Olympic torch to arrive in Dunstable tomorrow
THE Olympic flame finally arrives in Dunstable tomorrow morning (Monday), starting off Day 52 of its tour around the UK at 7.23am, at the junction of Dunstable Road (A505) and Stanton Road in...
View ArticlePast is turned into prose in new book
A LUTON author has gone back to her roots with the publication of her latest book.Former L&D nurse Dr Jacquie Blackett, of Marsh Farm, has previously written about health issues, but has now turned...
View ArticleWasim Akram visits Luton
Pakistan pace legend and IPL 2012 champion coach Wasim Akram visited Luton for the first time to conduct a fast bowling masterclass at Barnfield South Academy last Sunday.The Cricket Plus Academy held...
View ArticlePlans to improve ambulance services
AMBULANCE bosses have unveiled plans to improve services to patients. The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) revamp will include investments in new staff and resources. Months of...
View ArticleRendell can’t wait for Hatters debut
NEW striker Scott Rendell is looking forward to experiencing the Kenilworth Road atmosphere after signing for the club on a two-year deal from Wycombe Wanderers, writes Mike Simmonds.The 25-year-old...
View ArticleDandy Dick is odds on favourite at The Waterside
DANDY Dick romps into Aylesbury’s Waterside Theatre next week and it’s a racing cert to make you laugh.I got a preview of Pinero’s wonderfully silly Victorian farce when it showed its colours during a...
View ArticleDandy Dick (review)
DANDY Dick goes under start’s orders at The Waterside next Tuesday and it’s a racing cert to have you laughing from the stalls to the winner’s circle.Pinero’s comedy has a couple of favourites in the...
View ArticleThe Bruvvers family affair at RBL
THE Heath and Reach Royal British Legion in Thrift Road is presenting an evening of great music this Saturday when they feature ‘60s band, The Bruvvers. The band who had a string of top ten hits in the...
View ArticleHatters loan Kissock to Macclesfield
LUTON Town midfielder John Paul Kissock has joined Macclesfield on loan until January 5, 2013.The 22-year-old was signed by previous boss Gary Brabin from Southport last August and made 31 appearances...
View ArticleViolence in home linked to exclusion
CHILDREN who witness domestic violence at home are twice as likely to be excluded from school, NSPCC research shows. The NSPCC is encouraging schools to look out for pupils experiencing domestic...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: The Amazing Spiderman
As the saying goes…with great special effects and budget come great responsibility.So altogether now: Spiderman, Spiderman, does whatever a spider can – and now he’s back with an all new take on the...
View ArticleOffender fought off by loyal dog after attack
A WOMAN was left hospitalised after being assaulted while walking her dog in Houghton Regis.The 27-year-old was walking through woodland behind Plaiters Way at 12.20pm on Wednesday July 4 when she was...
View ArticleDunstable town centre packed for Olympic Torch relay
CROWDS of thousands lined the streets this morning to welcome the Olympic Torch relay runners to Dunstable.Despite it being a grey Monday morning there was a carnival atmosphere in the town centre as...
View ArticleCouncillor’s help and advice
CENTRAL Beds Councillor Julian Murray will host a help and advice surgery on Saturday (July 14).Are there any issues that concern you? This is your chance to have your say.He will be answering queries...
View ArticleDulux want to brighten town
PAINT giant Dulux are offering a helping hand to groups and charities in Luton and Dunstable looking to transform their grey areas into something more colourful.Community groups can be nominated for...
View ArticleAmber alert: take care on roads as skies open
The Met Office has issued an amber alert that heavy and persistent rain is likely to break out early today, Tuesday and become more widespread through the morning before clearing away eastwards.Some...
View ArticleAway draw for Hatters in FA Youth Cup
LUTON Town will travel to either AFC Kempston Rovers or AFC Dunstable in the FA Youth Cup first round qualifying tie on Monday, September 17.Should Luton win, they will then host either Cogenhoe...
View ArticleAll Saints to take pupils from 11
ALL Saints Academy has been given the go-ahead by the government to start taking in pupils from Year 7.The Houghton Road, Dunstable, school will open its doors to 11-year-olds from September 2013,...
View ArticleMan, 72, died after choking
AN inquest has been opened into the death of 72-year-old Donald Bennett, of Meadway, Dunstable.Mr Bennett died at Bedford Hospital South Wing on Wednesday.The cause of death was global hypoxic brain...
View ArticleThese glam race fans are all favourites!
DUNSTABLE’S High Street South has never been as glamorous as it was on a very special Thursday.Lots of lovely ladies could be seen there, dressed up to the nines in gorgeous glitz and head-turning hats...
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