Latest stories in the March 19 issue of the LBO include:
> Protesters campaigning against a planned wind farm are scenting victory after learning that the scheme is being pushed for refusal.
> A family of gipsies is expected to win its battle to remain at an illegal site in Tilsworth despite fierce opposition from villagers.
> A bus driver from Leighton Buzzard has been charged with possession of a stun gun after he allegedly threatened a passenger.
> A teenager made history at this year’s Crufts competition and fulfilled a lifetime dream when she stole the show with her beloved pooch.
> It was another unforgettable weekend for a Linslade singer who made his mark on the Six Nations rugby decider between Wales and England just seven months after his Olympic closing ceremony performance.
> Singers and dancers from Leighton Buzzard are set to take part in Britain’s largest-ever performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats this Sunday.
> More nominations have come in following the launch of the Leighton Buzzard Observer’s Community Chest initiative where £500 is up for grabs.