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Alwin tells the tale of famous friend Oaksey

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:47:35 GMT

A multi-talented Dunstable man has penned the witty and heart-warming story of his close friend – horse-racing legend Lord Oaksey.

Jobs: Entrepreneurs would ‘do it all again’

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:04:17 GMT

Nine out of 10 business owners would set out on their own again despite the difficulties of running their own firms.

Martins picks his choice for Beds Chief Con

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:27:06 GMT

Beds Police crime commissioner Olly Martins is putting up Colette Paul, currently Deputy Chief Constable of South Wales Police, as the county’s new Chief Constable.

VIDEO: Roy Hodgson announces England squad in Luton

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:15:48 GMT

England manager Roy Hodgson announced his latest squad at Vauxhall’s Luton headquarters today, as the car giant announced an extension to their sponsorship deal with the Football Association.

VIDEO: First speed tests on busway

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:49:53 GMT

The first speed tests on the £89 million Luton and Dunstable guided busway took place this morning (May 16).

VIDEO: Farm where they’re as happy as pigs in muck

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:52:17 GMT

At a little farm tucked away on Dunstable Downs, there are some very happy pigs.

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Wed, 15 May 2013 16:05:47 GMT

A singer-songwriter from Dunstable is hopeful of winning the chance to support singing sensation Gabrielle Aplin on her up-coming UK tour.

Quirky and funny stories in the Dunstable area

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:11:21 GMT

I was fascinated to read the tale of a long-gone Dunstable shrine, now to be reinstated at the Priory Church.

Youth’s out of the woods

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:30:41 GMT

A youth had to be rescued after getting stuck up a tree in Houghton Regis on Monday, May 13.

All’s fair at town’s historic church

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:13:00 GMT

Dunstable’s Priory Church, which celebrates its 800th anniversary this year, will hold its spring fair on Saturday, May 18.

Calls to voice views over school changes

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:50:18 GMT

Put your views in writing – that was the strong message at a heated public meeting on Dunstable’s changing schools system on Monday, May 13.

VIDEO: Fun-filled May Fayre

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:26:28 GMT

The crowds turned out for a fun-filled May Fayre at Houghton Regis Lower School on Saturday, May 11.

Video: hand reared piglets at Whipsnade Zoo

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:49:40 GMT

Three wild boar piglets are being hand reared by zoo keepers - with the help of a cuddly toy sheep.

Gran feels ‘violated’ after finding burglar in her home

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:34:30 GMT

A Dunstable grandmother confronted a burglar in her home – then found he had stolen the engagement ring she had treasured for 60 years.

Charlie’s charity leap for Keech

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:25:23 GMT

A Luton woman has raised over £1,500 for ‘vital’ charity Keech Hospice by leaping 10,000ft out of an aeroplane.

Low turnout to find councillor with X-Factor

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:24:43 GMT

An event to inspire people to help change the face of local government has been described as an ‘experiment’ to be learnt from.

Robbery victims ‘feared for their lives’

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:27:12 GMT

Men who stole two safes during a robbery at a garage on Monday night (May 13) threatened two mechanics and a customer with a knife.

Here for the beer ... and music

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:15:45 GMT

Grove House Gardens was transformed for three days into the home of real ale and cider connoisseurs, who discovered that local is often best.

May Queen’s regal role at village fair

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:31:31 GMT

A packed programme of fun, including the coronation of the May Queen, has been lined up for Studham May Fair, on Saturday, May 18.

Video: Minister opens £20m uni block

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:57:44 GMT

Universities minister David Willetts praised the “flair and flexibility” of the University of Bedfordshire at today’s (Monday) launch of a new £20million centre.