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The fortnightly column from the Volunteer Centre at Bossard House, West Street, Leighton Buzzard
VIDEO: Woburn’s pet boutique setting tongues wagging video
A self-confessed dog lover from Heath and Reach has got her paws on her dream pet boutique in Woburn.
‘I want my girl to survive too’ video
A mother who opted to have both of her breasts removed after battling cancer says she is determined to stop her daughter suffering too.
VIDEO: Mani’s helping hand for children video
Parents of a baby boy born at 11 minutes past 11 on the morning of 11/11/11 say they want his special presence to live on by helping other critically ill children.
VIDEO: Councillor Dodwell becomes Mayor of Leighton-Linslade video
Leighton-Linslade welcomed a new Mayor at the town council’s annual meeting last night.
Community News
MK Dons captain visits Leighton school
The children and staff at St George’s Lower in Leighton were treated to a visit from Dean Lewington, captain of the MK Dons.
Building up a site safety message to pupils
National regeneration and housing company Keepmoat has given primary school pupils a lesson in remaining safe near building sites while work is carried out to their school.
Winners at the society’s spring show
Competitors had a spring in their step at Linslade Community Hall recently.
Oxjam fundraising total revealed
The bands Ukie Toones and Chasm were on hand to play at the Oxfam shop in Leighton on Saturday, May 4 when the total raised at this year’s Oxjam music festival was announced.
March against turbine threat
Concerned villagers have united to fight the positioning of wind turbines near Drayton Parslow.
Announcements
: Obituary
Published in the LeightonBuzzardOnline.co.uk on 21 May 2013
Tony Ross : Obituary
Published in the LeightonBuzzardOnline.co.uk on 21 May 2013
Thelma June England : Obituary
Published in the LeightonBuzzardOnline.co.uk on 21 May 2013
Donald Ransom : Birthday
Published in the LeightonBuzzardOnline.co.uk on 21 May 2013
Paula Turney - Gary Turney : Silver anniversary
Published in the LeightonBuzzardOnline.co.uk on 21 May 2013
Local Businesses
Depot award for Miniclipper
Leighton Buzzard transport firm Miniclipper Logistics, employer of almost 100 local people, was delighted to be announced winner of New Depot of the Year title at the recent Palletline awards ceremony.
‘Women’s equality is going backwards’
A women’s group and a family business are encouraging people to sign a petition to ensure the Prime Minister doesn’t “turn back time on women’s equality”.
Hoping to cook up victory at FSB night
A sensational six Leighton Buzzard firms have been shortlisted for glory in the Federation of Small Businesses’ Bedfordshire awards.
Last year’s winners speak out on excellence awards
Winners of business awards in Bedfordshire and Luton in 2012 have spoken out to encourage star firms to enter this year.
Bacon chocolate bar hits the shelves of town business video
You may have already spoilt yourself by purchasing one of their weird and wacky chocolate creations in the past, but you may need to be a bit rasher to grab the latest innovation fromCreighton’s in Leighton High Street.
Property News
Top 10 things to bear in mind when applying for planning permission
“Applying for planning permission can be a daunting experience, but it needn’t be that way if some thought is put into potential pitfalls that can be avoided,” says Michael Holmes, spokesperson for The Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show which will be at Surrey’s Sandown Park on Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30.
‘First quarter figures showing a move in the right direction’
Overall market conditions for the UK show welcome signs of improvement, according to data collated in the Move with Us Residential Market Review for the first quarter of 2013.
Upmarket agency gets to the haart of the capital
The largest independent estate agency in the UK has launched a new upmarket sister agency in response to the growing demand for a niche estate agent to meet the needs of discerning buyers at the top end of the property market.
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.
‘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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Weather for Leighton Buzzard
Friday 24 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 29 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 6 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: North
