Teenage road racer from Leighton Buzzard charged after crashing into two...
A teenager from Leighton Buzzard who drove recklessly and collided with two vehicles has been charged.Police pursued a car in the Marsh Road area of Luton yesterday (May 26) after it failed to stop for...
View ArticleCCTV image released after Leighton burglary
Police would like to speak to the man pictured as part of their investigation into a burglary which happened in Danes Way, Leighton Buzzard.The crime took place on April 30 at about 2pm. A Pandora...
View ArticleCigarette butt littering costs woman £900
Throwing a cigarette butt from her car window has cost a woman more than £900.Kathleen Connors, of Stanbridge Road, Great Billington was spotted discarding the cigarette end from her car window in High...
View ArticleLeighton Buzzard man arrested after joyriding incident
A 19-year-old from Leighton Buzzard was arrested on suspicion of joyriding and intending to supply drugs.At around quarter past midnight on Saturday, May 23, police on patrol in Bramingham Road, Luton,...
View ArticlePolice appeal for information after nightclub stabbing
Police are appealing to partygoers from Luton and Leighton Buzzard who may have witnessed a nightclub stabbing.The attack happened at Liquid Envy, in Leicester, in the early hours of this morning.It is...
View ArticleYou 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...
View ArticleJJ takes on some Premier advice from unlikely source
Former Hatter JJ O’Donnell could have seen his career saved by the help of Premier League footballer Danny Graham, writes Mike Simmonds.The 23-year-old recently revealed on Twitter that it was doubtful...
View ArticleNew chairman’s charity choice influenced by death of fellow councillors
The new Central Beds Council chairman says the deaths of two fellow councillors influenced his choice of charities for his time in the role.Experienced Leighton Buzzard Councillor David Bowater...
View ArticleUnwell staff force easyjet plane to return to Luton
An EasyJet flight to Tel Aviv has returned to Luton Airport after members of the crew reported feeling unwell.The 7.05am flight took off from Luton late at 7.30am today (Fri) with 178 passengers but...
View ArticleArtistic pupils sing praises of their village
Creative children from a village school have declared their love for their local area in an art competition.Taylor Wimpey South Midlands teamed up with High Ash C of E Primary School in Great Brickhill...
View ArticleSongwriter to the stars to sing at Bedford’s Ent Shed
He’s written a string of chart hits and has A-list connections – and now Chip Taylor is coming to Bedford’s Ent Shed on Saturday.Born James Wesley Voight and raised in Yonkers, New York, Chip is...
View ArticleTop authors heading this way for Flamstead Book Festival
Best-selling authors Jane Hawking and Sophie Hannah will headline the second Flamstead Book Festival in the historic setting of St Leonard’s Church in the centre of the village on June 5 and 6.Jane,...
View ArticleRelive the magic of Whitney Houston for one night only
A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of modern times is performed at the Grove Theatre, Dunstable on Friday, June 12.Whitney – Queen of the Night features rising...
View ArticleNew exhibition can be seen at Woburn
The first artist in residence at Woburn Abbey will be opening a new exhibition next month.Landscape painter Richard Hoare’s collection entitled Seasonal Reflections can be seen at The Bedford Tea Room...
View ArticleCommissioning group given a health warning
A healthcare group that announced a whooping £43.2 million end of year deficit has revealed it expects to spiral a further £20 million into the red during the forthcoming financial year. NHS England...
View ArticleAuthor celebrates his first published book
A Leighton Buzzard author published his first book last month after years of adapting the idea into a story.Peter Sawyer, 29, of Winston Close, has been scribbling in note books since he was a child...
View ArticleEaton Bray up to fourth after excellent time with the bat
Eaton Bray are sitting pretty in fourth place in Four Counties Division 1 with a crushing 54 run victory over Milton Keynes.Winning the toss and electing to bat played perfectly into Bray’s hands, as...
View ArticlePolice are improving domestic abuse action
Bedfordshire Police has welcomed a report which acknowledges the progress made by the force in the way it deals with domestic abuse.HM Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) visited the force in October...
View ArticlePedal power for 100km ride across London
A team of cyclists will be heading to London on Saturday to take part in Nightrider.The seven-strong group are all from Leighton Buzzard and decided to take part in the 100km challenge to raise money...
View ArticleBrickhill take over top spot
Great Brickhill cut it close but managed to get their noses over the line to beat neighbours Wolverton by a solitary wicket on Saturday to take over at the top of Division 1.John Iqbal was once again...
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