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Behind the scenes at Stockwood Park

News - Stockwood park discovery centreThe dream of an educational and activity centre for Luton was first mooted around five years ago.
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Squatters lose court battle

Squatters Exodus face being legally thrown out of their home at Haz Manor.
(03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

The Med is coming to Bedfordshire

Dining on French food, sampling the culture of the famous film festival before an evening of can-can dancing and playing boules.
(03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

Police will send postcards telling people they live near burglars

News - PostcardPolice will let residents know they are living near known active burglars by posting postcards through their front doors.
(03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

69-year-old woman robbed near post office

Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery in which a 69-year-old woman was assaulted when a man tried to grab her necklace.
(02/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

School sponsored swim raises cash for care homes

School pupils raised more than £500 for a residential care home after taking part in a sponsored swim.
(03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

Luton bucks national skills crisis trend

A public spending watchdog has warned of a possible skills crisis in local authorities - but Luton Borough Council is bucking that trend.
(03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

Northfields gets say on police priorities

A further 2,000 households in Dunstable are to be given a chance to have their say on what they think the policing priorities should be for their area.
(03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

Wildlife garden opened at primary school

News - VideoA wildlife garden was officially opened at Beech Hill Primary School last week.
(03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

Behind-the-scenes look at the Envirocrime team

News - Click here for videoA new Community Safety Team has been formed to clamp down on social and environmental crime in South Bedfordshire.
(03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

Police chief says 'thank you'

An officer who took on one of the toughest jobs in Bedfordshire Police a month ago has issued a public 'thank you' to residents for their support.
(03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

Dance event comes to Luton

The UK's biggest national celebration of dance event is coming to Luton.
(03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

Luton Chicago Rock Cafe wins local awards

News - Dave FrenchLuton's Chicago Rock Café has won recognition as a local venue that's both 'safe and happening'.
(03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

Are the Hatters going nowhere?

BY LUI STRACCIA

News - LTFC2020The clock is no longer ticking on crisis-hit Luton Town's desperate search for a new home after they were given permission to stay at Kenilworth Road for another ten years...

(28/06/2008) Read More [Read More]

Mobile analysed as man faces court on harassment charges

A twenty-nine-year old man appeared before a district judge on Friday charged with harassment, being threatening and abusive and taking pictures of a woman on his mobile phone without her ... (03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

News in brief

News - PoliceThis picture shows police arriving at another suspected cannabis factory. Cannabis plants and other equipment were seized from the address in Cardigan Street,Luton during a ... (28/06/2008) Read More [Read More]

No one turned up at anti-bullying forum

BY LUI STRACCIA

News - Cllr KhanA public meeting organised to help draw up a strategy against bullying was a washout this week when nobody turned up... (03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

Yet another cabbie jailed for perverting course of justice

A taxi driver who cheated the system by trying to avoid getting three points on his licence was jailed for two weeks on Friday...
(03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

Have your say on bail

BY CLIVE GRESSWELL

News - Garry WeddellThe ministry of Justice is inviting members of the public to get involved in the debate about defendants being allowed bail in murder cases... (28/06/2008) Read More [Read More]

Muggers hit deaf and dumb victim - again

BY CLIVE GRESSWELL

News - PalmerA deaf and dumb man has been mugged for the second time within a year. It was near the anniversary of the first mugging when he ... (03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

Sword attacker spared jail

A man who used a sword in a row over a debt escaped jail on Friday because of his poor health.
John Nelson, 57, severed an artery to Bashkim Bala's arm... (03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

Police rewards proposed to tackle sickness problem

New proposals which include prizes just for turning up to work could be on the cards for Bedfordshire Police. The idea is one of a series of moves to be discussed... (03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

Unique free event looms

BY CLIVE GRESSWELL

News - Luton festivalThe Luton Mela festival is due to take place on Sunday, August 3 in Wardown Park. This year's event was organised by the Mela group... (03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

No Funny Games over bomb hoax at cinema

News - Police cars outside the Galaxy Centre follwing a bomb scare Hundreds of filmgoers were evacuated from Cineworld because of a bomb scare. (20/06/2008) Read More [Read More]

More news stories...

Darts supremo is humbled by sparky

BY LUI STRACCIA

News - dartsElectrician Wayne Morgan said beating the England darts captain at his own game was the highlight of his amateur career. The 37-year-old took on former World Darts champion Martin Adams over...  (27/06/2008) Read More [Read More]

New hotel is a long way from borderline

News - HiltonThere are more than 500 Hilton branded hotels across the world. It says much, then, that Butterfield, in Hitchin Road, Luton...  (03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

Top cop in the clear over fraud probe

BY GARRICK ALDER

News - Gillian ParkerBedfordshire's Chief Constable has been cleared of corruption charges arising from a separate Euro-fraud inquiry. Gillian Parker was the subject of an internal complaints investigation...  (27/06/2008) Read More [Read More]

Disabled group slams care withdrawal decision

News - wheelchairA disability group has hit out at social services for taking away a pensioner's care just because he could wash himself. Earlier this month Pramodrai Vyas, 68...  (27/06/2008) Read More [Read More]

Wheelchair review may help cut wait

BY LUI STRACCIA

News - wheelchairA much-needed review of the county's wheelchair services got under way this week. Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust held a meeting involving organisations such as Age Concern..  (27/06/2008) Read More [Read More]

Exodus hoping to avoid enforced exodus

A County Court judge is due to deliver his judgement on Tuesday (July 1) on whether or not the Exodus collective can stay at Haz Manor...

  (03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

Town's image hit by boot sale boom

BY LUI STRACCIA

News - Dunstable marketDunstable market traders are furious more and more boot sales are appearing on their patch as they claim they are cheapening the town's image. This year stallholders at the Ashton...  (03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

Help police tackle crime

News - cctvThese pictures, show a burglary at a house in Luton's Cardigan Street on February 3. If you recognise anyone in them telephone police on 01582 394491...  (27/06/2008) Read More [Read More]

Sixth station case arrest

A sixth person has been charged in connection with an assault, kidnap and robbery at Leagrave Railway Station...

  (03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

Council hit by £5 million shortfall in collected tax

BY CLIVE GRESSWELL

News - Martin PantlingPeople in Luton owe nearly £5 million in council tax. The issue has been raised by the Liberal Democrats who say it is too much and accounts for eight per cent...  (27/06/2008) Read More [Read More]

Luton Airport looking to expand recycling business

Luton Airport is looking to expand it recycling business.
  (03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]

Super surgeries may not provide cure for all ills

BY LUI STRACCIA

Dunstable's proposed 'super surgery' will not ease pressure on NHS hospitals and patients will see no improvement in their care, according to an independent report ...  (03/07/2008) Read More [Read More]