Marvel at who visited their stall – Stan Lee!
American comic book writer and the former president of Marvel Comics, Stan Lee, spent time at a Leighton Buzzard comic shop’s stand at the London Film and Comic Con.Mark Waterton, owner of Alternate...
View ArticleFeast on a concert of light music
There’s a star-studded cast of locally-based talent to entertain the public at the Summer Light Music Concert at St Barnabas, Linslade on Saturday (July 26).Starting at 7.30pm, resident organist and...
View ArticlePatients come first for Beds heathcare review
Healthcare plans will put patients first say the Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BCGG).Speaking after a meeting to consider a progress report on the Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes Heathcare...
View ArticleHorse riding events to commemorate war’s centenary
A Great Brickhill woman is organising a series of fun horse ride events to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.Janet Stewart, of Rotten Row, is aiming to raise funds for the World Horse...
View ArticleCouncil meetings could soon be broadcast online
Central Bedfordshire Council meetings could soon be available to watch live online, as proposals are considered to install webcasting equipment. Members of the public would be able to watch full...
View ArticleLuton Hoo’s Mary Baker on the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer
In the hazy heat of mid-summer, there can seem little to do in the garden but water it and enjoy the scents, sounds and colours. Of course, if you have vegetables and fruit then you will be busy...
View ArticlePopular star at town carnival!
A Linslade family has began socialising their second Dogs for the Disabled pup. The Rourke family now have Zen, a golden retriever/ german shepherd cross. Here’s Annie Rourke’s latest update.Zen, our...
View ArticleJust pack up your troubles in your old kit bag...
Singers at the Barn packs up its troubles in an old kit bag and invites you to do the same at a special tribute evening to the heroes of the First World War in its centenary year, on Sunday 3 August at...
View ArticlePolice force is fit for the future says Olly Martins
Earlier this week HMIC published a report which looked at how Bedfordshire Police has responded to the savings challenge laid down by the Government in 2010. It found that we are “moving in the right...
View ArticleDon’t forget the kids when moving home
WITH the schools now closed for summer - there may be a chance to enjoy rather than dread a summertime house move with the children around. Moving home can be stressful enough for the adults, but spare...
View ArticleDon’t leave your dogs in the heat
Wood Green is urging pet owners to take extra care of their pets when the temperature rises following an incident at the weekend where a dog collapsed from heat exhaustion. The Charity attended the...
View ArticleTravel: Embracing stars and stripes in Massachusetts
America is 238 years old this year. But from the youthful squeals of glee that fill Boston on July 4, you wouldn’t know it.“People in Boston are very proud of their city,” a young marine biologist...
View ArticleIt’s a small world, and I love that community feeling
Write Away: Leighton Buzzard Writers’ LBO Column. This week by Rebecca Wilson...Have you ever walked down Leighton Buzzard High Street and bumped into someone you know? Frequently, if you’re anything...
View ArticleLook Hoo’s here for charity do!
British Formula 1 champion Jenson Button returned to Luton Hoo Hotel’s 1,065 acre estate last weekend to host his third triathlon in aid of The Jenson Button Trust.Theevent was to raise money for...
View ArticleA Maleficent time on offer at Ashridge this simmer
Summer is the time most likely to bring out the inner child that lurks inside us all and the National Trust team at Ashridge believe you’re never too old to come out to play. At this beautiful...
View ArticleFaith Matters with robin gurney of Churches together, Leighton linslade
In the middle of a summer promising to be warm and sunny issues of climate change will undoubtedly be brought to mind.Churches have been in the forefront of efforts to combat the man-made effects of...
View ArticleSouthside’s long journey to Leighton pub
It’s been a long journey from the Gorbals in Glasgow to The Wheatsheaf in Leighton Buzzard, but Southside Jimmy, pictured, have made this Saturday (August 2)it to play rock that will delight all who...
View ArticleThere’s no obstacle to entertainment from these ‘One Direction’ goats
It’s flags down and GO GO GO for the new Goat Agility at Mead Open Farm in Billington which launched this week. Five pygmy goats – all boys who have each been named after members of the band One...
View ArticleCherwell League: Great Brickhill climb the league after draw
Some dominant battling put Great Brickhill on the front foot from the off as they dominated their winning draw against Oxford 2nds.Although Brickhill were without top runs scorers Anton De Beer and...
View ArticleThe new-look Leighton Town impress in friendlies
Craig Bicknell has got off to a good start as Leighton Town manager with two victories and a draw in the last three pre-season friendlies.After beating FC Leigh 2-1 last Saturday, Bicknell’s new-look...
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