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Double blaze at Blows Downs

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:01:38 GMT

Two fires in the space of one hour had to be put out in Blows Downs on Wednesday (May 22).

Hatters fans and mascots

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:17:02 GMT

Luton Town Football Club has always had terrific support - both at home and away.

Save the world while eating biscuits

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:06:07 GMT

If your hand is always in the biscuit tin, why not put your snacking habit to good use by saving the environment and raising money for charity?

yesteryear

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:20:54 GMT

This was once a regular sight around Dunstable.

Get local issues off your chest

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:59:16 GMT

Something you want to tell your councillor?

VIDEO: Medieval Siege Society in action

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:01:53 GMT

Young and old enjoyed the attractions at the Dunstable Medieval Weekend.

Sky’s the limit for Appledown daredevil duo

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:46:18 GMT

Fundraising really reached new heights with a sponsored tandem skydive to boost funds for an Eaton Bray dog rescue and rehoming team.

‘Parents go hungry to feed their children’

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:18:10 GMT

An urgent appeal is calling for food donations to save people in need from going hungry, in Dunstable, Houghton Regis and the rest of Central Beds.

It’s time for tea and tales

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:02:05 GMT

Dunstable town guide Ann Ledger will be the speaker at the next Tea Time Tales session, on Thursday, May 23.

Veteran broadcaster bows out

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:29:24 GMT

Octogenarian L&D Radio veteran Wally Bennett has achieved his ambition – to be on air longer than Sir Jimmy Young.

VIDEO: May Queen Megan’s crowning achievement at village fair

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:08:19 GMT

About five hundred people turned out for the packed programme of fun at this year’s Studham May Fair, on Saturday, May 18.

Could you be your town’s poet laureate?

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:49:07 GMT

The search is on for the poet laureate of Luton, Dunstable and Leighton.

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: 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.

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: 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.

yesteryear

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:31:31 GMT

This fleet of milk floats belonging to Carter’s Dairies once delivered to almost every street in the town.

Gipsy plan survey

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:05:49 GMT

A consultation on where new gipsy and traveller pitches should go in Central Bedfordshire starts on May 20.