‘We gave 300 children a loving home’
A COUPLE from Luton who have fostered more than 300 children in 30 years were recognised at the Annual Awards Evening for Foster Carers.Carole and David Wells, both 63, have four children of their own...
View ArticleMayor opens new family centre
CHILDREN and staff enjoyed a grand ceremony to mark the opening of their new family centre at William Austin Junior School yesterday (May 27).The recently appointed Mayor of Luton, Don Worlding, cut...
View ArticleJob losses blow to defence firm staff
UNION leaders have voiced concern following the announcement of job cuts at defence electronics firm Selex Galileo in Luton.The company announced yesterday that it would be making 150 manufacturing,...
View ArticleChiltern way run
TWO men are taking on the marathon to end all marathons as they run through Luton as part of their 172 mile Chiltern Way challenge in June.Joel Marris, 24, and Steve Bownds, 25, both from Chesham, will...
View ArticleBlack market Champions League tickets seized at Luton Airport
BLACK market UEFA Champions League final tickets worth an estimated £38,400 have been seized by the UK Border Agency at Luton Airport.Officers found the 24 tickets for tomorrow’s Wembley showpiece on...
View ArticleVIDEO: Visit ‘a success’ despite EDL presence
EURO MP Richard Howitt yesterday insisted visiting fellow members of the European Parliament had taken away a positive impression of Luton, despite opposition from the English Defence League.The...
View ArticleCannabis plants found in house raid
POLICE discovered around 400 cannabis plants after they raided a house in Salisbury Road on Friday morning.Officers found three rooms in the house were being used to cultivate cannabis with full a full...
View ArticleBrabin remains boss after signing new deal
LUTON Town have confirmed that Gary Brabin will remain as first team manager after signing a new two-year deal with the club, writes Mike Simmonds.The 40-year-old, who originally joined the club in...
View ArticleSinging and dancing in the rain - Luton Carnival special
HEAVY rain didn’t dampen the carnival spirit in Luton, as thousands of people lined the streets to enjoy the fabulous procession and join the party on Bank Holiday MondaySmiling through the pouring...
View ArticleHave a flaming good time at our awards
PEOPLE in your business have been working hard all year so here’s a great chance to give them a cracking night out as a celebration of company growth, innovation or survival.Premier Newspapers,...
View ArticleHATTERS PLAY-OFF FINAL: THE VIDEO
It maybe a week ago, but the feeling of disappointment still runs strong with Hatters fans after their Conference play-off final penalty shoot out defeat to AFC Wimbledon.Here, Luton News chief...
View ArticleCouncil set for top brass cull
COUNCILLORS are due to meet tonight to discuss a cull of senior managers that could save Luton Borough Council £500,000 a year.The meeting will take place at the Town Hall, and officers have...
View ArticleFancy singing at the Albert Hall? Then join Luton Male Voice Choir
ONE of Ken Hone’s most enthralling memories – one that still makes his spine tingle – is walking through the honeycomb of passages under the Albert Hall after taking part in a cancer charity concert...
View ArticleIT manager in charity run
KEEN Luton athlete Alex Farr, 29, of Ramridge Road was celebrating after completing the BUPA London 10,000 in 41 minutes 54 seconds – a personal best.The 10km race is organised by the London Marathon...
View ArticleHow NOAH gave me a helping hand when I needed it most
IAN Ridley readily admits he’s lucky to be alive.The former Luton tearaway grew up in a series of children’s homes where he was bullied and abused. Four years ago he ended up sleeping rough when his...
View ArticleMum’s marathon total went sky high
A CADDINGTON mum has handed over more than £3,000 to premature baby charity Tommy’s after collecting a huge amount of sponsorship for her London Marathon bid.Lynn Russell, 37, of Adstone Road, ran the...
View ArticleAKCC back on top after Nazir’s haul
AKCC claimed top spot back from Luton Pakistanis as they comfortably beat them by seven wickets in the Luton & District Midweek League on Tuesday night.Pakistanis batted first and were dismissed...
View ArticleWinners all yearn for learning
LEARNERS, their teachers and the importance of new skills were celebrated at an awards ceremony.The Learning Partnership – Bedfordshire and Luton gave certificates to a host of people who have fought...
View ArticleFormer brickie now sells homes
A FORMER apprentice bricklayer has been appointed as a Luton branch manager of residential property agent Harrison Murray .Chris Downey, 28, has taken over the reins at the Bushmead office of the...
View ArticleFormer traffic cop goes back on road
FORMER Bedfordshire police officer Chris Sapsford knows the county’s roads like the back of his hand.So there can’t be anyone better qualified to start a ‘Club Class’ private hire service than...
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