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A War Without Witnesses

Real stories from people brought to the three counties by the civil war in Sri Lanka.

Moran returns?

Luton MP Margaret Moran to return to Parliament.

Cabin crew protest in Luton

Members of Easyjet's cabin crew have been marching through Luton town centre.

Keep Stevenage clean – or be fined!

From September 2009, people caught littering in Stevenage will be fined £75. What do you think?

Firefighters with important message

More than 1000 people attended Broughton Fire Station’s annual community safety open day.

But I'm mixed race…

When will we come to realise that everything is not as black and white as we may have thought?

All change at 10A?

A public consultation is to be held on plans to improve Junction 10A of the M1. What do you think?

Going down Brussels Way?

Residents of a Luton Street tells what they want from their representatives in Brussels.

I'm a celebrity - vote for me!!

From eighties pop duo Dollar and 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here' to Westminster?

Esther comes to town!

Esther Rantzen has visited Luton to see if the public want her as an MP. What do you think?

Cameron visits the OU

David Cameron, has visited the Open University in Milton Keynes and spoken about political reform.

Bletchley Trust disappointed

The Bletchley Park Trust are ‘disappointed’ as the Government rejects their appeal for support.

More ANPR cameras for Bucks

More number plate recognition cameras are being installed in Buckinghamshire.

It's udderly ridiculous!

MK is famous for its concrete cows, now reports suggest a new addition to the herd is on the loose!

Fancy a 'no frills' wedding??

Couples could literally soon be on 'cloud nine' with EasyJet’s bid to marry couples in-flight!

Only a fool would make a hoax call

Hertfordshire Police have begun a campaign to cut down on hoax and nuisance calls.

Sculpture causes controversy

A sculpture representing medicine at the entrance to Milton Keynes Hospital is causing controversy.

Support for local soldiers

Hundreds of people have turned out to support local soldiers on their return from Iraq.

New art for St Albans?

A large sculpture depicting the evolution of St Albans could become a feature in Verulamium Park.

Help for Muslim Police Officers

A new association of Muslim police officers within Thames Valley Police has been launched.

Situations Vacant - in Antarctica!

Some of the coolest jobs in the world are currently being advertised - at the South Pole!

Inspired by Obama?!

Young people in Milton Keynes are being encouraged to stand for election to the MK Youth Cabinet!

Parrot given the red card!

Footballers had their feathers ruffled at the weekend - after the referee sent off a parrot!

Buncefield: Three years on

Ian Silverstein's still fighting for compensation after his life was ruined by the Buncefield blast.

The Zeppelin takes to the skies

The first Zeppelin cruise since the great airships of the 1930's takes off from Cardington.

The Most Relaxing Room in the World

The world's most relaxing room has been unveiled by the University of Hertfordshire - apparently!

Electoral Roll for sale!

A surprising amount of information about us is readily accessible to anyone who asks – for a price!

Fly-tipping frustration for farmers

Farmers tell the BBC they are having to contend with an increase in crime on their property.

Lucky to be alive...

A passenger from MK on a plane travelling from London to Australia, has spoken of his horror flight.

Petrol thieves to get the spike!

Petrol stations in Luton have installed security spikes to stop motorists driving off without paying

Oarsome course for 2012!

The 2012 Olympic Canoeing course is to be built at Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Plug pulled on Bath Road

Luton Borough Council has decided that land at Bath Road Swimming Pool should be sold off.

Butterfly World - Work Commences

Butterfly World, home for over 10,000 butterflies, is being built just off the M25, near St Albans.

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