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Farm boy adds to city's cow herd

A Bletchley student is celebrating introducing another fake cow to the city. Callum Michie's life-sized metal sculpture, currently at Bletchley College, is set to be rented by the University Centre

Something old, new, borrowed, blue and trashed!

A new craze for adventurous newly-weds is sweeping the country, and a Leighton Buzzard photographer is at the forefront. Started in America around nine years ago, 'Trash the Dress' gives couples the

Linslade accident witness appeal

Police car

Police are appealing for witnesses following a single car collision in Linslade on Friday (July 16). It happened at 7.50pm on the A4146 Stoke Road at the junction of Globe Road when a silver Peugeot

Police in metal thief action day

Bedfordshire Police took part in National Metal Theft Day last week together with forces around the country. The operation targeted metal thieves who put lives in danger and

Car owners asked to report damage

Police

Leighton police officer PC Danielle Taylor is asking members of the public to report any act of criminal damage on their vehicles whilst parked in the surrounding roads near to the train station. PC

Summer of fun in Leighton

Central Bedfordshire Council is keeping children and young people entertained during the long school holidays with a fantastic programme of summer activities. Not only will the activities be a fun way

F1 champ swaps four wheels for two

Former Formula One Champion Nigel Mansell OBE will be swapping four wheels for two when he cycles into Leighton-Linslade next week as part of his Cycle Challenge for Youth.The 57 year old is president



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Three men sentenced for robberies

Thames Valley Police Station

Three men have been sentenced to a total of five years and nine months for robberies. James Alexander Garforth, 20, from Carlina Place, Conniburrow, was sentenced to two years and three months



National Sport

Poulter battles back

Poulter battles back

Ian Poulter dug himself out of a hole in spectacular fashion when the third of the FedEx Cup play-off events began at Cog Hill in Illinois.