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Hike in calls to ambulance service
Calls to the ambulance service rose by more than 20 per cent over the weekend as staff and volunteers worked in difficult conditions...
Police seek witnesses of street robbery
Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after two men were robbed of items including money and gym clothes.
Sick woman's weight poser for 999 crews
An obese woman had three emergency vehicles sent to assist her because she was too heavy for a normal ambulance
Luton must wait for city decision
Luton will have to wait on tenterhooks a little longer to find out if it is to be granted city status.
Job loss figures a cause for concern
More than 3,000 jobs in manufacturing have been lost because of the recession, according to figures released by the GMB union.
Concerns over bistro hours
Objections have poured in against plans to extend a bistro's opening hours.
Cyclist taken to hospital following collision
The ambulance service was called to an incident involving a collision between a car and bike on Saturday morning.
Bus deal is axed after breakdown problems
A bus company hired to take children to school has lost its contract after repeatedly breaking down en route.
Race is on to follow in Vickie's footsteps
How would you like to see your homemade retail business product become known nationally?
Group attacks man in bid to steal his bag
A gang of six punched a man in the back of the head before trying to steal his rucksack.
Crash brings fears of accident 'blackspot'
A minibus and car ended up colliding on a sharp bend - just weeks after a villager's fears that it is an accident blackspot were ignored.
Features & Reviews
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Market still a success 40 years after opening
The popular indoor market at The Mall Luton celebrated its 40th birthday last week, having opened as the first phase of the development of the then-named Arndale Centre back in 1972.
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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.
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Airport expansion will allow Luton to prosper
This week plans were announced to expand Luton Airport so it could take 18 million passengers per year - a scheme which could see an extra seven million pass through the town.
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Liam's got more than one reason to keep his fitness resolution
Lots of us will have made new year's resolutions to get fit and healthy in 2012.
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Trust's routine helps the young get lives back on track
A new report warns that young people growing up without a daily structure, such as regular bedtimes, are more likely to struggle at school and face lower self-confidence.
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Health care service made sure patients got right treatment
A year after the NHS 111 number was launched for a trial in Luton, it has been announced that it will be rolled out across the country.
Sport Headlines
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Boss wants Poku to show his worth
Fears that a Luton had been struck by a season-ending injury to one of their players have been allayed after Southport boss Liam Watson suggested that was the reason he couldn't take Town's Godfrey Poku back on loan
Boss hails Watkins' call to tackle Italians
Adam Watkins earned a call-up to the England C fold this week and Luton boss Gary Brabin believes it's befitting of the midfielder's progress this term from fringe player to regular starter
Brabin calls on Hatters boo-boys to back his team
Gary Brabin has called on the Kenilworth Road critics to band together and back his men until the end of the season. Last weekend's 1-0 league win over Alfreton drew jeers from the crowd at the final
Harriers game off
Luton Town's trip to Kidderminster Harriers in the FA Trophy third round has been postponed
Top 10 - Last 24 Hrs
- Labour member spared over family frauds
- Sick woman's weight poser for 999 crews
- Man jailed for import of drugs cutting agent
- Group attacks man in bid to steal his bag
- Luton must wait for city decision
- Bus deal is axed after breakdown problems
- Concerns over bistro hours
- Crash brings fears of accident 'blackspot'
- Cyclist taken to hospital following collision
- Bus stop switch is leaving Richard in a tight corner
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MoreScrap tax relief on top pay: TUC
Union leaders have stepped up their attack on bankers' bonuses by claiming that changes to the tax system could raise £1.7 billion a year.
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MoreRFU to view Lancaster's application
Stuart Lancaster confirmed he has applied for the full-time England coach's job after guiding England to a physical 13-6 Calcutta Cup victory over Scotland.
