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The band Lighthouse entertained the crowds

Leighton Buzzard’s bonfire show lit up the night sky

Scenes like this laser show at the Eden Project could soon be seen in Leighton Buzzard (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Newly formed Leighton Buzzard band set to perform at town's laser light show

Eastern Front Living History Group’s battle re-enactments at the popular 1940s festival.

Festival turns ugly as locals clash with men dressed as Nazi soldiers

The event will allow residents from surrounding areas to discuss issues regarding the impact of recent route changes. Image submitted.

London Luton Airport to host discussion over issues of noise and airspace

Have fun with the family at Mead Open Farm' and take part in an entertaining Colour Dash to raise funds for KidsOut

Mead Open Farm and KidsOut join forces for the charity's first colour dash

A Deer Spirit Psychic Fair

Psychic Event Back in Leighton Buzzard this September

Winter Wonderland is returning to London’s Hyde Park

Winter Wonderland organisers issue update ahead of 2023 event

Goodwood Festival of Speed was cancelled on Saturday due to poor weather

Goodwood Festival of Speed day 2 cancelled due to poor weather

Lana Del Rey breaks silence over controversial Glastonbury

A Just Stop Oil protester runs onto Court 18 and releases confetti

Just Stop Oil disrupt Wimbledon with ‘orange confetti & jigsaw pieces’

Glastonbury 2024 dates confirmed: how to get tickets, price & registration info

Glastonbury 2024 dates confirmed & how to get tickets

If you’re eager to get a piece of the Glastonbury action in person next year you can now mark off the dates in your diary

The Leighton Buzzard and Dunstable Truck Convoy 2023 - photo Tony Margiocchi

Keep on trucking! Convoy celebrates charity fundraising success

The Baton of Hope UK Tour 2023: full list of locations and dates

Glastonbury

Glastonbury confirm The Churnups are Foo Fighters

Spanish rider Raul Torras Martinez competes during the 54th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix

Tributes to motorcycle rider who died in crash at Isle of Man TT

King Charles has made a last minute change to the coronation

King Charles bans TV cameras from filming ‘sacred’ part of coronation

More than 120 people attended the event - Photo Joanna Cross Photography

Leighton Buzzard’s businesses are staying connected

The coronation of King Charles will take place on May 6

Anti-monarchy group plan protest along King Charles procession route

Joasia Zakrzewski finished 14th in the 2014 Commonwealth Games marathon (Picture: Kai-Otto Melau/Getty Images)

Ultrarunner claims ‘miscommunication’ for using car

Come face to face with these incredible animals at the alpaca fiesta

Animal lovers in for a treat with return of Spring Alpaca Fiesta

Eurovision 2023 final in Liverpool to be shown live in UK cinemas

Leighton Buzzard market is getting ready for Easter - stock picture

Free Easter fun at Leighton Buzzard market

Scenes like this laser show at the Eden Project could soon be seen in Leighton Buzzard (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Laser light show set to replace traditional fireworks display

There will be free sanitary products, breast-feeding areas and more support for women on the day

London Marathon to hand out free sanitary products in this year’s race

Best Picture Oscar nominations with highest Rotten Tomatoes rating

Rough Collie dog breed at risk of extinction say Kennel Club

Spice Girls rumoured for reunion at King Charles’ Coronation concert

Glastonbury Festival’s iconic Pyramid Stage could become a permanent fixture.

Glastonbury Festival’s Pyramid Stage could become a permanent fixture

One of the world’s most iconic festival stages, Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, could become a permanent fixture at Worthy Farm

The Strokes have been confirmed this morning that they will return to All Points East this year alongside fellow NYC group Yeah Yeah Yeahs

The Strokes to headline All Points East 2023 - how to get tickets

Will Ferrell needs a spare room in Liverpool

Will Ferrell needs a spare room in Liverpool for Eurovision 2023

Leighton Buzzard Jubilee Fayre. Image: Tony Margiocchi

'Up to £7,000' funding will help Leighton Buzzard May Fayre thrive in the future

The World Conker Championship returned this past weekend

What is the World Conker Championships?

Thousands have rallied on the streets around the country to protest the cost of living-crisis.

Thousands take to the streets around UK in Enough is Enough rallies

Lobke and Heni

Lights! Camera! Action! Leighton Buzzard film festival launches on Sunday

Author Stephen King is one of the headliners on Cheltenham Literature Festival this year

Horror writing legend Stephen King and mystery specialist and TV star Richard Os...

Buzzstock: Ultimate Elton

Buzzstock promises to be a Leighton Buzzard party to remember

World’s biggest four-day week trial begins in UK affecting thousands of workers

Making connections. Photo: Joanna Cross

Buzz about business as connections are made in Leighton Buzzard

A previous year’s display

Christmas Tree Festival returns to Leighton Buzzard's All Saints Church

Previous winners of the Hot Wheels Legends Tour competition

Win the chance to have your car turned into a Hot Wheels model

Previous Rushmere Parkrun events

Rushmere Parkrun organisers thrilled to be up and running again on August 14

Olympic rings in Tokyo. (Pic: Getty)

Here's when the Tokyo 2020 Olympics finally gets underway this summer

Here's all you need to know about Wimbledon 2021 - from capacity limits to ticke...

Sizzlers gets a visit from Mr Selous

Leighton Buzzard's MP shows a great deal of interest in town's FiverFest

Grand National 2021: what time does it start and how to watch TV coverage

Met Police faces court challenge after threatening organisers of Sarah Everard v...

Driving instructors haven't been banned from having relationships with teenaged students (Photo: Shutterstock)

Driving instructors haven't been banned from having relationships with teenaged ...

This year’s Download Festival has been cancelled organisers have now confirmed, making it the second year in a row the rock and metal festival will not go ahead due to the Covid pandemic (Photo: Shutterstock)

Download Festival 2021 has been cancelled - what to do it you have tickets

Paul Townend riding Al Boum Photo celebrates winning the Gold Cup in front of spectators at Cheltenham Racecourse on 13 March 2020. (Pic: Getty Images)

This is when Cheltenham Festival takes place in 2021 - and how to watch the cove...

Woburn Market

Market traders in Bedfordshire village ask council to reconsider ban over Covid-...

1977 Carnival Queen Paula Martin, Deputy Queen Lynn Wells and Carnival Princess Sally Lathwell

Can you help plug the gaps in the hunt for Leighton-Linslade Carnival missing ro...

With coronavirus cases rising in the UK, and new measures and restrictions being brought into place to tackle this, certain Christmas events have already been cancelled (Photo: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)

Will Christmas pantos still go ahead this year? What to do if you have a ticket ...

While the Reading and Leeds Festival couldn't go ahead in 2020, it'll be back in 2021 (Photo: Simone Joyner/Getty Images)

How to get tickets for Reading and Leeds Festival 2021 - and everything you need...

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Record Store Day 2020 - how it will work and this year's best releases

Those who break face mask rules in England and repeatedly refuse to wear them will receive increased fines of up to £3,200, it has been announced (Photo: Shutterstock)

Fines for not wearing a face mask in England have been increased up to £3,200