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THE family of a 16-year-old boy killed in Bedford have paid tribute to their ‘lovely and popular boy’. Cemeren Yilmaz, of Roman Paddock, Harrold, who was known as Cem, was the victim of a fatal attack in Ashmead Road on Sunday night.
In a statement, his family said: “Cem was a much loved son, grandson and brother. It is a very sad loss for us as a family and we are heartbroken at his death. “He was a lovely and popular boy and had his whole life ahead of him. We would ask that our privacy is respected at this difficult time.” Detectives are now appealing to Cem’s friends to help them with the investigation into his death. Yesterday (Wednesday September 20) police made two further arrests, of a 40-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy, both from Bedford, on suspicion of murder, taking the total number of arrests in the investigation to six. Four people – two 19-year-old men and two 15-year-old boys, all from Bedford – had already been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody. The incident happened at around 10.20pm on Sunday, September 16, 2018, in Ashmead Road, Bedford. Cem was attacked by a group of males and suffered stab wounds as well as other injuries. He was taken to hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead on Monday morning. Detective Chief Inspector Michael Branston, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, investigating, said: “Our hearts go out to Cem’s family at this incredibly difficult time. We are absolutely determined to bring those responsible for this shocking attack to justice. “While we are piecing together the information about what happened, we are really keen to hear from Cem’s friends about the background to this appalling incident.”
Thursday September 20, 2018
LTFC CHAIRMAN SENDS CRITICS A CLEAR MESSAGE THE chairman of Luton Town Football Club this week gave a clear message to anyone who tries to question the Hatters directors’ motives over plans for two major developments.
Referring to the Power Court and Newlands Park proposals, David Wilkinson said: “There are those in connection with our planning applications who try to cast doubt on our motives. They don’t know us. We are a steadfast bunch.” Writing in the matchday programme for Luton’s home game against Bristol Rovers on Saturday, Mr Wilkinson pointed out that the club’s directors and investors have a combined total of 370 years as fans of the club. “It’s all about credentials and custodianship,” he said. “I doubt there is a club in the country where the current board of directors and investors have some 370 years of supporting their club. “If you include vice presidents, who are former chairmen, investors and directors, the numbers go off the chart. “The majority were born in or have a major connection to the town and have proved their resilience by continuing to support throughout adversity. We know the highs and lows. We have reached the top and touched the bottom.” Mr Wilkinson added that when 2020 Developments, which runs the club, was put together it backed a plan and ten years
by Geoff Cox on that plan is “still good”. The chairman said the directors and investors are more determined than ever to make the 17,500-capacity Power Court stadium in the town centre and the Newlands Park retail, office and leisure development at M1 Junction 10 “happen for the town and the club”. Former Hatters chairman, TV presenter Nick Owen, who is now a vice president, recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of watching his first Luton Town game. Mike Herrick saw his first match in 1957, Bob Curson, David Wilkinson and Mick Pattinson all in 1958, chief executive Gary Sweet in 1971, Paul Ballantyne the following year and Stephen Browne in 1983. “If there are any youngsters watching for the first time, can you imagine in 2078 looking back to today, as we are looking back to our first games?” asked Mr Wilkinson. “That’s why we are only custodians of this unique club and why our plans are so important.” The Power Court and Newlands Park applications, submitted in August 2016, are to be considered by Luton Council’s development control committee, probably at the end of October.
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Boxer looks forward to world fight in Luton LUTON’S undefeated boxing prospect Linus Udofia is on the road to success and hopes it will lead to a world title fight at Luton Town Football Club’s proposed new stadium at Power Court. The Lewsey Farm middleweight will battle for the Southern Area belt in December, but has first joined campaign group #saveourtown’s fight for the regeneration of the town through Newlands Park and Power Court, where a 17,500-seat stadium is planned. Udofia, 25, extended his professional record to ten straight victories - six by way of knockout with a second round stoppage of Konstantin Alexandrov at famous boxing venue York Hall, Bethnal Green, on Saturday. The former Hockwell Ring ABC pugilist’s latest triumph came days after he starred in a #saveourtown video to pledge his support for the action group where he announced: “If I don’t get a title by the end of the year, I’ll be very disappointed. “That’s what I’m boxing for, to make a name here, to be known in my town and to be at the top of my game.” A Steve Goodwin-managed rising star, who also signed to former world heavyweight champion David Haye’s Hayemaker Promotions in July, Udofia is a Hatters fan, having taken Luton to his heart since moving to the UK from Nigeria as an eight-year-old. “Luton means everything to me, Luton is
win a title at Power Court, that’s where the after party is going to be.” Lutonians and #saveourtown supporters are still awaiting a new date from Luton Borough Council for a planning decision to be made on the Newlands Park and Power Court proposals after the applications were submitted more than two years ago. The plans, which will regenerate the town centre, providing £250million a year for the local economy and 10,000 new jobs, are being objected to by Capital and Regional, the owners of The Mall shopping centre. But with bars, restaurants, offices, homes, leisure and community facilities, public spaces and high-end retail included in the proposals, Udofia said: “I can see nothing wrong in supporting the town or all the all the establishments around here. I can’t see anything bad about this place. This is where I call home.”
home,” said the boxer, nickmaked Lightning. “I always wear the (Hatters) shirt. I wear it out to fights. “For Luton to move to a ground with that much capacity, if everything goes perfect in my career, like I’m imagining and dreaming it will, then my manager and I have spoken about it, about a year ago, of having a homecoming fight in Luton. “It would be a dream. Can you imagine headlining in your own town, in your own town’s football club stadium? In Power Court? Linus Udofia headline for a world title? I couldn’t think of anything better.” Udofia also has his eye on a proposed 1,800-capacity music venue, which is also planned for Power Court, and he said: “After I
The #saveourtown campaign group took part in a third consecutive successful weekend engagement event in Luton town centre on Saturday.
Calling for regeneration not stagnation, volunteers were this time around Silver Street and Bute Street, spreading the campaign message to Lutonians, shoppers, businesses and Luton Town Football Club supporters on their way to the 1-0 League One victory over Bristol Rovers. Continuing their quest to gather more support and raise awareness of the transformational possibilities presented by the Newlands Park and Power Court proposals, #saveourtown volunteer Trish Brazier said: “We were pleased to talk to more local businesses in the town, who pledged their support for the cause and proudly displayed our posters in their windows. “We also had people chanting ‘Save Our Town’ when they saw us, while others were telling us to ‘keep up the good work’. And we were also able to speak to some people who had not heard about the plans and the campaign before. The reaction was really positive.” Messages of support for #saveourtown are also coming in from all over the world. This week alone they arrived from France, Thailand and Melbourne, Australia.
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Man charged with violent disorder after gang fight
A MAN was due to appear in court this morning charged in connection with a disorder in Luton on Sunday, September 16, 2018.
Mohammed Arshad, 36, of Biscot Road, Luton, has been charged with violent disorder and two counts of possession of an offensive weapon and will appear at Luton Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Wednesday September 19, 2018). Mohammed Arshad, 36, of Biscot Road, Luton, has been charged with violent disorder and two counts of possession of an offensive weapon and will appear at Luton Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday). Police were called to Saxon Road at around 4.50pm on Sunday to reports of men fighting with weapons. Seven people were taken to hospital with serious injuries including a 15-year-old boy who remains in a critical, but stable, condition. A total of seven people were
arrested following the incident, four remain under police watch in hospital, while two teenagers, aged 15 and 16, have been bailed pending further enquiries. Detective Chief Inspector Duncan Young, who is leading the investigation, said: “We’re continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this disorder and establish whether it was linked to an earlier incident. “High visibility patrols will continue in the area and would like to thank all of those in the community for their help so far in assisting our investigation. clearly, what happened on Sunday is not acceptable and we will pursue anyone who we think was involved in order to bring them to justice.”
Appeal following a serious traffic collision near Elstow BeDFORDSHIRe Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision involving two vehicles on the A421 near elstow at approximately 10.45pm on Sunday, September 16, 2018. The emergency services were called to the collision, between a car and a lorry, on the A421, westbound, just before the junction with the A6. Seven people required hospital treatment. Four have sustained seri-
ous injuries, and three had minor injuries. Inspector Jamie Langwith, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Roads Policing Unit, said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed this collision, or who was travelling on A421 and saw a black Mercedes prior to the incident. “We are also appealing for anyone with a dash camera who was driving on A421 at that time.”
Luton Health Centre burgled
THe Police are appealing for information following a burglary at GP surgery in Liverpool Road, Luton. Between 9pm on Wednesday, September 12 and 6.15am on Thursday, September 13, the Liverpool Road Health Centre was broken into via a window in the disabled toilet.
Various items were stolen, including a defibrillator, an eCG machine, a blood glucose machine, five boxes of clothes, a doctor’s stamp, boxes of condoms, paramedic emergency equipment and an iPhone 7. Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting reference number 40/24375/18.
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events Kimberley College and Bedford Blues Free at Houghton Rugby Development Programme Regis Leisure Centre this month
RUGBY stars of the future now have the opportunity to become part of a tailored training and coaching programme alongside their academic studies it has been revealed. Stewartby-based Kimberley Sixth Form College has developed this new programme in partnership with Bedford Blues Rugby Club. From September, coaching staff from Blues Community, alongside teaching staff at the College, will deliver a bespoke training and coaching programme to students. As part of this exciting initiative, Kimberley College will launch their first Sixth Form rugby team. The students will also act as young ambassadors, representing both Kimberley, which is part of Wootton Academy Trust, and Blues Community. The programme will enable students who are passionate about rugby to build this into their studies at a top performing Sixth Form College, identified as the 11th best Sixth Form College in the Sunday Times list 2017. Students will not only benefit from the expertise of Blues Community, but also gain a greater understanding of how a successful organisation, such as Bedford Blues, operates as a business. Kimberley College Principal, Mr Tim Detheridge, said: “We are immensely proud of this prestigious project. Not only will those students who are dedicated to rugby be able to build this into a ‘lifestyle’ curriculum, nonrugby enthusiasts will also gain a greater understanding of business, marketing and the sports science behind top level performance at such a successful organisation.” Bedford Blues Chief Operating Officer, Gareth Alred, said: “We are very excited about
THIS September, Houghton Regis Leisure Centre is hosting a range of free activities for the whole community to enjoy. Following this, UKactive’s National Fitness Day will be taking place on Wednesday 26th September and Houghton Regis Leisure Centre will again be opening its doors to the public. There will be free passes to use the centre during the day, as well as various fitness challenges. One lucky competition winner will win a months membership! On Friday 28th September 2018 Houghton Regis Leisure Centre will be participating in Macmillan Cancer Support’s ‘The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’. The event will be running 9am – 12pm and doors will be open for all to come and pick up a delicious treat! Any donations of cakes would be this new community initiative which breaks new appreciated with all money ground for us as a club and the community received going to the charity. department. The project with Kimberley Sixth Lastly, Saturday 29th Form College provided an innovative way to September brings Health Action work with the young people in our local Day to the centre. This is a free community, developing life skills and commuevent for anyone looking to nity awareness through rugby, whilst promoting improve their health, wellbeing our brand.” and physical activity levels but Mr Gareth Graham, Sports Teacher at who may need guidance or Wootton Academy Trust, will lead on the professional help to ensure that programme in partnership with Blues’ Head of they receive the best advice. As Community, Mr Jon Phillips. The pair are well as advice from health excited about the creation of a rugby team for professionals and voluntary Kimberley College and have entered the team groups, there will be activities for into prestigious leagues and cup competitions the whole family to take part in next season. as well as free health tests for all. Mr Graham, who has played and coached This event is for all ages, from rugby throughout his career, said: “It has been a toddlers with bouncy castles and pleasure to work with successful rugby teams at arts and crafts available to keep Wootton (the Year 11 team are current county them entertained, through to champions). With the addition of high-quality seniors, with a whole host of players joining Kimberley from other schools on information available on increasthe development programme; I can see us going ing activity levels. from strength to strength. The support of highly Tony Stratton, Centre experienced coaches and players gives our Manager of Houghton Regis students unrivalled access to elite coaching and mentoring. We are very fortunate to be involved Leisure Centre, said: “September is such an exciting month for us in this wonderful opportunity.” this year. We have three great, The new programme has attracted a great deal of interest from the local community and is free events that people of all ages available to both boys and girls. The number of can get involved with.” For more information on all applications for the rugby development of this and other activities at programme at Kimberley has been high and Houghton, please see the Leisure interest continues to grow. Details of the Centre’s Facebook page, programme are available on the Kimberley College website, applications for the second year www.facebook.com/lifestylesat houghton of the programme will go live in the autumn.
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Council prosecutes flytipper £300k to YMCA for repeatedly offending A RePeAT waste offender was sentenced at Luton Magistrates Court on Tuesday, after a member of the public found waste with his name on it dumped in Millfield Lane, Caddington. This was the second prosecution by Central Bedfordshire Council against Mr Corey Ashleigh-John (also known as Korey Ashleigh), of Tinsley Close, Luton, who was found guilty in March 2018 of three waste offences relating to two littering offences, for which he received a total of £2,846 in fines and costs. Then just weeks after he received the fine, a local resident was walking
along Millfield Lane in Caddington when they saw several items of waste dumped on the ground with his name on it. The resident examined and photographed the waste and then reported it to the council. When Mr Ashleigh-John attended court on Tuesday, August 28, he pleaded guilty to failing to respond to information requested by the council (Section 110 environment Act 1995). The court ordered him to pay a fine of £120, pay a contribution towards costs of £120, and a victim surcharge of £30. Councillor Budge Wells, our Deputy executive Member for
Community Services, said: “We would like to thank to the member of the public that took the photo evidence, as this assisted us in securing a successful prosecution. “We have a zero-tolerance attitude toward fly-tipping and waste offences in Central Bedfordshire and we will not hesitate to prosecute and fine those who harm our borough. “Members of the public can help us to reduce crime, nuisance and antisocial behaviour by reporting any incidents to our customer services team on 0300 300 8302 or by emailing customers@centralbedfordshire. gov.uk.”
A CHARITY with premises in Bedfordshire has been awarded nearly £300,000 towards activities which combat the causes of homelessness in local young people. The YMCA already helps 100s of people of all ages off the county streets each year and into safe accommodation. But its Fun 4 Young People (F4YP) is designed to stop people ending up on the streets in the first place. So impressed has the Big Lottery organisation been with the charities work in Bedfordshire that is has awarded the project £299,117 over three years. “Heading towards living on the streets often begins in unhappy homes. By mitigating several of the risk factors associated with family breakdown and increasing protective factors in the lives of children and young people, we are reducing the potential for them to become displaced from their families and eventually homeless, said Paul Hunt YMCA Bedfordshire CeO, “Approx 85% of our residents aged 16-25 state that a family breakdown was a catalyst for their homelessness and of the six main risk factors associated with family breakdown the first two focus on disengagement with school. Our F4YP programme looks to tackle these risk factors head on by helping support marginalised, disadvantaged 5-16-year-old children , young people and their peers through after school and holiday clubs. “This funding could save millions of pounds in the costs of social and health care which arise when people become homeless and their lives spiral downwards.” F4YP seek to make their session very affordable with 75% of placements going to disadvantaged and marginalised pupils. Fees to attend all their sessions are purposefully kept low with some after school activities only charging £2.30. Of course it means that these activities are immensely popular with parents who cannot afford private clubs, or feel excluded from other more expensive activities. “We work with schools serving the most challenging areas and encourage pupils to join our clubs. We aim for our courses to be accessible, great fun and enhance the learning appetites for those that attend. Subject tutors get the opportunity to showcase elements of the subjects that may not always be taught in the classroom until a later age, for example science experiments, music and drama. The 12-1 reading sessions we provide have been fantastically successful and help children to look forward to school lessons they previously disengaged from” said Sophie Stock, F4YP Youth Services Lead.
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NOW A NEW CHALLENGE TO LOCAL DEMOCRACY! THE Government and Local Authorities have acted together to create yet another QUANGO – ‘The Central Growth Board’.
“It will enable them to push through massive developments along the Oxford – Milton Keynes – Bedford – Cambridge Corridor without the consent of local people, crushing local democracy,” says the Campaign for the Protection of Rural england (CPRe).
The Mayor of Bedford, Dave Hodgson and the Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council, James Jamieson, both committed to the NIC plans, have joined the Central Growth Board.
The Central Growth Board has been formed to ensure that controversial Oxford – Cambridge developments across the local authority areas covered by the South east Midlands Local enterprise Partnership (SeMLeP) – Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, Luton, Aylesbury Vale and Northamptonshire plus the rest of Buckinghamshire, are pushed through without debate. Similar ‘Growth Boards’ are being created in
Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire. A spokesperson for CPRe Bedfordshire said: “CPRe Bedfordshire believe that the work of the new “Central Growth Board” is already underway with controversial planning applications and projects being pushed through with minimal consultation with the people of Bedfordshire. examples are: The Expansion of Cranfield Airport to become a major airport for private jets – some very large. To be called London Cranfield. New runway and ground facilities include a 300 bed hotel – doubling the number of aircraft movements from 20,000 to 40,000 per year increasing passenger numbers to 70,000 per year.
This planning application was quietly approved by Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) in June 2018 without consulting the many Town & Parish Councils in Bedford Borough which will be directly under the flight path or otherwise impacted e.g. by air pollution, increased traffic etc. Villages like Wootton (Bedford Borough) to the north and west of Bedford town which will be heavily impacted by the very large increase in car and HGV traffic due to the airport expansion. Several north Bedfordshire villages are directly under the flight path. Strangely, for a strategic application of this
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type, it appears that Bedford Borough Council itself was also not consulted even though Cranfield Airport is on the border between the two LA’s. This despite the fact that The Mayor of Bedford, Dave Hodgson knew all about plans to expand Cranfield airport. We have written to The Mayor of Bedford and the Leader of CBC, James Jamieson asking for the reason behind their undermining of the local democratic process and what they will do to put it right. Proposed new A6 – M1 Link Road which will slice through the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and impact historic woodlands. Details of the controversial route of the A6-M1 link road was mysteriously absent from CBC’s Local Plan 2035 which was presented to Government for approval a few months ago. Then “out of the blue” on July 10th, Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) put the route of the new road forward for “pre-application consultation” with local people at a number of drop-in sessions across the area. These sessions were held during the summer holidays (the first starting on the 17July and the last on the 30th July) when many residents were away on holiday. Those residents who were available were given just seven days’ notice of the first drop-in event!
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Flitwick Church offers a wide open welcome
ST PeTeR AND PAUL’S CHURCH had a special double celebration on Sunday 16th September, attended by over 100 people including the Bishop of St Albans, the Right Reverend Alan Smith.
The first reason for celebration was that the congregation has taken the step of opening the Church building on a daily basis from 9 am to 3 pm, so that visitors or people from the town can enjoy the peace and quiet there. St Peter and St Paul’s is the only grade one listed building in Flitwick, and has occupied the site on Church Road for over 800 years. Vicar, Rev Lucy Davis told us, “For many of us, life is very pressured, hours are scarce and it’s difficult to find time out. There is something very special about coming into this ancient building, something very special about the atmosphere of calm that all sorts of people find helpful. They might want to pray or light a candle, or just sit and reflect away from it all. In his sermon, Bishop Alan reminded us that our God is a God of open arms not locked door. We want people to be able to enjoy the Church all week long, not just on Sundays, because God is with us all week long, not just on Sundays.” There has been careful planning behind the scenes to make it possible to open the building, from putting up emergency exit notices to locking away all the items of value. Rev Lucy commented, “I am delighted that the Church community has taken this brave and imaginative step, which is counter cultural in many ways. “We hope that people in Flitwick will really enjoy the freedom of access to Church, helping us to build on the very positive relationships that exist here between the Church and the local community.”
The local community has already shown its huge support for the Church in a recent appeal, raising over £25,000 to repair the historic Lych Gate which stands at the Church’s entrance. “This was a double celebration,” Rev Lucy told us, “and one way of saying thank you to all our donors.” The Lych Gate was built over 100 years by the wife of a former vicar, Rev Francis Ashpitel, and among the congregation at the celebration service was his great, great granddaughter.
Other guests included the mayor of Flitwick, Cllr Gareth Mackey, and many individuals who had given towards the repair work because of an association with the Church through Christenings, Weddings and Funerals. The specialist repairs to the Lych Gate will ensure the future of the iconic gate for generations of people in Flitwick yet to come, welcoming them into the Church which has opened its doors to them. For further information about St Peter and Paul’s, visit www.flitwickchurch.org.
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Best ever GCSE Results at Harlington (again!) and Best Upper School in Bedfordshire (again!)
eVeRYONe is absolutely delighted with another wonderful set of exam results this year. GCSe results at Harlington were again superb and represent “Best ever” performance for the second year running, particularly as GCSes and A levels are based on new, tougher specifications.
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Seven students gained an impressive three or more grades at A*/A and will go on to study History at University of Oxford; Psychology at University of Surrey; Biological and Medicinal Chemistry at University of York; Medicine at University of exeter; Mathematics at University of Warwick; Modern Languages at University College London; Biological Sciences at University of Oxford. There were many other notable successes this year with students going on to study Drama, Theatre and Performance at University of Sussex; Mathematics with Finance at University of Leeds; Masters in electronic engineering with Music Technology at University of York; english Literature and Creative Writing at University of Warwick; Apprenticeship at Deloitte, London; Mechanical engineering at University of Nottingham; engineering at University of Warwick; History at University of Birmingham; Aerospace engineering at University of Manchester; Computer Science at University of Bath; Geography at University of Birmingham; Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Imaging at University of Portsmouth; Design Crafts at DeMontford University.
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Mid Beds Labour endorses ‘Six Tests of Brexit’
MID BeDFORDSHIRe Labour Party has recently expressed its support for the Shadow Cabinet’s six tests of any eU withdrawal agreement and new relationship with the eU proposed by the government, and has sent an urgent message to Jeremy Corbyn, urging Labour MPs to vote against any proposal which does not meet these tests.
Labour MPs to vote against any proposals that do not match these tests, including membership of a customs union and membership or alignment with the Single Market to
John Tizard, Labour’s campaign co-ordinator in Mid Beds says: “The Chequers’ proposal cannot win a Parliamentary majority and has been rejected by the eU. “Yet, the Conservative Government and Party are fighting amongst themselves as our country hurtles towards a brutal Brexit. A ‘no deal’ Brexit will lead to long term economic disaster, with the greatest burden falling on the poor, the Good Friday Agreement would be violated, employment rights would be decimated and we would lose tariff free access to our biggest trading partner. “The Conservatives seem keener on infighting and deregulation than the national interest.” At a recent meeting of Mid Beds Labour Party, members endorsed the Labour Party’s six tests and called on
protect both jobs and the Good Friday Agreement. Mid Beds Chair, David Short says: “We urge our MPs not to support any withdrawal that does not
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Find out about plans for a new crematorium in Steppingley CeNTRAL Bedfordshire Council is looking at building a new and contemporary crematorium behind the Steppingley Hospital in Steppingley near Flitwick. Ahead of any planning application, the council is sharing its early plans to seek public feedback. There is currently no crematorium in Central Bedfordshire, so residents are having to travel to other areas which are close to full capacity. The proposal is for a crematorium on agricultural land at the rear of Steppingley Hospital, with access from Fordfield Road. The proposed location is well tucked away from sight and there would be additional landscaping, so that the building would not impact on the landscape. You can find out more about the proposal online at: www.centralbed-
fordshire.gov.uk/crematorium The council is also holding a public drop-in event on Monday 24 September from 4:30 –6:30pm at The Rufus Centre, Steppingley Rd, Flitwick, MK45 1AH. Councillor eugene Ghent, executive Member for Assets and Housing Delivery, said: “Nationally we have an aging population; people are living longer and that’s no different in Central Bedfordshire. We also know that Central Bedfordshire is an area that is set to grow. Over the next 20 years we are expecting around 40,000 new homes to be built. “Unfortunately, more people also means an increasing demand for crematorium and mortuary services. We want to make sure our residents have a local service to use at what can be an important and often distressing time.”
Jail after high-speed car chase A MAN from Shefford was jailed for eight months and disqualified from driving for two years after driving dangerously during a police pursuit in July. Harry Webb, of New Road, was also convicted of possession of class B drugs after officers found cannabis in his car.
Webb was spotted doing around 60mph in a 30mph zone at 11.55pm on the High Street, Arlesey on 15 July. Webb failed to stop and was pursued to Stotfold, Henlow, Meppershall and Shillington. PC Chris Thompson, said: “Webb had no regard for any other motorists or pedestrians.”
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Drug dealer gets jailed A LUTON man has been sentenced to nine-and-a-half years in prison after officers found a firearm, live ammunition and nearly £30,000 worth of cocaine and heroin in his flat. Zoan Youngsam, of Midland Road, pleaded guilty at Luton Crown Court on Thursday, September 13, 2018, to possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply, following the raid by police in February. The 34-year-old also pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm, ammunition and criminal property. Officers executed a search
warrant under Section 8 of the Police and Criminal evidence Act at Youngsam’s address in the early hours of 20 February. They found a handgun, 420 rounds of ammunition, drugs and £2,000 in cash. The cocaine and heroin seized in the warrant had a potential street value of £27,000. When police searched the property, they found a rucksack hidden under the kitchen units, behind the kickboard, which contained the live ammunition, the handgun and its internal working parts.
Mixed fortunes for athletes
BeDFORDSHIRe and Luton’s Schools’ athletes, enjoyed mixed fortunes at the english School’s Athletics Combined events Championships held in Bedford last weekend. In the Inter Boys (U17) Octathlon, Cranfield’s Stephen Simmons (Bedford School) improved his personal best score to 4395 points with personal bests coming in three of his eight events (Discus 35.67M; hurdles 13.75 sec; and Shot 11.53M) , but lost ground in high jump and on the track. His 15th place out of 40 starters represented a good return for
someone in the first year of the age group. Following a stellar season, during which she won the silver medal in the english Schools high jump and an international vest to go with it, Biggleswade’s Leonie Brunning (St Thomas More) struggled to find her outstanding form of earlier in the year. Her score of 3790 points saw her place 26th in a field of 43 athletes in the Inter Girls (U17) heptathlon. Leonie is also in the lower half of the age group and will be looking to move up places next year when the event will be held in exeter.
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BEDFORDSHIRE BULLETIN ONLINE A STAR has been born with a beautiful baby and toddler wear shop in the edwardian Arcade - with TV celebrities joining a VIP event. Star of emmerdale Verity Rushworth and leading lady in the West end Show Officer and a Gentleman emma Williams cut the ribbon and cake on the cake. Hattie & Co, off the High Street, Bedford is a small but perfectly formed boutique stocking five fabulous designers ranging from daywear to gorgeous special occasion outfits. each piece in the collection has been curated by owner Nicola Harris, mother of Hattie. Nicola is well-known as the award-winning owner of George James Bridal in Bromham Road which attracts customers to the town from far and wide. She is keeping up with that designer demand with additional venture named after her new daughter Hattie. Supporting the event were Greycourt Florists and events with Happiness Factor Cakes and Creative Decorations and Dom from DomPlays Sax as well as Ami Louisa Photography. The baby brands: Rachel Riley is a British luxury baby and children’s wear label. Launched over 20 years ago, Rachel Riley’s designs are known for fine tailoring, exclusive vintage inspired prints and attention to detail such as intricate hand smocking. The brand became a global household name in 2014 when Prince George wore a RR outfit during his first official engagement. Kite, is a bold, bright and beautiful brand with a planet-friendly ethos. Brought to life just yards from the sea in Dorset, every garment is manufactured to the highest quality with the lowest environmental impact. The pieces are all made from the finest organic cotton and recycled plastic bottles with designs drawing from nature. Emile et Rose, the Little London 2017 awardwinner for best children’s brand is recognised for its traditional pastel pinks and blues. The company was born in 2002 in Devon where all of the design
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and distribution takes place and continues to flourish under the same family ownership. The fabrics are mainly cotton or cotton rich and comfortable, stylish yet completely practical for babies as they grow and explore their surroundings. Patachou is produced in Portugal. It has a chic feel and is of the finest quality. It is the perfect collection for special occasions. The company also takes its social responsibility very seriously too, for every three pieces sold, another is one is donated to a child in need. Mini-La-Mode is based in Southampton, these baby clothes are made from the highest grade of
hand-picked Peruvian pima cotton which is 100% certified for its premium quality and is therefore perfect for precious new born skin. It is allows skin to breathe naturally which is essential for regulating a baby’s body temperature and all the items are lovingly handmade by traditional artisans. “I feel passionate about choosing products for children that are high-quality with a planet-friendly ethos. We aim to provide exceptional customer service with gorgeous garments to suit all price points,” said Nicola, “There is a gift-wrapping service for those wishing to purchase items for baby showers and other special occasions. We also provide an on-line service for those who do prefer to browse from the comfort of their own homes.” Nicola added: “George James Bridal was inspired by my beautiful nephew who we tragically lost to cancer five years ago when he was only ten years old. This devastating loss put things into perspective for me and it was then that GJ Bridal was born. Over the last four years I have been delighted that the boutique has become multiaward-winning and more importantly we have loved sharing the special wedding journey with over 700 brides. “I got married in 2016 and in January of this year was delighted to welcome into the world our beautiful daughter Hattie Harris. At George James we have welcomed so many lovely ladies who already have families and many of our beautiful brides have gone on to have children. “It was following the birth of my own child and having shared precious moments at the shop with all the lovely families that inspiration hit once again and the idea of Hattie & Co was born.
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Absolute Bowie – 50 Years of Bowie Bedford Corn Exchange 7.30pm, Saturday 29th September
Absolute Bowie are proud to present a brand new stage show “50 Years of Bowie”; a musical journey through the iconic singer’s ever changing personas, returning to Bedford Corn exchange after a sellout show in February 2017. “Absolutely wicked. As one who was there, watching AB put me back there again. For anyone who missed it or fans who want to relive it I definitely recommend it. As close to the real thing that you’ll get. Enjoy.”- Woody Woodmansey (Spiders from Mars). David Bowie’s evolving image has mesmerised fans since the early 70’s and for the first time ever Absolute Bowie will take audiences on a trip that presents all his best-loved personas in all their glory. Performed by a world class five-piece band (six with added saxophone!), this brand new and unique concert features three sets and more costume changes than any other show. A true extravaganza of the wonder that is Bowie’s work. All of the Starman’s greatest hits are performed plus the band perform tracks from the albums David Bowie, Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars, Heroes, Aladdin Sane, Hunky Dory and Young Americans through to Heathen, Outside, Reality, earthling and Blackstar. Featuring the incredible vocals of John O’Neill as David Bowie, with Chris Buratti on guitar,
Fabio Cashio on bass, Alex Paollilo on keyboards, Alessandro Ricardi on drums and Fiona Asbury on saxophone. The band have toured the UK and europe for the past nine years performing the hits of Bowie with their energetic (and theatrical!) stage show and look to take things to the highest level with
this huge new show. Prepare to be taken from A to Z (Absolute Beginners to Ziggy!) with Stations to Station in between. expect classic hits such as: The Jean Genie, Space Oddity, Life On Mars, Absolute Beginners, China Girl, Let’s Dance, Ashes To Ashes, Heroes, Little Wonder & Blackstar.
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Babar Luck (ex King Prawn) Holy Molys, Bedford Esquires 8pm Saturday 22nd September
Babar was born in Pakistan and came to UK when he was 8 years of age raised by a single mother of devout Muslim faith and educated principles. He fell in love with all forms of music from his teenage years. Growing up in a poor working class area Canning Town, east London, he chose to mix with and was taken under the wing of Africans, Jamaicans and white working class communities and traveller communities. Babar was the bassist songwriter/shouter in alternative/punk legends King Prawn for ten years 1992-2002 they were/are a very political and underground phenomenon. After the King Prawn years Babar has established himself as solo artist having released 16 albums in a variety of guises. His last three releases are on Bandcamp.com. He has several albums on iTunes. He has toured all over the UK, europe, Australia and Japan. He has a wonderful folk band called The Babar Luck world citizen folk band, they have recorded 2 albums…about to record their 3rd. He also has a punk/rock band called eastendtrinity and they have released three albums… about to finish their 4th http://www.eastendtrinity.co.uk The common theme throughout his music is compassion forgiveness and love for all humanity. Come hear and see this unique man as Babar has said himself “my live shows are an acid trip without the acid and the aim is to aim for the heart and to edutain inspire & invigorate”.
Indoor Pets + S G Wolfgang Bedford Esquires 8pm Saturday 22nd September
We are very pleased to have secured a show with Kent band Indoor Pets on Saturday 22nd September! The band were last seen at esquires
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when they were supporting Spring King under their previous moniker of ‘Get Inuit’ and have the same songs and same members, just a new name! The Kent four piece make ‘dirty guitar pop music’ and have a set packed full of noisy, hook laden belters. Support comes from MK’s finest and one of our favourites S G Wolfgang and another great fave of ours, Monarchs. Tickets for both shows available from Seetickets, and in person from Slide Record Shop, Bedford, esquires and Mario’s Hair Design, Kempston.
The Little Mix Experience Bedford Corn Exchange 6pm Wednesday 24th October,
Back by popular demand after a sell-out show in 2017, The Little Mix experience return to Bedford
Corn exchange for a half term treat - perfect for all the family. If you’re a fan of one of X Factor’s finest exports you’re sure to L.O.V.e. The Little Mix experience! Four hugely talented girls pay tribute to one of the UK’s finest Girl-Bands. With breath-taking dance moves, replica costumes and some of the finest vocals in the UK, this is a high-energy show from beginning to end, packed with all of Little Mix’s greatest hits and suitable for all ages! Featuring songs such as DNA, Wings, Salute, Black Magic, Love Me Like You, Secret Love Song and many, many more. They look like Little Mix, They Sound like Little Mix, they are “The Little Mix experience”. This is a fully seated show. Tickets available online from Bedford Corn exchange www.bedfordcornexchange.com.uk or in person from the Box Office in the Harpur Suite 01234 718044.
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Headlining on Jim Marshall Stage at The Stables, Wavendon, next month is Danni Nicholls. Her November 10 concert will be her first time headlining on the venue’s main stage and she is super excited to be there. Danni is a former pupil of Mark Rutherford School, Bedford, she describes her music a mixture of Americana and country. Danni says her biggest musical influence was her grandmother, who had a love of Rock’n’roll and American country music. Not that her parents weren’t musically inclined, it’s just they were more into dancing. Country music has become hugely popular in the UK, championed by ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris, whose Radio 2 show commands a huge following. Bob says: “I absolutely love the elegance and beauty of her music.” Danni was asked who she would like to perform with: “ Johnny Cash, if he were alive, he’s not, so it has to be Brandi Carlile.” Danni has made several trips to Nashville, where she teamed up with some of the best writers and musicians in the business, to co-write and record her songs. She has released two studio albums, ‘A Little Redemption’ in 2013 and ‘Mocking Bird Lane’ in 2015, there’s also a ‘Vintage TV’ live album. The next studio album is set for release in the Spring of 2019. Her favoured Americana songs are the grittier, dirtier numbers. She frequently quotes Jed Hilly, CeO of the Americana Music Association: “If you can taste the dirt through your ears,” as her mantra. Here’s your chance to win both of Danni’s studio albums, on CD. Just answer the following questions, email them before October 24, to: competition@rosetta publishing.com with ‘Danni’ in subject line. 1) What secondary school did Danni attend? 2) What UK music festival has Danni recently performed at?
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Willington Local Transport Display
Memorial Hall, Church Road, Willington MK44 3PU 10am-4pm Saturday October 20
This year will be the 11th annual gathering at the Peace. A relaxing day to view old and new photographs, memorabilia and chat about local transport, the firms that have come and gone and reminisce about school buses back in the day. Refreshments available during the day. An excellent venue for an annual reunion with old friends and workmates. The day revolves around the photograph albums and memories that you bring along to share with others. Although this is not a car or lorry show the car park over the last few years has seen a variety of classic cars, lorries and buses! Admission is free, but donations gratefully received in support of Bedford Disabled Horse Riding Association, Willington.
Lipstick On Your Collar comes to Bedford!
Tickets are selling fast for an exciting music show returning to Bedford on Friday 19th October 2018. Fresh from it’s West end debut at The Leicester Square Theatre, Lipstick On Your Collar is set to lift the roof off the Corn exchange with their spectacular show, playing an array of classic hits from the golden era of music. From the birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Invasion and beyond, expect tight harmonies, excellent vocals and plenty of dancing in the aisles. The show will include hits from the likes of Connie Francis, Buddy Holly, Brenda Lee, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Beatles, The Ronettes, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black, Sandi Shaw and many more musical legends. Taking inspiration from the iconic fashion and style of the time and performed by a full live band, the two hour show will take audiences on a fun-filled musical journey through the years from Rock Around The Clock and the birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll in 1955, through to the Beatles and the resulting British Invasion in 1964, with accompanying nostalgic video footage throughout.
Ginger Wildheart Bedford Esquires Wednesday 26th September
Ginger Wildheart is an english rock guitartist, singer and songwriter. He was guitarist in The Quireboys from 1987-89 and a year later formed rock band The Wildhearts. Alongside this he has had a solo career, and is now heading out on the road to support his recent album ‘Ghost in the Tanglewood’ released by Graphite Records in March 2018. “While leaning towards country music, my fairly unavoidable accent means that the songs come off less Willie Nelson and more Bobby Thompson, but every lyric is purely heartfelt and every song is as true a
story as you’ll ever hear. This stuff has always been in my blood since I was a wee nipper and it’s an honour to finally get it out for people to hear” says Ginger. This album began life as a Pledge Campaign with all profits donated to The Samaritans to raise an awareness and support suicide prevention and mental health issues – a theme running through the album and close to Ginger’s heart. Tickets are £15 advance, on sale right now from Seetickets.com, or in person without a booking fee from Slide Record Shop, esquires and Mario’s Hair Design, Kempston.
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VIKKI Stone FRIDAY 28 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM As seen and heard on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show, BBC One’s John Bishop Show and the BBC Proms Podcast, award-winning comedian and musician Vikki Stone, is popping a piano in the back of the car and heading out on tour, with a mixture of songs and stand-up you have seen her do on the telly, and some brand spanking new ones.
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6 O’Clock Vinyl Night 6-9pm
Serving a large selection of Cask Ale & Ciders, Wines, Homemade Pub Fayre & Fresh Coffee. Court Yard Garden & Car Park.
What’s On
Tuesday 11th September
BRING ALONG SINGLES & ALBUMS HOSTED BY PETE BURRIDGE
Live Music from 7.30pm Sunday 30th Sept – “Two Blu”
Open Mic Night
5 En-suite Letting Rooms
Hosted by Mat Roberts Every Monday from 8.30pm
Pie Night
Thursday 6th September Thursday 11th October From 6.30pm. Booking is advised
Steak and Gourmet Burger Night Thursday 20th September Thursday 25th October From 6.30pm. Booking is advised
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FOOD SERVED Monday to Friday 12 noon to 2.30 & 6.30 to 9.00 Saturday 12 noon to 3 Sunday 12 noon to 4pm 17 NEWNHAM STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE MK40 3JR T: 01234 353295 E: info@castlebedford.co.uk www.CastleBedford.co.uk CastleBedford
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Charity Quiz Night from 7.30pm
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in Aid of Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society
FOOD TIMES Monday - Friday 12 noon 2.30pm & 5.30pm - 9pm Saturday 12 noon - 3pm & 6pm - 9pm • Sunday 12 noon to 4pm
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TOTAL DOMINATION BUT ONLY ONE GOAL by Mark Wood
LUTON TOWN BRISTOL ROVERS
1 (0) 0 (0)
ON THE SCORE SHEET
IMPRESSIVE Luton dominated throughout against Bristol Rovers at Kenilworth Road on Saturday and somehow only ran out 1-0 victors thanks to Andrew Shinnie’s second half winner.
The Hatters created chance-afterchance and would have run out much larger winners but for keeper Jack Bonham’s heroics which kept the Pirates in the game.
When not misplacing simple passes, Town were playing well and went close again on 14 minutes when Grant rose highest to head Shinnie’s tantalising cross goalwards only for Bonham to palm his effort away. James Clarke was then rightly booked for a clear piece of simulation in the build-up. Midway through the half the Hatters thought they had taken the lead when, following brilliant build-up play, Dan Potts whipped in a dangerous cross which ran through to the far post and Jack Stacey did superbly to turn it home, only to see the goal ruled out for a push by James Collins seconds before. Midfielders Shinnie and Grant seemed to be linking up telepathically and, after more great interchange play, Shinnie teased the ball into the box, but Collins’ header was right at the keeper. A quickfire break saw the Hatters in again with 11 minutes of the half left as elliot Lee
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eleven minutes of injury-time was added and Luton should have wrapped it up when Collins slipped Shinnie through but Bonham again saved with his legs. More fantastic defending from Pearson saw him turn a dangerous centre over his own bar, while in the 102ndminute a super mazy run by substitute James Justin saw him tee up Collins whose shot was somehow kept out, but it mattered not as the referee’s whistle followed immediately to seal victory. Hatters: James Shea, Dan Potts, Sonny Bradley, Matty Pearson, Jack Stacey, elliot Lee, Andrew Shinnie (Alan Sheehan 90+7), Glen Rea (C), Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, Jorge Grant (eunan O’Kane 75, James Justin 88), James Grant. Subs not used: Alan McCormack, Harry Cornick, Aaron Jarvis, Harry Isted. Pirates: Jack Bonham, Tom Lockyer (C), Tony Craig, ed Upson, Ollie Clarke, Stefan Payne (Gavin Reilly 54), Chris Lines, James Clarke, Kyle Bennett (Alex Jakubiak 72), Sam Matthews (Tom Nichols 27), Joe Martin. Subs not used: Daniel Leadbitter, Tom Broadbent, Adam Smith, Stuart Sinclair. Referee: Robert Lewis. Assistant Referees: Bhupinder Gill and Christopher Wade. Fourth Official: Nigel Lugg. Booked: James Clarke 14; Shinnie 50; Jones 90+10. Attendance: 8,912 (519 Rovers). Hatters MOM: Andrew Shinnie – controlled, classy performance with the winner to boot.
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The only sour note for the Hatters came late in the second half when substi- was released on the overlap and his curler tute eunan O’Kane was stretchered off was beaten away with Grant firing the rebound wastefully over from the edge of the with an horrific suspected leg break.
Victory kept the Hatters in 11thspot and just four points off the League One play-offs. Town had a great chance to take the lead on five minutes when Matty Pearson had a free-header from Jorge Grant’s corner, but sent it over the bar when he should have at least hit the target.
and saw another good effort beaten away. Fine centre forward play from Collins saw his header put Lee through but again Bonham came to Rovers’ rescue to turn his effort past the post. On the very rare occasions Rovers did attack Luton were quick to close them down, Pearson doing well to take the sting out of Ollie Clarke’s long-range effort. Brilliant work by Shinnie saw Luton break at pace with 10 minutes to go but, with Luton four-on-one, substitute eunan O’Kane overran the ball and he and Ollie Clarke went in for a full-blooded challenge. The tackle left O’Kane in agony and play was quickly stopped with the Leeds loanee eventually stretchered off to warm applause with a serious-looking injury.
Andrew Shinnie
box. It was all Luton as Lee again beat his man and sent the ball to the far post which PellyRuddock Mpanzu volleyed goalwards only for it to hit Bonham to keep the scores level. With Luton completely dominant they somehow finished the half goalless despite twice almost taking the lead in the last minute. Shinnie threaded a wonderful ball through to Mpanzu to leave him one-on-one with the keeper but could only fire straight into his legs, before Rea sent a superb longrange curler whistling just wide.
A clever free-kick routine at the start of the second half saw a Bristol defender just beat Potts to Mpanzu’s far-post cross before Shinnie was booked for a foul as he snuffed out a threatening Bristol break.
An Mpanzu blast was bravely blocked by two defenders as Town continued to threaten, while a rare chance for Rovers saw Tom Nichols head over the bar on the hour. Town finally got their reward two minutes later though when Grant’s free-kick was only partially cleared and Shinnie controlled before drilling decisively into the bottom corner. Lee then skipped to the edge of the box
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