TRAVEL: Shropshire, a rural idyll
Emily Shelley opts to stay in the UK and finds herself enjoying one of the best family holidays she’s ever had.If you’re enjoying a late night in an outdoor hot tub with your partner, you could do...
View ArticleSerial petrol thief hunted by police
POLICE have released CCTV images of a man they are searching for in connection with 11 fuel thefts in Bedfordshire.The latest happened at around 12.30pm on Monday, October 17 when a red Citroen Saxo...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film (03.11.11)
In TimeIt’s a really mainstream, schlocky week for releases this week, at least locally. As always there are a lot of great films around, but somehow we don’t get them.First up is this dystopian...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s film preview (02.11.11)
TICK tock, tick tock, which of us can beat the clock? Well, Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfriend are the comely couple determined to give it a go.They’re the big name stars of In Time, a high concept...
View ArticleIndomitable courage of brave cancer mum
TODDINGTON mum-of-six Maggie Thomas may have a multiplicity of tumours but death is the farthest thing from her mind.“I’m looking forward to my 99th birthday,” she smiled before having the largest...
View ArticleCobblers FA Cup draw suits Town’s defensive duo
TOWN’s players are full of optimism they can progress in the FA Cup after being drawn against League Two side Northampton Town in the first round proper last Sunday, writes Mike Simmonds.The Cobblers...
View ArticleTown trio earn England C call
A TRIO of Hatters have been named in the England C squad for their clash in Gibraltar on Tuesday, November 15, writes Mike Simmonds.Robbie Willmott, Adam Watkins, pictured right, and Amari Morgan-Smith...
View ArticleSecond half woe for Luton Rugby
A TERRIBLE second half performance saw Luton hammered 59-15 in National League Three London & SE on Saturday.Luton had trailed just 19-10 at the break until the visitors ran riot, while the hosts’...
View ArticlePolice Specials thanked for support
SPECIAL constables contributed 19,495 hours across the region to the policing response during widespread public disorder in August. There are more than 2,200 Specials in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire,...
View ArticleSmith edged out on points
LUTON fighter James Smith went six rounds with unbeaten middleweight Wayne Alwan-Arab at the Millennium Hotel in Mayfair last Thursday before falling to a 60-54 points defeat.The former Putteridge High...
View ArticleO’Connor has his mojo back after Town double
CONFIDENCE-FILLED striker Aaron O’Connor is delighted to have his mojo back after an indifferent start to life at Kenilworth Road, writes Mark Wood.A hamstring problem impeded him as he struggled to...
View ArticleElvis is in the legion!
The Royal British Legion in Thrift Road, Heath & Reach, is presenting an evening of cabaret on November 12 featuring one of the country’s top Elvis tribute acts. Alvin Printwhistle has been an avid...
View ArticleRovers keep their nerve to down Arlesey Town
Barton Rovers 1 Arlesey Town 1 aet, Barton won 7-6 on penaltiesTHERE was penalty shoot-out joy for Barton Rovers as they beat cup specialists and near neighbours Arlesey Town in the first round of the...
View ArticleEarl helps Katsidis prepare for Burns fight
OLD adversaries Michael Katsidis and Graham Earl have teamed up ahead of the Australian’s Interim WBO World Lightweight title clash with Ricky Burns at Wembley Arena this Saturday night, writes Mark...
View ArticleMen jailed for weapons haul
TWO men who tried to smuggle a swordstick, knives, knuckle dusters and extendable batons into the UK via Luton Airport have been jailed.Daniel Oldacre, 23, and Daniel Osmond, 22, both from Coventry,...
View ArticleThe Ladyboys of Bangkok (review)
THE Grove put on the glitz for The Ladyboys of Bangkok who returned with their sensational and unique cabaret revue.For anyone not familiar with these “ladies” they’re 16 of the most gorgeous...
View ArticleSpellbinding performance of The Witches!
JUST when you thought Hallowe’en was over comes an ever so slightly scary production of Roald Dahl’s The Witches at The Court Theatre, Tring.The Berkhamsted Youth Theatre Company, whose members come...
View ArticleSlava’s Snow Show (review)
THE crazy magical world of Slava Polunin returned to Milton Keynes Theatre this week and it brought out the inner child in every member of the audience.The opportunity to spend 30 minutes batting giant...
View ArticleTV: Best on the box for the week ahead (04.11.11)
SATURDAYThe Chase (ITV1, 6pm)As quiz shows go, this one is a little complicated. Take Total Wipeout, Fifteen to One, mix them together, reach back into history for a little of Moira Stewart’s The...
View ArticleMassive airport fine for pensioner
A LUTON pensioner is £122 out of pocket after being threatened by a debt-collecting company acting on behalf of Luton Airport parking operator APCOA. Patrick Corcoran contacted the Herald&Post...
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