Vauxhall wins for driving change in its work culture
EXCELLENCE in developing careers is one of the reasons why Luton-based Vauxhall Motors has been named as one of Britain’s top employers of the year. Vauxhall, in Osborne Road and Kimpton Road, was...
View ArticleVoters can be as silly as politicians – that’s the price of democracy
I have yet again turned to watching DVDs of yesteryear programmes rather than watch the dross currently on TV. At the moment I am seven hours into that great 1991 series GBH and enjoying it as much as...
View ArticleFirst Capital Connect bosses to answer commuter questions
COMMUTERS will have a chance to grill First Capital Connect bosses about their services on Tuesday (April 10).Customer services director Keith Jipps and integration and partnership manager Larry Heyman...
View ArticleOld master and contemporary work in Woburn Artbeat
A RE-discovered old master and the very best in modern paintings and sculptures feature in this year’s Woburn ArtBeat which began on Friday. Artbeat is an annual exhibition, now in its third year,...
View ArticlePolicy’ better for wildlife’
THE Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire says wildlife in the county will receive extra protection thanks to the government’s new National Planning Policy Framework.The trust says the framework stipulates...
View ArticleJohn’s obsession is simply Titanic
A HOUGHTON Regis artist with a “Titanic obsession” is creating a huge homage to the ocean liner that sank a century ago this month – out of matchsticks.It has taken John Paine 16 years, thousands of...
View ArticleGirl fights back against attacker
A 16-YEAR-OLD girl bravely fought off a man who grabbed her by the throat and held her against a fence in Houghton Regis.The girl was walking home from a friend’s house on a footpath at the rear of...
View ArticleChild sex crimes shock
MORE than 200 children were victims of sex crimes in Bedfordshire last year, new figures from the NSPCC show. The 214 children were victims of sex crimes including rape, incest and abuse through...
View ArticleTown’s problems aren’t Iron-ed out as Braintree power to victory
Blue Square Bet Premier: Braintree Town 3 (1) Luton Town 1 (1)FRAIL Hatters were outmuscled and outbattled by physical Braintree who triumphed 3-1 at the Amlin Stadium this afternoon, writes Mark...
View ArticlePetitioners slam boundary changes as ‘ridiculous’
MORE than 2,000 people have said it loud and clear – they do not want parts of the South West Bedfordshire constituency to be lost to Luton and Hemel Hempstead.The Boundary Commission wants Dunstable’s...
View ArticleBarnstormers back at Leighton Theatre
LONDON’S finest circuit comedians pay a visit to the town’s theatre this Thursday for April’s ever popular Barnstormers gig. Compere Kevin Precious brings with him David Hadingham, Steve Day and Kevin...
View ArticlePals cycle coast for war wounded
TWO teenage Dunstable friends are taking on a 500 mile bike ride to raise money for wounded troops.Shuttleworth College students Daniel Atkins and pal Chris Whittamore, both 17, will begin their cycle...
View ArticleNeilson urges players to start showing they want to win promotion
HATTERS assistant boss Alan Neilson has called on his players to show the desire and fight to win promotion this season after an embarrassing 3-1 defeat to Braintree Town yesterday, writes Mike...
View ArticleAre you a warrior?
IT’S not too late to sign up to the Warrior Adrenaline Race in aid of Help For Heroes on Saturday April 14. The 5km or 10km obstacle race, run by Regiment Fitness, is a fun army-style...
View ArticleDunstable SC enjoy record-breaking success
A LARGE number of swimmers from Dunstable Swimming Club earned huge success at the Bedfordshire County Championships recently.Between all the swimmers the club won an impressive 10 gold, two silver and...
View ArticleCan you give these special cats a home?
TWO cats with FIV, the feline equivalent of HIV, are looking for permanent homes this Easter.Kind-hearted cat-lovers who could give Elvis or George a home are encouraged to contact the Cats Protection...
View ArticleAmbulance crews team up for safer summer
TWO air ambulance crews are teaming up to cover the longer days and ensure people in the Dunstable area are safe over the summer. The East Anglian Air Ambulance and the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance...
View ArticleGet Wasted at the Hat Factory
POET and rapper-turned playwright Kate Tempest is performing her debut play at the Hat Factory, Luton, next Thursday. Wasted tells the tale of a group of twenty-somethings who are searching for a way...
View ArticleBuckle learns from Hatters horror show
NEW Hatters manager Paul Buckle was glad to have witnessed first hand exactly the size of the task facing him during Town’s 3-1 defeat at Braintree Town on Saturday, writes Mike Simmonds.After looking...
View ArticleYes, it’s a sign - for me to steer clear!
ONE of the key festivals in the Christian calendar – it’s right up there with Christmas, and some would say more significant – has just happened. No, honestly, check the calendar if you don’t believe...
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