Neil Fox on film: Rise Of The Guardians, Alex Cross, Great Expectations
Rise of the GuardiansAfter the surprise success of Shrek heralded a new rival to Pixar and Disney, Dreamworks really took their foot off the gas, delivering average movie after average movie, pretty...
View ArticleThe show’s not over until the donkey diva sings
Could your donkey be a real ass-et to an opera?Well, now’s your chance to turn your donkey into a diva.Opera director and producer Ellen Kent needs a donkey with star quality for a touring production...
View ArticleGoodnight Mr Tom (review)
Goodnight Mr Tom is an enchanting coming of age tale set in the shadow of World War Two that has won countless awards for its author Michelle Magorian.Now children’s playwright David Wood has come up...
View ArticleLight up a Life for Cancer
Young patients from the Luton&Dunstable Hospital children’s ward will be joined by members of Dunstable’s Rock Choir and Moorlands School Choir to launch this year’s charity appeal Light up a Life...
View ArticleMcDonnell just misses GB vest
Luton AC’s John McDonnell put in a brave effort to become part of the British U23 team that competes in Budapest in December.Running at a sodden Sefton Park in Liverpool on Saturday he was looking for...
View ArticleSing out for Signposts
Luton charity Signposts – which has been helping the homeless since 1985 – is holding a Christmas carol concert on Thursday, December 13.It will take place at High Town Methodist church. Doors open at...
View Article‘It’s time to bring back Sid to help small firms’
High-powered business gurus from Bedfordshire believe bringing back Sid could give small businesses (SMEs) a vital cash injection.The phrase “If you see Sid, tell him” was used to promote the...
View ArticleFlu warnings for winter
Catch it, kill it, bin, it is the message this winter as people are reminded how to protect themselves from cold, flu, and other common infections.Seasonal flu is responsible for the deaths of around...
View ArticleFliers claw past Cougars
G-Casino Luton Fliers were too strong for Cambridge Cougars, with a 62-47 Herts Premier victory at the Inspire Sports Village.The first quarter saw Luton establish a two-point lead, but the hosts then...
View ArticleAnger as vandals attack bus shelters
A number of bus shelters were vandalised in Houghton Regis on Friday, leaving broken glass strewn across the pavements. Five shelters in Parkside alone were damaged, including those pictured here in...
View ArticleThe sporting week ahead
Saturday, December 1FootballFA Cup, second round: Luton Town v Dorchester Town.Evo-Stik Southern League, Division One Central: AFC Hayes v Barton Rovers.Molten Spartan SML, Premier Division: AFC...
View ArticleUPDATED: Duo set to return for Hatters
Target man Jon Shaw and midfielder Arnaud Mendy are both back in the frame to figure against Dorchester Town in the second round of the FA Cup at Kenilworth Road on Saturday, writes Mark Wood.Both are...
View ArticleAll the odds as Hatters take on Magpies
The News/Gazette BetVictor columnLuton Town were left kicking their heels last weekend when their FA Trophy tie at Dorchester was a victim of the recent rains; they did make the long journey on...
View ArticleCrews fight kitchen blaze
Three fire crews were called to a house in Houghton Regis after a fire broke out in the kitchen in the early hours of this morning (Friday November 30).The blaze started just after 12.30am at a...
View ArticleBlackbright News to refocus on mental issues
Online magazine Blackbright News is to refocus in the New Year.Founder and managing editor Myrna Loy (pictured right) said: “We want to redress stigma-related situations, particularly those associated...
View ArticleThird round lure won’t distract Hatters from the job in hand
The lure of a potentially glamorous FA Cup third round tie won’t distract the Hatters from the job in hand when Dorchester Town visit Kenilworth Road for the first of two visits in four days on...
View ArticleDorchester draw could be detrimental for Hatters
A draw is the last thing the Hatters want from Saturday’s FA Cup tie against Dorchester boss Paul Buckle has admitted, writes Mark Wood.Having drawn 2-2 against the Magpies in the first round of the FA...
View ArticleSmith could be recalled by York
York City are weighing up recalling on-loan midfielder Jonathan Smith from Luton Town on Monday, writes Mark Wood.The combative midfielder is available to play in tomorrow’s FA Cup second round tie...
View ArticleParamedic Phil will chop locks for charity
A Dunstable paramedic will be having his luscious locks chopped for charity next week in aid of cancer charity Macmillan Nurses.Phil Bishop will have his head shaved by sister Sue, in honour of his...
View ArticlePREVIEW: Luton Town v Dorchester
Dorchester Town make their first visit to Kenilworth Road on Saturday for their FA Cup second round tie, part two of their ongoing saga with Luton Town, writes Mike Simmonds.What Hatters had hoped...
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