Council plays down fears over school system ‘mess’
A LEADING councillor has dismissed criticism of changes to the schools system in Dunstable and Houghton Regis as ‘histrionics’.Concerns have been raised that children’s education will suffer because of...
View ArticleHatters snap up former Leicester City youngster
LUTON Town have made their eighth signing of the summer with former Leicester City youth product Matt Robinson penning a two year deal.The 18-year-old played the second half of the 1-0 pre-season win...
View ArticleSinging in the rain as crowds take up invitation to biggest party in town
YOUNG and old turned out in sunshine and showers for a day packed with fun at Dunstable’s great Party In The Park.Not even a torrential downpour could put a dampener on the fabulous finale from S Club...
View ArticleDance still some way off but Buckle calm over injury situation
TOWN fans are unlikely to see James Dance in a Luton shirt during their pre-season preparations according to manager Paul Buckle, writes Mark Wood.The former Crawley winger is almost back to full...
View ArticleBaby boy joy for Dog Kennel Walk attack victim
THE heavily-pregnant teenager who was brutally attacked on her way to a midwife appointment has given birth to a healthy baby boy.Terri Turner gave birth to Noah in the early hours of Thursday morning...
View ArticleGreatest music of the 20th century
THERE’S fun all the way as the The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular swings into Milton Keynes Theatre on Friday, July 27 with a sensational show featuring the greatest music of the 20th century.There will be...
View ArticleWalker: Buckle assurances made it easy to stay at Kenilworth Road
COMMITTED attacker Dan Walker has revealed he never wanted to leave Kenilworth Road despite initially rejecting two contract offers this summer, writes Mark Wood,Walker shone as Town triumphed 1-0 at...
View ArticleHave a summer clear out in aid of charity
ALMOST half of us are now storing our books, CDs and DVDs online, according to recent research from the British Heart Foundation.The charity is encouraging everyone to delve into their collections,...
View ArticleTown U18s need Gothia Cup win to progress after Esbjerg loss
LUTON Town U18s need to beat Brommapojkarna this afternoon and hope other results go their way to reach the Gothia Cup quarter-finals in Sweden.Hatters had beaten IFK Gothenburg 1-0 on Monday courtesy...
View ArticleFears build over Beds Police outsourcing to G4S
A UNION says it is “even more concerned” than before at proposals for private firm G4S to take over police work in Bedfordshire, following the Olympics security debacle.Last month, it was agreed that...
View ArticleHow you can take pride in Houghton Regis
EVERYONE is invited to get involved in their community by taking part in a ‘Pride in Houghton Regis’ event on Tuesday (July 24).Police, fire and council staff will be on hand to discuss local issues at...
View ArticleCancer patients urged to do more exercise
PHYSICAL activity can help prevent long term health problems, according to Macmillan Cancer Support.The charity has launched The Cancer and Physical Activity Pilot in conjunction with the Luton &...
View ArticleBarton start at home to Chertsey Town
BARTON Rovers will begin their Evo-Stik Southern League Division One Central campaign at home to Chertsey Town after the fixtures were announced this morning.Dan Kennoy’s side then travel to Woodford...
View ArticleCouncillors to meet angry Court Drive traders
CENTRAL Beds Council officials have agreed to meet with business owners in Dunstable today to address the problems caused by the ‘streetscape’ road improvements.For the last few weeks, a number of...
View ArticleLuton squad role not enough for sidelined Kissock
THE prospect of spending another season confined to a bit-part role was too much to contemplate for John Paul Kissock after he joined Macclesfield on loan last week, writes Mike SimmondsThe 23-year-old...
View ArticlePolice dogs could be made redundant
POLICE dogs are facing redundancy under new proposals to create one dog unit between three forces as Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire’s forces join together.The Strategic Alliance between...
View ArticleHand makes Mansfield switch
FORMER Luton loanee Jamie Hand has joined big-spending Conference rivals Mansfield Town.The 28-year-old ex-Watford midfielder saw a deal to move to Kenilworth Road fall through last season, after...
View ArticleWhat’s in store at the Grove?
THE new season of entertainment at the Grove Theatre will be announced on August 2.Tickets for a number of shows are already on sale, including comedy from Dave Young, Paul Chowdhry and Jon Richardson,...
View ArticleKasim’s arrival from Brighton can put bums on Town seats
IRAQ U23 international Yaser Kasim has the ability to impress Luton’s diverse populace and pack out Kenilworth Road according to Hatters chief Paul Buckle, writes Mark Wood.The 21-year-old joined on a...
View ArticleWaterside launch autumn season
EXPECT fantastic entertainment at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre this autumn with a whole host of acts recently being announced.Music legend David Essex is back to perform his class hits with his Rock...
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