Award for Houghton housing development
A DEVELOPMENT in Houghton Regis has been named ‘Best Sustainable Project’ at an awards ceremony.The Sandringham Drive scheme of houses and a community and enterprise ‘hub’ was recognised at the Local...
View ArticleNewell backs ex-Luton striker Howard on his return to Hartlepool
FORMER Town striker Steve Howard returned to Hartlepool United this week with ex-Luton boss Mike Newell backing his return to the Pools after 13 years away from Victoria Park. Newell, who also managed...
View ArticleIt isn’t fairies hiding at the bottom of my garden – it’s the dog!
OVER the past four years or so I have seen the inside of doctor’s surgeries more times than I would have wished. I am lucky that my doctor is a helpful and pleasant chap and the same goes for the...
View ArticleHa, ha me hearties, carnival fun for all
THE mainbrace was spliced and timbers shivered on Saturday as pirates took over Houghton Regis when the carnival came to town.The Green was filled with stalls, entertainers and games.And canine...
View ArticleDunstable-on-Sea’s welcome
WITH the wonderful Mrs O’D taking a well-earned break this week, I’ve been asked to step in and gather this week’s Gazette Gossip.I suppose it’s only polite to introduce myself. I’m Richard and I’m...
View ArticleThe best bacon roll in Bedfordshire?
SOMETIMES when I hear about a place that I quite fancy visiting for this column, I worry, writes Sally-Anne Stewart.It might sound nice, but what if they’re let down by their customer service? As...
View ArticleNeilson relishing battle for full back berth
Assistant manager Alan Neilson is looking forward to seeing who wins the battle for the left-back berth at Kenilworth Road this season, writes Mike Simmonds.Town recently snapped up Lathaniel...
View ArticleShanice helps Beds to second place
LUTON youngster Shanice Marshall-Sefia took part in the AEGON U12 County Cup event for Bedfordshire last week.The 12-year-old was part of the side containing Emma Brown, Alex Hildreth and Olivia...
View ArticleM1 hard shoulder running scheme now live
THE ‘managed motorway’ hard shoulder running scheme is now live on the M1, after several trial periods.The stretch between junctions 10 and 11 now has variable speed limits and the hard shoulder...
View ArticleTeddies to steam along for railway fun
There will be lots of bear-faced fun at the Leighton Buzzard Railway on Sunday, July 15, with the popular Teddy Bears Outing taking place at both ends of the line.In these difficult times, parents will...
View ArticleSchools invited to Childline’s big birthday bash
More than 150 schools across the country have already signed up to be part of ChildLine’s Big Birthday week which starts on October 8, and others are invited to join in the funThe event, to mark...
View ArticleBig drop in number of teens aiming to hit the road
Fewer youngsters aged between 17 and 22 are applying for provisional licenses and taking their driving test, according to new figuresAnd there was a slump of almost 20 per cent in the number of young...
View ArticleDriver urges Luton scholars to make their mark
HATTERS U18s boss Paul Driver has urged his side to do all they can to impress manager Paul Buckle this season, writes Mike Simmonds.Last year, the likes of Jerry Nash, Jake Woolley, Charlie Smith and...
View ArticleDunstable swimmers win bucketful of medals
DUNSTABLE Swimming Club brought home a bucketful of medals from the Watford Alternative National Open meet with 15 swimmers winning a total of 13 golds, four silvers and five bronze medals along with...
View ArticleDeed does the business
A FIELD of 140 runners completed the first event in the Summer Series, the John O’Callaghan five-mile race comprising a two-lap course around Luton Hoo last Friday night.The conditions suited Darren...
View ArticleWhat IF you fancy talent?
THE Milton Keynes International Festival (IF) 2012 comes to the Stables this weekend, and will serve as an opportunity to soak up some extraordinary talent from all over the globe.World-class...
View ArticleTown ready for extra spice when Gateshead visit
TOWN’s opening day opponents Gateshead will be a real test according to assistant manager Alan Neilson, writes Mike Simmonds.Luton played their opponents at Kenilworth Road twice last season, hammering...
View ArticleVillage house burgled in broad daylight
POLICE are warning Toddington residents to think about home security following a burglary on Thursday.The burglary took place in Mander Close, between 2 and 2.30pm, when an intruder got into the...
View ArticleA small victory in our own cold war
I don’t know about you, but the diehards of the Dee household are firmly in the ‘put a jumper on’ camp when it comes to twiddling with the thermostat during the supposedly summer months.So you might...
View ArticleHatters keeper ready to make step up
ADAPTING to the physicality of men’s football is at the forefront of goalkeeper Lewis Kidd’s mind after he penned a new one-year deal at Kenilworth Road recently, writes Mike Simmonds.The 19-year-old...
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