News published December 2019
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Monday, 23 December 2019
Pools are the tops with town swimmers
Keen swimmers began queuing from 6am as the pools at Dunstable Leisure Centre opened to the public with free swims for all.
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Monday, 23 December 2019
Children’s Centre appeal inspires Christmas spirit to help family in need
The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Leighton Buzzard.
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Friday, 20 December 2019
Is it the end of the line for some BT phone boxes?
Following the first phase community consultation, we've received 209 representations regarding BT’s proposals to remove 30 public payphones.
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Thursday, 19 December 2019
Rough sleeper outreach service steps up a gear for Christmas
The most vulnerable people in our communities will have extra support as Christmas approaches, thanks to our work with NOAH Enterprise.
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Thursday, 19 December 2019
New online resource with advice and support for young people
We've created a new online resource for young people to find trusted information on relationships and sex, emotional health, wellbeing, drugs and alcohol.
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Tuesday, 17 December 2019
Boost for voluntary and community organisations with launch of new community asset grant scheme
We've launched a new scheme which encourages local groups to apply for grants of up to £25K.
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Friday, 13 December 2019
Election results announced
The votes have been verified and counted and the election results for South West Bedfordshire and Mid Bedfordshire Parliamentary constituencies have been announced.
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Thursday, 12 December 2019
Sandy shop caught selling alcohol to minors
We've successfully prosecuted a Sandy shop owner and his employee, who breached licensing laws by selling alcohol to under-18s.
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Wednesday, 11 December 2019
Social worker wins top national award
Emma Cox was named the gold winner in the Championing Social Work Values category at the prestigious event in London.
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Tuesday, 10 December 2019
Shops caught selling vaping liquid to minors
We've cracked down on underage sales of nicotine products, uncovering three premises who were willing to sell them to a minor.