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'Big or difficult decisions not needed' in Luton Council's 2022-23 budget Euan

Business
Victory for Luton Airport workers over pay freeze threat Lynn Hughes

People
Luton's political boundaries are on the move. But how will they affect you? Lynn Hughes

Crime
Luton shopkeeper carried on selling illicit tobacco while on bail Lynn Hughes

Health
140 missed or cancelled GP appointments at one Luton practice in a month - so sh... Euan Duncan

People
Almost 1,000 Covid fines issued in Bedfordshire - including two for large gather... Reporter

Crime
Luton rapist locked victim he'd met through social media in her flat before carr... Lynn Hughes

Crime
Dunstable kidnapper and stalker has his jail term extended Lynn Hughes

Health
Revealed: impact of winter and Covid pressures at Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust Reporter

People
Family tribute to Luton community stalwart Bill Powers MBE Lynn Hughes

Cars
Why 18 January is the most dangerous day on UK roads Matt Allan

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Lifestyle
Luton easyJet flight aborted seconds from take-off Lynn Hughes

News
Here's how you can help shape the future of Central Bedfordshire's bus services Laura Hutchinson

Business
Try a charming break to Sarajevo, from Luton Lynn Hughes

Coronavirus
Luton commuters warned to check before they travel as train services are cut due... Lynn Hughes

Business
Luton Airport strike action continues over 'poverty pay' Lynn Hughes

Business
Luton Airport travellers with mobility issues could feel the impact of strike ac... Lynn Hughes

CrimeSee more

Crime
Arsonists target home of vulnerable man in Barton-le-Clay Lynn Hughes

People
Rise in use of force on children by Bedfordshire Police Reporter

Crime
New policing hub aims to create a safer Dunstable community Lynn Hughes

Health
Luton MP welcomes pause in smart motorway rollout Lynn Hughes

Crime
Police data reveals Bedfordshire one of the worst car crime hot spots Clare Turner

Crime
£400 fine after fly tipping traced back to Luton address Lynn Hughes

Crime
'Inspiring' figurehead's departure means search for new Beds Police community sc... Lynn Hughes

Crime
Luton mum held at knifepoint during 'shocking' attack by masked raider Lynn Hughes

WeatherSee more

People
View footage of nightmare Irish ferry crossing as Barton woman's four-hour trip ... Holly Patel

Weather
Met Office issues yellow warning of thunderstorms in Bedfordshire this afternoon Newsdesk

Weather
Summer finally arriving and this is when Bedfordshire is expected to bask in soa... News Reporter

Weather
Yellow warning of thunderstorms in Luton today Stewart Carr

BusinessSee more

Business
More Luton pub sites set to be used for housing Euan Duncan

Business
Luton's Mall celebrates a year of charity support Lynn Hughes

Business
Brother and sister take on Luton pharmacy Lynn Hughes

Business
Luton funeral directors help bereaved with talking groups Lynn Hughes

PoliticsSee more

Council
Central Beds councillors branded 'out of touch' in debate on evening meetings John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

Politics
Luton councillors await updates on missing £1.2m school funding and sign-off of ... Euan Duncan

News
Report highlights lack of trust in council as residents continue fight to save H... Lynn Hughes

EducationSee more

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Exciting opportunities at Luton Sixth Form – apply now Ellie Evans

Education
£4m education overspend in Central Bedfordshire could rise to £6m by end of fina... Euan Duncan

Education
Luton high school slammed in Ofsted report Lynn Hughes

Education
School for seniors aims to help get older people in Central Bedfordshire back to... Lynn Hughes

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Coronavirus
When all Covid restrictions could be lifted across the UK Helen Johnson

Coronavirus
Could Luton & Dunstable Hospital be 'in trouble' as staff Covid vaccination dead... Euan Duncan

Coronavirus
Major change to Covid self-isolation rules takes effect from today Claire Schofield

PeopleSee more

People
Highest-ever Covid case rate in Luton but the deaths and hospitalisations are sl... Euan Duncan

People
Firefighters called to kitchen fire in Luton flat Reporter

People
Guests at Premier inn in Luton evacuated over false fire alarm caused by smoker Reporter

Health
Almost 1,000 cancers discovered at most deadly stage in Bedfordshire Reporter

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