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Hundreds sign petition calling for Leighton Buzzard and Dunstable MP to ‘actively support residents’

1 day ago | lutontoday.co.uk | Olivia Preston

More than 350 people have signed a petition urging Alex Mayer MP to “engage with the people of Dunstable & Leighton Buzzard meaningfully”, or resign if not. Andrew Selous, Conservative, had been the MP for South West Bedfordshire for 23 years before being ousted by Alex Mayer - who won by 667 votes.
Police share picture of teen missing from Luton home

1 day ago | lutontoday.co.uk | Olivia Preston

Missing Samuel. Picture: Bedfordshire PoliceA picture of a missing boy has been released by police as they try to trace the Luton teen. Samuel, 13, was last seen at his home on Wednesday (June 25). He is described as 5ft 7ins and was last seen wearing black trainers, cargo trousers, and a black sweater. Bedfordshire Police said: “Anyone who knows of his whereabouts or has seen him is asked to call 101 quoting reference MPL/998/25.”Continue Reading
Driver arrested in Whipsnade over dangerous driving and refusing to stop for police

1 day ago | lutontoday.co.uk | Olivia Preston

One driver thought he could keep refusing to stop for police, but this week he was stopped and arrested by officers in Whipsnade. The driver of a blue Mercedes had failed to stop for officers from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Road Policing Unit and was spotted in Luton yesterday (Thursday), and didn’t stop again.
Summer fete returns to Studham Village Hall for first time since pandemic

1 day ago | lutontoday.co.uk | Olivia Preston

Five years since the coronavirus pandemic plunged the UK into lockdown and a village in Bedfordshire is bringing its summer fete back!Studham Village Hall, in Dunstable Road, will open its doors to the public on Saturday, July 5 – between 2pm and 4.30pm. Des Salmon, trustee of the village hall, said: “We used to run a very small fete before the pandemic, and now we have decided to resurrect it. People are invited to enjoy refreshments from the Women’s Institute, stalls and a raffle.
Bedfordshire police and crime commissioner says ‘officers are solving more crime than ever before’

1 day ago | lutontoday.co.uk | Olivia Preston

Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard has claimed that officers are solving more crime than in previous years – with more than 1,400 crimes solved so far this year. He also said that in 2024/25, crime rose by 4.7 per cent compared to 2023/24, reflecting national trends. At this week’s Bedfordshire Police and Crime Panel, PCC John Tizard said: “Every resident in Bedfordshire deserves to feel safe and protected.
24 Hours in Police Custody: New episodes follow investigation into Bedfordshire landlady murder

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

The new series of the hit documentary show, 24 Hours in Police Custody, is returning to our screens this week – and it starts with one of Bedfordshire Police’s most harrowing investigations to date. The first of a two-part special will air on Sunday, June 29, and delves into the murder of Annette Smith, a 74-year-old vulnerable landlady from Stotfold, with the second part out on Monday (June 30).
Grade II listed pub up for sale in Luton - with planning consent for extension

3 days ago | lutontoday.co.uk | Olivia Preston

A historic building in the heart of Luton is up for sale for half a million pounds – and includes one of the town’s smallest and oldest pubs. But don’t worry, the Great Northern pub in Bute Street is not being sold, the building is. Kirkby Diamond has listed the five-storey building for £500,000. The property was built as a pub in the 1800s, and still has one on the ground floor.
Luton Airport police issue ‘friendly reminder’ of smoking ban on flights

3 days ago | lutontoday.co.uk | Olivia Preston

While it should be obvious, police officers at Luton airport have had to remind passengers not to smoke or vape on flights. This warning comes as the Luton Airport Policing Team say they “regularly receive phone calls” from the terminal’s airlines about passengers smoking and vaping on planes. Years ago, you were free to light up while sailing through the sky at 30,000ft.
E-scooter stolen after boy held at knifepoint in Luton

3 days ago | lutontoday.co.uk | Olivia Preston

A boy had his e-scooter stolen after being held at knifepoint in Luton this week. The robbery happened in Kestrel Way on Monday, June 23. The offender is described as a white man, aged around 20, wearing a black ‘TRAP STAR’ top and bottoms and black shoes. PC Ismet Foric said: “We are continuing to follow various lines of enquiry, but also need the support and additional information from members of the public.
Over 200 cannabis plants found inside two drug factories on same Luton road

3 days ago | lutontoday.co.uk | Olivia Preston

Police raided two properties in Luton this week and found hundreds of cannabis plants growing inside. After intelligence from the community about one address in Beech Road, officers got into the property and found a cannabis factory inside. They also realised that a neighbouring address was also being used to grow the illegal plants – with over 200 plants found across both sites.