“Whorehouse” comes to town
LEIGHTON Masqueraders are embracing controversy with their 60th anniversary production - it’s the outrageous musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and their choice has already landed them in...
View ArticleReynolds moves into CYP semi-finals
LUTONIAN Jordan Reynolds earned a split decision against Kaz Mahmood (Capitol ABC) to progress to the semi-finals of the CYPs.The Luton fighter, boxing for Stevenage ABC, won his 66kg fight in...
View ArticleJohn Pilgrim: My new shooting stick gave me a sinking feeling
LAST week was mildly entertaining one way or another. First up on Monday I decided to try out my latest acquisition, namely a shooting stick. I purchased this rather ostentatious piece of equipment...
View ArticleYOUR chance to have your say on health services
WOULD you like to have a say on how your local health services work?The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) is looking for new members and governors as they apply to become an NHS...
View ArticleDismay at charity bin ‘takeaway’ bid
A COUPLE were shocked to witness a pair of cheeky opportunists helping themselves to bags of clothes from charity bins at a supermarket.A woman and her partner were queuing for petrol the Skimpot Tesco...
View ArticleReturn your form for a say on centre
THERE is still two weeks left for Houghton Regis residents to have a say on plans to increase council tax in the town next year to cover the cost of running the leisure centre swimming pool.In...
View ArticleAirport plans for new roads for 2012
PLANS to build new roads at Luton Airport to ease traffic during and after the 2012 Olympics were announced on Tuesday (November 2). The airport plans to construct two new traffic lanes to the south of...
View ArticleMore first aid skills
ALMOST 1,500 people in Bedfordshire have learnt vital life-saving skills so far this year thanks to St John Ambulance. Businesses in the county have been taking advantage of the training centre at...
View ArticleCod Army sink Town as Hatters are left all at sea
Blue Square Bet Premier: Luton Town 1 (0) Fleetwood Town 2 (1)MEEK Luton whimpered to defeat as goals either side of half time by title rivals Fleetwood Town saw the Hatters succumb to a 2-1 home...
View ArticleItalian job for Luton’s flyers
HOLIDAY-MAKERS will be able to enjoy the benefits of Monarch Airline’s ‘Italian Job’ when a new route from Luton to Rome is launched in March. The new route is part of Monarch’s significant expansion...
View ArticlePointing the way in caring for future
OVER the next 20 years, as people live longer, there will be more demand on care and support services.So Central Bedfordshire Council is working with the Department of Health to ask carers, care...
View ArticleGeorge claims brilliant Gatecrasher win
A KNOCKOUT victory earned Ross George the fight of the night accolade at the Gatecrasher event in Birmingham on Sunday evening.George, 28, from the Kaang Raang Thai Boxing Gym in Dunstable, claimed a...
View ArticleStay safe during dark winter months
DURING the darker winter months, members of the public are reminded to take precautions to stay safe on the streets. Bedfordshire Police have issued advice for people when they are out and about.People...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s movie review: In Time
Wake up… time to die! Actually, this could be good news. Humans have developed the technology to bio- engineer ourselves so that we stop ageing at 25. From that moment a timer kicks in and every second...
View ArticleBrabin disappointed by ref justice in Town defeat
TOWN boss Gary Brabin was left exasperated by the officials once more as his side were beaten 2-1 by promotion challengers Fleetwood Town to fall seven points off the summit on Saturday, writes Mike...
View ArticleHONK for the Phoenix
A MUSICAL version of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale The Ugly Duckling is presented by Phoenix Players next week.HONK runs at Luton Library Theatre from Thursday, November 10 until Saturday, November...
View ArticleLet’s step on the gas!
YOUNG businesses haven’t been shy in putting their names forward for an attractive free mentoring and advertising package.A range of one-to-three year old firms in the Luton area have entered the Local...
View ArticleGrimes to face Dyer challenge
Shamrock fighter Duane ‘Bang Bang’ Grimes has had his opponent announced for York Hall on Sunday, November 13.The Luton boxer will take on 25-year-old Craig Dyer at the famous fightspot.Dyer, 25, from...
View ArticleTalk looks into research room
DRINK in information about history research at the next Tea Time Tales session in Dunstable.The talk will be shining a spotlight on what goes on in the history research room at the Priory House...
View ArticleBaking tips at knead-to-know session
PUPILS at a Dunstable school enjoyed a bread-making session with a store team – but there was no loafing about.Children at Lark Rise Academy were visited by Dunstable Sainsbury’s bakery manager Tim...
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