‘My wife’s death hurts so badly’
THE widower of a Dunstable care worker fatally stabbed in 2007 has spoken of his relief after the mental health trust whose failings led to her death was fined £150,000.Kathleen Bainbridge, 58, died...
View ArticleThe sporting week ahead
Saturday, August 4FootballFriendlies: Luton Town v Leyton Orient; Cogenhoe v Barton Rovers; Reading Town v AFC Dunstable; Newport Pagnell v Crawley Green; The 61 FC (Luton) v Broadfield...
View ArticleWoodgate wins Wardown
THE Wardown 5km, the second event in the Luton AC Summer Road Race Series, was held on a hot Sunday morning last week.In the men’s event, series leader, Luton AC’s Daniel Woodgate, was the clear winner...
View ArticleHatters to host Aston Villa
LUTON Town stars from the past are set to take on an Aston Villa All Stars XI at Kenilworth Road on Sunday, August 26. Hatters heroes including Scott Oakes, Mark Pembridge, Marvin Johnson, Graham...
View ArticleThe mother of all seasons at Watford Palace Theatre
THE limits of love feature in the autumn season at the Watford Palace Theatre which launches its new programme this week.Medea is re-imagined in the world premiere production of Mike Bartlett’s...
View ArticleBrill relieved it’s all change at Kenilworth Road
RETURNING to a much-changed Hatters dressing room has been a welcome relief for goalkeeper Dean Brill, writes Mike Simmonds.The 26-year-old made over 90 appearances after coming through the ranks at...
View ArticleBig September downs weekend
SEPTEMBER is shaping up to be a bumper month for events at Dunstable Downs, with something for everyone to enjoy.The Eid festival is on Saturday 1 from 11am-5pm, with a host of free activities and...
View ArticleCaddington youngster Mead meets Ian Poulter
CADDINGTON golfer Matthew Mead competed in the seventh Ian Poulter Invitational last week.The 16-year-old, who plays off a handicap of four at Caddington Golf Club, was among 100 rising junior stars...
View ArticleHatters keeper joins Dunstable on loan
HATTERS youngster Lewis Kidd has joined Molten Spartan SML Premier Division side Dunstable Town on loan.The teenager recently penned a one year deal at Kenilworth Road, but has found his first team...
View ArticleJulius Caesar packs a powerful punch
A DESPOT is overthrown in a coup by a group of partisans who take control and then find themselves creating the same tyranny. The story is as old as time but give the rebels AK-47s and machetes, set...
View ArticleOPINION: ‘Teachers, governors and parents are the best people to improve...
WITH major changes taking place in the education system in Dunstable and Houghton Regis, Central Beds councillor Mark Versallion, executive member for Children’s Services, reflects on the past school...
View ArticleLuton AC consolidate after second place
LUTON AC’s Senior men’s team, supported by Luton Rotary Club, were in fine form in their final Southern Men’s League Division One match of the season at Stockwood Park on Saturday. In the narrowest of...
View ArticleShaw strikes as Hatters warm up for season kick-off with Orient victory
Pre-Season Friendly: Luton Town 1 (0) Leyton Orient 0 (0)MARQUEE summer signing Jon Shaw opened his Hatters account with a fantastic header to give the Hatters a 1-0 victory over League One Leyton...
View ArticleTruck death soldier Wayne was a ‘hero’
A HERO – that’s how 25-year-old Lance Bombardier Wayne Cosentino, who has died in an off-duty road accident in Canada, will always be remembered.The caring and dedicated soldier, from Totternhoe, had...
View ArticleHigh School Musical is in the basket
IT made Zac Efron and Vanessa Anne Hudgens superstars and now the young cast of The Grove’s High School Musical, which opens at the venue this week, are hoping the show will be a slam dunk to...
View ArticleDunstable Downs GC Open a hole lot of fun
AFTER a 30-year wait Dunstable Downs Golf Club’s Junior Open attracted 51 competitors from 15 different clubs across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire on Thursday.Played in glorious...
View ArticleDangers of ‘soul destroying’ litter
THE litter problem in Grove House Gardens is “soul destroying” according to some residents, but Dunstable Town Council says it is working on a solution.Brent Eggleton, who has run a tattoo studio in...
View ArticleGrandad was a golden boy at 1920 Olympics
HE won Olympic gold in 1920 and later set a record that stood for 32 years. Now his Studham granddaughter and her husband have told his fascinating story.Born in Neath, Wales, in 1900, Cecil Redvers...
View ArticleCreative ideas on how to stay safe
CREATIVE young minds are invited to show their talents and help tackle the issue of street robberies - and they could win a cash prize.Bedfordshire Police is looking for youngsters aged 11-18 to enter...
View ArticleAshley on planet’s biggest stage
A YOUNG Dunstable man had a billion pairs of eyes watching him on Friday as he performed in the Olympic Opening Ceremony.Swimming instructor Ashley Bryant was picked as part of a 1960s dance routine...
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