Leighton Buzzard’s Alfie rocks up for his West End debut role
Leighton Buzzard-based Musical Theatre High! is thrilled that one of its students, Alfie Humphreys, is currently making his West End debut as Lawrence in School of Rock.We caught up with the...
View Article‘Mean’ Leighton Buzzard quarry operators accused of using ‘giant hoover’ to...
An outraged wildlife enthusiast has criticised a quarry operator for using its ‘giant hoover’ to suck away an island which he says is home to rare bird species.Tony Donnelly, former volunteer warden...
View ArticleShefford romp clear in Beds League title race
Shefford Town & Campton went five points clear in the Bedfordshire League after they chalked up their fifth win on the bounce with a 4-0 victory at Sharnbrook on Saturday. Ryan Lewis netted twice...
View ArticleCOMPETITION: Win afternoon tea for two at Cadbury World
There’s no better place for a day out for chocolate lovers than Cadbury World this spring, with Afternoon Tea and more to enjoy. Served on bone china crockery in the Cadbury Café, Cadbury World’s...
View ArticleUp to 85 job losses at former B/E Aerospace site in Leighton Buzzard
Bosses at the former B/E Aerospace plant in Leighton Buzzard have this week confirmed up to 85 jobs will be lost as roles are moved to the Philippines.Speculation has been rife about upcoming...
View ArticleLoving wife and mum from Leighton Buzzard died in tragic RTC
A devoted wife and mother from Leighton Buzzard died in a tragic road collision, an inquest heard yesterday.Laura Jones, 29, was driving on the B655 Barton Road near Pegsdon on October 19 last year...
View ArticleBedfordshire Police appeal to trace wanted man
Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding a man sought in connection with a collision which left a police officer with serious leg injuries on Tuesday.Jack Mitchell, 18, from Essex, has...
View ArticleArriva responds to Leighton Buzzard bus stop complaints
Leighton Buzzard residents claim they were being driven up the wall by several mystery bus stops that didn’t have any services running past them. Highfield Road, Russell Way, and Crossway have five new...
View ArticleLeighton opticians fund-raises for children’s charity
Two customers at a Leighton Buzzard opticians had a lucky strike after winning a competition in aid of a children’s charity.Leighton Buzzard locals, John Faulkner and Betty Minter, were both awarded...
View ArticlePotholes and congestion among the topics up for debate at Leighton Buzzard event
Congestion, roads, access, vehicles, enforcement and safety... it’s time to have you say on these hot topics in Leighton Buzzard.Each year the Community Forum Steering group get together to talk about...
View ArticleF1 LIVE: Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Sebastian Vettel starts the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from pole position as he seeks to build his championship lead over Lewis Hamilton.Get all the latest from the race here.
View ArticleLeighton teenager passes tough music exam with flying colours
A young musician who goes to Vandyke Upper School has recently passed a tough music exam.Hannah Thomson passed the ARSM (Associate of the Royal School of Music) Diploma with Distinction. She took the...
View ArticleREVIEW: Believe the hype - new Avengers film is the most satisfying superhero...
Matt Adcock reviews Avengers: Infinity War (12A)Nothing can fully prepare you for this most epic of superhero showdowns. Over ten years Marvel have brought the Avengers and their allies from their...
View ArticleHockliffe residents fed up with 3,000 extra vehicles a day following A5-M1...
Strong safety concerns have been raised about the 3,000 extra vehicles which are passing daily along the A5 through Hockliffe since the M1-A5 link road opened. At a recent Hockliffe Parish Council...
View ArticleFab Four fans get chance to star in historic Beatles tribute show coming to...
Did you see The Beatles when they rocked Bedford back in the 1960s? Then you could play a starring role in a sensational show coming to Bedford Corn Exchange.The world’s favourite Liverpool-born...
View ArticleTeamwork helps to save bird in a flap
A gull had a lucky escape after he was spotted struggling to fly because a plastic shopping bag had tangled tightly around his foot.Luckily, a passer-by called the RSPCA for help and waited with the...
View ArticleTown miss out on promotion after Wembley draw
Leighton Town have missed out on promotion after a defeat and a draw this week ended their chances of a top two spot in SSML Premier Division.Town were still in with a chance of snatching second spot...
View ArticleCricket season opener is washed away by the rain
It’s cricket season once again, but the weather put paid to all the action in the Four Counties Cricket League opening weekend.Eaton Bray’s Division 1 season was due to start at home to Westcroft, but...
View ArticleWatches stolen from home in Ivinghoe Aston
Police are investigating after three watches and a ring were stolen from a property in Ivinghoe Aston.The incident happened between 7am and 4pm on Thursday April 26 when offenders forced open the rear...
View ArticleStop & Search powers down 31% across Beds
Bedfordshire Police stopped and searched 31% fewer suspects last year, marking a significant move away from the policy despite a national focus on knife and drug crimes.But only 33% of the searches led...
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