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“I’ve travelled the world right here in Luton”, stated outgoing Mayor of Luton

Madam Mayor Councillor Sally Kimondo

Dunstable Town Council welcomes new Mayor Councillor Sally Kimondo

Cllr Sally Kimondo and Cllr Richard Attwell. Picture: Dunstable Town Council

Dunstable’s first Black mayor vows to put “needs of the community first”

The winning team

Luton asylum seekers win Mayor’s Charity Cup in inspirational football tournamen...

Discussions took place between the students, the Mayor, and key stakeholders involved in the Universal Studios development planned for Bedford.

Mayor of Bedford visits students to talk about the Universal Studios development

Lat year's carnival. Picture: ALEKSANDRA WARCHOL

Excitement building for 49th Luton International Carnival this month

Many people from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds joined together to remember and celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day with the lighting of the beacon outside Luton Town Hall last week.

Faith Matters: VE 80th anniversary celebrations held outside Luton Town Hall

Bite Back activists earlier this month.

Young people welcome Bedford Council’s move to curb junk food ads

Ad Feature Events in London: Iconic gatherings you won’t want to miss

The new cycling hub offers everything for cyclists of all ages, and abilities.

New Linmere Cycling Hub opened by Houghton Regis Mayor

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Former Mayor of Luton calls for nationwide ban on mobile phones in schools

The nation will come together to pay tribute to those who secured peace

Commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with the lighting of the beacon at Du...

Chez Jerome - Udo and Susanne second and third in on right

Dunstable welcomes German twin town visitors for friendly lunch and exchange

The new benches were installed through the collaboration of The Mayor of Luton, Cllr Tahmina Saleem, alongside Charity Ambassador Micky Hazard, and Luton Green Spaces Manager Steve Battlebury, who all share a deep commitment to raising awareness and providing support for mental health. Also in attendance was the Mayor of Dunstable, Cllr Louise O’Riordan, the Mayor of Houghton Regis, Cllr Elaine Cooper, the Chair of Central Bedfordshire Council, Cllr Gareth Mackey, and the High Sherif of Bedfordshire, Bav Shah.

New mental health support benches installed by council in local parks

l-r Tahareem Farquhar, Sarah Owen MP, Jasmin Banks Akima Charity director, Charlotte Lockley, Mayor of Luton Cllr Tahmina Saleem, Saj Zafar, Cllr Maria Lovell, Rachel Hopkins MP, Mayor of Houghton Regis Cllr Elaine Cooper

Luton's Mayor hosts International Women's Day in the Town Hall

John Tizard, Police and Crime Commissioner

Monthly Column: Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard

Empire Cinema - Bury Park Road Luton opened 1921.

"All the nice girls love a sailor" - especially the Bacon sisters!

International Women's Day takes place on the 8th of March each year

Luton to host series of events for International Women’s Day 2025

Lucy Dales on top of 1919 Peace Day float.

Dunstable Yesteryear: Images of town's first lady Mayor

Linmere residents sample the new park for an early-morning social!

New Linmere playpark opened by Houghton Regis Mayor

High Sheriff of Bedfordshire switching on the lights with Cllr Javeria Hussain and the Mayor of Luton. Picture: June Essex

Carols and crafts at Christmas light switch on in Luton despite weather

Watch as War Horse memorial gets purple poppy coat to remember fallen service animals

Watch as War Horse statue gets draped in beautiful purple poppy coat

Councillors and council staff are gearing up the event. Picture: Luton Borough Council

Councillors and senior leaders to run in support of food for homeless charity

Hundreds turned up to celebrate at the weekend. Picture: Tony Margiocchi

Nigerians celebrate 64th Independence Day with cultural festival in Luton

Left: Blocked drain on Union Street and flooded basement, right. Pictures: Victoria Hooker

Mayor calls for ‘emergency response team’ as Dunstable mops up after floods

Dunstable in Bloom Volunteers

Dunstable triumphs again with another gold award in the Anglia in Bloom competit...

'House' by Lorna Moore

Never say never

Left: Marian and one of the owls. Right: her brilliant book cake, highlighting her love for the work of William Wordsworth, Rory Stewart, and John Clare. Images: Paula White.

Dunstable centenarian celebrates 100th birthday with owl display

Somos Colombian Dancers

Global cultures unite at Dunstable's Around the World festival

Somos Colombian Dancers

Global cultures unite at Around the World Festival

Angela Rayner

New housing target for Luton cut by hundreds of new homes a year

Dunstable high street with the water tower top right.

Dunstable Yesteryear: When the water tower was a local landmark

Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Luton

New Mayor and Deputy Mayor officially appointed

Luton mayor Tahmina Saleem at the mayoral investiture. Picture: Euan Duncan, LDRS

Luton's new mayor praises "astonishing" community

Mayor of Luton cutting the ribbon

Luton Mayor marks official opening of The Lewis Foundation Outlet

The Lewis Foundation Outlet Shop in The Mall

Family fun and 10 per cent off at shop’s official Luton launch

Duchess of Edinburgh opens UK’s first net zero retirement village near Luton

Alderman Worby's civic procession

Dunstable Yesteryear - When Queensway was new

New new Luton edition of Monopoly

Revealed: all the places that are on Luton’s brand new Monopoly board

Brenda Boatwright in the Mayoral Robes and Chain 1988

Obituary: Former mayor Brenda Boatwright served Dunstable with distinction

Sarah Owen, Luton North MP

Luton’s strength in diversity as we hope for a more peaceful world

The mayor with other guests at the town hall event. Picture: Luton Borough Council

Thousands raised for Gaza medical aid at mayor's charity iftar

Mayor Cllr Liz Jones leads the pack of mile walkers (John Chatterley)

An inaugural road race around Dunstable for charity

Dunstable Town Council Mayor Liz Jones with residents

Dunstable Mayor unveils time capsule plaque at local care home

Women's International Day is on March 8

Join events in Luton to celebrate International Women's Day

Dignatories attending the Dunstable Mayor's Civic Service

Dunstable Town Mayor’s Civic Service

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