Empty government bases for businesses
EMPTY central government-owned buildings are being turned into incubator units for baby businesses.The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) last week announced 20 empty government...
View ArticleHatters trainees stick it in the back of the netbook
HATTERS youth scholars have been given new netbooks to help them get two A-levels.With assistance from PC Help Centre, in Dunstable, Luton Town FC has acquired 20 netbooks, 18 for the scholars and two...
View ArticleHankies at the ready for Steel Magnolias
GET your handkerchiefs at the ready as the heart-warming and bittersweet comedy Steel Magnolias comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from Monday, June 11.The Robert Harling drama features an impressive cast...
View ArticleGlider’s golden flight over Spain
An Edlesborough man soared almost 20,000ft above the Pyrenees, taking in “spectacular” views, to achieve a top solo gliding award.Martin Hayden completed the third and final phase of his ‘gold’ badge...
View ArticleBurglaries can soar with the temperature in summer
RESIDENTS are being warned not to let burglars into their home by leaving doors and windows open this summer. Many people leave their doors and windows ajar while they are out gardening or in another...
View ArticleFootballer Coral through to final of Miss England
DUNSTABLE’S beauty-queen-with-a-difference Coral Beary has made it through to the Miss England final.The 18-year-old, vice captain of the Leighton United ladies team, battled through three rounds at...
View ArticleUniversity hosts business talks by social media guru and successful entrepreneur
TWO inspirational personalities from the business world will be speaking at Knowledge Network events at the University of Bedfordshire on Tuesday, June 12 and Thursday, July 5.Social media expert Adam...
View ArticleA peak at how low we have all come...
KEEN students of monarchist hype will recall that when Her Maj actually had the crown placed on her head – 59 years ago, not 60, so there could be even more red, white and blue celebration to come in...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Prometheus
“If we don’t stop it, there won’t be any home to go back to…”Before the fateful events of the original Alien movie it seems that there were creatures from outer space tinkering with genetic DNA both on...
View ArticleBank helped firm survive after death of its founder
A DUNSTABLE company that suffered the death of its founding director and a drop in demand for products was helped to turn its fortunes around by a bank.Silkmead Tubular Limited, in Southfield Road,...
View ArticleTRAVEL: Beyond Manhattan
Forget the Empire State Building and Time Square. Jayne Watson strays from the tourist trail to explore New York’s hidden gems.The first visit to New York is a milestone in anybody’s life. But what do...
View ArticleRevving up for car rally
CLASSIC cars and bikes will be heading to Dunstable again for a fourth annual rally this weekend.The Dunstable Classic Motor Rally 2012 will take place on Saturday, June 9.It’s all happening in the...
View ArticleIn the running for charity cash
STUDENTS from Central Bedfordshire College really did run with an event to raise cash for Help For Heroes.For a six-hour charity run involved all of the public services students.They were split into...
View ArticleCurtain up on accursed operetta!
THE Vale Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s open at the Court Theatre next week with their spellbinding production of Ruddigore.Ruddigore, or The Witch’s Curse, concerns Robin Oakapple (David Patterson),...
View ArticleFind out who won the Luton News Hatter of the Season award
THE RESULTS have been declared for the Luton News Hatter Of The Season award, writes Mike Simmonds.With almost 250 fans casting their votes, it was defender Janos Kovacs who took the top honour, with...
View ArticleBuckle delighted by Town’s pre-season plans
HATTERS boss Paul Buckle declared himself delighted with the pre-season schedule the club have arranged, writes Mike Simmonds.Town announced last week there would be three home games against Ipswich...
View ArticleGray gears up for his England C debut
TOWN boss Paul Buckle thinks that striker Andre Gray’s trip to Russia with the England C side will be an extremely beneficial experience for the former Hinckley forward, writes Mike Simmonds.The...
View ArticleProtect your pets for just £5 at special event
PET OWNERS are invited to a special microchipping event at Blue Cross Rescue Centre in Kimpton on Saturday June 9. As part of National Microchipping Month in June, Blue Cross is urging people to...
View ArticleInk-redible new business hits the town
NIFTY’S tattoo studio is the latest business to act as a shot in the arm for Dunstable town centre.Paul ‘Nifty’ Hughes has over 10 years experience in creative design and owned a graphic design...
View ArticleStaff will be ‘care aware’
HOSPITAL staff will be learning about supporting people with learning difficulties at an awareness event this month.The events at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital will be part of Learning...
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