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A stock shot of two Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service engines parked up in a fire station.

Fire crews tackle roof blaze at community building

A witness describes "black smoke" pouring from the roof of Futures House in Luton.

Dr Matt Bothwell standing next to a telescope. He is smiling and wearing a white shirt and black jeans. He is resting his hand on a large telescope. He is standing inside a circular wood-paneled observatory.

Where can I watch the solar eclipse in eastern England?

Watch parties, pinhole cameras, colanders - experts offer tips on Wednesday's celestial event.

A close-up of a primary age boy swimming in a swimming pool. His chin and mouth is submerged in the blue choppy water and he is wearing black swimming goggles and a back yellow and blue hat. The torsos of two other people can be seen behind him.

Luton children lowest for swimming skills

Data reveals about 72% of England's Year 6 pupils can swim 25m compared to 39% in Luton.

A head and shoulders image of a young man smiling at the camera. He is wearing black and has short black hair. He is in a white room, with Venetian blinds closed behind him and white flowers to his right.

Children 'traumatised' by fatal stabbing video

Youth workers join a community "peace walk" after the death of Bilal Nisar.

A head and shoulders image of a young man smiling at the camera. He is wearing black and has short black hair. He is in a white room, with Venetian blinds closed behind him and white flowers to his right.

Two more teenagers charged over boy's murder

A sixth teen is charged with murdering Bilal Nisar, with another accused of assisting an offender.

A white and navy forensics tent is set up on a travellers' site, with red brick walls either side of the shot. There are cones on the ground with police tape attaching them to each other.

Man to face murder trial over fatal shooting

Shane Porter, 35, of Calcutt Park in Wiltshire, is charged with the murder of Jimmy Ward.

Artist’s impression of the proposed expanded London Luton Airport terminal, showing passengers in a bright concourse with shops, trees, glass walkways and an aircraft taking off above.

Luton Airport expansion clears final legal hurdle

The Supreme Court does not grant campaigners permission to appeal against the proposals.

The front of a homeless medical centre run by East London NHS Foundation Trust in London. The picture shows a sign that says Health E1 Medical Centre with a brick wall behind it

Top-rated mental health trust asked to save £24m

An NHS trust could lose up to 330 posts and a union says there will be "consequences" for patients.

Karl Brown wearing glasses and a dark button-up shirt stands with arms folded behind a bar or music venue counter. Behind the person is a large noticeboard densely covered with gig posters, flyers, stickers, postcards and notes, illuminated by warm string lights. Two large industrial-style hanging lamps dominate the top of the scene. Bottles of beer and spirits are arranged on shelves and counters around the space, creating a cosy, eclectic atmosphere filled with music and pub memorabilia.

'I'm from Northern Ireland - Luton isn't unsafe'

Customers and businesses say the town centre needs to be safer and there should be more big events.