Watch as reporter Lauren Tiller details the rise to school absence fines - as 57% of parents said they have or would consider their child missing school for a day or more for a holiday.
Children can unleash their creativity with this year's Summer Reading Challenge, “Marvellous Makers”, which starts in Central Bedfordshire libraries next month.
At a meeting of Leighton-Linslade Town Council held on 29 January 2024, it was agreed to award the 2024 Community Volunteer Awards to four very deserving recipients: Edith Griffith, Diana Crook, Lucy Amsden and Elisha Heard.
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