Study aims to increase organ donations A leading health expert from the University of Bedfordshire will conduct a national study to examine why people from different faith and ethnic groups make gifts in their everyday lives ...
(05/09/2008)
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Mental health trust chief steps downThe chief executive of Bedfordshire and Luton Mental Health and Social Care Partnership NHS Trust (BLPT) has resigned.(06/09/2008)
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Houghton Regis Medieval Fayre cancelled due to bad weatherThis year's Houghton Regis Medieval Fayre - due to take place tomorrow (September 6) has been cancelled.(06/09/2008)
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Dogs reunited with ownerCavalier King Charles Spaniels Bruno and Benji were stolen several weeks ago from a Middlesex garden.(06/09/2008)
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Dangerous levels of arsenic found in water brand As Muslims observe Ramadan, environmental health officers are warning people to avoid drinking Zam Zam water of uncertain origin as it may contain high levels of arsenic.(06/09/2008)
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Luton joins in world welcome for 2012 Olympics The Cultural Olympiad of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will launch with hundreds of events taking place across the country, including Luton's photography and visual arts event ...
(04/09/2008)
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Cash point robbery A man was assaulted and robbed as he withdrew money from a cash machine ...
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Home hit by masked raiders Two masked men carried out an aggravated burglary on a property that left one victim bloodied. Three occupants of a property in Elmore Road, Luton were assaulted after the robbers entered ...
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Vehicle thefts prompt warning to villagers Police in Dunstable are urging motorists, including those in rural areas, to be on their guard after brazen offenders stole a high value vehicle from a drive ...
(04/09/2008)
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Cops call for information on CCTV pair Detectives in Luton investigating an assault outside a phone shop in the town centre are appealing for help to identify two men caught on CCTV ...
(04/09/2008)
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Don't get caught out by digital aerial scamUnscrupulous traders are trying to sell expensive, unnecessary digital aerial equipment.(04/09/2008)
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Companies rally to help uni students succeed Local companies have donated thousands of pounds to help support students studying at the University of Bedfordshire ...
(03/09/2008)
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Three more arrested in Panther pounceBedfordshire Police investigating drugs offences - including the force's biggest ever cannabis seizure this summer - have arrested three more people following dawn raids today (September 2).(04/09/2008)
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District council statement on 'controversial' Junction 12 stadium plans withdrawal South Bedfordshire District Council has released a statement on the decision to withdraw the 'controversial' M1 Junction 12 stadium planning application.(04/09/2008)
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Did you see Dunstable wheelie bin arsonist?Police in Dunstable are appealing for witnesses after an arsonist set light to three wheelie bins in as many nights - causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to surrounding property. (04/09/2008)
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Widow hits out at PCT over drug denial policyBY CLIVE GRESSWELL A former health visitor, forced to pay £800 a time to treat a condition which could leave her blind, has hit out at Bedfordshire PCT ...
(06/09/2008)
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Free swimming plan for the old and youngBY CLIVE GRESSWELL Proposals for free swimming in Luton are being considered for those aged 60 or over and 16 or under ...
(06/09/2008)
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Fly-tippers targeted Higher penalties could be brought in to punish flytippers ...
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Council steps in to sort out empty and run-down housesManagement of empty houses in Dunstable could be taken over by the district council. The clampdown on longterm empty properties has been agreed by South Bedfordshire District Council ... (06/09/2008)
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Academy site could house new homes New houses may be built on the site of South Luton High Academy. The school is due to be demolished in 2011 and one of the options being looked at is ...
(06/09/2008)
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Junction 12 stadium plan may be historyBY CRAIG LEWIS Plans to relocate Luton Town in a 25,000 seater stadium at junction 12 have collapsed. Developer Goodman announced on Friday that it has withdrawn its planning application for the new stadium ...
(30/08/2008)
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Airport's multi-lingual initiative aims to help deal with extra passengers A new multi-lingual communications system for flight departures has been launched at Luton Airport ...
(06/09/2008)
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The chance to danceBY CRAIG LEWIS Hip-hop came to Luton last week in the form of professional breakdancers Snoz1 and Cherry D. The pair taught youngsters how to perform their body popping moves as part of The ...
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The countdown to London Olympics 2012 starts here The Olympic Handover Flag has been raised in Luton and Dunstable to celebrate the moment when London became the official host city for the games ...
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Maths prodigy, 11, passes GCSEBY CLIVE GRESSWELL Maths whizz Mohammed Uddin scored a B in his GCSE exam - despite only being 11-years-old. Mohammed, who would like to be an accountant when he grows up, sat the exam ...
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Bag snatch victim soughtBaffled detectives are trying to trace the victim of a handbag snatch ... (06/09/2008)
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Traffic lights knifepoint robberyTwo men were robbed at knifepoint as they sat in their car at traffic lights. The frightening attack took place at the junction of Oakley Road and Dunstable Road on Saturday, ... (06/09/2008)
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Postmistress backs PO closure proposalBY CLIVE GRESSWELL A Postmistress says she will be glad if the village post office she runs is forced to close. Jean Coleman, who runs the Chalton Post Office in Luton Road, was speaking ...
(06/09/2008)
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Addicts and their families see lives torn apart by drugs use Following a spate of recent convictions of drug dealers, reporter Keeley Knowles finds out how the forgotten families left behind cope after their lives are ruined by drugs. All the ...
(06/09/2008)
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Death crash drink-driver ban-cut plea acceptedA driver who was jailed for killing a cyclist when he was over the drink drive limit the morning after a drinking session, has successfully applied to have his licence ... (06/09/2008)
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Magistrate wants more representative beaks on the bench Magistrate Barry Neale believes in calling a spade a spade - but he is due to retire soon and wants to see some younger blood on the bench ...
(06/09/2008)
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Keep a watch out for dodgy vodkaA sharp eye is being kept out in Luton for rogue vodka. Luton Borough Council environmental health officers are warning anyone planning on buying vodka to look out for and avoid ...
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Appeal to trace missing man leads to Luton Police appealing for help to locate a missing man with mental health issues from Hitchin believe he may now be in Luton ...
(06/09/2008)
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Busway gets government go-ahead Luton Dunstable Busway, a major project allowing more people to use public transport and leave their cars at home, has received the official go ahead from the government ...
(28/08/2008)
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Luton newsagent robbery appealDetectives in Luton are appealing for witnesses and information to a robbery at a newsagent on Tuesday involving a man described as having a 'lazy' eye. (28/08/2008)
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Uni gain national standard for investment The University of Bedfordshire has achieved the national standard for developing and investing in staff. Investors in People status was awarded to the institution at a special presentation on August 20 ...
(06/09/2008)
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Police hunt for clues for pinched Polly Bedfordshire Police is appealing for information about a horse called Polly who has been stolen from a paddock in Sundon village ...
(26/08/2008)
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