Leighton Buzzard Observer - Local News Feed

‘I want my girl to survive too’

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:45:11 GMT

A mother who opted to have both of her breasts removed after battling cancer says she is determined to stop her daughter suffering too.

Memorials to be erected this weekend

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:42:06 GMT

Bedfordshire’s aviation history is to be commemorated with the unveiling of two memorials at the sites of former wartime bases, Woburn Park and Podington, the latter now the drag racing strip known as Santa Pod.

Dog walking for charity

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:40:26 GMT

Hill Farm and Orchard in Slapton is hosting a sponsored Dog Trek in aid of Dogs for the Disabled on Sunday, June 9.

VIDEO: Mani’s helping hand for children

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:21:27 GMT

Parents of a baby boy born at 11 minutes past 11 on the morning of 11/11/11 say they want his special presence to live on by helping other critically ill children.

Mature student sets up menopause group in Leighton

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:45:18 GMT

A mature university student who has set her mind on investigating women’s experiences during menopause says she is determined to give Leighton people local support.

Childline marathon

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:12:26 GMT

A young mother and loyal supporter of the NSPCC is determined to help raise half a million pounds for the children’s charity.

VIDEO: Councillor Dodwell becomes Mayor of Leighton-Linslade

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:32:31 GMT

Leighton-Linslade welcomed a new Mayor at the town council’s annual meeting last night.

You may have seen a grey squirrel, you may have seen a black squirrel – but both together?

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:47:55 GMT

Gambolling in a Hertfordshire back garden is a sight to make anyone sit up and take notice – a grey squirrel may be a regular visitor, a black squirrel is rarer, but the reader who captured this brief snatch of film has never seen both at the same time.

Hammer attack on teenager

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:46:17 GMT

A teenager has been left shaken after he was attacked with a hammer and robbed by masked men as he rode his bike through an alleyway in Leighton.

New Mayor to be decided for Leighton-Linslade

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:13:07 GMT

The election of a new Town Mayor will take place this evening at the annual meeting of Leighton-Linslade Town Council.

PCC picks his choice for Beds Chief Constable

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:53:28 GMT

Beds Police crime commissioner Olly Martins is putting up Colette Paul, currently Deputy Chief Constable of South Wales Police, as the county’s new Chief Constable.

Pop-up shop idea for Leighton’s aspiring Dragons

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:45:06 GMT

Budding entrepreneurs in town are being given a helping hand in launching their own businesses.

Plant sale raises record sum for Ashridge

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:41:29 GMT

Organisers of the annual Friends of Ashridge plant sale in the shadow of the landmark monument on the National Trust estate are relieved that a mighty hailstorm the night before the big event and rain at the end of the day didn’t put a dampener on their fundraising efforts.

Village pub hosts vegetable competition for children

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:20:45 GMT

A village pub has involved schools in a project to spark their imagination and to wider their knowledge of growing vegetables and healthy eating.

Jobs: Entrepreneurs would ‘do it all again’

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:04:17 GMT

Nine out of 10 business owners would set out on their own again despite the difficulties of running their own firms.

Psychic and craft fair to support KidsOut

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:39:07 GMT

A holistic therapy centre is hosting a special event to raise money for children’s charity.

Martins picks his choice for Beds Chief Con

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:27:06 GMT

Beds Police crime commissioner Olly Martins is putting up Colette Paul, currently Deputy Chief Constable of South Wales Police, as the county’s new Chief Constable.

Leighton man confesses to countywide burglaries

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:37:13 GMT

A Leighton man has been charged with five burglaries in Harpenden and has confessed to committing a further 40 across the county.

Video: hand reared piglets at Whipsnade Zoo

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:49:40 GMT

Three wild boar piglets are being hand reared by zoo keepers - with the help of a cuddly toy sheep.

Green light for disabled access

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:35:22 GMT

It’s not quite full steam ahead just yet, but the wheels are in motion for the go-ahead of future plans to improve access at Leighton train station.