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Jobs: Entrepreneurs would ‘do it all again’

Nine out of 10 business owners would set out on their own again despite the difficulties of running their own firms.

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Village pub hosts vegetable competition for children

A village pub has involved schools in a project to spark their imagination and to wider their knowledge of growing vegetables and healthy eating.

Colette Paul.

Martins picks his choice for Beds Chief Con

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.

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Leighton man confesses to countywide burglaries

A Leighton man has been charged with five burglaries in Harpenden and has confessed to committing a further 40 across the county.

Leighton Buzzard Train Station

Green light for disabled access

It’s not quite full steam ahead just yet, but the wheels are in motion for the go-ahead of future plans to improve access at Leighton train station.

L13-567 WWAP hand reared piglets by Jo Shirley at Whipsnade.
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Video: hand reared piglets at Whipsnade Zoo video

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

Sport rss

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Hatters snap up Hull striker Cullen

Town have completed the signing of striker Mark Cullen on a two-year contract after he was released by Premier League-bound Hull City.

Town keeper Mark Tyler. Pic: www.swphoto.co.uk

Tyler pens new Town deal

Hatters goalkeeper Mark Tyler has signed a new one-year contract with the club.

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Hatters to host Aston Villa

Luton Town will play Premier League side Aston Villa at Kenilworth Road as part of their pre-season schedule.

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Whalley tipped to be a star at Kenilworth Road

New Hatters signing Andrew Parry has backed former Southport team-mate Shaun Whalley to be a big hit at Kenilworth Road the next season, writes Mark Wood.

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Football League finally respond to Trust in Luton letters

The Football League have finally responded to two letters from Trust in Luton questioning the penalties received by Watford and Portsmouth due to their recent misdemeanours.

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Rain doesn’t stop play as LBRCC riders go at it full steam ahead!

It’s been an eventful week for LBRCC-Solgar, with members competing in numerous races around the country as the cycling season continues to gather pace.

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Video: hand reared piglets at Whipsnade Zoo video

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

Lifestyle rss

St Andrew's Players

Haunting fairytale show explores what happens after the happily ever after

If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a haunting but magical treat.

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More protection for owners of leasehold flats is welcomed

Owners of leasehold flats will get greater protection against poor service from managing agents following the launch of a new regulatory regime.

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Summer sounds at Wrest Park

Wrest Park is the place to be on the August Bank holiday weekend.

Running through bluebells at Ashridge May 2013

This Ashridge event isn’t half appealing!

Organisers of the first Ashridge Half Marathon hope that this serene scene will entice enthusiastic athletes to sign up for next month’s event and boost numbers after a slow start.

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‘Time to make a move if you have your eye on a particular school’

It’s coming up to half term, and it’s a key time of year for many parents as arrangements are made for the allocation of school places.

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Leighton-Linslade muscian plays to home crowd

A Bedfordshire blues band who are currently touring the UK to promote their new single are gearing up for a special performance in the town.

Community rss

Vandyke Pre-School celebrate success.

Party time for pre-school

Vandyke Preschool celebrated their positive Ofsted report with a celebratory bounce in the grounds of their Leighton site.

Running through bluebells at Ashridge May 2013

This Ashridge event isn’t half appealing!

Organisers of the first Ashridge Half Marathon hope that this serene scene will entice enthusiastic athletes to sign up for next month’s event and boost numbers after a slow start.

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Gipsy plan survey

A consultation on where new gipsy and traveller pitches should go in Central Bedfordshire starts on May 20.

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Time to talk about dying

Dying, death and bereavement are normally taboo topics.

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Discover the farm behind your food

The biggest event in the farming calendar is only one month away.

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VIDEO: Fay-well to Leighton PCSO video

A dedicated PCSO who has been in the police service for 25 years has hung up her hat after waving goodbye to her Leighton colleagues.

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