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Car owners asked to report damage

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

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

Colourful attractions at canalside festival

lb news lieghton buzzard Boats line up at revious canal festval

THERE is fun to be had down by the canal this weekend. Tiddenfoot Waterside Park plays host to Leighton-Linslade Town Council's annual canal festival on Saturday. The event at Tiddenfoot Waterside

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

Football's closer to coming home

England's bid for the 2018 FIFA World Cup reached a landmark moment on Monday as MK Dons chairman Pete Winkelman helped load the final bid books on a van headed for FIFA in Zurich.The bid book



National News


Labour hopeful in fear over power

Labour hopeful in fear over power

David Miliband has warned Labour could be out of power for years as he made his bid for leadership of the party at the final hustings meeting before the vote.



Local News

Man jailed for six years for GBH

Police

A Milton Keynes has been jailed for six years for grievous bodily harm with intent. Nathan Thomas Stear, 22, from Swimbridge Lane, Furzton, was sentenced at Huntingdon Crown Court on Wednesday (28/7),



National Sport

Potter happy after victory

Potter happy after victory

St Helens boss Mick Potter admitted he was a relieved man after his side's 26-24 derby victory at Warrington in an epic contest.