Unemployment rate falls in Luton and Beds
The number of unemployed people in Luton and Bedfordshire has fallen in the past three months, figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed yesterday. In Luton North, unemployment has...
View ArticleFleetwood named MOM against Kidderminster
Striker Stuart Fleetwood was voted Town’s man of the match in their 2-0 victory at Kidderminster Harriers on Tuesday night.The in-form forward picked up 66 per cent of the vote after his two goals were...
View ArticleCounty must win to avoid a bottom place finish
Only a win over Norfolk in the Minor Counties Championship match at Luton starting on Sunday is likely to spare Bedfordshire the ignominy of finishing bottom of the Eastern Division table for the...
View ArticleOlympic show to celebrate status
The stars of Hadrian celebrated becoming an academy with a special Olympic Adventure show at the Grove Theatre, Dunstable.Hadrian Academy pupils wowed the audience with an ‘opening ceremony’ made up of...
View Article‘Talk up good points of town that we love’
A Dunstable businessman has spoken out in favour of the Court Drive ‘streetscape’ roadworks, saying the impact it has had on traffic has been “greatly overstated”.Eugene Ghent, of Clowns Fancy Dress in...
View Article£1.5m injection for GP practices and services
A scheme launched in Bedfordshire aims to improve the quality of services in GP practices – saving millions of pounds that will be reinvested in services.The scheme will invest up to £1.5million in...
View ArticleTwo out of two as Blues fight back at Ampthill
Ampthill Town 2 Dunstable Town 3Dunstable Town produced a fine second half comeback to continue their 100 per cent start to the Molten Spartan SML Premier Division campaign at Ampthill Town on Tuesday...
View ArticleBuckle urges Fleetwood to continue resurgence
Hatters boss Paul Buckle has backed striker Stuart Fleetwood to continue his resurgence form against Hyde tomorrow night, writes Mike Simmonds.The forward joined Town from Hereford last season, but...
View ArticleBig fire in Dunstable - firefighters tackling blaze
Firefighters are currently tackling a large fire in Dunstable.Three crews and an aerial platform have been tackling the blaze behind the Plume of Feathers pub in West Street since emergency calls came...
View ArticleBuckle: Honesty is Luton’s best policy
Honesty, grit and determination are the watchwords that will get Hatters out of the Blue Square Bet Premier according to boss Paul Buckle, writes Mark Wood.He hailed Luton’s ‘magnificent’ victory over...
View ArticleCouncil sets up sun bed safety scheme
Safety checks will be carried out across Bedfordshire to ensure that people are in safe hands while using sun beds in the area.Public Protection Officers from Central Bedfordshire Council have...
View ArticleSpeed-dating for airport buyers
LOCAL businesses are invited to sign up for a Meet The Buyer event at Putteridgebury Conference Centre on October 18. The event offers local suppliers the chance to showcase their products and services...
View ArticleThe sporting week ahead
Friday, August 17FootballBlue Square Bet, Premier Division: Hyde v Luton Town, 7.45pm.Saturday, August 18FootballEvo-Stik Southern League Division One Central: Barton Rovers v Chertsey Town.Molten...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the pick of the week’s TV
SATURDAYThe X Factor (ITV1, 8pm)You know the drill: Judges Gary Barlow, Tulisa and Louis Walsh are back for more, while Nicole Scherzinger joins the team.Rest assured they will be pulling out all the...
View ArticleHatters boss thrilled by travelling army
Town chief Paul Buckle was full of praise for Luton’s travelling fans who spurred them on to victory at Kidderminster on Tuesday night, writes Mark Wood.Many more than the official figure of 542 seemed...
View ArticleTop spot the target for Hatters chief ahead of Hyde clash
Hatters boss Paul Buckle is well aware of the incentive at Hyde tonight as a win will put his side top of the Blue Square Bet Premier, writes Mike Simmonds.Although clash is just Luton’s third game of...
View ArticleHatters odds on to secure Hyde victory
Having been pushed out to 11/4 in the wake of the home draw with Gateshead, Luton are now 15/8 favourites at BetVictor for the Conference Title after their 2-0 success at Kidderminster although the...
View ArticleJJ wins plaudits from his team-mates
Up-and-coming midfielder JJ O’Donnell’s work ethic in Tuesday night’s victory at Kidderminster epitomised Town’s new-found resolve according to striker Stuart Fleetwood.He said: “I just think we all...
View ArticleGet your rocks off at concert
Dunstable’s Summer of Music ends this weekend, so see it out in style by catching a spectacular show absolutely free of charge.Headlining Dunstable Rocks! on Saturday (August 18) is legendary soul...
View ArticleBuckle thrilled to hand Woolley his pro deal
Youthful Town striker Jake Woolley signed his first professional deal at the club last week as he was handed a two-year contract, writes Mike Simmonds.The teenager, who made his league debut for...
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