Gnakpa would love to return to Luton
UNATTACHED French winger Claude Gnakpa admitted he would love to rejoin Luton, writes Mark Wood.Gnakpa left the Hatters to join League One Walsall in the summer, but failed to nail down a starting...
View ArticleAle sells out at successful festival
DUNSTABLE’S very first beer festival went down so well that the town council want to make it an annual event.The Priory Gardens festival was so successful that all ales sold out on Saturday night and...
View ArticleAwards night beckons for best of Bedfordshire small businesses
SIXTY five companies and individuals from across Bedfordshire have been shortlisted in 14 categories in the Bedfordshire Federation of Small Business (FSB) awards.Prizes, including £5,000 in...
View ArticlePolice pursuit man is charged
A MAN has been charged with a number of offences after a police car chase through Dunstable in the early hours of Saturday.Police received a report of criminal damage at 11.45pm on Friday night. At...
View ArticleNew Bishop to go on mini pilgrimage
LESS than 24 hours after his service of consecration at St Paul’s Cathedral, the new Bishop of Bedford the Rt Rev Richard Atkinson will demonstrate his commitment to his new community.He will undertake...
View ArticlePhotos unearthed during spring cleaning bring back memories
FOR some reason or another I decided to check exactly what I have in my loft. Don’t ask me why because I haven’t lived in my present house for that long, but clamber up a ladder I did. Among the videos...
View ArticleVIP visit for academy
THE new building for All Saints Academy, in Dunstable, will be given a VIP launch.For the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, will officially open the new facilities in September.Building work...
View ArticleFocusing on foster care
FOSTER Care Fortnight began on Monday, May 14, and there is lots of useful information available on the Central Beds Council website.Check out www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/fostering.There is also a...
View ArticleBuckle: There are no favourites for Wembley clash
HATTERS boss Paul Buckle was of the opinion that York's FA Trophy victory over Newport County at Wembley last weekend can work both for and against the Minstermen, writes Mike Simmonds.Buckle was in...
View ArticleVaughan vanquishes veteran Cottier as the Banbury Bull strecthes his fine record
LATEST Shamrock signing Peter Vaughan dominated his contest as he scored a 39-37 points victory over the experienced Duncan Cottier in their middleweight contest at the Bedford Corn Exchange on Friday...
View ArticleJubilympics has a juggle of dates
AFTER the recent washout, Edlesborough Jubilympics will now be held on Sunday May 27 at the same venue – Edlesborough Green, and at the same time – 12 – 4pm.Organisers have every hope that the...
View ArticleGeorge unloads against Polish pinata Malek
POLISH pinata Arek Malek was completely outclassed by Bobby George as the former Olympic bronze medallist romped to a 60-51 points victory, writes Mark Wood.The Bulgarian was in complete control at the...
View ArticleBedford Bear Skelton batters Kovarik on his homecoming show
BEDFORD Bear Matt Skelton’s homecoming went to script at the Bedford Corn Exchange last night, writes Mark Wood.Fighting on his home patch for the first time in his career the 45-year-old former...
View ArticleHolmes: Wembley win could see Hatters on the up and up
FORMER Hatters midfielder Peter Holmes is hopeful that if Luton can get past York City on Sunday, it could be the start of a rise back up the Football League once more, writes Mike Simmonds.The...
View ArticleWembley is the perfect shopwindow to shine says McAllister
TOMORROW’S Wembley promotion final is the ideal shopwindow for Craig McAllister to secure a new deal for next season, writes Mark Wood.The on-loan Newport County target man is concentrating in the job...
View ArticleShamrock’s Stephenson shines as he scores first round victory
RANGY Marco Stephenson bounced back from his controversial defeat last time out at York Hall to score the second pro victory of his career with a first round stoppage at the Bedford Corn Exchange last...
View ArticleSchool celebrates its golden years
CHILDREN and staff at one Dunstable school really do have a golden opportunity for celebrations.For Watling Lower School, in Bull Pond Lane, is marking its 50th birthday.The school would love to hear...
View ArticleTyler ready to finalise realise his Hatters promotion dream
HATTERS keeper Mark Tyler is looking forward to finalising the reason he joined Luton Town in the first place, writes Mark Wood.Town are just one game away from booking a return to the Football League...
View ArticleChallinor unfussed by Luton’s huge following at Wembley
DESPITE Luton fans vastly outnumber their City counterparts this weekend, Jon Challinor doesn’t believe that will be a significant factor in the final outcome, writes Dave Flett.With Luton expected to...
View ArticleSmith sees off Grimes in double-quick time
LUTON light welterweight Duane Grimes lasted just 1.20mins as he was destroyed by Alfie Smith at the Bedford Corn Exchange on Friday night, writes Mark Wood.It was a devastating performance from Smith...
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