Man in hospital after collision with lorry
A pedestrian was hospitalised after being involved in a collision with a lorry in Dunstable in the early hours of Saturday morning (November 17).The 29-year-old suffered a broken leg following the...
View ArticleSuper shop is hurting trade
Houghton Regis’ new state-of-the-art Morrisons store has been negatively affecting trade at family-run businesses in the area, putting some in fear of their livelihood.The shop has created 180 new jobs...
View ArticleGray’s relishing centre stage role for the Hatters
Young gun Andre Gray is relishing the chance to play in his preferred centre forward role as he netted twice during Town’s 2-2 draw at Mansfield on Sunday, writes Mark Wood.With Luton reverting to a...
View ArticleHall grabs late winner as Barton triumph
Barton Rovers 2 North Greenford United 1A last-minute goal from Jermaine Hall saw Barton Rovers battle back from a goal down to win an entertaining clash 2-1 against North Greenford United at...
View ArticleDisabled man robbed for handful of change
A 61-year-old disabled man was violently robbed for the sake of less than five pounds in loose change in Houghton Regis last week.The man – who requires a walking stick to be mobile – was about to take...
View ArticleRoache Stars as Blues earn Vase tie with Enfield 1893
Peterborough Northern Star 1 Dunstable Town 3Dunstable Town earned an FA Vase third round trip to Essex Senior League side Enfield 1893 with a comfortable 3-1 win at Peterborough Northern Star on...
View ArticleGray named MOM against Mansfield
Striker Andre Gray was a clear winner of the News/Gazette online MOM vote during Town’s 2-2 draw at Mansfield on Sunday.The forward turned in a barnstorming display, scoring twice as Luton came within...
View ArticleHigh five for Union J
Union J are in the final five of this year’s X Factor, after a shock result on Sunday that saw show favourite Ella Henderson sent home.Stopsley singer Jaymi Hensley, 22, will now perform in the quarter...
View ArticleHatters Ladies fire seven past hapless Arlesey
Luton Town Ladies recorded their biggest win in over a year by thrashing Arlesey Town 7-1 in their South East Women’s Combination League match.Jess McKay, before Michelle Byrne and Rachel Kosky, Lauren...
View Article‘Deathtrap’ fears over road system
Motorists and pedestrians have complained about a traffic system “deathtrap” in Houghton Regis after a youth was involved in a collision with a carA teenager was hospitalised after the incident on...
View ArticleHatters U18s hit back to beat Watford
Luton Town’s U18s fought back from a goal down triumph 2-1 at rivals Watford in the Puma Youth Alliance on Saturday.The Hornets started stronger, but didn’t really trouble Town keeper Ben Barnes,...
View ArticleBuckle could still make a move in loan market
With the loan window set to shut tomorrow, the Hatters are continuing to cast their eye over any deals that could strengthen the squad.Manager Paul Buckle said: “We are always looking. I don’t think...
View ArticleCyclist is robbed by knifeman
An 18-year-old cyclist had a knife held close to his throat in a robbery in Houghton Regis.The man was cycling along Clarkes Way at 5.30pm on Tuesday, November 20, when the robbery took place.Suddenly,...
View ArticleKids at Kensworth
Kensworth Lower School held an open day and coffee morning for prospective pupils and parents, who were shown what the school has to offer.Children were given exciting cooking lessons, as well special...
View ArticleVoice views at exhibitions on Woodside Link
Plans for the proposed new £42 million Woodside Link road for Dunstable and Houghton Regis are on show at special exhibitions this week.Consultation is under way on the planned link, which would help...
View ArticleComet faces an uncertain future in Dunstable
As Comet’s administrators Deloitte announced the closure of up to 41 stores across the country, the future of the Dunstable location remains uncertain.Closing down sales are taking place at 27 stores...
View ArticleAinge’s anger at Town’s set-piece problems
If Town want to win the Conference, then they have to nip their set-piece problems in the bud according to defender Simon Ainge, writes Mike Simmonds.Hatters have conceded 28 goals this season, with 11...
View ArticleRovers U18s reach County Cup quarter-finals
Barton Rovers reached the quarter-finals of the U18 Bedfordshire County Cup where they will face Crawley Green thanks to a narrow 2-1 win at Wootton Blue Cross.Munya Jaravaza put Rovers ahead in the...
View ArticleBuckle looking for continuity in Trophy tie
FA Trophy finalist Paul Buckle is looking to put out a strong side when the Hatters visit Blue Square Bet South side Dorchester in the first round of the competition on Saturday, writes Mark...
View ArticleCaddington heading for catastrophe?
Flooding fears of Caddington residents were realised yesterday when torrential rain caused havoc on the village’s main roads, just weeks after a parish councillor warned there would be a...
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