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Bucket loads of fun at beach!

Leighton Buzzard’s beach is coming back to Parson’s Close Recreation Ground on Wednesday, May 20.Following the success of last year, the beach will be returning alongside the Splash and Play and will...

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Wolves feel Buzzards’ bite

Leighton Buzzard Cricket Club picked up their first win of the season in a low-scoring affair at Wolverton on Saturday.The narrow victory saw Leighton sneak over the line with one wicket to spare, as...

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Neighbours rally to help residents following blaze drama at cottages

An elderly woman had to be treated for inhaling smoke after a “complicated” fire which left two semi-detached cottages severely damaged.When the first fire appliance from Ampthill arrived at the...

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Spice Girl weds in Woburn

Former Spice Girls singer, Geri Halliwell, tied the knot at a star-packed ceremony in Woburn on Friday, May 15.The singer married the Red Bull Formula One team boss, Christian Horner, at St Mary’s...

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Your chance to meet a reptile or two at Mead Open Farm

Ever held a tarantula or been nose to nose with a chameleon? Stroked a royal python or listened to a hissing cockroach?Mead Open Farm is offering visitors a chance to do it all at their Reptile Week...

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Flecknell leads Bray to win

A brilliant century from James Flecknell helped Eaton Bray cruise to victory over New Bradwell in Division 1.After a top order collapse, Flecknell, coming in at five, hit 101 as Eaton Bray rescued...

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Trophies and tears in weekend of emotion for young players

Silverware was dished out thre local clubs over the weekend as Leighton Town U13s, U15s and Woodside U15s all picked up trophies.The U13s were 5-2 winners over Eaton Bray Lions to lift the Bedfordshire...

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Mine sweeper from Billington, 93, star of the show at VE Day celebrations

A Second World War mine sweeper from Billington was one of the stars at Westminster Abbey as war veterans were honoured at VE Day.Oliver Lucas-Hodge, 93, attended the VE Day commemoration along with a...

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Kane shows he’s more than able in crime fight

Four men have been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences after an incident on the M1 after being tracked down by Beds police dog unit.At 7am today, police were called to the Toddington service...

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Bowles and Wyer team head to the Chelsea Flower Show

A Pitstone garden design company are out in force at the Chelsea Flower Show this week.One team from Bowles and Wyer have built a garden and another team have designed one.Managing director Dan...

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Smells like teen spirit as young golfers win inter-club contest

A six-strong team of teenage golfers from Leighton Buzzard’s Plantation Road club have beaten four other clubs in the final of a regional inter-club competition for young players.Leighton’s squad of...

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Review plea after ‘no’ vote

Police boss Olly Martins has described the current referendum rules as “an affront to democracy” following the ‘no’ vote to increase the police precept in the county. He is calling on the Electoral...

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Taking on London Underground Challenge for charity

Two friends will be attempting to beat the Guinness World Record for the London Underground Challenge.Matt Dyer, 20, of Gemini Close, and Sam Cropper, 20, will be attempting to beat the fastest time to...

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Frightful holiday as fire breaks out on Isle of Man ferry

Poor Hazel Turner from Stoke Hammond has got all the luck when it comes to holidays...A whirlwind trip to Bermuda proved just that as a hurricane struck the island.While a holiday to Sicily was only...

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Urgent appeal to repair WW1 locomotive

The Greensand Railway Museum Trust needs to raise £10,000 in the next three months to ensure an iconic wartime locomotive is fully overhauled and back in action for crucial 100th anniversaries in...

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Bedfordshire artists unite to hold huge exhibition

Artists from across the county have united to stage what may be the biggest celebration of local art ever held in Bedfordshire.Artists Network Bedfordshire is holding its first spring exhibition at...

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Leighton Buzzard driver injures traffic warden

Police are appealing for information after a driver caused injuries to a traffic warden in Leighton Buzzard.On Friday May 15, the warden approached a man who was parked in a bus stop in Lake Street in...

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Damp day at the dressage but Clair picks up prizes

Warehill EC held their monthly dressage show last weekend, though conditions were far from idea.Most of it passed with dark skies, but three riders were unfortunate enough to have to do their dressage...

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Screwfix national cycle relay for charity

A Screwfix employee recently took part in a 5,500 mile national cycle relay to raise money for The Screwfix Foundation.Daniel Savory, from the Chiltern Industrial Estate store, cycled the Leighton...

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You could have an ex-soap star judging your baking skills!

You’ve seen budding bakers battle it out on TV, but are you up for the challenge right here in Leighton?The whole family is invited to take part in the Great Leighton Bake-off competition at the Big...

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