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.
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 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
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
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
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
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
Andrew Lloyd Webber and stars of Love Never Dies have received a standing ovation at the world premiere of the stage musical.