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Bactrian camel calf born at Whipsnade Zoo
A ‘chatty’ Bactrian camel calf has been born at Whipsnade Zoo in the heart of Bedfordshire. The baby boy, who is yet to be named, was born on the 18 May, to first-time mum Orla, […]
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Music
Summer of free live music concerts announced at Luton’s iconic bandstand
A collection of free concerts and performances at the Luton Rotary Bandstand is about to get underway this summer in Wardown Park. Lutonians will be able to bring a picnic down to the park on […]
Film
‘Innovative’ new virtual reality film launched to help save ‘Lost Boys’
Bedfordshire Police are urging the public to help break county lines, as it launches a new cutting-edge campaign to help save a generation of ‘Lost Boys’. The Lost Boys campaign will see a bespoke virtual […]
Fashion
Stitched in the memory: Luton artist creates new shirts to celebrate Vauxhall’s story
A Luton creative collective is releasing two limited edition t-shirts to mark the end of an era — the closure of the Vauxhall car factory that helped define the town’s identity for over a century. […]
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Council warns of traffic disruption in Luton during Eid celebrations
Luton Council has issued a warning about potential traffic disruption as thousands of people are expected to attend Eid-al-Adha celebrations across the town from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 June. The Muslim festival is a […]
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Record number of blades surrendered in ongoing campaign against knife crime
More than 3,500 knives have been taken off the streets in Bedfordshire’s most successful weapon surrender since the launch of its anti-knife crime campaign, Just Drop It. Officers recovered 3,577 knives and 23 other weapons […]
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University celebrating Pride Month is ‘more important that ever’
The University of Bedfordshire is celebrating Pride Month throughout June with two special online events led by academics which are open to students, staff and members of the public to attend. The first event will […]
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Pride in Luton bans political parties from official presence at this year’s festival
Pride in Luton has announced it will not allow political parties or their officials to attend this year’s festival in any professional capacity, including speaking from the main stage. Organisers say the move comes after […]
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Luton Council signs Anti-Racism Charter with UNISON
Luton Council has strengthened its commitment to tackling racism and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion by signing UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter. The council’s Interim Chief Executive Mark Fowler and Portfolio Holder for Women, Equalities and Community […]
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MP opens new patient care centre to provide ‘healthcare workers we so desperately need’
A Member of Parliament for Luton has officially unveiled Barnfield College’s brand-new Patient Care Training Centre, saying it can help address the town’s growing demand for skilled healthcare workers The new cutting-edge facility, unveiled by […]