That’s the spirit at Leighton Buzzard Railway
Whisky and spirits lovers are in for a treat later this year.The Leighton Buzzard Railway is celebrating another first with the hosting of a whisky and spirits festival on Father’s Day, June 17,...
View ArticleLeighton pensioner publishes latest book
A writer from Leighton Buzzard has published his latest book.Pensioner Tony Swann, 68, is keeping busy in his retirement. His latest offering is A little Essay on Spirituality, which joins his growing...
View ArticleDonations needed to keep Heron Watch at Rushmere Country Park
Thousands of people have now viewed the herons at Rushmere Country Park.More than 2,500 visitors have joined the Heron Watch volunteers to admire the beautiful birds and learn more about them.There are...
View ArticleDisney and Pixar confirm details of Toy Story 4 release
Disney Pixar Animations has confirmed the details of Toy Story 4’s release. The adventures of Woody and Buzz will be back on the big screen on June 21 2019, a year later than originally planned.Pixar...
View ArticleMothercare recall toy due to battery scare
Mothercare have urgently recalled a toy due to the discovery of the risk of the battery compartment coming off.The high street mum and baby store issued a voluntary product recall on their My First...
View ArticleBritish Gas bills to rise by £60 for 4.1 million customers
British Gas is set to increase bills by £60 a year hitting 4.1 million dual fuel customers. The 5.5 per cent increase will affect both energy and gas bills and affect customers on the standard variable...
View ArticlePubwatch bans 12 people from its bars in Leighton Buzzard in 6 weeks since...
Leighton Buzzard Pubwatch has been very busy in the first six weeks since its relaunch, with action taken against 14 people for anti-social behaviour. This includes two warning letters issued and 12...
View ArticleBe a Chum and join Dawn on 100 mile walk
Social enterprise company chief executive Dawn Hewitt is on a mission to raise £21,000 for the charity she’s been involved with since its inception 21 years ago.The remarkable 58-year-old who heads...
View ArticlePermanent solution being worked on for Linslade pothole puzzle with autumn...
A scheme to a provide a long-term solution to a pothole puzzle in Linslade is currently being designed by Central Beds Council ready to be implemented this autumn.The road surface of the canal bridge...
View ArticleFuller doubles up to keep Leighton in promotion hunt
Ash Fuller’s brace kept Leighton Town in the promotion race as they came from behind to beat St Margaretsbury 3-1 on Saturday.While the SSML Premier Division has already been wrapped up by Welwyn...
View ArticleSecurity to be stepped up after vandalism at EE mast site in Heath & Reach...
Mobile network operator EE says it will invest in extra security measures as it works to restore the signal at a site in Heath and Reach following vandalism.Residents and businesses have been left...
View ArticleObituary: Remembering Leighton-Linslade’s Ken Sharer
Family and colleagues are paying tribute to former Leighton Buzzard town, district and county councillor, Ken Sharer, as they remember his passion for serving the community.Ken passed away recently age...
View ArticleDemand for public meeting to debate Leighton Buzzard’s crime concerns
Leighton-Linslade Town Council is urging Beds Police to attend a public meeting so officers can hear first-hand about rising concerns over anti-social behaviour and crime .Town and Central Beds...
View ArticleLeighton Buzzard police team don’t patrol after 10pm
Residents of Leighton Buzzard’s Sandhills estate claim their area is being blighted by crime because police “won’t patrol the patch after 10pm”.Families allege that since June last year there have been...
View ArticleFive people from Bedfordshire on invite list for wedding of Prince Harry and...
Five lucky people from Beds have been chosen to be part of next month’s royal wedding.They will be invited to the grounds of Windsor Castle for the wedding of Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle.As the...
View ArticleLeighton Buzzard runner hopes to raise £4000 for Aspire at London Marathon
A woman from Leighton Buzzard is preparing to run the London Marathon on Sunday, to raise money for Aspire.Daniella Harris, from Stanbridge, is hoping to raise £4000 for the national charity that...
View ArticleStanbridge Road’s Co-op sets a date to re-open after it was broken into last...
The Co-op on Stanbridge Road is set to re-open on Friday, April 27, following a five week programme of works to repair the shop after it was damaged during a raid involving a digger last month. The...
View ArticleStephen Fry musical performed by Leighton Buzzard youngsters
Youngsters from across the Leighton Buzzard area will be performing a popular musical later this month.Leighton Buzzard Youth Theatre will perform Me and My Girl at the town’s library theatre from...
View ArticleMagical and memorable Little Mermaid
Review by Hannah RichardsonNorthern Ballet are back on form with their magical production of The Little Mermaid, on tour at Milton Keynes Theatre until Saturday.There was so much that was good about...
View ArticleSix Biggleswade people caught out in romance fraud
Bedfordshire Police is warning people about the dangers of romance fraud, following several recent cases in Biggleswade.Fraudsters have targeted six men and women in the last six months in the...
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