It's time to get physical for literacy lessons - Luton Today
Pupils at nine schools in Luton are experiencing an unusual kind of English lesson as a radical new programme is introduced in classrooms. Move4words is a physical activity programme which claims to drastically improve children's reading ability by
...Sat, 25 May 2013 12:15:14 GMT
Luton child exploitation claim to be investigated - BBC News
A child exploitation unit is to be set up to look into claims under-age girls are working as prostitutes in Luton. Residents in High Town have submitted a 2,000 signature petition of "no confidence" in their two councillors Roxanne Whitaker and Andrew
...Fri, 24 May 2013 09:46:57 GMT
Wimpy to go as Garland take over bowling at Galaxy - Luton Today
The bowling and amusements complex in Luton's Galaxy Centre has been taken over by Garland Leisure who will transform it into a 1st Bowl over the coming weeks. Namco commercial director Phillip Millward explained their position: “Garland were willing
...Sat, 25 May 2013 08:07:47 GMT
Luton Carnival 'not overshadowed' by shootings - BBC News
The Luton International Carnival "will not be overshadowed" by the recent spate of shootings in the town, organisers say. The United Kingdom Centre for Carnival Arts (UKCCA) said there was no intelligence to suggest there was any reason for the public
...Thu, 23 May 2013 13:56:38 GMT
Luton branded a 'benefits ghetto' - Luton Today
In Luton, Biscot and Northwell wards had the highest number of out of work benefits claimants in April 2013 – an estimated 6.5 per cent of the working-age population (16-64). In 2012, Dallow ward had the highest number of claimants at 7.3 per cent, but
...Sat, 25 May 2013 08:07:47 GMT