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KEECH Hospice Care has always been a haven for people with life-limiting illnesses. Now its day care facilities are even better – thanks to a major grant from the Department of Health, plus several...
View ArticleWatchdog slams hospital over safety concerns
MAJOR concerns about failings in patient safety at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital have been raised by report by a healthcare watchdog.The Care Quality Commission said bosses at the 600-bed hospital...
View ArticleCall centre merger for Beds Police?
BEDFORDSHIRE Police’s call centre could soon merge with those from Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire as part of cost-cutting measures.The three forces are currently exploring the possibility of merging...
View ArticleKeane: Let’s win the title next season
TOWN midfielder Keith Keane has vowed to win the Blue Square Bet Premier title next season to finally put back the club back where it belongs, writes Mike Simmonds.Saturday’s crushing defeat on...
View ArticleWidow praises ‘formidable’ soldier
THE widow of a soldier killed by a rogue gunman in Afghanistan has described him as a “formidable soldier and leader”.An inquest ruled on Friday that Warrant Officer Class 1 Darrent Chant, a former...
View ArticleThe cure that killed my Nan
ELECTROLUX customer account manager Terri Harbron, 25, will be taking part in this year’s Race for Life as she has done every year since her beloved nan, Marlene Harbron, died three years ago this...
View ArticleEDL angry at anti-extremism MEP
A EURO MP says a bid by the English Defence League to hijack an anti-racism meeting in Luton today (Thursday May 26) will not derail the event.Richard Howitt will be joined by other members of the...
View ArticleCity bid ‘starts to change the future of Luton’
LUTON submitted its formal bid to become a city outside Whitehall yesterday afternoon, hoping to beat off competition from more than 20 other towns.While the world’s eyes were focussed on London for US...
View ArticleBig spenders will not affect any Hatters recruitment drive
A REPEAT of big bucks spending a la Crawley of last season will not affect Town’s plans for the forthcoming campaign, writes Mark Wood.Disappointment in Saturday’s play-off final means that the Hatters...
View ArticleTown in a buyer’s market
EAGLE-EYED Hatters are busy casting their eyes over potential targets for next season.With managing director Gary Sweet adamant that football is currently a ‘buyer’s market’ Town are well placed to...
View ArticleTasir puts Pakistanis top
LUTON Pakistanis are top of the Premier Division table as they saw off Luton Haiderys on Tuesday night. With Haiderys beating Pakistanis to the title and in the cup final last season, Pakistanis were...
View ArticleSweet expects Brabin to stay at Kenilworth Road
SIGNING Gary Brabin as Town’s permanent manager should just be a ‘formality’ according to managing director Gary Sweet, writes Mark Wood.Both parties have had some time out and taken stock following...
View ArticleKeogh awaits late fitness test for Beds
BEDFORDSHIRE are waiting for a late fitness check on Rob Keogh before finalising their side to take on Dorset in the MCCA Trophy at Dunstable Town’s Lancot Park ground at Totternhoe on Sunday.The...
View Article210 child sex offences recorded in Bedfordshire
BEDFORDSHIRE Police recorded 210 sex offences against children including rape, incest and gross indecency –in 2009-10.Most reports concerned children aged 12-15 years old. However, six victims in the...
View ArticleJoin our carnival countdown!
Luton International Carnival 2011 is nearly here, and our dedicated council website is the place to go for all you need to know about this year’s event.The Carnival is taking place on bank holiday...
View ArticleEDL members gather outside Town Hall before extremism talks
A LARGE police presence is in place at Luton Town Hall as Luton Borough Council prepares to welcome a delegation of MPs from across Europe for anti-extremism talks.East of England MEP Richard Howitt...
View ArticleMEP Howitt booed by EDL crowd at meeting
A CHORUS of boos and chants greeted Euro MP Richard Howitt as he arrived at Luton Town Hall for extremism talks this afternoon.A large group of English Defence League members had gathered at the Duke...
View ArticleCouncil top brass left speechless by EDL demo
LUTON’S council chiefs were left tongue-tied after a delegation of Euro MPs were barracked by dozens of English Defence League members outside the Town Hall.MEPs from Austria, the Netherlands, Hungary...
View ArticleIn the market for a change
LUTON’S indoor market has said goodbye to two of its best known stalls, after they struggled to compete with the large chains in the neighbouring Mall.The Central Cafe and pet shop, Pet Things, both...
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