Lifestyle

How the tree could look. Image: Leestone Park Community

Leighton Buzzard community raising funds for a giant £7k Christmas tree

They will resume in late February.

Garden waste collections across Central Bedfordshire suspended from next week

Getting in the festive mood - photo Tony Margiocchi

Christmas is coming as Leighton Buzzard revellers light up the town

Landal Kenwick Woods is set in abundant greenery as far as the eye can see.

Kenwick Woods: A hot tub break with countryside and coastline on the doorstep

This enchanting country house hotel offers a warm welcome and traditional hospitality.

Reconnect on a romantic spa break or friends’ reunion in the Cotswolds

Two of the four NAWT animals looking for homes in Bedfordshire

4 adorable animals who are looking for their forever home in Bedfordshire

Homes and Gardens

Redrow South Midlands is inviting the local community to FREE Deposit Match event

Here’s how you can double your 5% house deposit in Leighton Buzzard this month
A Leighton Buzzard housebuilder is offering homebuyers the chance to double their five per-cent house deposit this month.

Councillors announcing the new Arriva free bus service scheme (photo by Joanna Cross Photography).

Free bus service now available for residents of Leighton Buzzard development

Members of Woburn in Bloom celebrated after receiving the Gold and Best Large Village Award

Woburn scoops Gold and Best Large Village award in Anglia in Bloom competition

Redrow South Midlands has launched a community fund

Housebuilder welcomes applicants to apply for last chance at community fund

Redrow South Midlands

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Pets

Cocker spaniels have been named the most expensive pet to own in 2023

How much it costs to be a pet parent in 2023

Cocker Spaniels have been named the most expensive dog breed in the UK this year, according to new data.

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The Bellflower in Preston, Lancashire, won the accolade of the official best pub for dogs in the UK

Stick library and A La Barke Menu: Inside the UK’s best pub for dogs

Top 20 abandoned breeds: List of dogs most dumped as 50,000 ditched in last three years

Top 20 list of abandoned dog breeds as 50,000 dumped in three years

RSPCA centres jam-packed with 'cruelly abandoned' guinea pigs Amber Allott

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13 items dog owners should take on summer walks to avoid emergencies

13 items dog owners should always take on summer walks to keep pets safe - including tick tweezers & blankets

Explainer What to do if you see a dog in a hot car - the law explained

Tegu lizard that ‘runs like a T. rex’ currently on the loose

Katie Price is ‘numb and shocked’ after the death of dog Blade

Katie Price ‘numb and shocked’ over death of dog Blade

Cars & Motoring

The Dacia Spring will go on sale in the UK in mid-2024

Dacia confirms Europe’s cheapest electric car is coming to the UK

The UK's best and worst service stations for EV owners have been named (Image: Adobe Stock/Gridserve)

The UK's best and worst motorway service stations for electric cars

Retro & Heritage

Next weekend's Christmas Festival Weekend promises some fabulous live entertainment

Christmas Festival Weekend kicks off festive season in Leighton-Linslade

Countdown to 3-day extravaganza next weekend

Community of Leighton Buzzard and Linslade come together for Act of Remembrance

Hundreds came together for the parade and service...

Linslade Lower School pupils with their Easter Bonnets.

50 pictures of Linslade Lower as it gets ready to celebrate its 110th birthday

See anyone you recognise?

Campaigners calling on residents and businesses to help save historic Wing pub

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10 frighteningly fun Halloween events for families this half term

There’s a hair-raising spooktacular event for everyone this October half-term...

Unique loco reunited with original Works and Number plates

They were donated to The Greensand Railway Museum Trust by enthusiast who saved the train from scrap...

Staycation

Bike & Boot: Explore the countryside with stay in Peak District hotel
'Everyone's welcome, including your dogs' - that's the message from one of the Derbyshire Peak District's newest hotels, where four-legged guests are a cute and common sight.

The AmaViola

The big differences between river and ocean cruising

Hotel Indigo Exeter

Boutique hotel bliss in the charming cathedral city of Exeter

Stunning views of the capital skyline.

If you want a theatre show break this autumn, this London hotel is perfect

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These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

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Karl Vadaszffy as Anders. Image: © Landrigan Entertainment Ltd

Author turns to acting in one-of-a-kind whodunnit musical

Laurel’s On The Roof has a great atmosphere (photo: Niall Clutton)

Travel: Embracing the best of London’s gritty East End

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Ad Feature How little ones can start first education steps in Leighton Buzzard

Father Christmas is visiting soon - Photo Jane Russell

Road closures to look out for as Leighton Buzzard prepares for festive weekend

Central Beds Council has reported a half yearly budget gap of almost £9m which could widen without prompt action to reduce the deficit

Decision to freeze council tax in Central Beds could impact next year’s finances

Experience wine-tasting at the estate

Discovering the story of English sparkling wine

Food hygiene ratings

Check the latest scores on the doors for food hygiene ratings in Central Beds

Nationally the need for food banks has increased alarmingly, but in Central Bedfordshire the figures are down. This could be because some centres failed to supply data or because people were using other facilities. Photo: Jonathan Brady Radar

Central Bedfordshire bucks national Food Bank trends with 'alarming' decrease

Older people are being urged to get their Covid and flu jabs as cases rise

Older people across Bedfordshire urged to get Covid and flu jabs as cases rise

Free bus travel will be available to members of the Armed Forces to commemorate Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday

Armed Forces heroes to get free bus travel across Bedfordshire

Connection and creativity at Music24's Mind Our Music session in Bedford

Music charity receives significant National Lottery Funding

3,878 shoplifting offences were recorded by Bedfordshire Police in the year to June – up from 3,616 in 2022

Shoplifting on the rise in Bedfordshire

Recreational use of nitrous oxide becomes illegal is become illegal from Wednesday, November 8

Recreational drug (laughing gas) widely used across Beds to become illegal

People in Bedfordshire are being asked to join UK’s largest health research programme

People across Bedfordshire asked to join UK’s biggest health research programme

The band Lighthouse entertained the crowds

Leighton Buzzard’s bonfire show lit up the night sky

Fireworks illuminate the Hong Kong. Photo by Lam Yik Fei/Getty Images

Central Bedfordshire Council introduces RSPCA-backed rules about fireworks

The number of complaints against GP and dental practices has risen since the Covid pandemic

Rise in complaints against GP and dental practices post Covid pandemic

Andrew Selous MP. Picture: UK Government

MP welcomes cost of living payments for low-income families