CCTV after devastating Caddington crash

Beds Police has issued CCTV three weeks after a devastating crash in Caddington left a woman disabled.

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Luton man gets the shave to donate eight plaits to Little Princess Trust

A 25-year-old man who has been growing his hair for ten years visited Sadler Hair salon to get the chop on Saturday, so he could donate it to charity.

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Police release CCTV images after robbery

Police investigating a robbery that took place at Barton Rovers FC in Barton-Le-Clay on Wednesday, July 19, have released CCTV images.

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VIDEO: Luton’s Vince pilots the ice-cream van set to end meltdown over summer queues

Have you been going into meltdown this summer over the long queues found at ice-cream vans?

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Dunstable Road highway works

Luton Council will be resurfacing Dunstable Road, between the junction of Cardiff Road and the Telford Way Roundabout, as part of the highway improvement works.

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Fire Brigade warns more people could die in white goods fires

More people will die in fires caused by faulty white goods - such as tumble dryers - unless the Government takes urgent action, fire chiefs have warned.

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Babies ‘R’ Us recalls cot mobile over choking fears

A cot mobile has been recalled by its manufacturer due to fears that a part could present a choking hazard.

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Get away from it all this winter - and get on TV

The BBC is looking for people to take part in a new series which will follow people who are planning to spend winter abroad.

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Latest epic drive for Bharulata

Luton woman Bharulata Kamble has completed her charity solo, one-day drive from Land’s End to John O’Groats.

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Phil’s not a man to waste his work

A man with more than 20 years’ experience of the waste management industry has become a director.

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Job is just perfect for Niel

A man with learning difficulties and mild cerebral palsy is going from strength to strength in his new job.

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Scouts enjoy boatbuilding challenge

A campsite in Henlow was turned into a makeshift shipyard as 250 Luton Scouts faced their latest challenge – to build and race a flotilla of sailing boats out of cardboard.

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Supermarkets could ‘trick’ shoppers into buying fewer calories, claims study

Supermarkets could easily “trick” customers into buying and eating fewer calories, according to new research.

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The Great British Bake Off 2017: meet the contestants

The wait for The Great British Bake Off is nearly over and now the contestants for this year’s show have been revealed and they include a scientist, an architect and a former Officer in the Royal Artillery.

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Sunbeds turn one in five into ‘tanning addicts’

One in five sunbed users are at risk of becoming ‘tanning addicts’, scientists warn.

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Talcum powder cancer claims: the facts

Most recognisable as the creator of family favourite baby products, Johnson & Johnson have been in the headlines for other reasons this week after being ordered to pay $417m (£323.4m) to a California woman who claimed their talcum powder gave her ovarian cancer after allegedly using it for 50 years.

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Concern over ‘rapid’ rise of drink and drug abuse among the over 50s

Soaring cases of drink and drug abuse among people over the age of 50 are causing concern among health officials.

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WHSmith recall products due to fire and electrocution risk

A range of travel adaptors have been recalled by a major High Street retailer due to the discovery that they could present a serious safety risk.

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Breaking news - Luton man arrested after suspected terror incident outside Buckingham Palace

A house in Luton is being searched after three police officers were injured in an incident outside Buckingham Palace yesterday.

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Luton woman stole £60k from Whitbread

A customer service advisor from Luton was sent to prison for 16 months today after stealing over £60,000 from her employer.

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Police campaign warns one punch can ruin two lives

It only takes one punch to ruin two lives - that’s the message that Bedfordshire Police is urging people to take note of ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.

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CCTV images released following burglary in Luton’s Ludlow Avenue while occupants were asleep

Bedfordshire Police has issued CCTV images of a man officers would like to speak to in connection with a burglary in Luton on Thursday August, 10.

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T&C duo tackle the Burger Day Challenge in Bedford High Street

It can’t have escaped your attention - the big day is here.

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Owner of Greenfields Restaurant celebrates 40 years at The Mall Luton

The owner of Greenfields Restaurant is celebrating 40 years at The Mall Luton this month.

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Who will clean up all this rubbish?

A resident has called for Luton Borough Council to remove piles of rubbish left behind by travellers.

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Big Pedal Luton to Manchester for food bank

Six determined Lutonians embarked on a mammoth ‘Big Pedal’ cycle trek with a mission of raising £15,000 for their local food bank.

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A legacy for Harlington’s brave Peter one year on

A Harlington woman whose husband passed away shortly after his brain tumour was declared as being ‘in remission’ has set up a special charity with their daughters.

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CRUK spotty toilet meets Minion in Luton Mall to fight cancer

The Cancer Research UK spotty toilet is making its mark as Relay for Life Luton approaches.

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Tetley’s escape is not Luton family’s cup of tea...

The worried family of a missing parrot who has been their grandmother’s “baby” for 20 years are appealing to Luton residents for help.

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Family pays tribute to mum of five from Luton killed in crash

The family of a mother-of-five from Luton who died in a collision in Hitchin have paid tribute to a ‘caring, beautiful and selfless woman’.

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Cancer Research UK Relay for Life Luton - are you ready?

Cancer Research UK Relay for Life Luton is coming to the town to celebrate surviving, party with Mary Poppins, and promote ongoing research.

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Luton skateboarder rides 166 miles from Big Ben to the Eiffel Tower for charity ‘Brake’

A determined Luton skateboarder rode from Big Ben to the Eiffel Tower to raise money in memory of a dear friend.

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‘Stop this invasion’ say Luton taxi drivers

Angry Luton taxi drivers are arguing that nothing has been done to stop their Dunstable counterparts from “invading” their territory without sitting the same knowledge test.

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Luton Council is working to rid the town of rats

Luton Borough Council has reassured residents that it is undertaking a baiting programme in the town after a resident complained about the amount of rats he saw running along the streets.

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CCTV images released following sexual assault in Luton

Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in relation to a sexual assault in Luton.

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Groundwork Luton is looking for project volunteers

Groundwork Luton and Bedfordshire are looking for volunteering for two of their projects, Luton Water Wardens and RiverLUTiON.

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Outdoor Spectacular in Luton

Revoluton Arts, in partnership with Luton Culture, delivered another free outdoor extravaganza in Luton town centre.

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Uninsured private hire driver from Luton who touted for business ‘put public at risk’

A Transport for London licensed private hire driver who was operating in Luton has been prosecuted by Luton Borough Council licensing service.

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Over a third of girls face online pressure to live the ‘perfect life’

Pressure to showcase a ‘perfect’ life online is affecting the wellbeing of girls and young women, according to new research.

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Charity cycle challenge in memory of their father

Three brothers from Luton took part in a 220km cycle in Canada to raise money for The Cancer Trust in memory of their dad.

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Properties searched in Luton raid

Bedfordshire Police have reassured the public that property searches in Luton are not terror-related, they are part of an ongoing investigation into the the supply of Class A drugs.

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Drugs warrant sees three men arrested

Three people have been arrested after Operational Sentinel officers executed a drugs warrant at a Luton betting shop in George Street on Friday.

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Raising money for hospital

Thirteen members of staff from Luton and Dunstable hospital’s Children’s ward are doing a skydive on Saturday, August 26, to raise money for the Woodlands unit.

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Puppy is still missing

The owners of a missing 14-week-old puppy from Luton are continuing to appeal for information to help find him.

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Classic cars on display at The Mall

Classic car enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that The Mall Luton will have two classic cars parked up in the shopping centre on Saturday.

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Oakman Inns pub operator gets Royal seal of approval

What do Oakman Inns, Waitrose, Barclays, BAe and the Co-Op all have in common?

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‘Supermarket X’ could have infected thousands with hepatitis through infected sausages

A major UK supermarket could have infected thousands of people with a strain of hepatitis E through its pork sausages, says researchers at Public Health England (PHE).

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Cop jailed for possessing child porn images

A former Bedfordshire police officer has been jailed after pleading guilty to possessing indecent images of children.

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The average modern British family revealed

The average modern family wakes up at 6:55am on a weekday, watches three and a half hours of television a day - and has a Ford on the driveway.

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Have you got what it takes to be a firefighter?

Do you want to be part of a team that can help save lives?

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Get ready to rock as hospice festival returns

KeechFest is back by popular demand with a fun-filled day of back to back live music acts and family entertainment.

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10 ways you could be invalidating your car insurance

According to new research by price comparison site uSwitch.com, two thirds (63%) of drivers make simple errors which can leave them out of pocket should they need to make a claim.

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There will be a solar eclipse tonight: what are your chances of seeing it?

A solar eclipse is expected tonight (Monday), with some parts of the world seeing a TOTAL eclipse as the moon passes in between the Earth and the sun.

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Tesco recalls cooking sauce after allergy fears

Tesco is recalling jars of one of its own brand cooking sauces because of allergy fears.

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Scheme helps 10 find permanent employment

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has offered 10 young people including one from Houghton Regis and another from Sandy, new roles with Thameslink, Great Northern and Southern, after they graduated from a work experience scheme the rail operator runs with The Prince’s Trust.

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Charity that helps sick children and their families in call for help

A charity which matches specially trained volunteers with families with children with complex heart conditions or feeding issues is asking for more people to help.

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A glass of wine or pint of beer a day ‘can help people to live longer’

A glass of wine or pint of beer a day can help people to live longer, according to new research.

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50 nuggets of wisdom every parent should pass on to their kids

Parents hand down the same 29 nuggets of wisdom to their children that their own parents did - including ‘get an education’ and ‘always try your best’.

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Brand choices such as Coke or Pepsi ‘can break up relationships’

Preferring Pepsi to Coke or McDonald’s to Burger King could doom your relationship, according to new research.

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Man fined for fag butt drop

A man has been prosecuted for dropping a cigarette from his car.

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Luton Council opens Book of Condolence over Barcelona terror attacks

Luton Council has opened a book of condolence to express the town’s solidarity with the people of Barcelona following yesterday’s appalling act of terrorism.

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‘Where are my dear wartime friends from Luton?’

A Luton MBE and octogenarian is on a mission to find old friends from his wartime years thanks to a special photograph.

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Motorist injured in argument over damaged vehicle in NCP car park

A motorist was injured in an argument over a damaged vehicle in a Luton car park.

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UPDATE: Police car, motorcycle, and Vauxhall Zafira involved in Chalgrave collision

A police car, motorcycle and Vauxhall Zafira were involved in a collision in Chalgrave yesterday afternoon.

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Unhappy with police response to vandalism

A man who had his vehicle vandalised has criticised the police for their response to the incident.

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Motorcyclist seriously injured during Chalgrave collision

Bedfordshire Police are at the scene of a collision involving a motorcycle and a car in Dunstable Road, Chalgrave.

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Active Luton helps Dell Farm make progress

Dell Farm, which faced closure last year, has made steady progress under Active Luton’s new operating model, according to a report for the council’s Executive.

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Natterjack toadlets that are causing a stir on nature reserve

These stunning images of rare natterjack toadlets were captured by RSPB Picture Researcher Ben Andrew.

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One in ten UK holidaymakers stopped at airports due to misplaced tech

More than one in ten UK holidaymakers have misplaced an electronic device in their luggage, resulting in them being stopped by airport security, according to a new report.

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Luton Bosses Fined for filthy restaurant

Bosses of a former Indian restaurant have been fined after food safety officers found their premises in a filthy state.

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Popular local acts complete line-up for Swanbourne Music Festival as competition winners are announced

The line-up for the Swanbourne Music Festival - headlined by Toploader of Dancing in the Moonlight fame - has been announced, as have the 10 lucky winners of tickets to the event.

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Luton’s roads surfaces are to get a facelift

More that 25 roads are to be repaired in Luton over the coming weeks,

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Luton Mall evacuated

Luton Mall was evacuated this morning as crowds of confused shoppers stood outside the centre wondering what was going on.

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Police investigate altercation in Luton which may have been racially motivated

Officers investigating an altercation in Hurst Way, Luton, which may have been racially motivated, are appealing for witnesses.

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Nando’s giving away FREE chicken to all A-level students

Restaurant chain, Nando’s, is giving away free chicken to A-level students across the UK this week.

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Teen offers a huge help to victims of crime

Opening up to a teenager about being the victim of a really nasty crime might not be easy for an older person. But in Dominika Greszczak – at the age of 18 – Luton Victim Support has found an ‘older head on young shoulders’.

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Three suspect packages found near primary school in Marsh Farm

Police are investigating after three suspicious packages were found near Whitefield Primary School in Marsh Farm on Friday.

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Body builder attacked child

A former championship body builder has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a child aged just four-years-old.

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Complaints about parking charges more than doubled in the last year

Complaints about parking charges more than doubled in the last year according to the latest figures released by consumer advice website, Resolver.

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Kissing injuries better really works

Kissing it better really does work... thanks to a protein in human saliva, according to new research.

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UK’s longest sausage roll coming to Morrisons

Morrisons is to sell the UK’s longest sausage roll – for just £1.

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Mall volunteers help at charity’s new shop

A dozen generous volunteers from The Mall rolled up their sleeves to help a local charity refit their new shop in the shopping centre.

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Police praise the community at Mela festival

Officers celebrated the Luton Mela alongside the community in the town’s Wardown Park over the weekend of August 5-6.

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Airport staff’s cycle ride raises thousands

Staff at London Luton Airport (LLA) who took part in a sponsored bike ride to Amsterdam raised more than £50,000 for Keech Hospice.

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Train staff take the strain to help hospice

Staff from across the Thameslink and Great Northern rail networks have raised over £2,300 in seven days for Luton-based Keech Hospice Care.

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‘Superhero-style’ corset that could banish back pain for millions

A Batman style superhero corset has been developed that could end the misery of back pain for millions.

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Take Me Out looking for singletons for new series

Ever fancied being on TV? Well if you’re single and looking for love, now’s your chance!

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Energy drinks could be cocaine ‘gateway drug’ say scientists

Energy drinks could act as a ‘gateway’ to cocaine for young people, say scientists.

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Meteor shower set to light up the sky tonight

You won’t need a telescope to stargaze this weekend because the Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the sky tonight.

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Man ‘critically ill’ after plunge from Luton multi-storey car park

A man was flown to hospital by air ambulance in a “critical” condition after plunging from a multi-storey car park in Luton.

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Luton bodybuilder Jenev Varghese guilty of abusing girl

A former championship body builder has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a child aged just four-years-old.

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Transport care for patients is under scrutiny

A private ambulance service used to transport NHS patients to hospital appointments has come under fire from a health watchdog.

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Specials get a new head with Sharp’s intake

Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Kathryn Holloway has welcomed the brand new chief officer for the force’s volunteer Bobbies.

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ICARE reward for kind University of Bedfordshire students

Healthcare students from the University of Bedfordshire were rewarded for care and compassion shown to their patients on placement.

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Luton tots have Splashathon fun with Peppa Pig for Tommy’s charity

Little Luton swimmers of Water Babies Bucks and Beds have helped raise an impressive £36,000 and counting for Tommy’s, the baby charity.

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Uni helps Asian businesswomen

The University of Bedfordshire has joined forces with the Cherie Blair Foundation to support female business owners in South East Asia.

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Masked men in balaclavas leave elderly victim “shaken and fearful” after attack during burglary

An aggravated burglary in Luton has left the elderly victim “extremely shaken and fearful”.

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Son of two Beds Police officers faces jail after fatal collision which killed gran, 56

The son of two Bedford traffic police officers has denied falling asleep at the wheel and killing a much-loved grandmother.

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Cockroach infestation in Luton Indoor Market

Environmental Health has closed ten food stalls in Luton indoor market after finding a cockroach infestation.

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Dunstable celebrates 30 years of Badger first aid skills

St John Ambulance is looking for new Dunstable volunteers as its young Badger unit celebrates its 30th anniversary.

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Luton friends’ gruelling trek for Oxfam and Gurkhas

A group of Luton GPs, teachers, students and friends have completed a 100km trek, raising £6,700 for Oxfam and the Gurkha Welfare Trust.

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‘Can we raise £1,000 for Luton care home?’

A grateful husband and wife are raising funds for an award-winning Luton care home that has brought joy to their 97-year-old grandmother.

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Will Luton Saints Community Centre site become 15 new houses and activity hub?

Luton Borough Council is to recommend that planning permission to build houses on the former site of Saints Community Centre is granted.

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Helping youngsters to feel happier as they fight disease

The Luton and Dunstable Hospital Charitable Fund is raising money to renovate the child oncology rooms at the hospital.

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Ripple effect aids Luton rents

Rents in Luton have seen a surge over the past year as tenants search for value outside London, according to an index.

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Luton breast cancer care among the best

Cancer care has significantly improved in Luton over the past year, according to annual national survey results published in July.

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Dunstable Road in Caddington remains closed after collision

Police are at the scene of a collision, involving one vehicle, in Dunstable Road, Caddington.

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Royal Mail warn of fake ‘missed delivery’ cards

Royal Mail and Action Fraud are warning households not to duped by fake missed delivery cards.

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Today is ‘Fantasy Football Day’ - have you remembered to pick your team?

Today (Tuesday 8 August) has been named Fantasy Football Day, with over a million amateur managers in the UK alone expected to make their picks in what is traditionally the most popular day of the year for wannabe Mourinhos to select their fantasy football teams.

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Luton youth put England manager Gareth Southgate on the spot

Youth football team, Luton Nations FC, were able to question England manager Gareth Southgate when they met him, courtesy of Thurlow Nunn.

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Inspired to help after club talk

Dunstable Rotary Club has donated £500 to The Brain Tumour Charity after hearing about its work from a woman who survived the disease.

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Bedfordshire Police’s 180 mile cycle to remember PC Henry who was killed on duty in Luton

Bedfordshire Police officers have raised more than £5,000 in memory of a courageous colleague who was killed on duty in Luton 10 years ago.

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Top Luton IT student wins BCS award

A determined Luton computing student has won a prize from the British Computer Society (BCS): The Chartered Institute of IT.

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Luton footgolf fun day raises £5K for Brain Tumour Research

A Luton footgolf and fun day raised an impressive £5,000 for Brain Tumour Research.

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Council joins pilot to cut election costs

Luton Borough Council has been selected by the Government as one of the 21 local authorities to run a canvass pilot aimed at reducing the costs involved in making sure its electoral register is kept up to date.

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Tesco announces plans to scrap 5p single-use plastic bags

Shoppers at Tesco stores across Britain will no longer be able to buy 5p ‘single-use’ plastic carrier bags from the end of the month.

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Mothercare recalls baby bouncer due to injury risk

Mothercare has announced a voluntary recall of one of its own-brand baby bouncer chairs after it emerged that the fabric seat could become detached from the frame, resulting in a child falling through.

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Tips to help gadget obsessives get a good night’s sleep

People obsessed by their smartphones or tablets should wear special computer glasses or use screen filters to block out blue light to get a good night’s sleep.

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Fears sedative 10,000 times stronger than heroin spreading across UK

Up to 130 drug users may have died in Britain using man-made sedative Fentanyl just since December, fear police.

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6 reasons to ditch high heels as researchers call for change

Researchers at Aberdeen University have said that more needs to be done to stop women being forced to wear high heels in the workplace after finding direct links between wearing high heels and injury.

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Prime-time BBC quiz show looking for contestants

The BBC is looking for contestants from our county for a new game show with a difference.

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How to ease your hangover: sharing

Headache and nausea aside, the morning after an evening of drinking can be filled with regret, anxiety and misery. But it can also be a time of humour, storytelling and emotional bonding.

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Luton Robotic Games fire interest in STEM subjects!

Hundreds of school children and air cadets gathered at Leonardo, an aerospace engineering company, to compete in the Luton Robotic Games.

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Dunstable Kite Festival organiser Joe, from Luton, flys off on a high!

A hardworking organiser and MC at Dunstable Kite Festival is stepping down after 20 years at the prestigious show.

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Luton football festival’s 17th anniversary for Mandip

A charity football tournament marked its 17th anniversary in memory of a young Luton student and West Ham fan.

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Luton man seeks donations for “life-changing” NAD drug detox treatment

A Luton man who is determined to turn his life around is appealing for funds to help him access a new drug detox treatment.

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BREAKING: Man charged with attempted murder of baby in Luton

A man has been charged over the attempted murder of a baby in Luton.

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Tribute to former WW2 bomber pilot after Luton collision

The family of a man who died after being involved in a collision in Luton earlier this month have released a tribute.

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Sex fiend jailed for abusing Houghton Regis boy

A sex fiend has been jailed for abusing a young boy in Houghton Regis during the 1990s.

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Fine for Luton plane company after female worker left in a coma

The company that handles private jet flights for the rich and famous was today ordered to pay a quarter of a million pounds after a worker was left in a persistent vegetative state.

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GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Sickening footage shows chicken producer which supplies Asda, Lidl and Nando’s allegedly breaching animal cruelty laws

This sickening footage shows a chicken producer which supplies Asda, Lidl and Nando’s allegedly breaching animal cruelty laws.

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Revoluton Arts brings Colour of Light to Luton

Revoluton Arts will bring Compagnie Off’s electro parade, Colour of Light, to Luton on Saturday, August 12.

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Swimmers take on Channel Swim and raise over £10,000

The former face of The Mall’s Get Healthy Campaign has helped to raise over £10,500 for charity by taking part in a 21-mile relay swim across the English Channel.

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Luton family grieving for mum and twins killed in holiday horror crash

A Luton mother was killed in a horror car crash in Devon along with her 12-year-old twins on Monday.

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Rewards for The Mall’s top shops of 2017

After weeks of voting, The Mall Luton has revealed the winners of their Retailer Awards 2017, including their brand new ‘mystery shopper’ category.

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Does company parking swallow spaces at Wigmore Valley Park?

A motorist has criticised a firm based in Luton – accusing its employees of swallowing all available parking spaces next to a park.

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Bedfordshire man Mr O scoops lottery million

A mystery EuroMillions winner, known only as Mr. O from Bedfordshire, has become a millionaire without ever touching a ticket.  The lucky man scooped

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Luton woman charged with firearms offences

A 63-year-old woman from Luton has been charged with possession of firearms following a police raid.

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Gang sentenced for cruel police scam

Two Luton men are among a gang sentenced for scamming an elderly woman out of more than £72,000.

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Police force appoints new deputy chief constable

A new deputy chief constable has been appointed for Bedfordshire Police and will join the force in the coming months.

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