Thursday 17 May 2012

Features

Rain keeps falling - but we've still got a drought

Despite the rain there's still a hosepipe ban in place. LAUREN ARCHELL speaks to the man in charge of dealing with the drought at leading water company Veolia Water...

It's a Diamond Jubilee Celebration for Luton

An opportunity for the town to be a part of this momentous and historic occasion.

Simon's preparing for torchbearing honour

Adult achiever - Simon Stothard

Cystic fibrosis sufferer Simon Stothard has been announced as one of this summer's Olympic torchbearers.

Nineteen hours in the life of a defence lawyer

Andrew Brumhill

Almost a year since the regionalisation of Bedfordshire's court system, First Law lawyer, Andrew Brumhill, who has been outspoken on the affect it has had on criminal cases, outlines a day's work for

The changing face of the political landscape

With Luton and Bedfordshire set to be hit by an overhaul of boundary changes, LAUREN ARCHELL examines how our area could look in 2015.

How town is fighting on despite setbacks

ANSWERING QUESTIONS: Colin Chick

Luton has just been cited as one of the strongest towns in the country for business growth. This is despite a series of setbacks over recent years.

Force's car of the future is electric

Vauxhall test at Millbrook

In January Vauxhall won a competition to design the 'future' police car. Equipped with the latest technology it aims to improve policing in a cost-effective and smart way.

What's On

Whipsnade lodge

Review: Whipsnade Zoo

Whipsnade zoo: Lookout Lodge Walking through the Cheetah enclosure in the dead of night we spot the outline of the speedy feline on our right - panic spreads - it looks like it is ready to pounce.

It's so Brighton breezy at the end of the line

TRAVEL REVIEW - BRIGHTON It was one of those surreal moments that is best passed on by picture...

Back on the road

Chris & Pui

CHILDREN Chris & Pui Roadshow 2012 The Grove Theatre, Dunstable Today, 11am & 2pm

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Local News

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Roads closed for busway work

Drivers are facing delays next weekend as roads are closed to facilitate busway work.

Man is abducted and then beaten

Police car

A man was abducted from his house and beaten up before being dumped back near home.

Help trace most wanted offenders

Bedfordshire Police

Some of the offenders sought by Bedfordshire Police are now available to view online at Crimestoppers 'Most Wanted' website.

Local Sport

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Wembley walk will spark pride in Pilks

George Pilkington cuts a dejected figure after the Conference play-off final defeat to AFC Wimbledon

Leading Luton out at Wembley will be proud moment for George Pilkington but the captain admits the play-off final against York City could be staged anywhere - as long as they win

England awaits for Reynolds despite final shock

Jordan Reynolds (right)

Jordan Reynolds has been called up to the England squad but believes that video evidence proves he should be joining the elite band of fighters as 66kg Class 5 Junior Amateur Boxing Association (ABA) champion

Hatters' big game hoodoo is over, insists Neilson

Alan Neilson

There will be nothing that Luton Town and York City don't know about each other when they face-off for a place in the Football League on Sunday according to Alan Neilson - but the coach believes the Hatters have now proved they can beat the big sides

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