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Vandals smash Royal Mail office and cars

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:25:24 GMT

Four men were arrested after a vandalism spree at a Royal Mail sorting office on Thursday morning (May 16).

Fabulous Phyl celebrates a century in style

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:05:46 GMT

A former fashion model celebrated her 100th birthday in style with champagne for breakfast and a private performance from an opera singer.

School girl grabbed by sex offender

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:32:07 GMT

A 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted as she walked home from school yesterday (May 16).

Attempted murder suspect released on bail

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:59:35 GMT

A teenager arrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of a 16-year-old was released on police bail last night (May 16).

Video: Project aims to remember fallen

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:09:32 GMT

As the centenary to mark the start of the First World War approaches, the Imperial War Museum is calling for help with a unique project.

Martins picks his choice for Beds Chief Con

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:27:06 GMT

Beds Police crime commissioner Olly Martins is putting up Colette Paul, currently Deputy Chief Constable of South Wales Police, as the county’s new Chief Constable.

Family are barred from NHS surgeries

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:55:27 GMT

A father is furious that he and his family have been barred from all NHS surgeries for a year following an altercation with a doctor on Monday.

VIDEO: Roy Hodgson announces England squad in Luton

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:15:48 GMT

England manager Roy Hodgson announced his latest squad at Vauxhall’s Luton headquarters today, as the car giant announced an extension to their sponsorship deal with the Football Association.

Second arson at riding school in six weeks

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:54:38 GMT

Fire completely destroyed two stables at a riding school in Warden Hill Road last night (May 15).

VIDEO: First speed tests on busway

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:49:53 GMT

The first speed tests on the £89 million Luton and Dunstable guided busway took place this morning (May 16).

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of 16-year-old in Luton

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:54:26 GMT

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenager was shot in Luton.

VIDEO: Pedestrian airlifted to hospital after motorcycle collision in Luton town centre

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:31:49 GMT

A woman was taken by helicopter to a London hospital after colliding with a motorcyclist in Luton town centre yesterday evening (May 15).

Video: Luton firm’s workforce praised by government minister... and the boss

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:57:37 GMT

A government minister praised a Luton company for “showing the way” for British manufacturing during a visit to open the first phase of a much-needed modernisation programme.

VIDEO: Grandfather of murdered teenager speaks after sentencing

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:04:17 GMT

The grandfather of murdered Delaney Brown says he feels “no great pleasure” in seeing the teenager’s former friend sentenced to life in prison for the killing today (May 15).

Life sentence for Delaney killer

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:35:01 GMT

The killer of 19-year-old Delaney Brown has been told he will serve a minimum of 24 years in jail.

Schoolboys robbed by gang of youths

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:58:34 GMT

Two schoolboys were robbed in Axe Close, Luton on Friday, May 10.

Video: hand reared piglets at Whipsnade Zoo

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:49:40 GMT

Three wild boar piglets are being hand reared by zoo keepers - with the help of a cuddly toy sheep.

Small is beautiful as judges name firm favourites

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:21:26 GMT

Companies have been shortlisted for prestigious awards from Bedfordshire Federation of Small Businesses.

Breaking: Rival gang member found guilty of ex-friend’s murder

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:53:02 GMT

A man who drove a stolen BMW at a teenage cyclist was found guilty of the murder of his former friend at Luton Crown Court today (May 15).

Charlie’s charity leap for Keech

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:25:23 GMT

A Luton woman has raised over £1,500 for ‘vital’ charity Keech Hospice by leaping 10,000ft out of an aeroplane.