Family’s plea for Brooke
AT the age of two, Brooke Chilton lives in a world of total darkness.She has never seen her mummy’s eyes, her daddy’s smile or her grandparents’ faces.And while other toddlers charge around playing...
View ArticleShanice wins Junior Open
LUTON youngster Shanice Marshall-Sefia won the grade three U12 girls singles event at the West Bridgford Junior Open last week, writes Mike Simmonds. After receiving a bye in the opening round, the...
View ArticleTown cash share still up for grabs
DUNSTABLE has again been unsuccessful in its bid to become part of the Portas Pilot scheme, but still faces the possibility of receiving Government funding to improve the town.It will not be among the...
View ArticleShah leads Storm home
THE Luton leg of the Wisden City Cup got under way recently with all three sides Storm, Hurricane and Lightning in action.On Friday, Storm took on Lightning at Luton Town & Indians CC.Storm elected...
View ArticleNew silver surfers from lottery cash
SHELTERED accomodation residents in Dunstable and Houghton Regis have been awarded £10,000 to help get them online and surfing the net.The Sheltered Tenants Action Group applied for funding after...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Ted
No matter how big a splash you make in this world whether you’re Corey Feldman, Frankie Muniz, Justin Bieber or a talking teddy bear, eventually, nobody cares…”That’s the censored version of the...
View ArticlePolice blitz on danger bike riders
POLICE aim to put the brakes on danger bike riders as part of a summer crackdown on nuisance vehicles in the Dunstable and Houghton Regis area.They have warned that tough action will be taken against...
View ArticleCrawley ready for new term
FOOTBALL: Crawley Green completed their pre-season fixtures with a creditable 1-1 draw against United Coutnies League side Newport Pagnell FC at the weekend.Pagnell took the lead midway through the...
View ArticleBlues run out good winners
FOOTBALL: Dunstable Town ran out convincing 3-0 friendly winners over Arlesey Town at the weekend.An impressive first half performance from the Blues saw them net three times against a team that play...
View ArticleChildren at Keech enjoy special musical
THE CAST of Legally Blonde visited Keech Hospice Care to perform a special show for children, staff and volunteers on Thursday. A delighted audience welcomed the cast from the musical which is...
View ArticlePsychological help for young people
CHILDREN and young people will get better psychological support thanks to a new programme in Luton and Bedfordshire. The sites were chosen to run an ambitious new programme to improve access to...
View ArticleBrackley win pleases boss
HATTERS: Boss Paul Buckle was delighted with how his side are shaping up following the goalless draw with Brackley Town at St James’ Park on Wednesday, writes James Heneghan.Town created little in...
View ArticleHenry confirmed as Luton’s new captain
SUMMER capture Ronnie Henry has been confirmed as Luton Town’s new captain by manager Paul Buckle.The former Stevenage skipper dropped down from League one to join Conference Luton in the summer and...
View ArticleLaw firm gives support to our search for local star achievers
A LAW firm that specialises in business issues has proudly announced sponsorship of a category in the Bedfordshire and Luton Rising Stars Business Excellence Awards.SA Law has put its backing behind...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVD guide: Gone, Headhunters, This Must Be The Place
Meandering chase thriller GONE (15: Entertainment In Video) is driven into a succession of dramatic dead ends. So what could have been a tense and involving story loses its grip on the suspense.Amanda...
View ArticleNow it’s women who want to put their foot down
Most people might blame boy racers for causing danger to other road users, but research from insurance group Swinton suggests that women are the real speed demons on the road with three quarters of...
View ArticleStrike up the band for free park concert
THERE’S another chance to enjoy a musical afternoon in Dunstable town centre this weekend.A free concert will be given by the Milton Keynes Brass Band on Sunday, August 12.The band will perform in...
View ArticleLuton ladies hammer QPR
LADIES FOOTBALL: Luton Town Ladies racked up another superb pre-season victory with an excellent 7-3 win against Premier League Queens Park Rangers on Sunday, following on from a 3-0 win at Gillingham...
View ArticleCrime falling, claims prospective new policing boss
CRIME in Bedfordshire fell by six per cent over the last year, according to new figures released by the Home Office.In the 12 months up to March 2012, total recorded crime across the county fell by...
View ArticleGalliford debut shows everyone has a chance at Hatters
A BRIEF cameo for 15-year-old Isaac Galliford in Saturday’s 1-0 win against Leyton Orient was just reward for a stellar showing against AFC Rushden & Diamonds the night before, writes Mark...
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