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Leighton Buzzard vet, 73, who had come out of retirement struck off for failings

2 days ago | leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk | Olivia Preston

A vet based in Leighton Buzzard has been removed from the Register of Veterinary Surgeons for failings, including ‘deeply concerning treatment many years out of date’. Following allegations dating back to 2020, The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons held an inquiry and hearing into the actions of Siew Loong Ng MRCV when he had been working at The Little Pets practice and Tilsworth Veterinary Practice.
Sprint to success: Olympic legend inspires Greenleas pupils at annual sports days

3 days ago | leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk | Sophie Smith

Children at Greenleas School were given a 'bolt' of inspiration during their annual sports days this year — courtesy of Olympic legend Usain Bolt himself. The eight-time gold medallist and world record holder sent a heartfelt message to the pupils, encouraging them ahead of their events: “I know you’re going to do well.” His words added an extra spark of excitement to an already vibrant occasion.
Greenleas School children receive encouragement from Usain Bolt

4 days ago | leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk | Sophie Smith

Children at Greenleas School enjoyed their Sports Days this year, with encouragement from none other than Olympic Champion Usain Bolt who wished them the best for the occasion and said: “I know you’re going to do well.”Parents and Carers joined staff and children for a day of celebration and team work, with awards for sporting excellence and sporting values.
Greenleas School children receive encouragement from Usain Bolt

5 days ago | leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk | Sophie Smith

Children at Greenleas School enjoyed their Sports Days this year, with encouragement from none other than Olympic Champion Usain Bolt, who wished them the best for the occasion and said, “I know you’re going to do well.” Parents and Carers joined staff and children for a day of celebration and teamwork, with awards for sporting excellence and sporting values.
Warning after reports of people swimming at Leighton Buzzard quarry

5 days ago | leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk | Euan Duncan

A company is warning children and parents about the dangers of bathing and swimming at a quarry site in Leighton Buzzard, after “a number of incidents” during the current warm weather. The issues have been at Holcim UK’s Grovebury specialist sands site in the town, where “young people have been trying to gain access in the hot spell”, according to the company. The LBO understands some people had managed to gain access and enter the water.
Wes Streeting opens new clinical rooms that will provide over "56,000 additional GP appointments per year" on visit to Leighton Buzzard

1 week ago | leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk | John Guinn

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, visited Leighton Buzzard Health Centre yesterday (Thursday, June 19) to officially open new clinical rooms that will provide over “56,000 additional GP appointments per year”. Speaking during the visit, Mr Streeting said the new rooms were a significant boost in capacity for local residents — but acknowledged that they do not provide a full solution to the area’s healthcare needs.
Independent Leighton Buzzard bookshop calls on community for help as costs soar

1 week ago | leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk | Olivia Preston

A bookshop in Leighton Buzzard has called on the community to help keep the business running as they struggle with rising costs. BOOK Leighton Buzzard, in High Street Mews, opened the shop in 2021 as the country slowly emerged from the pandemic. Owner Katherine Bojczuk has worked to make the shop a community hub and space for readers to come together. But it has not been without its challenges. Katherine explained: “When costs go up for us, we get hit really hard.
Fears loophole means unadopted road in Leighton Buzzard may never be fixed

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

A road running through a new housing estate in Leighton Buzzard has been unadopted meaning the local authority is not responsible for any repairs. The road, Briggington Way, is unfinished with raised manhole covers which serve the sewers and surface water. Resident Neil Cairns, who used the road regularly, says it's a dangerous hazard, particularly for motorcyclists. Mr Cairns, of Highfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, said: "It’s an unadopted 'Private Road’ like a house driveway, not a 'Public Road’.
Feeling hot, hot hot at Leighton Buzzard’s Picnic in the Park

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

Leighton-Linslade Carnival’s Picnic in the Park provided plenty of fun in the sun family entertainment. The popular event was held at Parsons Close Recreation Park earlier today with a range of activities on offer.(18/6)Elsa, from the eternal children’s favourite Disney story Frozen, was a highlight and delighted youngsters with a meet and greet and photo opportunity while getting the youngsters to sing along to some of the children’s favourite Frozen songs.
Questions over why it’s taken so long to remove ‘trip hazard’ bollards in Leighton Buzzard

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

Bollards in Bridge Street, Leighton Buzzard, have finally been removed, but questions are being asked over the delay in taking them down. The bollards were installed in Bridge Street about five years ago, during Covid, but some have collapsed on the ground, causing a trip hazard. Several complaints have been made to Central Beds Council, which maintains the road, of accidents involving pedestrians who have tripped and fallen.