Neil Fox on film: Silver Linings Playbook, Gambit, End Of Watch
Silver Linings PlaybookThe Fighter was a return to the filmmaking arena of the fascinating talent David O. Russell, who had been on hiatus since the glorious folly of his existential comedy I Heart...
View ArticleDorchester tie the ideal scouting exercise for Hatters
Hatters goalkeeper Mark Tyler believes that Saturday’s FA Trophy clash with Dorchester Town will be an ideal scouting exercise ahead of the FA Cup second round tie the following week, writes Mike...
View ArticleTwo hurt in crash
Two drivers were taken to hospital after a collision near Houghton Regis.Police closed Sundon Road between Houghton Regis and Chalton after the accident just after 8pm last night (Wednesday Nov 21).The...
View ArticleNadine: ‘Jungle was hard, hard, hard’
Mid Beds MP Nadine Dorries has been voted out of the camp on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.Nadine, 55, is the first campmate to leave the jungle reality show, and claimed that she is happy to...
View ArticleGray feels cup distractions are a ‘pain in the bum’
Town’s forthcoming cup ties are a real ‘pain in the bum’ according to Hatters forward Andre Gray, writes Mark Wood.The 21-year-old striker netted both of Luton’s goals in their 2-2 draw at Mansfield...
View ArticleNadine: ‘I’m back at work’
Jungle MP Nadine Dorries claims that she has set up an office in her Australian hotel room to serve the people of Mid Beds.In an interview with the Daybreak programme Nadine, who has been criticised...
View ArticleNadine’s daughter: ‘Mum seems happy, confident and excited to come back’
The daughter of jungle MP Nadine Dorries has spoken to the Times & Citizen this morning about her mum’s exit from the show.Jen Dorries claimed that, although Nadine didn’t get past the first round...
View ArticleRovers edge Ampthill as they reach last four
Barton Rovers 4 Ampthill Town 3Barton Rovers reached the semi-finals of the North Beds Charity Cup after a seven-goal thriller against Ampthill Town at Sharpenhoe Road on Tuesday night.The hosts were...
View ArticleMP welcomes DVLA deal
MP Andrew Selous welcomed news that the Post Office was awarded a seven-year contract to provide DVLA service from their network.Mr Selous said: “Post offices sit at the heart of community life, and...
View ArticleMeet Jengo the giraffe and the elephant artist
Whipsnade Zoo’s playful pachyderm Picasso has been causing a stampede in the international art world as her latest abstract masterpiece has been put on eBay.Proceeds from the sale of the painting – by...
View ArticleNo loans in while Hatters reject offers for Beckwith and Dance
Town boss Paul Buckle isn’t expecting to make any last-gasp loan signings before today’s deadline closes, writes Mike Simmonds.Having already added Simon Ainge, Arnaud Mendy and Jonathan Smith to his...
View ArticleShaw still out while Buckle anticipates further changes for Trophy
Striker Jon Shaw remains the main injury doubt for Luton Town ahead of their FA Trophy trip to Blue Square South side Dorchester Town on Saturday, writes Mike Simmonds.Hatters boss Paul Buckle admitted...
View ArticleThe sporting week ahead
Saturday, November 24FootballFA Trophy, first round: Dorchester Town v Luton Town.Evo-Stik Southern League, Division One Central: Barton Rovers v Ashford Town (Middx).Molten Spartan SML, Premier...
View ArticleStrictly star honoured by university
Strictly star Colin Salmon received an honourary degree from the University of Bedfordshire yesterday (November 22).The actor, who is best known for roles in James Bond and Doctor Who, celebrated his...
View ArticleLuton Town HC fall to Harpenden defeat
Luton Town HC men’s first team lost 1-0 to Harpenden IIs in East Men’s League Division Three South West at the weekend.After defeating leaders Potters Bar last time out, confidence was high against the...
View ArticleThese quirky pavement ads are a walkover!
You’ve heard the word on the street. And now you can see it, too!All thanks to Central Bedfordshire College.There I was the other day, out for a stroll around the streets of Dunstable.Suddenly I...
View ArticleTeam gold for Peters on England debut
Stopsley Striders’ Louise Peters took home a gold medal from her England debut last Saturday at the British & Irish Masters Cross-Country International in Belfast.Producing a strong and consistent...
View ArticleShare your flood knowledge
Residents affected by flooding are being asked to help the council identify problem areas by filling in an online questionnaire. Central Beds is preparing a new Local Flood Risk Management Strategy,...
View ArticleLDSC retain top spot with Biggleswade win
Luton & Dunstable Squash Club’s first team retained top spot in the Beds Premier League as they won 13-6 at Biggleswade.The match had started badly for the visitors with a major upset as Marc...
View ArticleBuckle dismay as Hatters tie is called off
Luton Town boss Paul Buckle was left frustrated as his side’s FA Trophy first round tie at Dorchester Town was called off this afternoon due to a waterlogged pitch.The playing surface had been passed...
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