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Bashu the giraffe underwent general anaesthetic for a radical foot trim

Specialist vets travel more than 4,000 miles to treat giraffe at Whipsnade Zoo

July 24, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off

It took eight zookeepers, six vets, five vet nurses, four farriers, and two veterinary anaesthesiologists, to perform a life-changing veterinary procedure on Bashu, a 16 feet tall, reticulated giraffe at Whipsnade Zoo. The iconic animal, […]

Nightlife

New nightlife venue set to revive former Pizza Express site in Luton town centre

October 2, 2025 0

A new entertainment venue is preparing to open in the town centre this December, reviving a well-known site with deep roots in the town’s history and promising to bring something new – and perhaps a [...]
History

‘So much to enjoy, learn from and be inspired by’ as Luton Celebrates Black History Month

September 30, 2025 0

Luton is marking Black History Month 2025 with a programme of events throughout October, celebrating the culture, legacy and achievements of the town’s Black African Caribbean (BAC) communities. Organised by local community groups and individuals, this [...]