Khan bowls Haiderys to Premier Division title
LUTON Haiderys have been crowned the Luton & District Midweek League Premier Division champions after securing a comfortable 54-run victory against Luton Majestics on Tuesday night.Haiderys, who...
View ArticleNew school for exclusion risk pupils
PLANS for a new free school for youngsters at risk of being excluded have been approved by the government.The school, which will be based partly in Houghton Regis at the Kingsland site, will offer...
View ArticleMorgan-Smith on trial at Doncaster Rovers
RELEASED Town striker Amari Morgan-Smith played the first half for League One side Doncaster Rovers as they kicked off their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 win at Cleethorpes Town on...
View ArticleBuckle impressed by Town’s firepower
TOWN’s attacking options will be a real headache for teams facing the Hatters next season according to manager Paul Buckle, writes Mark Wood.New addition Scott Rendell showed glimpses of what he might...
View ArticleBaby monkey joins chameleon kids at zoo
WHIPSNADE welcomed a few new additions recently, as ten yemen chameleons and a saki monkey were born at the zoo.The chameleons measured just half an inch at birth, and will eventually grow to around...
View ArticleCriminal hit in the pocket to the tune of £300,000
A MAN described as “a well-known Bedford criminal” by police has been the subject of the county’s first-ever Financial Reporting Order (FRO), meaning he has to hand over at least £30,000 in cash and a...
View ArticleStorm fighter Willmott thunders to title win
STORM Gym fighter David Willmott won the U78.1kg intercontinental title at the World Domination II event held by Pure Force at Liquid on Sunday.Willmott was up against Ion Pascu from Romania, but took...
View ArticleNew boys help Hatters ooze belief says Dan
CONFIDENCE is oozing out of Town’s players according to attacker Dan Walker as Luton’s new signings have already made their presence felt in the squad, writes Mark Wood.Eight newcomers have joined the...
View ArticleHatters add Brackley friendly
LUTON have added another friendly to their pre-season schedule as they visit newly-promoted Blue Square Bet North side Brackley Town on Wednesday, August 1, kick-off 7.45pm.Town travel to Molten...
View ArticleVisit Avenue Q at The Grove
THE politically incorrect Avenue Q comes to The Grove on Monday for a run of mischief, bad behaviour, and political incorrectness. It’s one of the most controversial and hilarious musicals you’ll ever...
View ArticleOram returns as Beds make three changes
BEDFORDSHIRE have made three changes to their side for the Minor Counties Championships clash with Cumberland, starting at Bedford Modern School on Sunday, writes Mike SimmondsWill Sneath, George...
View ArticleOn your marks, get set and it will soon be go for the Games
SATURDAYTV’s Biggest Blockbusters (ITV1, 8.35pm)This countdown of the most-watched programmes in British television history should be well worth a look.The results are divided into four categories –...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to new cinema releases: The Dark Knight Rises
The decks have been cleared for what’s probably the biggest release of the summer, so pity the assorted also-rans and arthouse offerings that are also scheduled for release this week as the mighty...
View ArticleHedda Gabler (review)
THERE are few more powerful female characters in the theatre than the bullying, bitchy and overwhelming Hedda Gabler and the engrossing drama that bears her name makes a fitting finale to the Royal...
View ArticleThe Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (review)
IT’S not often that I’m rendered speechless (as friends and colleagues will attest) but there are occasions when a particularly powerful performance or production has the ability to completely floor...
View ArticleSchool is still outstanding
DELIGHTED staff and children at a middle school in Toddington are celebrating an outstanding OFSTED inspection this week. Parkfields Middle School in Park Road were marked as ‘outstanding’ in every...
View ArticleKissock staggered by Messi comparison
FANS’ favourite John Paul Kissock paid tribute to Luton supporters after leaving the club on loan last week, writes Mike Simmonds. The popular midfielder was greeted with chants of ‘Messi’ whenever he...
View ArticleTrust fined £150,000 over care worker killing
AN NHS Trust and the owner of a former care home have been sentenced after being found guilty of safety failings following the fatal stabbing of a care worker at a private residential care home in...
View ArticleStannard ready to get his teeth into new youth post at Kenilworth Road
HAVING helped to produce one of the hottest properties in British football in the shape of Matty Phillips while at Wycombe Wanderers, new Hatters academy operations manager Matt Stannard is hoping to...
View ArticleReview: The 39 Steps at The Little Theatre
THE AUDIENCE were lapping up Dunstable Rep’s hilarious version of The 39 Steps last night. Never have I heard such delight and amusement from an audience in The Little Theatre in Dunstable, who were...
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