Multi-million store revamp
A busy Dunstable supermarket will be closing soon for one week only as part of its multi-million pound revamp.Sainsbury’s, in Luton Road, will shut temporarily from 6pm on Tuesday, October 23 and will...
View ArticleKovacs remains in the mix at Kenilworth Road
Town boss Paul Buckle has confirmed that defender Janos Kovacs is back in the reckoning at Kenilworth Road, writes Mike Simmonds.Kovacs, who was last year’s supporters player of the season, hadn’t...
View ArticleHelp at hand for Stoptober
Dunstable Leisure Centre is supporting Stoptober, a 28-day challenge to stop smoking, by offering residents a free three-day gym pass.To take advantage of the offer, sign up before October 31.Manager...
View ArticleTown boss wants U18s to march on in FA Youth Cup
Hatters boss Paul Buckle was confident that Town’s U18s could overcome Barton Rovers in the FA Youth Cup fourth qualifying round at Kenilworth Road this evening, writes Mike Simmonds.The U18s are firm...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: Madagascar 3, Frankenweenie
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most WantedThe king is on the loose again in the delightful and funny third film from the Madagascar set, writes guest reviewer Alison Devlin.Brought to you by DreamWorks,...
View ArticleHatters U18s see off Barton to set up Stevenage tie
Luton Town U18s edged through to the first round proper of the FA Youth Cup after a 3-1 win over Barton Rovers in their fourth qualifying round tie at Kenilworth Road last night.The visitors’...
View ArticleBoundary plan is not on right lines, says MP
Dunstable could still become part of a new parliamentary constituency along with Luton North, if the latest controversial proposals from the Boundary Commission get the go-ahead.A petition signed by...
View ArticleImages of a town and its history
A historic photographic display is currently open at Houghton Regis Library.The exhibition was lovingly organised and compiled by local author Pat Lovering.Pat told the Gazette: “It’s the complete...
View ArticleBuckle thrilled as Spiller finally returns for Town
Hatters boss Paul Buckle has welcomed the return of summer signing Danny Spiller to the squad, writes Mike Simmonds.The 31-year-old was one of Buckle’s major acquisitions during the close season, but...
View ArticleMan to run 55 miles in a day!
For many, running a marathon is their proudest lifetime achievement, but one Dunstable man will run the distance of more than two marathons in one day this weekend.Lee Moynes, of Crabtree Way, will run...
View ArticleTeen beaten in attempted Houghton Regis robbery
A teenager was attacked by a group of youths as they attempted to rob him in Houghton Regis on Sunday (October 14).The incident happened at about 6.30pm as the 16-year-old male was walking along...
View ArticleWasted journey for Town trio after England C clash postponed
Town trio Andre Gray, Simon Ainge and Adam Watkins had a wasted trip to Albania this week, as the England C friendly was cancelled on Tuesday evening due to a waterlogged pitch, writes Mike...
View ArticleLuton HC ensure Welwyn pay the penalty
Luton Town HC’s men enjoyed a 3-1 win over Welwyn Garden City in East Midlands League Division Three South West thanks to three penalty flicks by Graham Bright (2) and Bryn Owen.Luton IIs saw off...
View ArticleSchools are told they can change pupil age ranges
Three Dunstable schools and Eaton Bray Academy have won approval to change pupil age-ranges.Hadrian Academy, St Christopher’s Academy and Eaton Bray Academy can expand their age ranges to become...
View ArticleSchool’s big coffee event for charity
Beecroft Lower School will next week host a ‘coffee morning’ in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.The event will be held at the school on Tuesday, October 23, between 11am-1pm.Beecroft’s Veronica Reavey...
View ArticleWake up with a coffee for a cancer charity
Beecroft Lower School in Dunstable are next week hosting a ‘really big’ coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.The event will be hosted at the Westfield Road School on Tuesday, October 23,...
View ArticleUPDATED: Hatters kids must be ready to be involved in Town’s FA Cup tie at...
Hatters’ up-and-coming youngsters need to be ready to play a part in their FA Cup fourth round qualifying tie at Cambridge United on Saturday according to Town boss Paul Buckle, writes Mark Wood.With...
View ArticleThe sporting week ahead
Saturday, October 20FootballFA Cup, fourth round qualifying: Cambridge United v Luton Town.Evo-Stik Southern League, Division One Central: Barton Rovers v Northwood.Molten Spartan SML, Premier...
View ArticleBuckle glad to have avoided new manager Money effect
Relieved Luton manager Paul Buckle is glad that Saturday’s FA Cup fourth round qualifying tie at Cambridge United is not Richard Money’s first game in charge of the U’s, writes Mark Wood.The ex-Hatters...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the pick of the week’s TV
SATURDAYThe Jonathan Ross Show (ITV1, 10.20pm)This week, as king of chat Wossy wraps up another hugely successful series, we can expect good humour from comedian and actor David Mitchell, who’ll be...
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