Leighton Buzzard Observer - Community Feed

Drop-in and find out how we can get you back to work

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:40:21 GMT

The fortnightly column from the Volunteer Centre at Bossard House, West Street, Leighton Buzzard

VIDEO: Woburn’s pet boutique setting tongues wagging

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:08:16 GMT

A self-confessed dog lover from Heath and Reach has got her paws on her dream pet boutique in Woburn.

‘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.

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.

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.

Get an Abbott’s View of alpacas

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:12:33 GMT

The area’s newest alpaca farm is throwing open its doors to the public this Saturday.

Party time for pre-school

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:42:21 GMT

Vandyke Preschool celebrated their positive Ofsted report with a celebratory bounce in the grounds of their Leighton site.

Could you be your town’s poet laureate?

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:49:07 GMT

The search is on for the poet laureate of Luton, Dunstable and Leighton.

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.

This Ashridge event isn’t half appealing!

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:51:20 GMT

Organisers of the first Ashridge Half Marathon hope that this serene scene will entice enthusiastic athletes to sign up for next month’s event and boost numbers after a slow start.

Gipsy plan survey

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:05:49 GMT

A consultation on where new gipsy and traveller pitches should go in Central Bedfordshire starts on May 20.

Time to talk about dying

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:07:29 GMT

Dying, death and bereavement are normally taboo topics.

VIDEO: Fay-well to Leighton PCSO

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:42:15 GMT

A dedicated PCSO who has been in the police service for 25 years has hung up her hat after waving goodbye to her Leighton colleagues.

Discover the farm behind your food

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:40:09 GMT

The biggest event in the farming calendar is only one month away.

New cop on the beat

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:52:19 GMT

The Wing area police station has a new cop at its helm following the transfer of Inspector Emma Garside. The new rural neighbourhood inspector is James Davies who has been working for Thames Valley Police for the last 15 years.

Slapton centre packed with alpacas

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:31:58 GMT

There are more than 1,400 registered alpaca owners in the UK and most of them, along with families on a day out, packed into Bury Farm Equestrian Centre at the weekend for the British Alpaca Society’s National Show.

Well, Well the challenge pays off for Leighton couple

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:00:17 GMT

A couple from Leighton raised a glass to their good health after having their well-being put under the medical microscope for the past year.

MK Dons captain visits Leighton school

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:57:29 GMT

The children and staff at St George’s Lower in Leighton were treated to a visit from Dean Lewington, captain of the MK Dons.

Building up a site safety message to pupils

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:49:26 GMT

National regeneration and housing company Keepmoat has given primary school pupils a lesson in remaining safe near building sites while work is carried out to their school.

Winners at the society’s spring show

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:47:46 GMT

Competitors had a spring in their step at Linslade Community Hall recently.