luton news advertising executive Denise Coates.

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Yvonne raises awareness of the deadly dangers of bowel cancer

A Dunstable woman who discovered she had bowel cancer the day she retired from work, is joining the campaign for more screening.

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Chip pan blaze damages Dunstable kitchen

An unattended chip pan resulted in a serious kitchen fire in a house in Dunstable on Wednesday.

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Sunday 29 January 2017

Warning to parents over video app after pervert’s sickening post as school children chat online

A warning has been issued to parents nationwide by police today about children using the live.ly app after a serious sexual offence was committed in front of a group of English primary school children online.

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Applicants wanted for The Apprentice

Think you could be the next Richard Branson or Bill Gates? The Apprentice is now looking for entrepreneurs to win Sir Alan Sugar’s next big investment.

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Full Sky TV service to be available without satellite dish for first time

Pay-TV giant Sky is to make its full service of 270 channels available without the need for a satellite dish for the first time, as it looks to win back customers who have defected to rivals such as BT.

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Saturday 28 January 2017

Early Learning Centre issues safety notice over children’s wooden toy range

A safety notice has been issued concerning a range of children’s toys by their supplier.

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VIDEO: Top toys to hit the shelves in 2017

A ride-on replica of a Disney toy car has been tipped as one of 2017s top toys - despite costing a whopping £200.

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Butcher invents Prosecco flavour sausages...and they’re a sizzling success

A family farm shop has been attracting customers left, right and centre, with its unusual sausage recipe involving a sparkling ingredient.

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Body found in hunt for missing Luton man

A body has been found in the search for a missing man from Luton.

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Friday 27 January 2017

VIDEO: Watch dimwit driver caught using mobile phone as tougher penalties are announced

As a change in the law to increase punishments for those using their mobile phone while driving was announced on Tuesday, this dimwit driver was caught on camera doing just that.

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Jobs boost as store opens

Trade retailer Screwfix is to officially open its first store in Dunstable on Thursday February 2 on Eastern Avenue, creating 15 new jobs.

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Hunt on for store voyeur

Police investigating an incident of voyeurism in a supermarket are appealing for witnesses to the offence.

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Firefighters quit for railway life!

Firefighters are quitting their jobs after hearing of the national cry for train drivers.

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Peter Farmer brought the theatre to life

A distinguished theatre designer who hailed from Luton has died. He worked for some of the world’s most prestigious ballet companies.

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Thursday 26 January 2017

The size 0 question - are British shops right to stock such small sizes?

The infamous American size zero hit the headlines in the early noughties with mannequins, models and clothes shops appearing to promote the smallest dress size available to women and Britain’s high street still hasn’t escaped the trend

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It’s showtime... at Luton supermarket!

There could be plenty of entertainment in store for shoppers at Sainsbury’s in Bury Park.

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Thug attacked guard at Luton airport

A man who viciously assaulted a security officer at London Luton Airport has been handed a suspended sentence after admitting his violent actions.

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Huge fines for Luton landlord and lettings agent

A landlord and letting agency have been fined thousands of pounds after being found guilty of housing offences following a multi-agency operation carried out at two Luton properties last year.

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Faith and culture help mental health

A determined PhD student is hoping to tackle the stigmas surrounding mental health.

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On the road to providing 7,000 new jobs at Century Park

Luton’s life-changing 1.5bn transformation is set to continue with plans to create a new, key employment site at Century Park.

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Night Wolf: travelling the world for musical dreams!

A talented Luton music producer is making a name for the town as he takes his music across the globe with his new EP launch.

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Wednesday 25 January 2017

Fire destroys Luton pizza parlour

A pizza parlour in Luton was destroyed after a serious fire last night.

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Jury failed to reach a verdict on Natalia death

The head of a Scottish family who was accused of keeping the murder of his sister-in-law secret for 12 years is likely to face a retrial.

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Tuesday 24 January 2017

Luton blocked sewer saga to cause misery into next week

Roads linked to Luton town centre have been gridlocked well past the normal morning and evening rush hours in the past week, but motorists can expect further disruption.

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Lack of funding means Portage service could be axed

A service provided to youngsters with special needs in Luton could be under threat.

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PCC works with charity to help older people spot the signs of financial abuse

Bedfordshire’s PCC has joined national charity, Action on Elder Abuse, to encourage older people to learn how to spot the signs of financial abuse.

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Glutton eats up town’s rubbish

More than 50 giant refuse sacks containing cigarette butts, chewing gum and other hard-to-reach litter have been collected by the Glutton machine since it arrived in Luton town centre two months ago.

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Police clamp down on motorists who use their phone behind the wheel

Motorists who use a mobile while driving will be told to “Put it Away” by police as part of a week-long campaign which started on Monday.

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Hatters celebrate millinery heritage

An unlikely combination of football and craft has inspired Souvenirs from Home, an exhibition at Luton’s Hat Factory which includes specially created straw boaters made by Luton Town fans.

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Masterclass for Luton music students from acclaimed pianist

Internationally acclaimed classical pianist Juan Perez Floristan hit the right note as he hosted a masterclass at Luton Sixth Form College.

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Invitation to an open audition

Here’s your chance to see whether you’re any good at spoken word and possibly win £300 worth of prizes, including professional slots on spoken word nights and a recording session.

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Luton senior citizens reveal their musical memories in radio show

Luton’s senior citizens have been reminiscing about the music they love in a collaboration between Age Concern Luton and the University of Bedfordshire’s Radio Lab.

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French plaits, Barbie’s boyfriend and Olly Murs songs - things only dads of daughters will know

How to French plait, who Barbie’s boyfriend is and all the words to Olly Murs’ ‘Troublemaker’ are just some of the things only Dads of Daughters will know, according to a new survey.

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Monday 23 January 2017

A shed for YAWN’s allotment - thanks to Vauxhall volunteers

Volunteers from Vauxhall headed up to Stockwood allotments to help Luton-based charitable group YAWN build a shed.

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Families United Network need your vote for extra funding

Families United Network (FUN) is encouraging people to vote for the charity to receive funding from Galaxy Hot Chocolate.

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Man assaulted and stabbed by group in Luton

A man was assaulted and stabbed in a ‘targeted attack’ in Luton last night.

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Cool dude needed to play Seaweed in Hairspray

The Hayley Otway Theatre is performing Hairspray JR at the Court Theatre in Tring in June and have been invited to do a guest spot at the West End Adeplphi Theatre in May.

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Luton centenarian yodels for guests at 100th birthday party

It’s a party her close and loving family will never forget. Etty Morris celebrated her centenary by yodelling two of her favourite songs – My Pa He Came from Texas and The Laughing Policeman.

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Domino’s Pizza raises dough for the L & D hospital

Pizza sales and promotions have raised a whopping £10,000 for the Luton & Dunstable Hospital.

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Report shows pressure of London property prices on Luton housing

Skryocketing rents in London are piling pressure on Luton’s housing stock and adding to the workload for local services, according to a recent report.

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Luton could lose 590 teachers by 2019 say unions



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Robin takes on new role at Luton Council

Luton has a new deputy chief executive.

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Wardown walk for children of Gaza

A charity walk supporting the children of Gaza is taking place in Luton on February 5.

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Sunday 22 January 2017

Sitting down too much can age women by 8 years, warn scientists

Sitting for too long can age women by up to eight years, say scientists.

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Tesco recalls ready meal over health concerns

Tesco has issued a notice recalling a popular ready meal

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Wetherspoons and Prezzo branded ‘bottom feeders’ over seafood sustainability

Prezzo and Itsu restaurants plus pub chain Wetherspoons came bottom in a survey of sustainable seafood on offer at High Street eateries.

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Saturday 21 January 2017

2017 property crash would see £399 a week wiped off UK property values

While the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has forecast that house prices in the UK will rise by around 3 per cent this year, a Times survey of leading economists has predicted that 2017 could be the year the London property bubble finally bursts, almost a decade on from the last market crash

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Children are ‘working’ longer hours than their parents, study shows

The ‘Cult of Busy’ has now infiltrated to our children as research shows primary school kids are ‘working’ – either in school or scheduled activities for up to 46 hours a week

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Gmail hack: Even tech-savvy users fooled by sophisticated phishing technique

Even tech-savvy Gmail users are falling victim to hackers who steal their login credentials, according to a security expert, who notes that increasingly sophisticated phishing techniques are being employed.

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Friday 20 January 2017

Violent offenders living near hostel in Luton

A youth hostel in Luton has expressed worries after an ex-offender living in a nearby institute allegedly approached one of its youngsters.

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Privacy scare over selfie app Meitu

The latest photo editing app to go viral, Meitu, has sparked serious security and privacy concerns as Android users are allegedly giving away huge amounts of information to the Chinese tech company in order to download the selfie taking app.

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Cops commended for work over A34 horror crash

Thames Valley Police officers and staff have received commendations from Chief Constable Francis Habgood for their work as part of the Force’s response to a collision on the A34 in which tragically four Dunstable people were killed.

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Thug tries to drag woman from her car in Luton

A moped driver tried to pull a woman out of her car in Luton in a “horrific ordeal” as she stopped at a junction.

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Thursday 19 January 2017


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One Doherty brother cleared in Natalia trial

A Luton pensioner who lived in the house where the body of missing mum Natalia Doherty lay under builder’s rubble for 12 years has been cleared of all the charges he faced.

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Bedfordshire Police officer dismissed after false assault allegations

PC Christian D’Andrea, 30, had been jailed last year after he admitted falsely alleging his partner had assaulted him and causing criminal damage.

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VIDEO: Rush hour nightmare for Luton drivers likely to continue until Friday night.

Roads linked to Luton town centre were gridlocked well past the normal morning rush hour today, but motorists can expect more of the same in the next 24 hours.

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Exercise classes to help those with weight problems

The founder of Big Health and Fitness is starting a six week programme to help people who have problems with their weight.

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Disney toys recalled over safety concerns

A popular Disney toy set has been recalled by its manufacturer over safety concerns.

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Arson attack in Luton prompts witness appeal

Police are appealing for witnesses after an arson attack in Luton yesterday (Wednesday).

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Luton man charged with drug trafficking offences

A man has been remanded in custody following a raid at a house in Luton.

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Nursery gets a ‘good’ rating from Ofsted

Staff and children from Putteridge Community Nursery have been celebrating after it was awarded a ‘good’ rating by Ofsted.

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Mum’s anger as son lives in ‘filthy’ home

A worried Luton mother, whose toddler has a rare health condition, claims her family home is unfit to live in as they battle “ongoing problems”.

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Time to plan for Holocaust Memorial Day

As Holocaust Memorial Day approaches, Luton businesses, schools and community groups can begin planning activities for commemoration.

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Charity concert is tribute for musician Peter Bonnar

Kind-hearted friends of a talented Luton musician are looking to organise a music competition in his memory.

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Wednesday 18 January 2017

Inquiry after arson attack

An inquiry has been launched after an arson atack on a house in Bank Close, Luton in the early hours of today (Wednesday).

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Don’t forget to care for yourself too

People who care for loved-ones in Bedfordshire are being urged not to neglect their own health this winter.

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Bedfordshire pupils learn vital lessons on internet safety

Lower school pupils from across Bedfordshire have been watching a play about internet safety.

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Luton event aimed at deterring young people from terrorism

Five leading members of the Islamic community will headline an event in Luton on January 28 aimed at preventing young people from being drawn to terrorism.

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Naked female cleaners wanted to clean houses in Luton totally nude for £45 an hour

Naked female cleaners are being sought to clean houses for £45 an hour - on condition they do it in the nude.

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Twin sisters will make CBBC debut

Twin sisters from Luton will be appearing in an episode of the new series of The Worst Witch on CBBC.

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Tuesday 17 January 2017

‘Don’t let Brexit affect our airport’

The leader of Luton Borough Council plans to ‘prompt’ the Prime Minister to protect Luton Airport against the impact of Brexit – despite Luton residents voting in favour of leaving the EU.

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Fight Klub masterclass to support Help for Heroes

Fight Klub Luton is hosting a charity event to support Help for Heroes on Sunday, January 22, at Lea Manor Recreational Centre.

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Swap the fake nails for your Inner Warrior

When Freya Casemore’s sister Daisy first asked her to join the ladies’ team at Stockwood Park Rugby Club, she said she wasn’t interested.

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Works resurfacing will close parts of the M1 this week

Motorists using the M1 through Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire are being advised of road works this week.

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Extra funding for charities

There’s still time for good causes in Luton to nominate themselves for a boost from the Co-op.

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Family backs HeadSmart to raise awareness

The family of Reece Nelson, who died of a brain tumour in 2012, are supporting a national campaign to raise awareness of the disease.

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Ladies: Welcome your Inner Warrior at Stockwood Park

Ladies – it’s time to stir your inner alpha spirit, according to England Rugby bosses.

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Meet Mr Monopoly at The Mall

Families will have the chance to meet Mr Monopoly at The Mall on Saturday, January 21.

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True account of Luton mother’s descent into mental illness

Life wasn’t easy for the Darby family growing up first in Dunstable, then Luton, at the end of World War Two.

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Success tastes just great for young chef Olutunde

A 14-year-old Dunstable schoolboy has been wowing judges with his culinary talents.

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Monday 16 January 2017

Changing times for legendary Luton pub

One of Luton’s oldest pubs famed for hiring Diana Dors as a barmaid is changing yet again as its landlord bids adieu.

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Burglary victim threatened with knife

A manhunt is on for two men who carried out a violent burglary in Luton on Friday (13 January).

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You get More for the Soul at The Hat Factory

Local artist Mikyla Cara is launching her eagerly anticipated EP Grown at More for the Soul at The Hat Factory Arts Centre on Friday, January 27.

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In 2022 we’ll be able to watch an 1,800-year old star collision

A star created 1,800 years ago after the collision of two distant suns is set to appear in the night sky for the first time – as the light from the crash finally reaches the Earth.

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Appeal after gang assault

Police are appealing for information following a nasty assault which took place outside Tesco in Skimpot Lane in Dunstable.

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Dunstable benefits cheat caught out by marriage certificate

A Dunstable woman has been found guilty of unlawfully claiming Council Tax support, after she supplied false information to Central Bedfordshire Council.

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Man racially abused in town

Police are investigating after man was racially abused in Luton on Thursday, January 12.

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Sunday 15 January 2017

‘Hidden sugar in everyday foods could be causing us to die younger’

The “hidden sugar” in our diets could be causing us to die younger, according to scientists.

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From fiction to fact: the cybercrime threats of the future

Cybercrime was big business for fraudsters in 2016

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REVEALED: Which workers are most likely to drink or drug-drive

New analysis has revealed jobs in construction dominate the list of occupations most likely to have a conviction for drink and drug-driving.

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Saturday 14 January 2017

Obesity in dogs sparks epidemic of canine arthritis

Britain’s pet dogs are suffering an epidemic of arthritis and obesity among canines could be to blame, experts have warned.

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University students urged to get vaccinated against meningitis and septicaemia

Public Health England (PHE) are urging all new university students to get vaccinated against deadly meningococcal disease.

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Laptop battery packs recalled over fire hazard fears

Computer manufacturer Toshiba has recalled a range of laptop battery packs over fears that the units could overheat and potentially catch fire.

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Friday 13 January 2017

More demand than ever for air ambulance as Magpas sees record year

Magpas Air Ambulance saw its busiest year to date in 2016, with almost 1,500 callouts for the charity’s advanced care, across 12 different counties.

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Men found guilty of making terrorist speeches in Luton

Two men among a group of five tried for organising and delivering terrorist speeches in Luton last year have been convicted for their respective roles today at the Old Bailey.

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Thursday 12 January 2017

Counting hundreds and thousands at Whipsnade Zoo this New Year

Thousands of animals stood up to be counted at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo as zookeepers kicked off one of their biggest tasks of the year – the 2017 annual stocktake.

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Man guilty of historical sex abuse in Luton

A man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two young girls in Luton in the 1970s.

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A fighting chance for food parcels

Luton boxing hero Jordan Reynolds visited his old school at Christmas to celebrate kind-hearted pupils gathering food parcels.

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Boys sentenced for sexual abuse of little girl in Luton

A harrowing case concluded after two boys aged just 14 and 12 were found guilty of serious sexual abuse on a little girl in Luton.

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‘Reading can change your health and career!’

A former pupil from Cardinal Newman School is on a mission to get students in Luton reading.

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WARNING: Severe weather predicted for Luton area

The Met Office has issued a severe cold weather warning affecting the East of England from today until Sunday

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‘Billy was our Son shine’ say proud family

The family of a young Luton lifeguard who died last month is raising money for Herts Air Ambulance, after the crew tried to save his life.

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Wednesday 11 January 2017

Mother tells of anguish after her daughter is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 36.

A mother has spoken of the agony of seeing her daughter bedbound in a care home, unable to recognise her own children.

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Bouncer ‘froze’ at drunken lout’s racist abuse in Luton

A doorman for MacDonald’s in Luton town centre “froze” in shock after receiving racist abuse from a drunken lout in the early hours of the morning.

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Fundraiser honoured with a British Citizen Award

A fundraiser who has raised more than £54,000 to help Multiple Sclerosis (MS) sufferers has been recognised with a national honour.

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NMA: Section 40 Would Cost Press Industry £100 Million a Year

The introduction of a draconian law designed to force local and national newspapers into a system of statutory press regulation could cost the industry £100 million a year just for telling the truth, the News Media Association has said today.

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MS sufferer mistakenly thrown out of pub for being ‘drunk’

Pub chain Wetherspoons has apologised to a multiple sclerosis (MS) sufferer after a bouncer threw him out after accusing him of being drunk.

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Not the usual teacher’s pet!... 7ft boa is kept in head’s office

A private school headteacher kept a 7ft-long boa constrictor and tarantulas in his office without checking if they posed a risk to his pupils, a report has revealed.

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Couples in Luton wanted for 2017 series of Don’t Tell the Bride

Couples wanting to tie the knot this year are being invited to apply for a new series of Don’t Tell the Bride.

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Tuesday 10 January 2017

Lost bear goes globetrotting as pilot searches for young owner

When easyJet Captain Matthew Clutterbuck arrived at his aircraft early one December morning for a routine day’s flying, he glanced into the cabin, only to see a sad-looking but clearly much-loved children’s teddy bear staring back at him from the aisle floor.

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CCTV images released after mobile stolen from Nisa in Marsh Farm

Police have released CCTV images of a woman they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of a mobile from Nisa in Luton on Thursday, December 29.

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Coming to a screen near you . . .

Luton Council has introduced a number of self-service screens around town to help those without home internet to access online services via their website.

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Brew up to forget the January blues

Next Monday - January 16 – has been dubbed Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year because it’s when December’s bills start coming in, the weather turns even chillier and we realise just how many New Year’s resolutions we’ve already broken.

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Luton Indie band Rylands Heath appear at Mall

An Indie duo comprising two school friends from Ashfield High wowed an audience of shoppers at The Mall recently.

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Kaytie is Aldwyck’s new community involvement officer

Aldwyck Housing Group’s new community involvement officer says she’s keen to ensure services continue to improve.

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Mum’s missing body found under rubble

A woman’s body lay under builder’s rubble in a back garden for over 12 years before it was discovered, a jury heard this week.

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Three charged with fireams offences

Three men have been charged with firearms offences after being arrested in Luton on Sunday.

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Burglars smashed a car into a garage in Luton

Police are investigating after burglars crashed a car into a residential garage to gain entry to a property in Emmer Green, Luton.

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Police investigate stabbing in Marsh Farm

Bedfordshire Police have closed Sundon Park Road at the roundabout with Marsh Road after reports of a stabbing in Marsh Road.

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Pupils investigate spaceship crash site

Southfield Primary pupils got the chance to investigate their very own spaceship crash site after returning from the Christmas holidays.

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School comes first for brave Luton burns survivor Shamiam

Last year was full of excitement tinged with apprehension for brave Luton burns survivor Shamiam Arif.

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Luton artist Lhouette exhibits at 45 Park Lane

Swanky Park Lane is the venue for Luton artist Lhouette’s latest exhibition entitled Post Urban Glamour.

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Today is your last chance to defend your right to know

Today is your last chance to stand up and defend a free British press - and your right to know.

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Kitchen Hob the most reliable home appliance

If you’re wondering what’s going to go wrong next in your household - it might be the freestanding cooker you bought ten years ago.

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Body found on M1 had been ‘travelled over several times’ according to police sergeant

The body of a man discovered on the M1 this morning had been “travelled over by several vehicles,” according to a police sergeant at the scene.

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Luton Road in Toddington is closed after a road traffic collision

Luton Road in Toddington is closed as emergency services attend a road traffic collision involving one vehicle.

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Monday 9 January 2017

Luton Irish Forum dig deep for Foodbank

Kind-hearted members of Luton Irish Forum donated a total of 869 items worth £540 towards Luton Foodbank over the festive season.

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Computers 4 Africa urge people not to discard old equipment

IT equipment quickly becomes out of date because the industry is constantly moving forward with faster processor speeds, better graphics and larger memories.

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Take part in spoken word competition

Luton Culture is shining a light on local talent with a competition called Thrive.

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Alert issued after four more chimney fires

Four more chimney fires broke out over the weekend in Linslade, Henlow, Silsoe and Bedford following five that occurred across Bedfordshire over the New Year period.

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Jailed for giving friend pain relief tablets which killed him

A restaurant worker, who kept strong pain relief tablets prescribed to his dying uncle, gave some to a work colleague suffering from shoulder pain.

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Office staff expected to spend over £40,000 on workplace costs

Whether it’s a quick coffee or chipping in for a colleague’s birthday present, office workers can expect to spend over £40,000 in a lifetime on workplace costs.

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Sunday 8 January 2017

Cleaning ears with cotton buds bad for you

It may be satisfying getting a cotton wool bud to clear your ears of gunk, but cleaning away earwax could damage your hearing, according to a new study.

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Five little-known diseases to watch out for in 2017

The phrase “emerging disease”, to describe an infectious disease that is new to humans or which is suddenly increasing its geographical range or number of cases, dates back to the 1960s.

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Food processors recalled over blade danger fears

A high street retainer has recalled a range of food processors over fears that parts of the devices’ blades could detach.

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Saturday 7 January 2017

New Year overtaken by summer holidays as peak divorce season

New Year has been overtaken by the end of the summer holidays as peak divorce season, according to family lawyers.

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The future is retro: could your old tech be worth a fortune?

While shiny new PlayStation 4 Slims and Xbox One S games consoles are likely to be high up on the wish lists of many this Christmas, others would like nothing more than to slip back in time to the golden age of video games, between the late 70s and early 90s.

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Sugar-free drinks ‘as bad as real thing’

Drinking Diet Coke won’t stop you getting fat, according to new research.

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Friday 6 January 2017

Luton police op clamps down on drugs gang

Drugs and weapons have been seized in a month long campaign by the Bedfordshire Police Boson team.

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Borough is shaping up for a bright future

2016 has been a significant year in the transformation of Luton.

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Appeal after New Year’s Eve assault

Police are appealing for information after an altercation in West Street, Dunstable, on New Year’s Eve.

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Dunstable woman ‘abused in pub for being transgender’

A high-flying career woman was verbally abused by teenagers in a Dunstable pub because she is transgender, it is claimed.

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Pay up or go to jail car dealer is told

A fraudulent car dealer who failed to pay his victims despite being orderted by a court is now back in the dock.

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Shopper asks Tesco to ban customers in pyjamas and dressing gowns

A Tesco shopper has called on the supermarket giant to ban customers in sleepwear after posting a picture of two women walking the aisles in their dressing gowns.

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Samurai sword found after police break up gang in Luton

A Samurai sword and a sawn off shotgun were recovered when police broke up a gang gathering near the PlayFootball centre in Luton on December 28.

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Thursday 5 January 2017

Tenants to lose £1.9m in benefits

Luton tenants are expected to lose around £1.9m a year in housing benefit after a new Benefit Cap was enacted by the government on Boxing Day.

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Man charged over Marlow Road shooting

A man has been charged over a shooting in Luton in November.

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Families warned ahead of Flytipping Friday

Families have been warned to resist the temptation to dump unwanted rubbish as Britain prepares for the busiest fly-tipping weekend of the year.

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Wednesday 4 January 2017

Luton’s in the top ten fining fly-tippers

Luton Borough Council has issued 39 fixed penalty notices to fly-tippers since May, putting it in the national top ten, according to a freedom of information request.

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First anniversary for beauty salon

A former Barnfield College student has celebrated her beauty salon’s first anniversary and wants to share her experience.

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Five kitchen fires to see in the New Year...

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service have asked people to take care with their cooking after five kitchen fires occurred across the county over the New Year.

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Family rescued from Luton house blaze

A woman and three children have been taken to hospital after a fire broke out at a property in Luton today (Wednesday, 4th January).

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New technology that allows you to see your unborn baby’s face

When I was given the opportunity to have a 3D scan of my unborn child at Humpty Bumpty baby scanning clinic in Milton Keynes, I must admit I was a little wary.

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Proposed tax hike, spending and savings for Central Beds

Central Beds Council has today outlined its spending and saving plans for 2017/18 and also its forthcoming proposed council tax hike.

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Five things you need to know about the new £1 coin

The Royal Mint is preparing to launch a new £1 coin, set to enter circulation in early 2017.

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Ex Langford player condemned over abusive tweets to grieving Premier League star

A former Langford Football Club player has been roundly condemned for his tweets over the loss of a Premier League star’s child.

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Tuesday 3 January 2017

Another pound shop thrown into the bargain

Poundworld has announced that it will be opening a store in Luton next month, creating 30 jobs in the area.

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Have you seen missing teenager from Luton?

Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a missing teenage boy from Luton.

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Leisurely walks along the Lea

New Year, new life – and there’s no time like the present to get fit and garner local knowledge at the same time.

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Person struck by train near Luton station

British Transport Officers were called to Luton train station to reports that a person had been struck by a train this afternoon.

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Student-run law clinic reopens

The University of Bedfordshire’s law clinic reopens this month to help members of the public with legal matters.

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Luton grammar school boy who ensured his future was sewn up

This is a story that could have had a very unhappy ending . . . but former Luton Grammar School boy Geoff Souster was always an enterprising lad.

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Luton engineer wins two music awards

A Luton woman who works as an e-commerce security engineer and who never learned to read a note has won two music awards.

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Have a heart and volunteer for BHF

If you’d like to learn how to do CPR – a lifesaving technique for many emergencies including heart attack and drowning – and you’re keen to raise skills and awareness about using a defibrilator, then the British Heart Foundation would like to hear from you.

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Choirs unite in Dunstable in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

Caritas Harmony and the Hadrian Academy choir provided a packed audience with an evening to remember when they joined forces for a Christmas spectacular in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at St Mary’s, Dunstable.

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Luton’s Aleppo appeal has massive response

Food packs, emergency shelters and family survival packs have been sent to help the people of Aleppo, thanks to Luton charity the Quba Trust.

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Thugs attack Luton woman in home on Christmas Eve

Police are hunting for “heartless” thugs who attacked an elderly woman as they burgled her home on Christmas Eve.

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Festive music mix raises £1,000 for Level Trust

A concert of carols and Christmas music featuring Vauxhall Male Voice Choir, Dunstable Priory Girl’s Choir and Luton Concert orchestra raised a whopping £1,000 for Level Trust, the charity which helps disadvantaged children with school uniforms and other support.

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Monday 2 January 2017

Patients no more at risk of death on weekends than during week

Patients are not a greater risk of dying on weekends than at any other times, a British academic argued.

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Legalising drug encourages teenagers to take it

Legalising marijuana can make teenagers think it is less harmful and encourage them to take the drug, a new study has found.

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Single protein could stop Alzheimer’s

A single protein could “cure” Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, a new study found.

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Sunday 1 January 2017

22 stars we forgot died in 2016

David Bowie, Prince, Leonard Cohen, George Michael, Muhammad Ali and Carrie Fisher are just some of the famous faces we lost in 2016 - but alongside those notable names were many other celebrities whose passing didn’t quite generate the same amount of column inches.

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Modern life responsible for ‘worrying’ health in middle age

Eight in 10 middle-aged people either weigh too much, drink too much or don’t exercise enough, according to a new study which shows modern life is taking its toll on health.

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Slimmers who set ambitious targets lose twice as much weight

Slimmers who set ambitious targets lose twice as many pounds as those who try to be realistic, according to new research.

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