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Shared space not suitable for all users
A four-year-old girl was involved in a collision with a car in Court Drive on Monday (May 20) – an incident which residents have labelled ‘not unexpected’.
VIDEO: Medieval Siege Society in action video
Young and old enjoyed the attractions at the Dunstable Medieval Weekend.
VIDEO: May Queen Megan’s crowning achievement at village fair video
About five hundred people turned out for the packed programme of fun at this year’s Studham May Fair, on Saturday, May 18.
Man arrested for arson attack in Houghton Regis
A man saved his five-year-old daughter from a suspected arson attack on their Houghton Regis home in the early hours of Monday morning (May 20).
‘I’m lucky to be alive’
A seemingly accidental fall while she was out jogging probably saved Ashton Middle School finance manager Kathryn Hearn’s life.
Driver flees police crash
A police officer suffered minor injuries after a patrol car crashed while chasing a BMW on Sunday night.
Sport
VIDEO: See Dunstable Town complete the treble video
Dunstable Town came from 2-0 down to triumph 3-2 over Division One underdogs Codicote in the Molten Spartan SML Challenge Trophy final at Harefield United FC earlier this month.
Watkins slams former Hatters coach Emberson
Released midfielder Adam Watkins has launched a scathing attacking on his treatment at the hands of previous Town boss Paul Buckle and his coaching staff, writes Mike Simmonds.
Committed Tyler had no desire to ever leave Kenilworth Road
Leaving Luton Town was never on goalkeeper Mark Tyler’s mind after he penned a new one-year deal at the club last week.
Lawless signs on to achieve promotion goal
The burning ambition of securing promotion back into the Football League with Luton Town was the main reason behind Alex Lawless’s decision to sign a new two year deal at the club, writes Mike Simmonds.
New boy Stevenson wants to rocket into Town first team
New Town midfielder James Stevenson is going to give his all to nailing down a first team place this season, writes Mike Simmonds.
Stricken Dance thinks Luton’s luck with injuries has been out
Injury-plagued James Dance is at a loss to explain the terrible ‘luck’ the Hatters have endured with injury since being relegated, writes Mark Wood.
Video
VIDEO: See Dunstable Town complete the treble video
Dunstable Town came from 2-0 down to triumph 3-2 over Division One underdogs Codicote in the Molten Spartan SML Challenge Trophy final at Harefield United FC earlier this month.
Lifestyle
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.
Alan Dee’s movie preview: The Hangover Part 3, Epic
It’s not uncommon for those who have supped not wisely but too well to wake up the morning after and make heartfelt vows about their future behaviour.
CHUMS concert
Your chance to see up-and-coming band Keston Cobblers’ Club in aid of children’s bereavement charity CHUMS.
‘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.
Packed programme for county’s big showcase
With the Whitsun bank holiday upon us, there’s only one place to be this weekend – everyone’s heading to the Herts County Show.
Plant sale aims for a bumper crop of hospice cash
A village plant sale which last year raised more than £5,000 for charity is setting its sights even higher this weekend.
Community
It’s time for tea and tales
Dunstable town guide Ann Ledger will be the speaker at the next Tea Time Tales session, on Thursday, May 23.
Veteran broadcaster bows out
Octogenarian L&D Radio veteran Wally Bennett has achieved his ambition – to be on air longer than Sir Jimmy Young.
Could you be your town’s poet laureate?
The search is on for the poet laureate of Luton, Dunstable and Leighton.
Gipsy plan survey
A consultation on where new gipsy and traveller pitches should go in Central Bedfordshire starts on May 20.
VIDEO: Roy Hodgson announces England squad in Luton video
England manager Roy Hodgson announced his latest squad at Vauxhall’s Luton headquarters today, as the car giant announced an extension to their sponsorship deal with the Football Association.
VIDEO: Farm where they’re as happy as pigs in muck video
At a little farm tucked away on Dunstable Downs, there are some very happy pigs.
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Weather for Luton
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 4 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 22 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: North west
