St John’s cadet Jessica and her Royal reception
A HOUGHTON Regis teenager praised as “a fantastic representative of young people” was thrilled to meet the Princess Royal at a special event.St John Ambulance Cadet Jessica Williamson, 17, was among...
View ArticleBrabin: I’m the right man for the job
LUTON boss Gary Brabin has declared he is the right man for the job after seeing his side fall seven points leaders Wrexham at the weekend, writes Mike Simmonds.Defeat to fellow promotion chasers...
View ArticleDealership invests £350,000 into car park-plus revamp
A CONFIDENT car and van dealership is making a huge investment in the future of the business despite tough economic conditions. Hartwell Dunstable trades in Ford, Fiat and Peugeot brands from its...
View ArticleCancer survivor petitions No 10
LUTON cancer survivor Elizebeth Bailey, 47, has urged the Government to make the treatment which helped save her life available to all cancer patients.The mother-of-two went to Downing Street to hand...
View ArticleGleeson delighted with his comeback
HATTERS defender Dan Gleeson was delighted to get his first 90 minutes of the season under his belt during the 1-1 Football Combination draw with Stevenage yesterday afternoon, writes Mike Simmonds.The...
View ArticleSidings opened for longer carriages
MORNING and evening rush hours are on track to be easier from next month when First Capital Connect extends its service to include 12 carriage trains on the Bedford to Brighton line.New railway sidings...
View ArticleLawless eager to forget injury woe
MIDFIELDER Alex Lawless wants to put his recent injury problems firmly behind him after making his return to the Town side at the weekend, writes Mike Simmonds.The former York player broke his hand...
View ArticleOlympic flame’s to blaze through town
A BLAZE of glory is on the way for Dunstable, which is now set to welcome the Olympic Flame on its travels around the UK next year.Dunstable is among more than 1,000 villages, towns and cities chosen...
View ArticleTwo charged over collisions in town centre
A 16-YEAR-OLD youth was charged with dangerous driving after a series of collisions in Dunstable involving a flat-bed lorry, police cars and other vehicles.The incident began in High Street South at...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film - an expert opinion on the latest releases
The Rum DiaryThe battle to get this book to the screen has been long and fraught and now it’s here, it’s clear to see that the result is an almighty compromise. When it meanders, and revels in Johnny...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Why do our leaders always need to line up for a group shot?
HERE’S something I find hard to fathom. The 20 most important politicians in the world gather in Cannes to chew over the various pressing problems facing our glum globe.They wrangle and wheedle through...
View ArticleStar interview: OIivia revs up for yet more success
Olivia Colman returns as a thoroughly modern vicar’s wife in the second series of Rev. The versatile actress reveals why she thinks the first series struck such a chord, how she’s beginning to turn...
View ArticleBlues humbled by lowly Bletchley in cup shock
Dunstable Town 2 Bletchley Town 3DUNSTABLE Town paid the price for selecting a weakened side as they were humbled 3-2 by lower division Bletchley Town in the third round of the Molten Spartan SML...
View ArticleFlying visit by travellers
UNEXPECTED visitors made themselves at home near a busy store in Dunstable before the weekend.Drivers and shoppers were taken aback by the sight of a temporary encampment of caravans and cars in the...
View ArticleIt’s countdown for shoeboxes of joy
SHOEBOXES full of lovingly chosen little gifts for needy children are pouring into our Upper George Street offices – proving yet again that the festive season brings out the best in our big-hearted...
View ArticleBrabin enters ‘not guilty’ plea
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin pleaded not guilty to the two charges of assault and one charge of using threatening words or behaviour as he appeared at Selby Magistrates Court yesterday morning, writes Mark...
View Article‘Now could be time to strike out and set up new business’
WOULD be entrepreneurs have been urged to take the plunge and set up in business.That message came from none other than business and enterprise minister Mark Prisk.Speaking in Houghton Regis at the...
View ArticleDan ready to regain his Hatters place
HATTERS defender Dan Gleeson is hoping his bad luck is finally over after making his long-awaited return in a Luton Town shirt this week, writes Mike Simmonds.The 26-year-old defender completed 90...
View ArticleManshead cheer at Ofsted results
MANSHEAD Upper School is celebrating its “continuing improvement” after being deemed satisfactory by Ofsted.Five inspectors from the education watchdog visited the Dunstable school last month and said...
View ArticleActors bring Ancient Greece to Streetfield
DAILY life in Ancient Greece was played out to students at Streetfield Middle School when they were visited by historical re-enactors.Youngsters were transported back more than 2,000 years by the Past...
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