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Arrests for shootings and map of gun crime in town goes live
A number of arrests have been made in relation to the recent spate of gun crime in Luton.
Morrisons to share B&Q site
A new supermarket is coming to town, with the announcement that a Morrisons is set to open in Dallow Road.
Eviction bid gets under way
Eviction procedures have started against travellers who pitched up in Leagrave last week.
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Private hire drivers fined
Yasir Masood and Mohammed Iqbal have been convicted by Luton Magistrates Court of offences relating to the use of a licensed private hire vehicle.
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Man arrested for conspiracy to murder after shooting
A man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder following a rush hour shooting near a school yesterday (May 20).
Attempted murder investigation sees two arrested in dawn raids
Two people were arrested this morning (May 21) in connection with the attempted murder of a 16-year-old who was shot in the back in Marsh Farm.
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Packed programme for county’s big showcase
With the Whitsun bank holiday upon us, there’s only one place to be this weekend – everyone’s heading to the Herts County Show.
Plant sale aims for a bumper crop of hospice cash
A village plant sale which last year raised more than £5,000 for charity is setting its sights even higher this weekend.
You may have seen a grey squirrel, you may have seen a black squirrel – but both together? video
Gambolling in a Hertfordshire back garden is a sight to make anyone sit up and take notice – a grey squirrel may be a regular visitor, a black squirrel is rarer, but the reader who captured this brief snatch of film has never seen both at the same time.
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VIDEO: Man shot in leg after car crash video
A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being shot in the leg in Luton this morning.
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PCC picks his choice for Beds Chief Constable
Beds Police crime commissioner Olly Martins is putting up Colette Paul, currently Deputy Chief Constable of South Wales Police, as the county’s new Chief Constable.
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Councillors reassure community following gun crime
Councillors, police and officials visited Marsh Farm on Friday (May 17) to reassure residents following the recent spate of shootings.
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Fabulous Phyl celebrates a century in style
A former fashion model celebrated her 100th birthday in style with champagne for breakfast and a private performance from an opera singer.
Video: Project aims to remember fallen video
As the centenary to mark the start of the First World War approaches, the Imperial War Museum is calling for help with a unique project.
Charlie’s charity leap for Keech
A Luton woman has raised over £1,500 for ‘vital’ charity Keech Hospice by leaping 10,000ft out of an aeroplane.
Vandals smash Royal Mail office and cars
Four men were arrested after a vandalism spree at a Royal Mail sorting office on Thursday morning (May 16).
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School girl grabbed by sex offender
A 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted as she walked home from school yesterday (May 16).
Small is beautiful as judges name firm favourites
Companies have been shortlisted for prestigious awards from Bedfordshire Federation of Small Businesses.
Attempted murder suspect released on bail
A teenager arrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of a 16-year-old was released on police bail last night (May 16).
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Martins picks his choice for Beds Chief Con
Beds Police crime commissioner Olly Martins is putting up Colette Paul, currently Deputy Chief Constable of South Wales Police, as the county’s new Chief Constable.
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Family are barred from NHS surgeries
A father is furious that he and his family have been barred from all NHS surgeries for a year following an altercation with a doctor on Monday.
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Video: Luton firm’s workforce praised by government minister... and the boss video
A government minister praised a Luton company for “showing the way” for British manufacturing during a visit to open the first phase of a much-needed modernisation programme.
VIDEO: Roy Hodgson announces England squad in Luton video
England manager Roy Hodgson announced his latest squad at Vauxhall’s Luton headquarters today, as the car giant announced an extension to their sponsorship deal with the Football Association.
Second arson at riding school in six weeks
Fire completely destroyed two stables at a riding school in Warden Hill Road last night (May 15).
VIDEO: First speed tests on busway video
The first speed tests on the £89 million Luton and Dunstable guided busway took place this morning (May 16).
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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of 16-year-old in Luton
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenager was shot in Luton.
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VIDEO: Pedestrian airlifted to hospital after motorcycle collision in Luton town centre video
A woman was taken by helicopter to a London hospital after colliding with a motorcyclist in Luton town centre yesterday evening (May 15).
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VIDEO: Grandfather of murdered teenager speaks after sentencing video
The grandfather of murdered Delaney Brown says he feels “no great pleasure” in seeing the teenager’s former friend sentenced to life in prison for the killing today (May 15).
Life sentence for Delaney killer
The killer of 19-year-old Delaney Brown has been told he will serve a minimum of 24 years in jail.
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Flats demolition delayed
The demolition of a block of flats in Luton has been postponed for at least two years so the council can fulfil its obligations to homeless families.
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Schoolboys robbed by gang of youths
Two schoolboys were robbed in Axe Close, Luton on Friday, May 10.
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Breaking: Rival gang member found guilty of ex-friend’s murder
A man who drove a stolen BMW at a teenage cyclist was found guilty of the murder of his former friend at Luton Crown Court today (May 15).
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Video: hand reared piglets at Whipsnade Zoo video
Three wild boar piglets are being hand reared by zoo keepers - with the help of a cuddly toy sheep.
CCTV footage of man wanted in connection with shooting video
A man wanted in connection with the shooting of a 16-year-old boy on Saturday is shown on CCTV footage released by police today (May 15).
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Luton businesswoman stars in Middle East
Starting a business in the Middle East is no comfy camel ride in the desert – particularly in you’re a woman.
It’s time to take back the streets video
Armed officers, dog units and local policing teams are patrolling Marsh Farm and Lewsey Farm in an attempt to reassure the community following the latest gun crime on Saturday.
Low turnout to find councillor with X-Factor
An event to inspire people to help change the face of local government has been described as an ‘experiment’ to be learnt from.
‘Loving Luton’ is on the agenda for new vicar
After a long wait, a new vicar is set to arrive at St Mary’s Church in Luton.
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Robbery victims ‘feared for their lives’
Men who stole two safes during a robbery at a garage on Monday night (May 13) threatened two mechanics and a customer with a knife.
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Robbers punch man in face
A 30-year-old man had his mobile phone stolen as he walked through a park on Thursday (May 9).
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Bar and nightclub operator has gone into administration
A Milton Keynes company that runs bars and nightclubs in Luton and Bedford has called in the administrators.
Shisha cafe fined
The owner and manager of a shisha cafe in Leagrave Road were both fined for allowing people to smoke in an enclosed marquee.
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Feuding youths ‘need protecting from themselves’
“Escalating friction” between gangs is behind the increase in gun crime in Luton, one of Bedfordshire’s top cops says.
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Video: Minister opens £20m uni block video
Universities minister David Willetts praised the “flair and flexibility” of the University of Bedfordshire at today’s (Monday) launch of a new £20million centre.
Calls for residents to aid crackdown on “extremely dangerous” vehicles
Nuisance vehicles which are “a blight on residents’ lives” are being targeted in a police crackdown ahead of summer.
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Armed patrols after latest Luton shooting video
Police are offering a £1,000 reward to halt the escalation in violence after Luton was rocked by another teenage shooting in the early hours of Saturday.
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Man needed medical help after kitchen fire
A man had to be given oxygen after a fire broke at a house in Bury Park.
War hero celebrates 100th birthday with a party
A “kind and generous” former Vauxhall Motors worker celebrated his 100th birthday with a party fit for a centenarian.
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Luton’s ‘armpit art’ in Saatchi show
To have your work called “puerile” isn’t normally something to be pleased about.
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Cigarettes cost workers nearly £1,000
Two workers were fined £434 each for smoking in their work vehicles which is illegal.
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Wednesday 22 May 2013
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