New interim head for Queensbury
A NEW interim head is now in place at Dunstable’s Queensbury School as the team readies itself for its planned transformation into an academy in September.Jill Coughlan, appointed a CBE for services to...
View ArticleSweet: It’s our biggest game ever
HATTERS’ Wembley play-off final against York City on Sunday, May 20, has been declared the biggest game in the club’s history by managing director Gary Sweet, writes Mark Wood.Victory over old rivals...
View ArticleLawless hails Town’s Dragons double
TOWN’s play-off success over Wrexham last season was fresh in the players’ minds as they hung on to reach Wembley on Monday, according to midfielder Alex Lawless, writes Mike Simmonds.Last campaign,...
View ArticleGame Guy with Darren Gargette
REVIEW: The Walking Dead – Episode OneDo you remember when those point and click games were all the rage?Leisure Suit Larry pulled out his inneundos and made everyone giggle as they gawped in disbelief...
View ArticleBusway will ‘boost town’
THE controversial Luton-Dunstable guided busway and up to 7,000 new homes could kick-start Dunstable.That’s the message from Councillor Nigel Young, a member of the executive at Central Bedfordshire...
View ArticleIce cool Hatters skipper kept his cool when placed on the spot
ICE cool skipper George Pilkington refused to let Wrexham’s gamesmanship get to him as he netted a decisive penalty in Luton’s 2-1 defeat at Wrexham on Monday as his side ultimately progressed into the...
View ArticleHatters striker earns England C selection
ENGLAND C selection for on-fire Luton striker Andre Gray is rightful recognition according to assistant manager Alan Neilson and captain George Pilkington.Gray is one of eight new faces in manager Paul...
View ArticleHear these unusual musical combos
BARAKA is a unique combination of musicians from Ghana, Senegal, Dominica, Germany and both halves of Ireland.Together they produce a musical collaboration you’re unlikely to hear with any other...
View ArticleSLIDESHOW: Tilly bags a home
AN orphaned baby wallaby has a new home in the shape of a rucksack at Whipsnade Zoo. Tilly the wallaby is being hand-reared by keepers after she was found out of her mum’s pouch a month ago. Keeper Jo...
View ArticlePlayers putting on musical treat
IT’S Show Time folks as theatre land arrives in Dunstable.If you like the music from shows such as The Sound Of Music, Joseph, Jesus Christ Superstar, Mack And Mable and Grease, then Mill Vale Middle...
View ArticleNeilson disappointed despite cup triumph
HATTERS assistant boss Alan Neilson admitted the over-riding feeling was one of disappointment despite Town winning the Beds Senior Cup final with a thrilling 5-4 victory over Dunstable Town at...
View Article17 officers fall foul of the law
SEVENTEEN Bedfordshire police officers, including three sergeants, have been arrested over criminal allegations in the last four years.Six of these officers were convicted of criminal offences,...
View ArticleUncertain future for staff at Clintons stores
STAFF at town centre stores in Luton and Dunstable face an uncertain future after another big name brand fell victim to the high street spending slump yesterday.Greeting card firm Clinton Cards...
View ArticleHospital to celebrate International Nurses Day
A COLOURFUL Olympic-style parade of nurses will take place at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital on Saturday (May 12).They’ll be wearing a variety of sashes to represent their different nationalities...
View ArticleFormer Hatter Holmes bursting with pride after Kenilworth Road wonder strike
DUNSTABLE Town skipper Peter Holmes was left proud of his players as they pushed Blue Square Bet Premier side Luton Town all the way in the Beds Senior Cup final on Tuesday night, eventually losing out...
View ArticleO’Donnell pens three-year Hatters deal
HATTERS starlet JJ O’Donnell has signed a new three-year deal with the Hatters.The 20-year-old left-side player joined the club along with combative midfielder from St Albans City in January...
View ArticleAction promised on airport queue issue
LUTON Airport says it has asked the Border Agency to help it reduce waiting times at immigration, where ‘unacceptable’ queues have been building up.Luton North MP Kelvin Hopkins last week asked...
View ArticleSAS hero to storm The Grove
FOR the first time ever a member of the legendary Special Air Service (SAS) tells his story live on stage.Pete ‘Snapper’ Winner is a larger than life character and boasts of being the last British...
View ArticleReynolds gets England call
LUTON boxer Jordan Reyolds reached the Junior ABAE finals with victory over Max Mudway at Edge Leisure Centre, Surrey, at the weekend.The 16-year-old beat Mudway (Factory BC) 49-22 and also gave his...
View ArticleBuckle: We deserve to be at Wembley
TOWN boss Paul Buckle felt his side were worthy winners as they reached the Conference play-off final at Wembley with a 3-2 aggregate win over Wrexham, writes Mike Simmonds.Luton followed up their 2-0...
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