Neil Fox on film: Ill Manors, Red Tails
Ill ManorsSometimes a creative voice emerges that cannot be ignored, with the power to ensure that flaws and creaks are overlooked and the big picture is grasped, and the importance of making big...
View ArticleFootloose and fancy free Griffins
EVER since Kevin Bacon first leapt onto the big screen as Ren McCormack in the 1980s film version of ‘Footloose’, music-lovers have been kicking off their Sunday shoes to dance to the infectious...
View ArticleBuckle confirms Town are in the running to sign Shaw
TOWN boss Paul Buckle has confirmed that he has entered the bidding war to sign striker Jon Shaw, writes Mike Simmonds.The 28-year-old frontman was one of the top scorers in the Conference last season,...
View ArticleGleeson questions who made decision to release him
RELEASED right-back Dan Gleeson has questioned whether the decision to release him was purely down to new manager Paul Buckle, writes Mark Wood.With Luton seemingly clearing the decks, Gleeson though...
View ArticleMotorcyclists reminded to ride safely
A CAMPAIGN aimed at encouraging motorcyclists to reassess decision-making on roads has been launched by Central Beds Council.In partnership with Amey, the ‘Riders’ scheme is borne out of research...
View ArticleLuton in dark after Osano reneges on new deal
A DONE deal for Curtis Osano was never completed as League Two AFC Wimbledon lured the burgeoning right-back away last week, writes Mark Wood.Managing director Gary Sweet revealed that a new contract...
View ArticleLeft yearning for something new
Game Guy with Darren Gargette –E3 20102: Microsoft, EA and Ubi Soft:Hey, guess what, it’s that time again! Who’d of thought E3 2012 would come around so fast revealing all of the E3 mysteries from...
View ArticleYoungsters are on song
SOME of Bedfordshire’s brightest young voices will perform at The Grove this month.A singing programme in schools across the county has seen pupils receive vocal coaching, and the concerts will be the...
View ArticleBlackett left frustrated by unfinished business at Luton
IT was with a heavy heart that defender Shane Blackett left Kenilworth Road last week, as defeat in the play-off final to York City meant he departed with a frustrating sense of unfinished business,...
View ArticlePatel’s haul can’t stop Luton falling to defeat
LUTON Town & Indians fell to a four-wicket defeat in their Saracens Herts League Division Two clash with Northchurch at the weekend.The hosts batted first and were all out for 98 with Khizer...
View ArticleCan bouncer Chris win in Big Brother house?
A LUTON bailiff and bouncer was revealed as one of this year’s Big Brother housemates on Tuesday night.Chris James, 21, has described himself as having a silver tongue and a 50-inch chest, and says he...
View ArticleBrabin court case could set precedent warns Sweet
ANY legal sanctions against ex-Town boss Gary Brabin following his sending off at York last year could set a dangerous precedent according to Luton managing director Gary Sweet, writes Mark Wood.Brabin...
View ArticleAn evening at the zoo
WHIPSNADE Zoo’s annual after-hours Zoo Nights extravaganza is just around the corner.On Saturday, June 30, the zoo opens its doors to present guests with a chance to spend the evening with some...
View ArticleGray makes debut but Russians nuke England C
ISOLATED striker Andre Gray made his England C debut on Tuesday night as they were blown away 4-0 by an experienced Russian U21 side in their International Challenge Trophy Group A game at the Khimky...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s guide to the new DVD releases: The Muppets, J. Edgar, Man On A Ledge
A CLEVER but troubled boy is devastated by his father’s death in the World Trade Centre attacks in EXTREMELY LOUD & INCREDIBLY CLOSE (12: Warner).The film is an adaptation of a best-selling novel...
View ArticleBedfordshire businesses invited to ‘Reach for the Stars’
THERE are so many worthy reasons to enter the Rising Stars awards launched today, writes business editor David Tooley.Now in their 19th year the Bedfordshire and Luton Rising Stars Business Excellence...
View ArticleBuckle: New signings are on their way
HATTERS boss Paul Buckle has confirmed he will be adding to the squad during the next few weeks, writes Mike Simmonds.The new manager has so far released six players from the club, while awarded...
View ArticleLittle Shop of Horrors (review)
A STRANGE and interesting plant threatened world domination much to the delight of audiences at Leighton Theatre who packed the stalls to see the opening of the schlock musical spoof, Little Shop of...
View ArticleLeader search to save Guides unit
DUNSTABLE’S last remaining Catholic Girl Guides unit faces closure after 30 years unless departing leader Vickie Gibbons can find someone to replace her.Vickie is taking time out to look after her...
View ArticleGleeson putting family first after leaving Luton
FAMILY will be the key factor in any decision released full-back Dan Gleeson makes on his future, writes Mark Wood.He was unsurprised not to be offered a new deal at Kenilworth Road following a season...
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