Little Blue Man account is out of this world
The spooky tale of The Little Blue Man of Studham Common has caught the attention of Dutchman Theo Paijmans.He has been in touch with Dunstable and District Local History Society to try to find out...
View ArticlePolice authority approves dog cuts
Police dog cuts to save £1.1 million were approved by Bedfordshire Police Authority at a meeting on August 31. It’s part of the plan for a joint police dogs unit shared by Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire...
View ArticleBarton duo celebrate Worthing win
Barton le Clay Bowls Club players Rhys Lee and Luke Nunn won the Bowls England Men’s National Pairs Championship at Worthing while representing Bedfordshire.Lee, 33, and Nunn, 31, have played together...
View ArticlePrincipal’s vision for new college is ‘just what education should be like’.
Houghton Regis’ new University Technical College opens its doors to new students this week, and promises to be the gateway to a brighter future.Built on the site of King’s Houghton Middle School in...
View ArticleRelegation for Luton AC
Luton AC, supported by Luton Rotary Club, failed in their bid to avoid relegation after finishing third in their final match of the Southern Athletics League at Peterborough on Saturday. The...
View ArticleA course to give cheer to your ear
If you find yourself turning up the volume on the television, asking people to repeat themselves, or saying ‘pardon’ a lot, then Central Beds Council’s new lipreading classes could be for you.Taught by...
View ArticlePolice warn to stay alert to tricksters
Police are warning people to be on their guard against thieves and con-artists in Luton and Dunstable who may target them in their homes and in the street. Following the Herald & Post’s article...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Dredd 3D
There are 800 million people living in the ruin of the old world. Fghting to create some sort of order in the chaos are the men and women of the Hall of Justice. Feared and renowned, the Judges are the...
View ArticleMuch-loved pet rabbit seeks hoppy ending
A kind Houghton Regis family are appealing for the owners of this pet rabbit to come forward after they found it in an alleyway.The pet was found in the alleyway near to St Michael’s Avenue on Sunday,...
View ArticleAFC claw their way past Lions in FA Cup
AFC Dunstable are in the hat for the FA Cup second round qualifying draw this afternoon after a 4-2 win at London Lions in the first round qualifying yesterday.The hosts were 1-0 ahead after 25 minutes...
View ArticleDunstable face Ashford replay after late strike
FA Cup first round qualifyingDunstable Town 2 Ashford Town (Middlesex) 2Dunstable Town face a replay in the FA Cup after conceding a dramatic equaliser in their first qualifying round clash with...
View ArticleMake kind offer of a helping hand
Central Beds Council is appealing for people to be a part of a new service helping adults with learning disabilities access everyday life opportunities.Shared Lives Carers help those with a learning...
View ArticleSchool welcomes academy status
Students were welcomed with a special ‘Big Family Breakfast’ to the brand new Houghton Regis Academy last week.The school – formerly King’s Houghton Middle School in Parkside Drive – opened its doors...
View ArticleMotor mania at car show
Houghton Regis celebrates its inaugural Classic and Vintage Motor Show this weekend.On Sunday September 16 over 100 vehicles will be on display in the Village Green from 10am until 4pm.There will be...
View ArticlePolice appeal after attempted murder
AN attack in which a man was stabbed repeatedly and hit with a hammer at a Dunstable home is being treated as attempted murder. The incident happened at around 11pm on Friday, September 7, after the...
View ArticleBeckwith: I could have left Hatters
Things could be very different for Town defender Dean Beckwith right now, writes Mike Simmonds.The 28-year-old is enjoying something of a renaissance at Kenilworth Road, after starting the last four...
View ArticleHow should we use £10,000?
As Dunstable received the news it is to receive £10,000 as part of a “massive package of support” to improve the town centre, many of you took to social media to tell us how you think it should be...
View ArticleBirds of prey to mark opening of new facilities
Dunstable mayor Patricia Staples will do the honours on Saturday (September 15) when she opens the new £350,000 facilities at Ridegway Lodge Bupa Residential Home.To mark the event, staff are inviting...
View ArticleBuckle takes a look at French trialist
Town will continue to have a look at a un-named French trialist after he turned out in the 1-1 reserve team draw with Crystal Palace last Wednesday, writes Mike Simmonds.The striker played 90 minutes,...
View Article‘Ignore Facebook rumours’ say police
If you’d like to hold the new Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner to account, seize this opportunity with both hands.A Police and Crime Panel is to be established to scrutinise the work of the...
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