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Calls for tougher measures against nuisance fireworks

October 19, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Calls for tougher measures against nuisance fireworks

A joint Labour and Liberal Democrat group motion calling for tougher measures from the government to tackle nuisance fireworks received cross-party support at a full council meeting this week. Late night and early morning use […]

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Online safety campaign aimed at teenagers launched

August 13, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Online safety campaign aimed at teenagers launched

Bedfordshire Police has launched a county-wide online safety campaign, which is aimed at teenagers and young people to educate them on how to stay safe online, how to report any concerns and where to access […]

Luton Town Hall
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Council leader ‘proud’ as Luton shows it’s ‘no place for hate’ after riot rumours

August 8, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Council leader ‘proud’ as Luton shows it’s ‘no place for hate’ after riot rumours

Council Leader Hazel Simmons MBE has praised Luton communities for standing together against violent far right thugs after the town remained peaceful last night despite fears of riots hitting the town.  After more than a […]

The Lampadophores light show moves down Old Bedford Road
Art

Luton is ‘enriched through migrant stories and identity,’ says arts group amid UK riots

August 8, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton is ‘enriched through migrant stories and identity,’ says arts group amid UK riots

A Luton arts organisation has condemned the riots that have whipped up racism and hate across the country and promised to keep celebrating a town “enriched” by its diverse communities.  Revoluton Arts have been operating […]

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Police ‘well prepared to take action’ but urge don’t share riot rumours online

August 7, 2024 Newsdesk 1

Bedfordshire Police are “are well prepared to take action” if riots break out, but they have urged Lutonians not to share online disinformation about potential unrest in the town.  Posts have been circulating online speculating […]

Cllr Hazel Simmons and Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard
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Leaders aim to reassure Luton after ‘revulsion’ with violent riots across country

August 6, 2024 Newsdesk 1

Leaders in Luton have sought to reassure communities about “potential local threats” in the wake of violent riots in cities across the country.  Luton Council Leader Hazel Simmons MBE and Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner […]

Police
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New PCC pledges ‘zero tolerance of all crime’ as he asks for residents’ views on police plan

August 5, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on New PCC pledges ‘zero tolerance of all crime’ as he asks for residents’ views on police plan

Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard has launched a consultation survey for the people of Luton and Bedfordshire to share their views on the core objectives of his Police and Crime Plan. You can feed […]

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Man arrested after ‘shots fired’ in Marsh Farm

July 16, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Man arrested after ‘shots fired’ in Marsh Farm

Bedfordshire Police have arrested a man on suspicion of affray after reports of “shots being fired” in a town. Bedfordshire Police said a “firearm” was discharged between the alleyway of Morris Close and Waleys Close, […]

Luton Town Hall
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Council leader says Luton must ‘find solutions’ for knife crime as community leaders speak out

October 2, 2023 Newsdesk Comments Off on Council leader says Luton must ‘find solutions’ for knife crime as community leaders speak out

Police, schools, council and community and faith groups in Luton have come together to express their deep shock and sadness at the tragic events over the weekend where one teenager was stabbed to death amid […]

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