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Former Dacorum mayor offers to buy iconic Whipsnade chalk lion for peppercorn £1

Sexual predator Loui Cadman features in the latest episode of 24 Hours in Police Custody

Sexual predator featured in Sunday's episode of 24 Hours in Police Custody

Cancer survivor Denise Coates holds up a handwritten poster the day before surgery on Cancer Awareness Day, 2016

CRUK Media volunteer award for Luton cancer survivor and author Denise Coates

Kamil Biecke was last seen in Luton and has links to MK say police. Photos: Beds Police

Police launch fresh appeal over disappearance of former pro footballer

Festus Akinbusoye Close Up Stern Image supplied by OPCC

Right now a woman can't leave her home because of a controlling partner

Wild Cherry Drive, Luton

Home that's perfect for winter - with under floor heating and a cosy gaming room

Pupils at Charlton Lower School

Houghton Regis housebuilder branches out to school with Christmas trees donation

An Operation Metal officer carries out a search

More than £300k and drugs seized in town centre in major crackdown on crime

A view of Waulud's Bank - Picture Google Maps

Plans for caravan site near 'unique' neolithic site in Luton refused

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Andros Townsend looks to win the ball against Manchester City this afternoon - pic: Liam Smith

Edwards confident Luton can achieve 'something really, really special'

Elijah Adebayo celebrates his goal against Manchester City this afternoon - pic: Liam Smith

Edwards left disappointed as he felt it could have been Luton's day

Elijah Adebayo heads Luton in front against Manchester City - pic: Liam Smith

Silva and Grealish on target as second half fightback sees Town defeated by City

Hatters midfielder Ross Barkley - pic: Liam Smith

Barkley insists Luton can be 'fearless' when taking on treble-winners

Gabe Osho celebrates making it 1-1 against Arsenal in midweek - pic: Liam Smith

Edwards urges Town to force 'winning machine' out of their comfort zone

Manchester City defender John Stones under pressure from Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans on Tuesday night - pic: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

Luton midfielder will tell City star John Stones to wear his shinpads

Luton fans were in fine voice against Arsenal on Tuesday night - pic: Liam Smith

Edwards believes Luton are starting to feel more at home in the Premier League

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Hatters boss Rob Edwards reacts to Tuesday night's 4-3 defeat against Arsenal - pic: Liam Smith

Hatters chief having sleepless nights as he looks to keepTown in the top flight

Elijah Adebayo rises above David Raya to make it 2-2 against Arsenal on Tuesday night - pic: Liam Smith

Luton chief hopes Adebayo remains a problem for Premier League teams to work out

Alfie Doughty delivers a cross into the box against Arsenal -- pic: Liam Smith

Edwards confident Doughty will cope if switched to the right with Kabore out

Town attacker Chiedozie Ogbene during Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Brentford - pic: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

Luton boss will continue to manage the burden of flying winger Ogbene

Tom Lockyer is hoping to recover from the back injury he suffered against Brentford - pic: Warren Little/Getty Images

Hatters boss could welcome trio back for Manchester City clash

Tim Robinson will take Luton's home match on Sunday - pic: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Premier League announce referee for Luton's home clash with Manchester City

Town attacker Chiedozie Ogbene - pic: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images

Ireland displays proved to Luton attacker he was ready for the Premier League

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Collage for JustGiving Page

Annual fundraising memory walk to remember Marley Asher Adeshino Prescott held

Mr and Mrs Christmas - Nigel Bracey and his wife Caroline at the Christmas lights switch on

Watch the moment this family turns on incredible charity Christmas lights

Christmas at Wrest Park - a new interactive light trail in Bedfordshire, set in the Wrest Park estate

Wrest Park Light Trail 2023: Festive fun at new interactive Christmas event

Lifestyle

Christmas trees with white string lights

Luton fights back after being labelled ‘least Christmassy’ UK town

The group has collectively lost over 80 stone.

Wigmore Slimmers jump into the festive season after a successful year

Student officer Lee Rogers had dreamt of being a police officer since he was 10.

Bedfordshire Police force searching for more ‘heroes’ to serve their community

A chip and pin debit console. Photo Illustration by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Temporary banking hub opens in Bury Park

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Central Beds Council

Trans woman who applied for job at council loses discrimination claim

Santa with children from St Matthew’s Primary School. Picture: Luton Borough Council

DART celebrates countdown to first Christmas with school choir visit

Central Bedfordshire Council Leader explains the budget consultation is so important in a video on YouTube.

Cuts to services and 5% tax increase proposed by council

Shopping

These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

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'Sick of the lies': Michelle Mone breaks silence on covid PPE scandal

Aldi super six deal to return, with items starting at 15p.

Aldi: Christmas Super Six deals return starting at 15p

King Charles III will deliver his Christmas Day speech at 3pm.

King’s Speech 2023: What time and where can you watch

American football coach used disturbing 9/11 metaphor to inspire team

Quiz reveals your Christmas spending habits

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 Professional Dancers

12 things Behind the scenes at Strictly Come Dancing 2023

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