Alan Dee: A fine way to tackle internet trolls
TWITTER trolls and other twerps are much in the news, so naturally I have been gravitating in grey matter terms towards a possible solution.There’s no denying that the sort of chump whose brain is...
View Article999 call is sparked by socket fire
FIREFIGHTERS from Dunstable received a late-night call to deal with a small fire in a house on Monday, August 6.They were sent out to the home in Langdale Road, Dunstable, just after 11pm.Firefighters...
View Article£1million Lottery win for Bedfordshire man
A MAN from Bedfordshire has scooped a seven-figure win playing a National Lottery game.The winner, known only as Mr W, banked the cheque after the July 27 EuroMillions Millionaire Raffle draw.He was...
View ArticleTRAVEL: A Snapshot of Berlin
Michael McHugh goes searching for his Sally Bowles in Germany.‘Hip’ and ‘trendy’ have been common buzz words for Berlin for years now, and the city’s art scene has no doubt played a large part.On the...
View ArticleFragile batting again lets Dunstable down
A FRAGILE batting display from Dunstable Town saw them succumb to a 51-run defeat at table-topping Watford in Saracens Herts League Division Two on Saturday.Watford were dismissed for just 142 with...
View ArticlePrince’s Trust youngsters help out rescue team
YOUNG people taking part in a Houghton Regis initiative have been collecting cash for Appledown Kennels and Rescue, in Eaton Bray.They were all from a Prince’s Trust team programme run in the...
View ArticleFive Star delight for Cinders panto
AUDIENCES at Milton Keynes Theatre this winter can look forward to a glittering star-filled show as 80s pop icon Deniece Pearson of Five Star fame joins everyone’s favourite TV personality Louie Spence...
View ArticleGroup heads east for West Side Story
THERE was disappointment when a Dunstable theatre group failed find a place to perform in the town – but it’s still ‘on with the show’.This year, Empire Arts is staging West Side Story, but were told...
View ArticleMilitary funeral honours soldier
A MILITARY funeral will be held this week for Lance Bombardier Wayne Cosentino, who died in an off-duty road accident in Canada.The service for the 25-year-old soldier, from Totternhoe, will take place...
View ArticleTown sparkle against Diamonds after Kempston defeat
HATTERS: Two youthful Luton Town teams enjoyed mixed friendly results last week, losing 3-2 at AFC Kempston last Tuesday before Dan Walker’s hat-trick gave them a 3-1 victory at newly-formed AFC...
View ArticleSession date for ‘surgery’
A HELP and advice councillor’s surgery will be held in Dunstable this weekend.Central Beds councillor Julian Murray will be at Beecroft Community Centre, Westfield Road, from 10.30am-12noon on...
View ArticleFriendlies end on victory high
HAPPY Hatters boss Paul Buckle was delighted to see his side round off their pre-season campaign with a 1-0 win over League One Leyton Orient at Kenilworth Road on Saturday, writes Mark Wood.Marquee...
View ArticleShaw sets 20-goal target after strike
TARGET man Jon Shaw has his eyes set on another 20-goal season after finally netting his first goal in a Luton shirt in Saturday’s 1-0 victory over League One Leyton Orient, writes Mark Wood.A hernia...
View ArticleHoliday typhoid risk highlighted for travellers
ANYONE planning a holiday or Hajj to a developing country should make sure they are vaccinated against typhoid.Council environmental health officers are launching a campaign to remind travellers of the...
View ArticleSofa so good for this new landscape art!
ARE you sitting comfortably? Well, if you’ve stopped to read this while out on a stroll in Green Lanes or near Totternhoe Knolls, I’m sure you are.There has been a lot of talk lately about fantastic...
View ArticlePolice car in town centre crash
A POLICE car and a Corsa were involved in an accident in Dunstable town centre during a pursuit of another vehicle.The accident was at about 3.45pm on Monday, August 6, at the junction of Church Street...
View ArticleHelicopter searches for wanted man in Dog Kennel Walk
THE police helicopter was deployed this morning following reports of a wanted man spotted in Bidwell Hill.Beds Police responded to an emergency call from a member of the public just after 9am this...
View ArticleKennoy rolls back the years as he nets in Rovers friendly win
FOOTBALL: Barton Rovers manager Dan Kennoy rolled back the years to score the winner in a pre-season friendly against Cogenhoe on Saturday. Rovers went into the half-time break 1-0 up thanks to a goal...
View ArticleClearing another route to university
STUDENTS across the country will make their final trip to school this time next week for A-Level results day.But while many will pick up the scores they were hoping for on August 16 some will fall...
View ArticleFirms on board for new awards
HAVE you sent in a nomination for the first Dunstable Business and Community Awards yet?Nominations close at the end of this month and the awards will be held at the Grove Theatre on November...
View Article