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Munich - gateway to the best winter ski resorts in Europe
THE sun may be shining for the first time in weeks, but Monarch Airlines are already planning their winter schedule.
More kids to be taught to play music
THE Arts Council England will create a ‘music hub’ for Central Beds that will give children the opportunity to learn a musical instrument from an early age.
All change for cash store’s Ash and Jo
AFTER 26 years trading in Park Street, a couple have moved their business to the other side of the town centre.
Entrepreneur in the running for awards
A BURY PARK businessman has been named as a finalist in this year’s Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Bedfordshire Business Awards 2012.
Baths and beyond!
THE outgoing mayor of Luton cut the ribbon at the new Gibbs & Dandy bathroom showroom as one of his last official duties on Saturday.
Awards night beckons for best of Bedfordshire small businesses
SIXTY five companies and individuals from across Bedfordshire have been shortlisted in 14 categories in the Bedfordshire Federation of Small Business (FSB) awards.
Anger as ‘godsend’ bus service is axed
ELDERLY residents at sheltered accommodation schemes in Farley Hill are taking on Luton Borough Council over the axeing of a ‘godsend’ bus service.
Rail bosses and unions dispute pension row details
TRADE unions have been accused of “keeping their members in the dark” over an ongoing railway strike - but unions describe the claim as “disingenuous”.
Law firms merge in Luton and Berkhamsted
A BERKHAMSTED solicitor has merged with a Luton firm to ‘meet the needs of their existing clients and the local community’.
Stretch of M1 scheme to return to 70mph
ROADWORKS between junctions 10 and 11 of the M1 are going to be removed tonight (Monday May 14), meaning an end to the 50mph speed limit on this section.
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UPDATED: Luton town centre without water
WATER is back on in the ‘LU1’ area of Luton after a burst water main in Guildford Street left many homes, schools and businesses running dry this morning (May 11).
Uncertain future for staff at Clintons stores
STAFF at town centre stores in Luton and Dunstable face an uncertain future after another big name brand fell victim to the high street spending slump yesterday.
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Delays likely at Luton Airport as border staff strike
ARRIVING passengers could experience delays at Luton Airport from 10pm tonight (May 9) as border force staff go on strike over pensions.
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A mixed result for town after a call for ‘business as usual’ call
WHILE a handful of businesses were left counting the cost of Saturday’s English Defence League and ‘We Are Luton’ demonstrations, footfall in Luton town centre was more than double that of February 5 last year when the EDL held its last protest.
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More flights for Euro 2012 fans
BUDGET airline Wizz Air has launched four extra flights from Luton Airport to the Ukraine for England supporters jetting out to this summer’s European Championships.
Identity fraud rife in Luton
LUTON residents are more than twice as likely as people in the rest of the UK to be targeted by identity fraudsters.
Top councillor looks at extending Luton-Dunstable busway to Leighton Buzzard
AN extension of the controversial Luton-Dunstable guided busway to Leighton Buzzard is being considered at top council levels.
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Luton student cleans up to win £15,000 bursary prize
A STUDENT who has two part-time jobs to help fund her education has received a £15,000 bursary prize to study engineering at univsersity.
Entrepreneurs took days off work to set up their own Bedfordshire firm
WHEN Pure Planet Recycling was set up nearly five years ago, directors Paul Turbutt and Phil Gibbs knew they had a good idea but weren’t sure how they would make it work.
Airport operator says plans had a ‘positive response’
THE operators of Luton Airport, who launched a rival expansion bid after Luton Borough Council put forward plans for growth, says feedback from the public has been “generally positive”.
easyBus hits the road and helps take airport’s strain
A NEW express transfer between Luton Airport and Earl’s Court in London took to the road on Sunday with fares as low as £1 for a one-way journey.
Fly-by is dream of a tour for plane fans
A STATE-of-the-art jet performed a fly-by of Luton Airport’s Thomson headquarters on Tuesday as part of a tour of the UK.
Busway ‘good for the town’
LUTON chartered surveyor Chris Harkin – a regular on popular BBC1 consumer programme The Cowboy Trap – says he’s tired of all the negative comments about the Luton Dunstable Busway.
Excitement builds as store goes up
CONSTRUCTION is progressing apace on the new Morrison’s store in Houghton Regis.
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Weather for Luton
Wednesday 23 May 2012
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