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Lorry driver charged with drug smuggling

A lorry driver has been charged with drug smuggling. Alan Davage, 61, from Mannock Way, Leighton Buzzard was arrested on March 3 after £720,000-worth of cocaine was found in his lorry in Dover.

Management cull will save front-line services

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One fifth of senior managers are being cut and council tax is going up by 2.95 per cent at Central Bedfordshire Council.As the authority faces a drop in financial support from Government, reduced

Mayor raises grand sum for charity

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Mayor Karen Cursons had reason to celebrate a meal out.She held a charity dinner at the Akash Restaurant in North Street. Seventy five guests attended the event which managed to raise over £1,000

Jazz man's legend plays on into wake

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Musicians played into the night as Johnny Dankworth's funeral became a jamming session.The jazz star's memorial service took place at The Stables, Wavendon, the venue he founded 40 years ago, on

Small number of offenders cause £112 million of crime in the area

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Shocking statistics show £112 million of Luton and Central Bedfordshire crime is caused by only 250 offenders.That is according to the final report by Total Place, a pilot scheme launched last

Restaurant faces big fine for illegal overseas workers

A Leighton Buzzard business is facing the prospect of a substantial fine after a week of illegal working operations in the county by the UK Border Agency.Officers from the Local Immigration Team for

Decision time for top cop on future

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The Chief Constable for Bedfordshire Police may be hanging up her hat.Gillian Parker will have to decide whether to stay on after her contract runs out this year. Mrs Parker will also be entitled to

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