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Tuesday 31 October 2017

VIDEO: Standing together for the launch of the Bedfordshire Poppy Appeal

This year’s Bedfordshire Poppy Appeal launched on Saturday with a cascade of poppies from the top of the Atrium at The Mall in Luton.

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Ampthill’s landmark Coaching Inn closes for 10 days to install early Christmas present

Time seems to have flown by since the White Hart at Ampthill was restored to its former Georgian Coaching Inn glory in May 2015.

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Jerome’s off on the jamboree of a lifetime

A Scout leader from Luton is among a quartet of Bedfordshire people selected from Scouting’s 150,000 adult volunteers to

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Monday 30 October 2017

Luton family jailed for appalling neglect of four dogs

A mother and her two children from Luton have been jailed for 14 weeks after their four pets died of suspected starvation as a result of long term neglect.

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VIDEO: Man attacked with crowbar in Luton

Shocking footage has been circulated online of a man being brutally attacked with a crowbar in Luton last week.

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Survey wants your views on your parish

Residents in Central Bedfordshire are being given the opportunity to have a say on how local communities are represented by parish or town councils.

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Sunday 29 October 2017

Death rates differ over three-fold between jobs

Sitting down at work is often blamed for poor health, but office workers are less likely to die early than a builder, according to a new study.

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VIDEO: Parents warned as tot almost killed when she is dragged inside faulty tumble dryer

A mum is warning parents of young children to check electrical appliances after her 23-month-old daughter got dragged inside a spinning tumble dryer.

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Brioche rolls recalled due to allergy fears

Les Brioche is recalling its Les Brioche Pain au lait Brioche Rolls 8 Pack because they have been incorrectly packed with Les Brioche Chocolate Chip Brioche Rolls, which contain soya.

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Bags of delight for Scouts

Leagrave Scout Group has bagged the top prize of £4,000 from a Tesco funding scheme.

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Sixth formers inspired by their role models

One of TV’s feared quiz chasers and a Sky News presenter were among a host of top professionals from diverse backgrounds who provided inspiration to Luton Sixth Form College students.

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Helping change our children’s lives through a love of learning music

Thanks to generous support, tubular bells, drumming and rock and pop are the latest offerings to be provided to Chichester youngesters by a dedicated music charity.

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Saturday 28 October 2017

Aldi stocking special drinks range for Hallowe’en

Can’t get enough of pumpkin spice lattes? Discount supermarket Aldi is stocking a Pumpkin Spice Irish Cream liqueur - just in time for Halloween!

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Killer clown craze is back, terrifying people across the country

A horrifying craze which brought terror to the streets of Britain last Hallowe’en is back - after a woman was terrified by a KILLER CLOWN.

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Friday 27 October 2017

When do the clocks go back this weekend? All you need to know

The clocks go back this weekend, here’s all you need to know.

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Appeal after man found dead in Luton park

Beds police are appealing for information after the body of man was discovered in water in a Luton Park.

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Addict imprisoned Luton woman during 3-hour ordeal

A cocaine addict who imprisoned a woman in Luton and terrorised her during a three-hour ordeal has been jailed for seven and a half years.

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Man attacked with a crowbar in Luton

Police have issued CCTV images after a man was attacked with a weapon in Luton yesterday.

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Taxi driver racially harassed in Luton

A taxi driver was racially harassed in Luton, the victim left feeling “shaken and unsafe”.

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The Beacon Project opens in Sundon Park

Sundon Park Baptist Church officially opened the first phase of The Beacon Project this month.

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Prohibition order at Luton restaurant

A Luton restaurant was temporarily closed after a cockroach infestation.

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Time to vote for the Best of Luton

It’s that time again, when you help us to celebrate the town’s unsung heroes.

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Thursday 26 October 2017

15kg of suspected cocaine seized from Luton business

A takeaway next to Luton Train Station was sealed off by police yesterday after a 15kg stash of suspected cocaine was seized.

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IN FULL: How one sister’s ‘bitter jealousy’ led to murder

A Luton woman who murdered her sister after starting an affair with her brother-in-law has been jailed for life with a minimum of 22 years behind bars.

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‘Bitter envy’ of woman who stabbed her sister 68 times

A Luton woman has been sentenced to life in prison today (Thursday, 26 October) after pleading guilty to the horrific murder of her sister.

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Bedfordshire Police’s last-ditch plea for Government funding

Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner Kathryn Holloway has sent a last-ditch plea for extra funding to Policing Minister Nick Hurd.

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Man slashed with knife in ‘outrageous’ Luton road rage attack

A gang slashed a Luton driver with a knife after he signalled at them for driving dangerously.

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Sentencing today for Luton woman who killed sister

Sabah Khan – the Luton woman who this week admitted murdering her elder sister – is due to be sentenced at the Old Bailey today.

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Wednesday 25 October 2017

Lillie’s sacrifice is rewarded

A 25 year-old woman who became the mum to her five younger siblings following the death in 2016 of their mother was named the Winner of Winners at the Luton &Bedfordshire Community Awards.

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Jumping the back fence to get into pub

What do you do when you have just climbed over someone’s fence and flattened it in the process?

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Met PC sacked over Luton fights

A Police Constable attached to the Met’s Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection command has been dismissed following a misconduct hearing concluding yesterday, Tuesday, 24 October.

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Luton robber who stole from prostitute is jailed after used condom identifies him

A Luton man who had sex with a prostitute and then robbed her using an imitation gun has been jailed after DNA from a used condom at the scene identified him.

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‘Stop supporting cruel SeaWorld park’ argue Luton protesters

Animal welfare groups took to the Luton streets to protest against travel company Thomas Cook supporting wildlife theme park, SeaWorld.

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91-year-old Luton man’s 5-hour wait for ambulance

A 91-year-old spent nearly five hours on the floor waiting for an ambulance after a fall – despite living just half a mile away from hospital.

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‘Chaotic’ Dunstable care home is placed in special measures

Ashton Lodge placed in special measures after inspectors uncover ‘substantial safeguarding’ issues

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61FC footballers appeal for donations after Luton club house victim of ‘silly arson prank’

A Luton amateur football club is appealing for donations after its roof was set on fire in what is believed to have been an arson attack.

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Luton police officer who battled brain tumour is remembered

The wife of a Luton police officer has spoken out about the need for more research into brain tumours after the disease killed her brave husband.

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Tuesday 24 October 2017

Bedfordshire Poppy Appeal launch in Luton

The Bedfordshire Poppy appeal will be launching on Saturday at The Mall in Luton.

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Breaking news: Saima’s sister pleads guilty to her murder

A woman was facing a life sentence today (Tues) after pleading guilty to the murder of her sister in the house where they lived together.

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Runners at the ready for Love Luton’s fifth half marathon

It’s on your marks for the starting pistol for this year’s Luton half-marathon on Sunday.

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Monday 23 October 2017

Luton man jailed for child porn

A Luton man was jailed after police found indecent images and extreme pornography on several devices at his home.

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Mystery woman’s £200K lottery win

A mystery EuroMillions winner, known only as Miss. S from Bedfordshire, has won nearly two hundred thousand pounds without ever touching a ticket. The lucky women won £195,868.30 after matching the five main numbers and one Lucky Star number in the EuroMillions draw on 29 September.

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Don’t miss Bedfordshire’s ghostly and spook-tacular events this Halloween

It’s October half term which means Halloween is just around the corner with plenty of ghostly and pumpkin-tastic Halloween events available across Bedfordshire.

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Alert over Paw Patrol soap after toddler left fighting for life

The makers of a novelty Paw Patrol bath foam have withdrawn it from sale after it apparently exploded leaving a toddler in a critical condition.

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Luton teenager banned from football games for three years

A Luton teenager has been banned from football matches for three years.

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Woman racially abused in Luton

Police are investigating after a woman was racially abused in Luton on Friday, October 13.

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Appeal wants you to keep your mini me out of A&E

A Biggleswade GP is leading a campaign to encourage the parents and carers of children under five to use A&E for emergencies only this winter.

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Sunday 22 October 2017

‘Tribute to my great uncle who died from World War One battle wounds’

The great nephew of a Luton-born soldier has paid tribute to him on the 100th anniversary of his death in the First World War.

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High earners ‘more likely’ to shop Aldi and Lidl than poorest families

Forget Waitrose - high earners are more likely to shop at food discount stores such as Aldi and Lidl than the poorest families, according to new research.

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Are you Britain’s Best Cook? The BBC want you for a new TV show starring Mary Berry

The BBC is looking for Britain’s best cooks, to roast, boil and and bake it off in a new prime-time TV show.

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Lost cats and missing keys top list of ridiculous 999 calls

A worrying list of bizarre 999 calls from timewasters includes reports of a ‘confused’ horse and a complaint about too much sweetcorn on a pizza.

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Saturday 21 October 2017

Young Leighton Buzzard woman identified as road accident victim

A 29-year-old Leighton Buzzard woman died in road traffic collision near Shillington on Thursday.

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More facilities at Houghton Hall with opening of new centre

A new visitor centre at Houghton Hall Park in Houghton Regis has opened thanks to a £2.1m National Lottery grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Big Lottery Fund, together with funding from Central Bedfordshire Council and Houghton Regis Town Council.

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Friday 20 October 2017

Man charged in relation to Luton and Dunstable rape offences dating back to 2007

A Luton man has been charged in connection with two rapes which took place in 2007.

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Pupils bury time capsule to mark 50 years

Pupils from Ramsey Manor Lower School buried a time capsule under a new classroom to mark the school’s 50th anniversary.

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Phoenix Starr Academy of dance

The owner of Phoenix Starr, a Luton dance school, is opening the town’s first hip-hop college.

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Thursday 19 October 2017

Luton man guilty of terror charges

A 22-year-old Luton man has been found guilty of terrorism offences after planning to fight with Daesh in Syria.

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In court on 8 child sex offences

A man has been remanded in custody after being charged with eight child sex offences.

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Paintings bring splash of colour to Marsh Farm

A group of volunteers have been painting murals onto subways in Marsh Farm as part of a project to brighten up the town.

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Flaming cloth pushed through Luton letterbox

Police are investigating an arson attack in which a lit piece of clothing was pushed through a Luton letter box.

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Luton man held over 2007 Dunstable rapes

Detectives investigating two rapes which happened almost 10 years ago have arrested a man from Luton.

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Bedfordshire students can win school coach trip with Christmas card competition

Marshalls Coaches LLP are looking for imaginative Bedfordshire children to design them a company Christmas card and win a coach trip!

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Beds Police scoop two Luton Community Awards

A Bedfordshire Police Cadet and Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) were two of the winners at the Luton Community Awards 2017.

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Scheme to make Luton a movie hot spot

Lights! Camera! Action! These could be the words on the street as Luton Borough Council seeks to offer up the town as an attractive location for film makers.

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Uni’s mission to tackle online harassment in Luton and Bedford

The University of Bedfordshire is taking strong steps to crack down on cyber harassment and hate on campus.

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Proud Lealands High School students celebrate year of success!

The academic successes of Lealands High School students were celebrated in style at the school’s annual presentation evening.

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Luton: take a stand against racism with poster competition

Budding Luton artists are urged to get their pens and paints out to design a poster to combat racism.

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Help us find the Luton hat factory machinists!

Two passionate business directors are hoping to find Luton’s former hat factory workers, so as they can pass on their precious knowledge to the next generation.

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Harmless fun or bad taste? Oscar Pistorius Halloween costume for sale in Luton

A Halloween costume of paralympic killer Oscar Pistorius is being sold online by a Luton fancy dress shop.

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Luton engineering director on a mission to inspire girls to study STEM subjects!

A determined female engineering director hopes to inspire young Luton women to pursue careers in STEM subjects.

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Wednesday 18 October 2017

‘Mess in Tennyson Road breaks my heart...’

A worried Luton resident is concerned about a neighbour’s driveway that is allegedly being targeted as a “rubbish dump”.

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Half term days out for Luton and Dunstable families

Half term approaching for Luton’s schools next week and with the summer holidays barely out of sight, cash-strapped parents will be wondering how they are going to keep the kids entertained during the school break.

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Raising awareness of modern day slavery

Over twenty people took part in the Luton Walk For Freedom on Saturday to raise awareness of modern-day slavery and human trafficking.

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Tuesday 17 October 2017

Man convicted of sexually assaulting a woman in Luton hotel gym

A man has been convicted after sexually assaulting a woman at a hotel gym in Luton.

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Sadler Hair and Beauty

Sadler Hair and Beauty are offering ex-Monarch staff a half price hair cut for any upcoming job interviews they may have.

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Opposition to constituency boundary changes which put Houghton Regis into Luton

Bedfordshire’s MPs could find themselves with new wards as the consultation into boundary changes opens today.

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Monday 16 October 2017

Donate your old shoes to schuh

Schuh is asking shoppers to donate their unwanted shoes to charity in exchange for a £10 voucher to spend in store.

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Luton rogue landlord hit with £11k fine

A rogue landlord who ran an unlicenced HMO in Luton with overcrowded rooms and a string of safety dangers had been slapped with an £11,620 fine.

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Houghton Regis man jailed for grooming young teen

A man in his late 50s who wanted a kiss and a hug from a 13-year-old girl was jailed for 12 months on Friday.

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Luton marks final destination for rescued Monarch passengers

The largest repatration scheme in British history ended today when the last flight to rescue Monarch holidaymakers touched down in Luton Airport.

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Live: Storm Ophelia latest

The latest news as Ophelia – the storm expected to bring 80mph winds to Britain and Ireland today (Monday) – was first tracked nearly 900 miles off the coast of the Azores on October 9.

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Woman threatened with knife during robbery in Luton park

Police are investigating after a man threatened a woman with a knife during a robbery in Luton on Friday, September 29.

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Dominic Raab - why tougher penalties for those who bring death and destruction to our roads are needed

In a split second, someone’s life can be changed forever.

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Sunday 15 October 2017

Youngsters have fun exploring

The pre-school children at Southcott Lower School enjoyed an exciting Explorers Day, as a culmination to their Explorers topic.

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Students enjoy night of exclusive treats

Thousands of students in Luton were treated to exclusive deals and special offers as well as appearances from rapper Lethal Bizzle and Love Island’s Jamie Jewitt at The Mall’s Student Night.

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Lutonian celebrates her 100th birthday

Irene Vaughan, a resident at Moorlands Garden Care, celebrated her 100th birthday on September 14 with five generations of her family including a grandson and great grandson from America, the mayor of Luton and friends and neighbours from her past, and staff from the care home.

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Fizzy drinks damaging kids’ livers

A sweetener used in fizzy drinks, cakes, biscuits and ice cream is fuelling a potentially fatal liver disease in children, according to new research.

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Lidl launch ‘hangover-free’ prosecco

If you’re prone to hangover hell every time the bubbly is popped Lidl have answered your prayers with a prosecco that’s allegedly hangover free.

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It’s official - ‘man flu’ does exist, finds study

It’s official ... ‘man flu’ DOES exist - because men are more likely to call in sick with a cold than women are, according to new research.

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Friday 13 October 2017

Aldwyck celebrates award

Houghton Regis based Aldwyck Housing Group has been awarded the Government’s national accreditation for customer service for the fourth year running.

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Thursday 12 October 2017

The votes are in and ‘Luton is one of the unhappiest places to live’

A new survey on Britain’s happiest places to live makes grim reading for Luton, with the town ranked in the bottom three.

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Bangkok Lady Boys make it to Luton in time, after A1 truck mishap just two days before show...

Touring show The Lady Boys of Bangkok nearly didn’t make tonight’s Luton performance, as disaster struck when their 40ft articulated lorry broke down on the A1.

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Houghton Regis pensioner guilty of historic child abuse

A Houghton Regis pensioner is facing jail after being convicted of child sexual abuse dating back 50 years.

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Wednesday 11 October 2017

Luton’s Young Kye has two songs in Salute Music Makers competition!

A Luton solo artist has made it into the top 100 of a revolutionary music competition, as judges selected not one but two songs to represent him.

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‘Heartless’ break-ins at Luton Penrose garden and Keech Hospice Care charity shop

Two vital Luton services have suffered break-ins, as Keech Hospice Care charity and Luton Penrose appeal to the public for help.

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Man charged with violent disorder in Luton

A man has been charged in relation to a series of violent incidents after a man was stabbed in Luton on Tuesday 3 October.

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Hatters fans call for council to catch alleyway flytippers

Hatters fans have called on Luton Council to take action, again, against flytipping near the team’s stadium.

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Mind-reader Don is a Luton icon as he gets hotel’s magician slot!

Former Luton News and Dunstable Gazette columnist Don Neufville is under no illusion that it can be hard to get a big break in showbusiness.

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Specials’ success in 100 days of action

Bedfordshire Police’s Special Constabulary has volunteered over 16,000 hours of service during 100 Days of Action.

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Tuesday 10 October 2017

60 Luton jobs at risk at travel firm Tui

Staff at TUI’s Luton Customer Contact Centre are facing likely redundancies, with claims they are “numb and upset” over a proposed relocation to Swansea.

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Travel Secretary says focus is on getting employees new jobs and bringing passengers home following the collapse of Monarch

Luton North MP Kelvin Hopkins was at the House of Commons on Monday where the Transport Secretary spoke about the collapse of Monarch Airlines.

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Leighton Buzzard fashion shop supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

A charity ambassador for Luton and Dunstable University Hospital is visiting Jules Fashion Accessories in Leighton Buzzard to promote breast cancer awareness next week.

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Marsh Road’s Co-op Food store to close in November

The Co-op store in Leagrave is set to close on Saturday, November 4.

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Find your perfect job at fair

Residents looking for work or training opportunities are invited to a free careers and employment event on Thursday, 2 November.

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VIDEO: Chilling footage showing moment child’s buggy rolls into the path of freight train released as warning to parents

This is the shocking moment a thankfully empty child’s buggy was ripped apart when it rolled across a railway platform and into the path of an oncoming train as footage is released to serve as a warning to parents.

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Warning after woman is left in tears following flight to Amsterdam as part of ‘pull a pig’ prank

Warning to women after 24-year-old was left in tears following flight to Amsterdam to be reunited with her holiday lover - only to be told he’d been playing a cruel ‘pull a pig’ game.

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Monday 9 October 2017

Warning over risks of kitchen fires

Firefighters are again warning people of the dangers of kitchen fires after there were 17 in the county over the past two weeks.

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Fundraiser in memory of Lealands staff

Lealands High School in Luton joined the ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, raising £500 for the charity.

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New homes will help people get on the ladder

The go-ahead has been given for 61 new affordable homes at Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable.

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Fined for flytipping TV in Houghton Regis

Two fly tippers have been fined over £2,600 after both were caught on Central Bedfordshire Council’s CCTV cameras.

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Fined over mouse droppings in Luton shop

A food safety officer found mouse droppings among sweets when they checked out a Luton shop.

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Man left seriously injured after he was stabbed in Luton

Police are investigating a stabbing in Luton which left a man seriously injured on Sunday afternoon.

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Sunday 8 October 2017

Warning issued over spontaneously shattering windows

A window manufacturer has issued a warning over a range of its products which may be prone to spontaneously shattering

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Sending a naked selfie can be a criminal offence — but not many teenagers know this

Young people have always explored their sexuality and shared these experiences with others.

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Baby food removed from shelves after discovery of plastic in stew

Asda have recalled a range of baby food from supermarket shelves following the discovery of a piece of plastic in a kids’ ready meal.

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Homeless man tells how charity turned his life around

A formerly homeless Luton man is sharing his experience of sleeping on the streets, to help highlight the rapidly growing issue of homelessness in Bedfordshire, having been helped by a local charity.

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School’s coffee morning has extra poignancy

Pupils and staff at a Luton school have taken part in a fundraising coffee morning.

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Skipping breakfast could harden your arteries

Skipping breakfast could lead to hardening of the arteries, raising the risk of heart attacks, scientists claim.

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Gaming 15 hours a week improves learning

Playing computer games like Call of Duty or Grand Theft Auto on a regular basis gives a learning edge over non-gamers, a study found.

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Could you have vinyl worth thousands in your collection?

A rare vinyl recording of cellist Jacqueline Du Pre originally being sold for £1.99 by an Oxfam shop in Thornbury, S Glos is now being offered online by the charity for £2,000.

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Friday 6 October 2017

Cash and jewellery stolen from Keech Hospice Care Luton charity shop

A Luton Keech Hospice Care charity shop had cash and jewellery stolen during a break-in.

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Weekend advice on hospital transport service in Beds

The clinical commissioning groups in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Luton, together with the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST), have continued to make good progress to put in place a reliable transport service for patients that use the service.

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Invitation

The popular political debate programme Question Time, is coming to Dunstable.

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Councils join in fight against child sex abuse

Safeguarding professionals joined together last week to attend the first-ever Bedfordshire Against CSE conference on child sexual exploitation which particularly focused on how to protect young people from online grooming.

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UPDATE: Two men arrested in connection with shots fired outside Leagrave McDonald’s released under investigation

The two men initially arrested in connection with reports of gun shots fired outside of McDonald’s, Marsh Road, have been released under investigation.

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Manslaughter verdict over death of Adam Fanelli

A traveller has been sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment after being convicted of the manslaughter of Dunstable man Adam Fanelli in 2015.

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Thursday 5 October 2017

Kitchen blaze in Luton after resident puts food in oven and falls asleep on sofa

A Luton resident caused a kitchen blaze yesterday evening, after putting food in the oven and falling asleep on the sofa.

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Dunstable widow’s plea for lessons to be learned after fatal works incident

The widow of a Dunstable man who died after he was dragged under a lorry in the course of his work has called for lessons to be learned following the conclusion of his inquest.

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Beds PCC meets new Bedford prison governor

Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Kathryn Holloway, welcomed Helen Clayton-Hoar to her post as the new Governor of HMP Bedford with an offer to work together to better prepare prisoners for release.

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Train operator supports young Hatters

Over 50 teenagers have been given free travel from Govia Thameslink Railway to support their development with Luton Town Football Club.

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Rylands Heath celebrate Luton Marsicans gig and new single Don’t Stop the Rain

Luton indie-pop band, Rylands Heath, are celebrating the release of their new song, after a successful gig with popular Leeds band, Marsicans.

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Drug users and vomit in Luton car park

A frustrated commuter has slammed Luton train station’s multi-storey car park, claiming it is riddled with vomit and faeces and has become a “shelter” for the homeless, drug dealers and prostitutes.

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Wednesday 4 October 2017

Family pay tribute to Dunstable dad Paul Pradier

The family of Dunstable man Paul Pradier have issued a tribute to him following his death last week.

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Grand Union Canal challenge for Brain Tumour Research in memory of loving Harlington father, Peter Barltrop

The caring family of a Harlington man who passed away after battling an aggressive brain tumour have taken on a charity canal challenge to help beat the disease.

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New plus size bridal shop Confetti and Curves opens in Barton Le Clay!

An entrepreneurial mother and daughter team have opened a new plus size bridal shop in Barton Le Clay.

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50 years of Vauxhall Luton Distribution!

Luton’s Vauxhall Parts Distribution Centre celebrated its 50th anniversary with a specially-designed gold wrapped truck and a visit from football legend Bryan Robson OBE.

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New BBC One Mary Berry cooking show looking for Luton applicants!

Talented Luton home cooks are invited to apply for a new BBC TV series, in which Mary Berry and Claudia Winkleman will search for a culinary star.

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Small Luton businesses buzzing with ideas thanks to SMT4Y’s special guests

A Luton digital and technology social enterprise welcomed an array of important speakers to town, as they inspired small businesses to expand and grow.

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Raising awareness of breast cancer

A charity ambassador for Luton and Dunstable University Hospital is visiting a Luton high school this week to talk to girls about breast cancer.

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BREAKING: Shots fired outside Leagrave McDonald’s

Police have set up a guard outside Leagrave McDonald’s after shots were fired.

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Luton family arson victims after flammable material pushed through letter box

A Luton family have been the victims of arson after flammable material was pushed through their letter box, and police are appealing for information.

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World Mental Health Day

Health services in Luton are working with East London NHS Foundation to introduce laughter yoga to mark World Mental Health Day on Tuesday, October 10.

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Breaking news - security alert on Luton bound Ryanair flight

A Luton-bound Ryanair flight was the centre of a security alert this morning.

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Man charged with murder over Dunstable death

A man has been charged with murder following the death of Paul Pradier in Dunstable on Friday evening.

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Tuesday 3 October 2017

You beauty! 5 stars for Elysium salon

Elysium Beauty Lounge has been awarded a five star rating by The Good Beauty Guide.

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What could you buy with tonight’s record-breaking £167 million Euromillions jackpot?

There’s a massive £167 million up for grabs in tonight’s Euromillions draw - the biggest jackpot ever offered to lottery players in the UK.

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Lesson learnt on how to set up a business

A former teacher who has set up her own tutoring business has been nominated for an award at The Best Business Women Awards.

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Luton salon owner up for two awards

The owner of Lucia Hair and Beauty has been nominated in two categories at the Best Business Women Awards.

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Vulnerable pensioner from Central Bedfordshire purchased £1,000 of fake iTunes vouchers after being threatened with arrest by bogus caller

An elderly resident was conned into purchasing £1,000 worth of fake iTunes vouchers to clear a non-existent debt she was being threatened with arrest over.

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Man arrested in Dunstable murder investigation

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Dunstable on Friday evening.

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Teenager robbed at knifepoint in Luton Park

Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was robbed at knifepoint in Luton.

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Searching for the next big thing in technology innovation in Milton Keynes and the SEMLEP region

Biztech’s BrightSparc Awards are open for entries from businesses, academics, students, innovators, designers or techies within the Milton Keynes and SEMELP region who have had a eureka breakthrough moment in any aspect of technology.

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Hundreds of people made redundant after Luton based Monarch Airlines ceases trading

Over a thousand people have been made redundant after Monarch Airlines, based at London Luton airport, went into administration on Monday morning.

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Did you see group of men stab teenager?

Police are appealing for information after a teenager was stabbed by a group of men in Luton in an “unprovoked attack” on Saturday.

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Monday 2 October 2017

Terrence Higgins Trust launches new HIV service in Luton

Leading sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust has launched a brand new HIV Prevention and support service today in Luton to support people living with HIV and at risk of HIV or poor sexual health.

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Luton javelin thrower Joanna Blair suspended

A javelin thrower from Luton has been suspended by UK Athletics after failing a drugs test.

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Jail for burglar who admitted fifty offences

A prolific burglar from Luton who admitted 50 offences has been jailed for 20 months after failing to change his ways.

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Appeal to find missing woman from Luton

Police are appealing for help in finding a missing woman from Luton.

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Fire service issues advice after kitchen fire in high rise flats in Luton

Firefighters offer advice to residents after extinguishing a kitchen fire in a block of high rise flats in Luton.

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Controversial ambulance service goes bust

The controversial Private Ambulance Service Ltd, which provided ambulance services in Bedfordshire, has gone into administration.

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Monarch latest: Pilots devastated over job losses

The announcement that the Luton based Monarch Airlines has entered administration is devastating news for pilots.

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Monarch latest: Govia will honour Monarch train tickets

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has said its three train companies that serve airports will all honour the rail tickets of Monarch passengers returning to the UK early or late after the airline went into administration this morning.

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Monarch Airlines has ceased trading

Monarch Airlines, whose headquarters is at London Luton Airport, has ceased trading.

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Sunday 1 October 2017

When do the clocks go back? All you need to know

It might seem that summer’s only just ended, but we’re already in autumn.

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Posh supermarket pulls chocolate from shelves due to contamination

Bars of posh chocolate from Waitrose have been pulled from the shelves because they may contain plastic bits.

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The £40 Boots advent calendar which is so popular it has a waiting list

It’s October now so it’s more acceptable to talk about Christmas...

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