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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.
Small is beautiful as judges name firm favourites
Companies have been shortlisted for prestigious awards from Bedfordshire Federation of Small Businesses.
Video: Luton firm’s workforce praised by government minister... and the boss video
A government minister praised a Luton company for “showing the way” for British manufacturing during a visit to open the first phase of a much-needed modernisation programme.
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.
VIDEO: First speed tests on busway video
The first speed tests on the £89 million Luton and Dunstable guided busway took place this morning (May 16).
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Video: Minister opens £20m uni block video
Universities minister David Willetts praised the “flair and flexibility” of the University of Bedfordshire at today’s (Monday) launch of a new £20million centre.
Latest plans
Latest planning applications which have been submitted to Central Bedfordshire Council include the following.
£20 computer man to talk at uni’s event
A SERIAL entrepreneur who co-founded a company that developed a credit card sized computer will share the secrets of his success .
Busway may not open until September
DELAYS to the £89 million Luton Dunstable Busway project mean it may not open until autumn.
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Last year’s winners speak out on excellence awards
Winners of business awards in Bedfordshire and Luton in 2012 have spoken out to encourage star firms to enter this year.
Free parking in Dunstable town centre
The people of Dunstable will be very happy shoppers thanks to a number of free parking days in the town centre this year.
Expo show to host clinics for businesses
Visitors to a business exhibition will be able to book taster appointments to talk to consultants.
Out of the Blue
A car dealership in Dunstable has invested a whopping £100,000 on giving a brand new look to its prominent showroom.
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Latest planning applications which have been submitted to Central Bedfordshire Council include the following.
Beans means expansion for coffee and hotel star performer
An MP has welcomed expansion plans by a Houghton Regis based leisure giant as a tangible sign that the area has fantastic growth potential.
Employers give thumbs up for skills college video
Engineering companies have given their backing to a new technology-focused college tucked on the outskirts of Houghton Regis.
Video: Hotel lobby became fight zone video
A Dunstable hotel’s lobby was turned over to fighters from Luton’s Warrior Fight Club for a 1,000-kicks charity challenge.
Passions stoked as town future put on the table video
Future meetings of a new business focus group look set to be feisty if Tuesday evening’s launch event is anything to go by.
Store’s online team delivers the goods
A new ‘grocery online’ department at Sainsbury’s, Dunstable, has created 25 jobs. Dunstable mayor Patricia Staples visited the team.
Backlash over plan for street parking
A permit parking scheme looks likely to go ahead despite an angry backlash from residents claiming the move is unfair and targets the wrong area.
Sarah takes on top job at new skills college
A former education secretary has praised the appointment of a new principal at a University Technical College.
Go-ahead sought for planning projects
Latest planning applications which have been submitted to Central Bedfordshire Council include the following.
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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
