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Final curtain for Ovaltiney Alf Cooper

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:42:13 GMT

Former Ovaltiney Alf Cooper has died, just four days shy of his 90th birthday.

‘I’m lucky to be alive’

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:51:42 GMT

A seemingly accidental fall while she was out jogging probably saved Ashton Middle School finance manager Kathryn Hearn’s life.

Luton businesswoman stars in Middle East

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:53:24 GMT

Starting a business in the Middle East is no comfy camel ride in the desert – particularly in you’re a woman.

I ran Tough Mudder and lived to tell the tale

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:50:11 GMT

Battered, bruised, frozen and caked in sludge, I emerged triumphantly from the grizzly 12-mile gauntlet that was Tough Mudder, writes Richard Redman.

Desert challenge for a beauty boss

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:56:22 GMT

Luton beauty business owner Michelina Gurie, 31, is deserting her potions and lotions to take part in a trek across the Sahara in aid of Keech Hospice Care.

18th century garden reveals splendours

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:24:09 GMT

The rescue and restoration of one of Luton’s historic landmark buildings has had an unexpected result.

Back to nature to help with education

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:36:16 GMT

A group of teachers from Foxdell Junior, Dallow Primary, Beech Hill Primary, Downside Primary, Foxdell infant and Whipperly infant schools joined teachers’ training on outdoor activities and a guided walk to the Dallow Downs Nature Trail Development.

Raise a cup at Luton airport to raise charity funds

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:24:35 GMT

Staff at London Luton Airport join coffee road-show to raise funds for When You Wish Upon A Star.

The man who’s making music happen across our schools

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:55:54 GMT

The new head of Luton Music Service ditched his retirement plans to take on the job.