Leighton-Linslade

A true hero: Brett with daughters Freya and Ella; Nicola and the girls visit Uluru, Australia; Nicola and running buddy, Alice; the Kinloch family see the Northern Lights. Images: Nicola Kinloch.

Linslade mum's marathon mission in memory of brave husband's cancer battle

High Sheriff; Bav Shah (L) HM Deputy Lieutenant; Dr Joan Bailey MBE JP FRSA (R) and Dignitaries with Community Award Winners.

RBL Leighton Buzzard Branch Parades its Standard

L-R: Leighton Linslade Mayor, David Bligh, Christine Ayers Sports award, Marion Gogon and Beverley Power CVA, DL Joan Bailey

Volunteers recognised with award for service in Leighton-Linslade community

Thank You from The RBL Breakfast Club, Leighton Buzzard.

RBL Breakfast Club: Thank you to the community

The winners (clockwise from top left): The Bell, The Globe Inn, The Conservative Club, The Swan Hotel, The Picture House, and The Stag. Images: Google Maps. Globe Inn (National World).

Leighton-Linslade and Woburn pubs win Best Bar None award

Hitched.co.uk Wedding Awards 2025: Bedfordshire winners. Websites - (top row) Brad Gommon Photography, Ceremonies with Suzanne, and Bridal Makeup by Juliet; (bottom row) Ann Nicholas Wedding Planning and Jennifer Lucy Makeup & Beauty.

Leighton Buzzard businesses win big at Hitched wedding awards

A performance from a children's orchestra string section. Image: Adobe Stock.

Have your say on future of Inspiring Music programme

Local artists prepare to paint the new planter benches

Transforming Leighton-Linslade High Street: A greener, more creative space

Leighton Buzzard town centre. Image: Leighton-Linslade Town Council.

Curiosity Spotter trail brings 'time travel adventure' to Leighton Buzzard

The town council headquarters at The White House, and right, the 55Up Legion Lunch Club logo. Images: Google Maps/Leighton-Linslade Town Council.

Budget will make 'significant commitment' to services for older residents

Councillor Holland-Lindsay (left), and the Leighton Buzzard Health Clinic. Images: Central Bedfordshire Council/Google Maps.

'Extra rooms at Leighton Buzzard Health Centre would be sticking plaster'

Latest health service improvements for residents in the Leighton-Linslade area have been dubbed “a sticking plaster” by a Central Bedfordshire councillor.

Euan Duncan, Local Democracy Reporter

Town Council offices

Town Council agrees budget for 2025/26

Leighton-Linslade Gala Orchestra Midsummer Music concert 9th June 2024 - 2

Concert and cakes for KidsOut

Poster

Shining Bright Again: Nominations open for the 2025 Young Star Awards

Could you be a Sponsor?

RBL Branch seek sponsorship

Discover more about where you live with the Living History Trail. Image: Leighton-Linslade Town Council.

Travel back in time and explore old Leighton Buzzard with Living History Trail

The mayor, Councillor David Bligh. Images: Leighton-Linslade Town Council.

Take on the challenge at Leighton-Linslade mayor's charity quiz night

Young Star Awards. Image: Leighton-Linslade Town Council.

Nominate 'Young Star' for special award in Leighton-Linslade

Rock of Ages

Celebrating the success of the TACTIC Christmas Lunch

Flooding in Waterdell during September. Image supplied by: Debbie Ward.

'Painfully slow' progress for Leighton Buzzard flood victims

A sketch of the proposed new Leighton Buzzard leisure centre.

Groundbreaking ceremony for new leisure centre will take place in February

Flooding in Leighton Buzzard in January. Picture: Lowlands Rescue

Almost 12-month wait for flooding report means residents feel 'abandoned'

The event has sadly been cancelled. Image: Leighton-Linslade Town Council.

Leighton Buzzard's Alive After 5 and Small Business Saturday cancelled

Image supplied by the Roving Canal Traders Association.

Leighton-Linslade's floating market named in UK top 10 quirky Christmas markets

Stethoscope on laptop keyboard in doctor surgery with blood pressure monitor

Healthcare plan for Leighton-Linslade branded 'sticking plaster' solution

Resplendent in LBGC Bobble Hats

Rotary “ Yes We Can” golfers recognised

File photo of a doctor working in an office.

Health board 'dragged' to scrutiny meeting over lack of healthcare facilities

The run-up to Christmas starts from 4pm on November 29 with the lights switch-on, firework display and live entertainment

Christmas Festival Weekend kicks off the festive season in Leighton-Linslade

A magical Christmas Festival Weekend heralds the start of yuletide in Leighton-Linslade next weekend.

Olga Norford

Top image: option 1. Bottom image: option 2a. Documents and images supplied by the BLMK ICB.

Plans for health facilities in Leighton-Linslade 'woefully inadequate'

Top image: option 1. Bottom image: option 2a. Documents and images supplied by the BLMK ICB.

Future plans for Leighton Buzzard healthcare published today

Clockwise from top left: The Remembrance parade in 2019 (image - Mick King); Wally Randall (left) becomes the first Honorary Freeman of the parish of Leighton-Linslade (image - town council); and Remembrance events in 2018 (image - Mick King) and 2021 (image - Jane Russell).

Honour wartime heroes at Leighton-Linslade's Acts of Remembrance this Sunday

Poppy displays in the town for 2024. Images supplied by Leighton-Linslade Town Council.

Beautiful poppies on display in Leighton-Linslade to mark Remembrance Day

Valley Farm, and right, the proposed site to the south of Leighton Road and to the east of the A4146. Images: Google Maps.

Plans afoot for 'temporary' solar farm to west of Leighton-Linslade

File photo of a car boot sale (Photo by National Motor Museum/Heritage Images via Getty Images)

Site access issues remain in fresh application for continuation of car boot sale

The fallen tree in the brook, taken on October 8. Image supplied by an LBO reader.

Concerns that fallen tree in Leighton Buzzard brook could pose flood risk

Doctor checking the blood pressure of a patient

Years of "dither and delay" hampered agreement for extra healthcare facilities

Charity Auction at the Cod & Waffle

Gratitude to those supporting mayor’s charities in Leighton Buzzard

File photo of a doctor working in an office.

4,000 people sign petition calling for urgent action over healthcare facilities

Rosebery Avenue. Image: Google.

Elderly Leighton-Linslade residents left 'devastated' by bus cuts

The part in a free open day on October 12. Images: Central Bedfordshire Council.

Free music centre days coming to Leighton-Linslade, Biggleswade and Ampthill

Henni with her winning poem. Image supplied by LLHPG.

'Leighton Linslade Health Matters!' campaign crowns competition winners

Torchlight vigil at the Market Cross. Image supplied by the Leighton-Linslade Health Provision Group.

Over 200 people attend vigil for better healthcare in Leighton-Linslade

The Leighton-Linslade Health Provision Group's (LLHPG) model health hub at its campaign launch. Image supplied by LLHPG.

'Major disappointment' at update on Leighton-Linslade healthcare plans

The White House

Do you know a volunteer who deserves an award?

The Market Cross. Image: Jane Russell.

Torchlight vigil next Friday to call for better healthcare in Leighton-Linslade

A poignant torchlight vigil will be held at the Market Cross next Friday (September 6) as Leighton-Linslade unites to demand better healthcare.

Jo Robinson

Last Night of the Proms. Poster: Leighton-Linslade Town Council. Image: Jo Robinson.

Don't miss Leighton-Linslade's Last Night of the Proms

File photo of bank notes and coins (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

Councillors call for banking hub support as towns face branch closures

Rorkes Drift Primary School

Rotarian brings fun to school at legendary battle site

Left: Marian and one of the owls. Right: her brilliant book cake, highlighting her love for the work of William Wordsworth, Rory Stewart, and John Clare. Images: Paula White.

Leighton Buzzard centenarian celebrates 100th birthday with owl display

Sketch of the proposed new Leighton Buzzard leisure centre

Construction firm chosen to build new Leighton Buzzard leisure centre

A defibrillator (image: Leighton-Linslade Town Council) and right, Leighton Buzzard Library (image: National World).

Five new defibrillators have been installed in Leighton-Linslade

General grants. Image: Leighton-Linslade Town Council.

Leighton-Linslade community groups could receive up to £500

Look out for your copy!

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Five Green Flags for Leighton-Linslade

Parish awarded five Green Flags for open spaces

The mayor held a fundraising event at Lime Tree restaurant​

A busy month featuring great events in Leighton Buzzard and Linslade

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