‘Let down’ by verdict
A NIGHTCLUB reveller left with a broken shoulder after police used excessive force when wrongly arresting him says he feels let down after the officers involved escaped the sack.PC Nigel Gallacher and...
View ArticleBeckwith wants to spring FA Cup surprise over Cobblers
FRUSTRATED defender Dean Beckwith is hoping to get the nod to face his former team when the Hatters entertain Northampton Town in the first round of the FA Cup on Saturday, writes Mark Wood.Beckwith,...
View ArticleTown youngsters progress with Northampton triumph
LUTON Town’s U18s successfully progressed to the knockout stages of the Football League Alliance Cup with a 2-1 victory over Northampton Town on Tuesday.Victory also saw them top the six-team...
View ArticleSteve Nolan: Love thy neighbour? No chance!
NOW I’ve never been a particularly good catholic, denouncing deadly sins and sticking to commandments aren’t my strongest point (don’t worry I’ve never broken the ones about murder or theiving!!). But...
View ArticleHatters given a Hand
BATTLING Luton Town midfielder Jamie Hand has extended his loan spell at the Hatters by another month.The 27-year-old midfield ball winner has impressed since signing on loan from Hayes & Yeading...
View ArticleTaylor captured as Murray’s deregistered
HIGHLY-RATED Darlington left-back Greg Taylor has signed on loan for the Hatters until January and will subsequently join permanently for an undisclosed fee.The-21-year-old defender has been...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s cinema preview - Arthur Christmas
THE clever crew at Aardman Animation are famous as the people who brought you Wallace and Gromit, but there’s nothing of the one-trick pony about these artful animators.Their latest project, crafted...
View ArticleBah humbug! A Christmas Carol heads to The Court Theatre
DICKEN’S classic, A Christmas Carol, is as traditional as Xmas pud. The Court Theatre is being transformed into Victorian London for a play with carols - just right for the season.Adapted and directed...
View ArticleBeckwith offers insider info for Northampton clash
DEFENDER Dean Beckwith is ready to share his insider knowledge of Northampton Town as the Hatters hope to shock the League Two strugglers in the first round of the FA Cup on Saturday, writes Mark...
View ArticleMillions invested into employee skill centres
A NEW centre is being built in Luton to give postgraduate students and business people essential skills.A £20million contract for the University of Bedfordshire’s new Postgraduate and Continuing...
View ArticleStephenson added to York Hall bill
BIG-HITTING light heavyweight Marco Stephenson has become the third Shamrock fighter to be added to the bill at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Sunday.The 6ft 2ins fighter has not fought since his last win...
View ArticleLuton make East Midlands Cup progress
LUTON Rugby progressed to the semi-finals of the East Midlands Cup by beating Bedford Athletic 25-3 at the weekend.Jake Hobbs, Freddy Cook, Alex Sutherland and Aidan Kenny all went over, with Kenny...
View ArticleFight flu with jab and soap
AS the inhabitants of Downton Abbey succumbed to Spanish Flu on Sunday evening a flu expert says a simple slogan could have saved lives.Mike Lilley, from the Health Protection Agency (HPA), says people...
View ArticleTowns to fall silent in remembrance
LUTON and Dunstable will fall silent this weekend to honour people who have given their lives in past and present conflicts.The annual remembrance service will take place in Luton on Sunday, November...
View ArticleSteroids upset Maggie
BRAVE Toddington mum Maggie Thomas, who had surgery last week to remove one of several tumours on her lungs, is now struggling with the side effects of steroids.She was prescribed the drugs for the...
View ArticleMajor disruption to trains on Thameslink route
SIGNALLING problems are currently causing severe delays on trains on the Bedford to Brighton line.First Capital Connect and East Midlands Trains say the disruption on the Thameslink route is expected...
View ArticleInjuries won’t hold Hatters back against Cobblers
DESPITE missing a number of key players Hatters boss Gary Brabin is confident his side can spring an FA Cup shock by beating League Two strugglers Northampton Town at Kenilworth Road tomorrow, writes...
View ArticlePetition bid over cemetery rules
THE MAYOR of Houghton Regis has suggested setting up a separate committee to discuss the town’s cemetery after a petition against graveyard rules was handed in to councillors.At a meeting of Houghton...
View ArticleFA CUP PREVIEW: Stunning home record has Luton hot favourites against Cobblers
HATTERS are favourites with the bookies to progress in the FA Cup against Northampton Town this weekend and it’s no surprise when you look at their home record against the Cobblers, writes Mike...
View ArticleStables return for Barron Knights
After another busy year touring Leighton Buzzard’s Barron Knights will be home for Christmas and performing at The Stables on December 3.“Although I made an effort to cut back on the number of concerts...
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