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Trans woman who applied for job at council loses discrimination claim

Rachel giving out the certificates. Picture: Rachel Hopkins MP

The 12 businesses handed MP's Small Business Awards 2023

Tapas won big at the awards. Picture: Abu Nasir

Indian restaurant bags award for being the best in county and South East

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Luton woman on a mission to inspire wins young business person of the year award

Signage outside a branch of the British high-street retail chain "Wilko". Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images

Luton’s Wilko store reopens this week - with goody bags for first 50 customers

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: A Food Standards Agency rating certificate is pictured in the window of a restaurant on February 9, 2015 in London, England. Claims have been made that some restaurants are ignoring food hygiene standards ratings. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Food hygiene ratings for businesses published in November

Evri signs in the window of a Post Office branch. Picture: Mark Dolby

Post Office branches in Luton are now taking Evri parcels

Stagecoach East wins the Gold Award

Stagecoach East wins gold at UK Bus Awards

Image of the takeaway's dirty floor during an inspection. Picture: Luton Council

Luton businesses prosecuted after rat droppings found at Chinese takeaway

What the new shop could look like outside. Picture: Sapphire Signmakers LTD via Central Bedfordshire Council planning portal

Hobbycraft could be moving to this retail park after plans submitted to council

L-R Shanta (centre user), Fenella (Children's & Families Activity Facilitator)

Struggling community spaces in Luton urged to apply for share of £500k fund to h...

The tribunal concluded Mr Debont was unfairly dismissed from his job. Image: Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash

Dyslexic manager wins discrimination and unfair dismissal claim

Rodent activity and mice dropping were discovered at the premises.

Food business fined thousands of pounds after inspectors find 'rodent activity'

Edward Neville (Left) and Thomas Neville (Right)

Family business looks back on its five-generation legacy in town

Jacki Flower, Luton BID

Small Business Saturday: Fostering Local Commerce and Community Engagement in Lu...

Are you ready to inspire young minds? Picture – supplied.

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Donatello's in Dunstable. Picture: Google Maps

Dunstable restaurant makes it to final of Italian food awards

Alicia Nursing Home. Picture: Google Maps

Nursing homes told to improve by Care Quality Commission after inspections

Homes are covered in snow in Cheshire. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Campaigners set to unite in Luton demanding warm homes for all

Charles and William Eid

Signature Flatbreads has been awarded ‘Bakery Manufacturer of the Year 2023’

AFC Dunstable girls on their site visit day

Housebuilder bridges the gap between women and construction at site visit

3,878 shoplifting offences were recorded by Bedfordshire Police in the year to June – up from 3,616 in 2022

Shoplifting on the rise in Bedfordshire

Oliver aged 6

Amazon Dunstable supports children with cancer

The premises on High St North, Picture: Google Maps

Restaurant named as regional takeaway of the year at Turkish awards

Starbucks to open new store in Luton

Local primary school children enjoy the visit

Housebuilder invites school kids for a behind-the-scenes tour

Signage outside a branch of the British high-street retail chain "Wilko". Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images

Wilko store set to reopen in Luton next month - creating 80 jobs

Get the lowdown on how rentals can make money at special events in South Kensington – book your tickets now. Picture supplied.

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Two young boys play football in the street, September 30, 2008 in the Govan area of Glasgow. Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Figures reveal how many children are in need in Luton

Nook, the new eatery in Markyate. Pictures: Dylan May

New café opens promising 'community feel' for customers

TUI travel agents. Image: Greg Woodward Photo

New TUI travel shop set to open in Luton

Andrew Selous MP. Picture: UK Government

MP welcomes cost of living payments for low-income families

Sala is open for business, daily until 8pm

New shop SALA opens in Dunstable

Ruth Robb, Azalea CEO, making a local impact

Luton businesswoman gets Charity Champion Gold Award

Luton was awarded for its diverse array of food and music venues. Submitted image

Luton town centre flies its purple flag a fourth year running

The new store opens on Saturday

Luton store reopens bigger and better than ever

Shemiza Rashid has produced a Trolley Tales' project on food banks and the cost-of-living crisis.

Creative Luton project highlights cost-of-living stories

Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins stands outside of Parliament

Luton South MP announces award to celebrate small businesses

An artist's impression of the new development on the former Vauxhall Aftersales site in Chalton. Picture: Goodman Logistics Developments (UK) Limited

Plans for former Vauxhall site can continue - creating up to 1,500 jobs

An easyJet Airbus A320Neo departs from London Luton Airport in Bedfordshire. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRS

Herts MPs react as Luton Airport gets green light to lift passenger cap by 1m

SKF has announced it is to close, with a loss of 300 jobs

300 jobs to go as SKF moves out of Luton

Thorn Turn Houshold Waste Recycling Centre, Houghton Regis. Picture: Google Maps

People using tidy tip in Houghton Regis will have to prove they live in the area

Lemon Crispy Chicken, and inset Syed Shah with the award.

Luton restaurant celebrates after being crowned best takeaway in England

The aftermath of the blaze - Photo from Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue

What to do if your flight was delayed or cancelled after airport car park blaze

Luton Airport car park post-fire, photo from X @Lutoneye

Eerie video shows aftermath of Luton Airport car park blaze

Aftermath of a devastating fire at Luton Airport that has destroyed "hundreds" of vehicles in a multi-storey car park. Photo from SWNS

Update for Luton Airport passengers ahead of first planned departures