Mixed response to third sector event
MEMBERS of Luton’s voluntary and community sector (VCS) were left feeling ‘patronised’ after a meeting with Luton Borough Council on Thursday. The VCS summit was intended to present the findings of a...
View ArticleFatal glider crash victim named
THE man involved in Monday’s fatal glider incident (April 30) at Dunstable Downs has been named.The coroner’s office have confirmed that 65-year-old Michael Teychenne of Amersham died of multiple...
View ArticlePlay-offs will be tighter than ever says Murray
INJURED defender Freddie Murray believes the play-offs are even more of a lottery than usual this season, writes Mike Simmonds.The Irish full back has been forced to watch from the sidelines this year...
View ArticleThieves break into a Dunstable school over the weekend
A SCHOOL in Dunstable was broken into and a laptop was stolen on Saturday morning (April 28).A brick was used to smash a ground floor window of All Saints Academy in Houghton Road by one or more...
View ArticleHatters vanquish the Red Dragons but can’t quite kill them off
Blue Square Bet Premier, Play-Off Semi-finals: Luton Town 2 (2) Wrexham 0 (0)SCINTILLATING strikers Andre Gray and Stuart Fleetwood proved too much for Wrexham as Town put in a phenomenal performance...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the TV week ahead
SATURDAYCasualty (BBC One, 9.30pm)One of the goriest series on television is still going strong, and the fact this episode is on after the watershed means we can expect extra helpings of ketchup in...
View ArticleBuckle pays tribute to his brave Hatters
HATTERS boss Paul Buckle felt he and his side earned their just rewards as they took a major step towards reaching Wembley last night, writes Mike Simmonds.Town were 2-0 winners over Wrexham in their...
View ArticleTop councillor looks at extending Luton-Dunstable busway to Leighton Buzzard
AN extension of the controversial Luton-Dunstable guided busway to Leighton Buzzard is being considered at top council levels.The £90million busway, linking Luton Airport Parkway Station with Houghton...
View ArticleTop hatters rise from the ashes
A LOCAL theatre group is marking its 20th anniversary with a celebration concert featuring musical numbers from shows the group has performed over the past two decades.The Phoenix Players have drawn...
View ArticleLittle Shop of Horrors to open for business
LEIGHTON Masqueraders celebrate their 30th year with a cult classic at the town’s Lake Street theatre. The group is following up their successful production of Best Little Whorehouse in Texas with the...
View ArticleTown boss thrilled after dominant play-off display
HATTERS boss Paul Buckle was left purring with his side’s performance as they produced a dominant display to defeat Wrexham 2-0 and earn a convincing play-off semi-final first leg lead last night,...
View ArticleHatters rated v Wrexham (first leg)
Mark Tyler: 8 – Only really tested once and pulled off a great save with the score goalless – could have come for more balls into the box though.Keith Keane: 9 – Tenacious, all-action performance in...
View ArticleWalk your way to a healthier life
BOOTS are made for walking, so grab yours and join in with this year’s Walk to Work Week from May 14 - 18. Organised by national charity Living Streets, the annual week aims to help people walk their...
View ArticleLeague is set to get going
CRICKET: The new Bedfordshire Invitation Saturday Cricket League is set to start at the beginning of May.It has the backing of the Bedfordshire Cricket Board, which is currently discussing the...
View ArticleCycletta winners on way to Woburn
THE winners of our competition for free places in this year’s Cycletta Bedfordshire on May 13 have been picked.The lucky girls getting on their bikes at Woburn Abbey will be Karen Cundell, Heidi Baker,...
View ArticleReview: Dirty Dancing
WHAT is still regarded as an iconic movie has been turned into a theatrical winner and, for the next three weeks, Milton Keynes Theatre will be packed with enthusiastic audiences wanting to see more...
View ArticleSnakes and Ladders Mini Olympics
Calling all mini athletes! To celebrate the arrival of the Olympic Flame in the UK, Snakes and Ladders are holding their very own Olympics Day.Youngsters can become an indoor playground champion and...
View ArticleHatters duo laud ‘incredible’ Kenilworth Road crowd
TOWN boss Paul Buckle and striker Andre Gray were left in awe of the Kenilworth Road crowd as Luton took a firm grip on their play-off semi-final against Wrexham yesterday evening, writes Mike...
View ArticleFantastic Fleetwood hails Hatters atmosphere after convincing win
AN unbelievable atmosphere helped spur the Hatters on to a 2-0 victory over Wrexham at Kenilworth Road on Thursday night according to star striker Stuart Fleetwood, writes Mark Wood.Town’s pacy...
View ArticleHotshot Gray is buzzing as Luton claim crucial advantage
TOWN striker Andre Gray felt Wrexham were no match for his side’s pace and power during their 2-0 victory at Kenilworth Road on Thursday night, writes Mike Simmonds.The Red Dragons had won both league...
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