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Monday 31 July 2017

Passchendaele: Three months of unspeakable suffering

Of the many beautiful cemeteries looked after around the world by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the largest lies on the side of in Belgium.

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Students’ hard work pays off

Graduation season at the University of Bedfordshire came to an end last week with the Civic Ceremony in Luton.

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Royal honour for group in Bury Park

A Luton charity that was the first black youth organisation in the Home Counties when it was formed in 1979 has won the country’s top honour – the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

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Friday 28 July 2017

INTERVIEW: Pretty In punk - Talking Johnny Rotten and John Hughes with the Psychedelic Furs ahead of UK singles tour

Remember Pretty In Pink - John Hughes' pretty-much-perfect 1980s teen movie about love, longing and compromise? Who can forget adorable love-lorn Duckie, or Andy's brooding over 'heart-throb' Blane?

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Don’t bin good food before you go on holiday

Holidaygoers are being asked to think again before binning good food before they go away.

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Britain’s worst sick day excuses

Excuses, excuses. When it comes to calling in sick to work, employees get creative.

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Who knew? Luton’s property market outstrips wages

Property price growth in Luton has outpaced rises in the average salary by 7.99 per cent over the past year, according to new data from property website Zoopla.

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Thursday 27 July 2017

Luton dad’s tragic death on Christmas Eve

A Luton dad-of-two died on Christmas Eve while “staggering” along a 60mph road having taken a cocktail of drugs, an inquest heard.

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Pilot William signs off after two years air ambulance duty

Prince William has penned a heartwarming letter thanking his colleagues at the East Anglian Air Ambulance as he clocks off on his final shift.

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Luton church appeals against enforcement

A converted church that has already been refused retrospective planning permission twice is to host a large convention from today.

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Former cricket captain in Luton dies

Former Vauxhall Motors 2nds captain Kiran (Kris) Bhayani has passed away at Lister Hospital in Stevenage.

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Barnfield College plan for the future moves a step closer

A brand new, centrally located Further Education College for Luton has moved a step closer after land for the development was secured.

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Wednesday 26 July 2017

‘Our Baymax has been stolen and we’re lost without him’

An 11-week-old black labrador cross puppy has been stolen from his home in Malvern Road, Luton.

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‘Houghton Regis High Street zebra crossings are dangerous’

A worried Houghton Regis parent claims that the new ‘Bedford Square’ zebra crossings are unsafe, as he and his son have nearly been hit a number of times.

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Luton school champions visit Wembley Stadium

Some of the most deserving school children from Luton primary schools were rewarded with a grand day at Wembley Stadium last week.

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Bald lies catch out blue badge fraud

A man has been prosecuted for Blue Badge fraud after a Central Bedfordshire Council officer saw through his hair-brained excuse.

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Luton girl Bisola write on as she’s a regional winner of National Young Writers’ Award

A Luton schoolgirl has been named a regional winner in the National Young Writers’ Award.

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Jasmin praised for working to bring Luton’s communities together

A home-schooled teenager who avoids isolation by volunteering extensively in the community is in a competition that hails the ‘giving to others’ of Bedfordshire young people.

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Warnings after house fires in Luton and Houghton Regis

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service are warning people to take more care after a spate of house fires in the past week.

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Tuesday 25 July 2017

‘Mark of the beast’ graffiti on Luton church

A Luton church has been vandalised with disturbing graffiti – warning of the ‘mark of the beast’ and ‘hell awaits’.

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Harley’s face to lead doggie clean up bid

Meet Harley, the new face of Luton Borough Council’s campaign for responsible dog ownership.

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Heavy workload left tot vulnerable to fatal attack says review

Poor practice in Luton’s social services department left a 13-month-old baby at risk from his mother’s violent partner according to a serious case review.

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Monday 24 July 2017

New cop recruits out on the beat

Bedfordshire Police welcomed 42 new police officers on Friday (21 July) at a passing out parade at police headquarters.

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Restraining order for stalker of Leighton Buzzard singer

A man who stalked a singer from Leighton Buzzard has been handed a restraining order.

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Man dies after crash near Luton & Dunstable Hospital

A man has died after a crash near Luton & Dunstable Hospital last week.

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Sunday 23 July 2017

Indian summer predicted as three months of hot weather could be on the way

The UK could be set to bask in three months of hot weather as an ‘African blast’ of hot air heads north to Britain.

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Primark recalls popular product containing chemical linked to cancer

Discount clothes retail giant Primark has recalled pairs of flip-flop over fears they contain a chemical linked to cancer.

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Warning over fake WhatsApp emails

Messages claiming to be from WhatsApp are being sent by fraudsters intending to steal banking and personal information.

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Saturday 22 July 2017

Only 60% of people can spot a manipulated picture - can you?

Most of us can’t tell what’s wrong with a faked picture - underlining the threat to democracy by the spread of made up propaganda, a study shows.

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Doritos recalled over allergy fears

Two pack sizes of Doritos have been recalled by their manufacturer due to allergy concerns.

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Blocks in the attic - are you sitting under a hidden Lego fortune?

Could your kids be playing with a hidden fortune? According to new data, households across the UK could contain more than £50 million worth of highly-collectable LEGO.

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Vauxhall team helps charity refit shop

Six volunteers from Vauxhall visited The Mall in Luton to help local charity, Level Trust.

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Lynn’s hitting the heights for hospital

Dunstable woman Lynn Moloney is about to take up a personal challenge she never thought would happen.

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Jack has a winning journey with Young Enterprise

Jack Davy Dupris, from Luton, has won the national Young Enterprise Journey Award. The award is presented to the student taking part in Young Enterprise’s flagship ‘Company Programme’ who has made the most transformational journey this academic year.

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Garden shows pupils how to encourage nature

A house builder’s show garden featuring hedgehog highways and bug hotels was the natural choice for a field trip for school children.

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Friday 21 July 2017

Luton woman banned from keeping animals for life

A 54-year-old woman appeared before Luton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 18 July, where she admitted failing to meet the welfare needs of a 17-year-old cat named Star.

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Leighton Buzzard man charged in connection with Luton Burglary

A Leighton Buzzard man has been charged in connection with a burglary which took place in Riddy Lane, Luton, on July 19 (Wednesday).

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VIDEO: Mother films terrifying scene inside plane as it dropped towards the sea

A terrified mother has revealed how “all hell broke loose” as the plane she was travelling on dropped towards the sea.

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Luton men jailed over Lincolnshire drugs ring

Two Luton men, part of a criminal gang who brought cocaine and heroin into Lincolnshire have been sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court today, Friday.

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WATCH: The local performers making up 100-strong Oliver cast for Waterside Theatre’s first ever Stage Experience

The countdown is on to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre’s first ever Stage Experience in collaboration with Vivo D’Arte and Aylesbury Vale District Council featuring 126 local performers.

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16 recorded sex crimes for Abuse of Position of Trust in Bedfordshire

Sixteen child sex offences involving adults in positions of trust, have been recorded in Bedfordshire since 2011-12, new figures show.

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Bedfordshire’s thin blue line is too thin says crime commissioner

Crime across Bedfordshire is up 5% in the year up to March 2017 according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics.

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Two dead and 120 injured as powerful earthquake hits British holiday resorts in Greece and Turkey

Two people have died and more than 120 have been injured in an early morning earthquake off the coast of Greek islands and Turkey.

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Thursday 20 July 2017

Officers seek anonymity over Luton Police shooting

Bedfordshire Police officers involved in a fatal shooting in Luton have requested anonymity, an inquest hearing was told.

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Appeal after armed robbery at Barton Rovers

Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery at Barton Rovers FC on Wednesday (19 July) between 12.30am and 1am.

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G20 Summit will empower Luton girls thanks to Dunola and ‘#iamtheCODE’!

A former Putteridge High School pupil represented the UK at the G(irls) 20 Summit.

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Teenager wins enterprise journey award

A teenager from Luton has won the national Young Enterprise Journey Award.

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Spike in welfare calls about Luton children left alone at home

The NSPCC referred nearly four times as many emergency calls for children left alone at home in Luton last year, new figures have shown.

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Terrifying moment plane ‘fell from the sky’ during flight home from Ibiza as passenger texted his goodbyes

An airline passenger flying home from Ibiza sent his wife what he thought was a final text as the plane he was on plummeted towards the sea in a 40-50 degree nosedive.

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Luton Borough Council receives £300k grant to help homeless

Luton Borough Council has been awarded £310,940 by the government to help rough sleepers.

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‘£100 for a mistake?!’ says wife upset with Luton’s Smart Parking

A frustrated couple are upset by their treatment from Smart Parking, Luton, after receiving a fine for entering a wrong number plate code.

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Luton’s Wigmore Primary celebrate Gold success for health and well-being

Wigmore Primary School is delighted to have been awarded a ‘Gold’ status for health and well-being.

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Wednesday 19 July 2017

Golf day to raise money for Macmillan

A charity golf day is being held at Stockwood Park on Friday, July 28, to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Motorists warned of Airport Way resurfacing work in Luton

Road resurfacing will take place in Airport Way, Luton, over five nights from Monday, July 24 to Saturday, July 29.

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Another school in lockdown as armed police turn out to detain suspected gunman today

A school went into lockdown this morning as armed police detained a suspected gunman nearby.

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Summer fun set for St George’s Square

Here comes the summer.

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Seven Luton-bound flights forced to divert due to lightning

Seven Luton-bound flights were forced to divert to other airports during last night’s thunderstorm.

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Luton company celebrates winning two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise

Ecotile Flooring, a Luton firm which manufactures interlocking heavy duty floor tiles and flooring, has received two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.

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Tuesday 18 July 2017

Five Luton firearms gangsters found guilty

Five Luton men have been found guilty of conspiring to import firearms into the UK from Eastern Europe.

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Asda Luton reopens four months after fire hit the store

Asda Luton reopened to the public on Monday after a £7.6 million post fire makeover.

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Monday 17 July 2017

Suspended sentence for man who lied about death of missing mum in Luton

A man who gave police a false account of the death of missing mum Natalia Doherty has been given a suspended sentence.

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Crew airlifts man to hospital

The Magpas Air Ambulance airlifted a man to hospital after he suffered a cardiac arrest on Sunday.

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Warning after Biggleswade woman trapped in river trying to rescue her dog

Firefighters are warning dog owners not to jump in to the water after their pet after a woman became stuck in the river at Biggleswade on Thursday afternoo.

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Police investigate after a driver was robbed in Luton

Police are investigating after a woman had her phone stolen from her car in Biscot Road in Luton on Friday, July 7.

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Luton airport most expensive place to park reveals survey

Luton airport is the most expensive UK airport for parking costs, three times more than the cheapest a survey has found.

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Cop charged with making indcent pictures of a child

A Bedfordshire Police officer has appeared in court on a number of charges.

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Sunday 16 July 2017

Three coffees a day is the secret to a longer life

The secret to a long life might be three cups of coffee as a landmark study reveals it reduces the risk of death from all disease.

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‘Paedophile hunters should work alongside police’

So-called ‘paedophile hunters’ should be recruited to work alongside police forces to help tackle child sexual exploitation says a leading police and crime commissioner.

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This is the age you’re officially ‘too old’ to go to a nightclub

If you’re still feeling the effects of a night out this weekend, it may be because you’re now “too old” to go to a nightclub.

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Saturday 15 July 2017

Kids born to smoking mums more anti-social

Kids born to mums who smoke are more likely to be an antisocial teen and their loutish behaviour increases the more their mums puff away.

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Sandpits full of bugs that cause stomach upsets

Sand play pits harbour the emerging superbug C. diff that causes stomach upsets and diarrhoea and in rare cases damages the gut, a new study found.

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Jealousy affects the sexes differently

Women feel more betrayed by ‘emotional’ rather than ‘sexual’ infidelity when they catch a cheating partner on Facebook, according to new research.

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Store’s £13,000 boost for children’s ward

A supermarket team has raised more than £13,000 for a hospital’s children’s ward.

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Katie’s dissertation wins her top award

A history student from Luton has won a top award for outstanding efforts while studying.

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Student is simply the best

A computing student from Luton who made it his mission to be the best has been given a prize.

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Friday 14 July 2017

Jury fails to reach verdict in Kevin Kelly manslaughter trial

The jury have failed to reach a verdict in the trial of a man accused of the manslaughter of Luton father Kevin Kelly following a street fight they had in the early hours.

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Advice to keep your kids safe over the summer

As any parents or carers know exercise for children has lots of advantages.

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Law firm chooses to support Level Trust

Children’s charity, Level Trust, has been chosen as the Luton charity partner by law firm, Machins Solicitors LLP.

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Aldi launch Britain’s cheapest school uniform

Budget supermarket Aldi has launched what could be Britain’s cheapest school uniform - which will see children fully-kitted out for only £3.75.

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CCTV released after Luton burglary

Officers investigating a burglary in Luton are appealing for the public’s help in identifying a man they would like to speak to.

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New business flocking to Luton and Dunstable

More than half of the industrial space taken up in Luton and Dunstable during the first half of 2017 was by businesses new to the area, according to an insight report by national commercial property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH).

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Celebrate Love Parks Week in Luton

Luton Borough Council is asking residents to say why they love the parks in Luton to celebrate Love Parks Week (14-23 July).

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Thursday 13 July 2017

Magic meet-up for mind-reading Don with BGT’s DNA and Jamie Raven

You don’t need to be a mind reader to realise that former Luton News/Dunstable Gazette showbiz columnist Don Neufville is determined to make a name for himself.

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Tesco withdraws salads due to food poisoning bug

Tesco has recalled two chicken salads because it contains the food bug Campylobacter.

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Open day at Leighton Buzzard skills centre

A new construction and engineering skills centre in Leighton Buzzard will open its doors for the first time to the public today.

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Big scores for Luton Airport Cadets at skills challenge day

Luton Air Cadets scooped awards at a tough skills challenge, as they competed against over 1,000 youngsters at RAF Wyton.

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Racist lout jailed for attack in Luton takeaway

A racist thug has been jailed after a violent attack on staff at a Luton takeaway in Luton.

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Inspire FM give £9k to Luton Foodbank

A kind-hearted community radio station have raised money for Luton Foodbank to ensure children do not go hungry in the summer holidays.

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London Luton Airport thrilled as rail link gets go-ahead

As the transformation of London Luton Airport (LLA) passes a major milestone, the business reflects on its achievements as passenger numbers continue to rise.

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Wednesday 12 July 2017

Luton triplets all grown up, as they celebrate prom in Rolls-Royce

Ambitious Luton triplets celebrated their prom in style with a swanky Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini.

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Tragedy spurred Charlie on to help others

A Luton teenager who got on his bike to raise thousands of pounds in memory of his younger brother who died from a brain tumour is now planning a career in medicine, perhaps to help find a cure for the illness and ease the pain of sufferers and their families.

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Queen’s Award finds a home at Luton’s NOAH

When Bedfordshire’s Lord Lieutenant Helen Nellis presented the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to NOAH Enterprise last week, it was fitting that two of the charity’s most staunch supporters were on hand to receive the framed citation and accompanying crystal sculpture.

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Police hunt Luton gang after two victims stabbed

Police are hunting a gang after a stabbing in Luton which left two men with life-threatening injuries.

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Be a ‘Summer Superhero’ say Luton CCG

Luton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) have launched their ‘Be a Summer Superhero’ campaign in a bid to help Luton families stay healthy and safe this summer.

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GRAPHIC VIDEO: The devastating crash footage police want drivers using their phone at the wheel to see

Police are urging drivers who continue to use their phones at the wheel to watch this devastating crash footage.

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Maternity Unit open day tomorrow at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital!

Tomorrow, Bedfordshire families and mums-to-be can visit an exciting open day at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital’s (L&D) Maternity Unit.

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Have your say on cancer screenings in Luton

Luton Borough Council is asking residents to have their say on cancer screenings as part of a new consultation.

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Tuesday 11 July 2017

Dan Raza unveils his new album ‘Two’

A Leighton singer-songwriter has joined up with elite names from the music scene for his 
hotly-awaited second album which was released this week.

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Thistle Express Luton opens in town centre

The Mayor of Luton officially opened a new hotel in Luton on Monday, July 10.

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Luton street evacuated as bomb disposal unit arrives

Homes in a Luton street have been evacuated with a police bomb disposal unit present at the scene.

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‘Devastating’ punch killed young dad court hears

A young Luton plasterer who got into a street fight with another man in Luton town centre died after a “devastating punch” landed on his jaw, a jury was told yesterday.

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Monday 10 July 2017

Police hunt escaped Luton prisoner

Police are hunting a Luton man who has escaped from prison.

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Dunstable sex offender jailed for 15 months

A registered sex offender from Dunstable has been jailed for 15 months after he was found with indecent images of children and extreme pornographic images, and was found to have breached his sexual harm prevention order.

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A piece of music by a Luton composer receives its world premiere in London

A piece of music by a composer from Luton received its world premiere on Sunday at The Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall Bar as part of the Chorus Festival.

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Sunday 9 July 2017

More than 11,000 new cases of FGM reported, NHS reveals

Latest figures from the NHS has revealed that there has been 11, 471 newly recorded cases of FGM in England in the last two years.

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Children’s drink recalled by Sainbury’s due to insufficient sterilisation

A popular children’s drink has been recalled by supermarket giant Sainsbury’s.

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Kodi reveals why customers now mistakenly think their box “no longer works”

Kodi has told customers complaining that their box “no longer works” that a number of websites have now shut down their services.

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Saturday 8 July 2017

Drop in crime rate ‘due to less exposure to lead’

Removing lead from petrol and paints has sparked a dramatic drop in crime levels, suggests new research.

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Two drinks a day raises cancer risk by 21 per cent

Just two beers or glasses of wine a day raises the risk of bowel and gullet cancer by more than a fifth, according to new research.

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Everything you need to know about the new £10 note

Just as we’ve stopped trying to rip apart the new indestructible £5 notes, the new £10 note is set to launch later on this year.

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Pupils bury time capsule at park

Pupils from Tithe Farm Primary School in Houghton Regis have buried a time capsule besides what will be the entrance to the new Houghton Hall Park Visitor Centre.

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Move means charity can help more people

A Luton charity that helps people suffering sexual exploitation has celebrated its 10th anniversary by moving to a larger building.

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Friday 7 July 2017

Man sustains serious injuries after he was assaulted near Luton’s Telford Way underpass

A man sustained serious injuries after being assaulted in Luton on Sunday (July 2).

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Bedford Hospital downgrade: Mayor says there is no excuse for continuing with plan

Health chiefs have been challenged to scrap their plans to downgrade services at Bedford, Milton Keynes and Luton & Dunstable Hospitals, after “overwhelming public, patient and NHS staff opposition”.

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Car parking plan for Hatters’ Power Court site

Derelict Power Court could provide an answer to Luton’s need for more public parking spaces – but only in the short term.

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A6 closed as firefighters battle serious crops blaze

The A6 Barton Road was closed for a time today while firefighters dealt with a crop blaze.

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Brothel closed in Luton

A suspected brothel has been shut down by police in Luton.

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Thousands raised to help children living with Type 1 Diabetes in Luton

Fundraisers for Aoife’s Type 1 Diabetes Charity Fund have raised nearly £50,000 to help children and families living with the illness in Luton and Dunstable.

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Charities get people back on the road

South Beds Dial-a- Ride and Luton Shopmobility are jointly launching new Shopmobility schemes into four towns.

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Thursday 6 July 2017

Guard of honour for former Beds Chief Insp Alf Hitchcock

A guard of honour and a salute by chief officers were just two gestures carried out to mark the funeral of former Bedfordshire Chief Constable Alf Hitchcock.

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Warning over Grenfell Tower scam

Central Bedfordshire Council’s Trading Standards team is warning residents to be vigilant following a report that a cold caller has been using the Grenfell Tower tragedy to frighten people into having their loft insulation replaced.

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Now that’s a fishy tail!

An RSPCA officer dealt with fishy incident - after Bedfordshire Police called in the charity’s expertise for help with a rather unusual rescue…

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Muslim mums give thanks to Luton firefighters

Kind Muslim mothers from Luton delivered gifts and a message of thanks to the town’s firefighters yesterday (Wednesday, July 5).

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Luton Water Babies teacher wins award

A hardworking teacher who has helped countless Luton children learn how to swim has won an award in recognition of her efforts.

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Luton’s Chicken George head to London festival

Luton’s award-winning Chicken George is heading to a big London food festival to represent the town.

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Bad service? Visit Luton’s ‘Ombudsvan’ this week at Market Hill

The Ombudsman Services Roadshow is rolling into Market Hill with its ‘Ombudsvan’ from Thursday to Saturday.

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Couple release The Granny JJ Adventures

A couple from Leagrave have released a book that aims to help children experience a different culture through reading.

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Wednesday 5 July 2017

Azalea celebrates ten years by opening new base

Azalea, a Christian charity, has moved into a new building in Luton to offer more support to women and men affected by sexual exploitation.

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Boost to help people take to the water

Luton has been picked as one of 12 places across England for a pilot project to encourage more people to use their local swimming pools.

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Illegal immigrants on the loose in Toddington

Two illegal immigrants have been caught after fleeing a vehicle at Toddington Services Station, police have confirmed.

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Bid to help breast cancer sufferers

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital is taking part in a clinical trial – funded by leading charity Breast Cancer Now – to investigate the best way to deliver cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to reduce the impact of two major side-effects for women undergoing breast cancer treatment.

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Elvis the bulldog dies whilst in the care of unregistered Luton dogsitter

A Luton couple were left distraught after they returned from holiday to discover that their beloved bulldog Elvis had died whilst in the care of an unregistered dogsitter.

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Tuesday 4 July 2017

Cars zoom down to Kensworth for Cancer Research UK!

A Kensworth family fun and car display day for Cancer Research UK encouraged the Bedfordshire community to unite against the disease.

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Mum of triplets thanks nurses from Neonatal Unit

A mum of triplets has thanked nurses from Luton and Dunstable Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for looking after her babies.

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Monkey escapes from primary enclosure at Woburn Safari Park three times in one day

Woburn Safari Park has been rapped for failing to report an incident where a monkey escaped from its enclosure three times in a day.

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VIDEO: Two rare baby giraffe calves born just hours apart at Woburn Safari Park

Two endangered Rothschild’s giraffe calves have been born hours apart at Woburn Safari Park.

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EXPLOSIVE UPDATE: Man remanded in custody

A man has appeared in court charged with making an explosive substance for an unlawful purpose.

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Celebrate at the Greek Orthodox Church

The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Charalambos in East Hyde is inviting everyone to a Greek festival on Sunday, July 9.

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‘The floor is lava’ - the craze that is taking over Luton... and it’s not just kids playing it

If you have seen people acting strangely in Luton the last couple of weeks... chances are they are probably playing the latest craze sweeping Britain and the globe, ‘The floor is lava’.

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Monday 3 July 2017

Taking the weight off the towns’ roads

Central Bedfordshire Council has been working with local companies to educate their drivers about the upcoming area-wide weight limit scheme that will apply to Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Toddington, Chalton and many local roads.

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Pupils host Race At Our Place

Pupils from Ferrars Junior School will be hosting Race At Our Place on Friday, July 7, in memory of a former teaching assistant.

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Bedford’s comic store moves to new home - much to Batman’s approval

Comic book store Close Encounters has moved to a new home in Allhallows, 13 years after it first came to Bedford.

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Fire-hit store set to open its doors again

Like a phoenix from the ashes, Asda Luton is set to reopen in two weeks after receiving a £7.6m makeover since it was forced to close following a devastating fire on March 6 this year.

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200 jobs move to Dunstable

Estate agency and property services company Connells Group has extended its head office function with a further office location in Dunstable.

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Police appeal to find Robert

Police are appealing for help in finding Robert Lonsdale, 50, from Houghton Regis.

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Sunday 2 July 2017

Curry kits on sale at the major supermarkets recalled over ‘unsafe’ milk powder

Two sauce kits which are on sale at supermarkets such as Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda and Morrisons are unsafe to eat and have been recalled.

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BT customers warned over fake bill

Consumers are being warned of a fake invoice from BT which aims to install banking malware on their computer.

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Nearly half of office workers fantasise about a colleague

Almost half of office workers fantasise about having relations with a colleague, according to new research.

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Saturday 1 July 2017

New parents naming babies after politicians

New parents are electing to name their children after politicians - with Corbyn the hottest new baby-naming trend, a study has found.

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The ATM at 50: how a hole in the wall changed the world

Next time you withdraw money from a hole in the wall, consider singing a rendition of happy birthday.

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British folklore and fairy tales ‘dying out’

Folklore and fairy tales like Robin Hood, King Arthur and the Loch Ness monster are in danger of dying out - because parents aren’t passing them on to kids, it has emerged.

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Scout training kicks in as Corrine deals with emergency

A Luton Cub Scout leader has first aid trainer Ken Brooker to thank for preparing her for all sorts of medical emergencies. His advice has turned her into a Florence Nightingale at the garden centre where she works.

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Churchgoers enjoy an Outside the Walls event on the Downs

On a sunny Sunday morning, in beautiful surroundings, around 250 - 300 members of Methodist churches in South Bedfordshire gathered for an open-air service close to the Dunstable Downs Visitor Centre.

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Scout group hopes to bag cash to buy camping equipment

Leagrave Scout Group is bidding to bag a massive cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative.

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