Leighton Buzzard Observer

5 days ago | leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk | Clare Turner

Work has started on the A505 bypass between the Stanbridge Road and Billington Road roundabouts. Expect delays as there’ll be temporary traffic lights and a 40mph speed limit. The initial phase of the project includes carriageway patching and crack sealing and should be completed by June 27. These works are in preparation for a full surface dressing treatment scheduled for August. In addition to resurfacing, there’ll be new signs and road markings to help enhance visibility and traffic flow.

1 week ago | leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk | Olga Norford

Who lives in a house like this? Well it could be you if you’ve got a cool £900,000 to spare? Not only is this a fabulous home but it offers numerous benefits including a gorgeous wrap-around garden with mature trees and shrubs. There’s no question this stunning four double bedroom detached would make the ideal family home – but it's also located in Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, one of the town's most desirable areas apparently. So a big plus.

1 week ago | leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk | Euan Duncan

Commuter parking in streets near Leighton Buzzard Railway Station is making life ‘hell’ for residents, a meeting heard. An 82-signature petition is asking for 24-hour residents’ permit parking on Southcourt Avenue, Southcourt Road and Barnabas Road. It calls for parking restrictions to be adopted which are in use on other nearby roads already, according to the petition published in a Central Bedfordshire Council traffic management meeting agenda.

1 week ago | leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk | Olga Norford

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two Leighton Buzzard establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. The following rating has been given to one restaurant, cafe, canteen or takeaway. > Rated 3: Jean's Kitchen at Leighton Buzzard Conservative Club, 16-18 High Street; rated on April 23> Rated 4: Jasmine House at 90 North Street; rated on April 23.

1 week ago | leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk | Euan Duncan

Two Leighton Buzzard parishes dating back 1,000 years are battling to preserve their way of life against “a foreign mining giant’s multi-million pound expansion plans”, a councillor has warned. Aggregate Industries UK Ltd wants to expand its operations to the south of Grovebury Quarry lake, citing a national need for silica sand. Its proposals would postpone any recreational use of the site for at least another decade.