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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
A man was abducted from his house and beaten up before being dumped back near home.
RSPCA says 'Bedfordshire has too many abandoned cats'
THE RSPCA has said there are too many abandoned cats in Bedfordshire.
Police warning after robberies
Detectives are warning the public to take extra precautions after two robberies - one of which the offender threatened to kill the victim.
Empty houses to be put back into use
A plan to bring more empty houses and buildings back into use was approved today.
Three miles of roadworks removed from M1
There is good news for M1 road users, as the Highways Agency (HA) will be removing three miles of roadworks.....
Make your Own: Elderflower Champagne
Here is a delicious recipe for Elderflower Champagne from the gardens of River Cottage: Elderflower Champagne Make your own bubbly with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's elderflower champagne recipe from
Parents pay price for kids skipping school
More than 300 parents have been prosecuted for allowing their children to play truant last year. In Luton alone there were 254 parents taken to magistrates' court after their kids skipped school for a sustained period.
Help trace most wanted offenders
Some of the offenders sought by Bedfordshire Police are now available to view online at Crimestoppers 'Most Wanted' website.
Police release CCTV of Wenlok Jug theft
Pictures of a man police need to trace in connection with the theft of the historical Wenlok Jug have been released.
Masked robbers steal cash and fags
Three men robbed a convenience store, brandishing a knife, while the manager was cashing up.
Grant secured for charity shop
Luton Town Football Club has secured a £1,000 grant from the FA Community Shield Fund Awards for Active Luton's charity sports shop, Sports Traider.
Rare medieval jug stolen from museum
A rare medieval jug has been stolen from Stockwood Discovery Centre.
The Average cost of a wedding
Ok, so thinking about how much your perfect day is going to cost is not one of the most exciting things, but it is a crucial part of the planning to ensure you stay within (or as close to!) your budget as possible!
COMING SOON - Health and Beauty
Our brand new Health and Beauty website will be launching here in a few weeks. Watch this space for the latest beauty tips, fashion, celebrity news and health advice for Luton.
Features & Reviews
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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.
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How town is fighting on despite setbacks
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.
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Nineteen hours in the life of a defence lawyer
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
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Force's car of the future is electric
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.
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Heating fuels concern for cancer patient Pauline
We may be a good 12 years into the 21st Century, but in this day and age cancer patients are still struggling to heat their homes.
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Inspirational centre will be a splash-hit
In just over six months residents in Luton will be able to use a brand new £26 million sports centre.
Sport Headlines
More Sport
Wembley walk will spark pride in Pilks
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 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
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
Bobby on track for a title shot within year
Bobby George is on track for a title shot before the year is out, that is the belief of trainer Mervyn Turner after his next opponent was named as undefeated Polish pugilist Slywester Walczak
Top 10 - Last 24 Hrs
- Police release CCTV of Wenlok Jug theft
- Police warning after robberies
- Masked robbers steal cash and fags
- Man is abducted and then beaten
- Member of school staff is arrested
- Help trace most wanted offenders
- Empty houses to be put back into use
- Three miles of roadworks removed from M1
- ASBOs issued to assist crack down on antisocial behaviour
- Roads closed for busway work
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National News
MoreFigures show fall in railway crimes
Crime on Britain's railways has fallen for the eighth successive year, according to statistics.
National Sport
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Sacked Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has given his backing to owners Fenway Sports Group.
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