Ward claims hat-trick as he targets ‘big boys’
Ambitious James Ward is looking to take on all of Britain’s strongest men in the Open category in June after retaining his U90kg title for a third successive year.The 27-year-old from Clydesdale Road,...
View ArticleWork begins on a greener future
Building work has begun on a new business incubation centre in Dunstable that will house about 20 environmentally-responsible fledgling companies, creating hundreds of jobs in the area.MP for South...
View ArticleJobs: Battle of the sexes is heating up
The battle of the sexes is no more fiercely fought than over the thermostat in the office, say environmental consultants.In 84 per cent of cases, women want offices to be warmer and men want them...
View ArticleHomeowners reveal how their property hopes have been dashed
A third of homeowners expected to be further along the housing ladder than they are now. according to a new survey.And more than half of homeowners believe the current conditions in the housing market...
View ArticleRendell warns against dreaming of a tie with Arsenal or Manchester United
Town striker Scott Rendell insists his side aren’t dreaming of a meeting with the likes of Manchester United or Arsenal in the FA Cup just yet, writes Mike Simmonds.Hatters entertain Blue Square Bet...
View ArticleCentral Beds schools are top of the class
Primary and lower schools in Central Beds are in the top 10 per cent of the country, according to an Ofsted report. In the county, 83 per cent of schools are rated as good or outstanding. The report...
View ArticleShanice nets fine singles win
Luton youngster Shanice Marshall-Sefia won the On the Line Riverside Junior Open U16 girls consolation singles event earlier this month.After losing to Jemima Potter in the main draw, she then saw off...
View ArticleConquest, rum punch and fighting spirit at Academy’s Caribbean show
The Academy Luton Boxing Club hosted another hugely successful event at Luton Rugby Club last Saturday.The amateur club, which is run entirely by donations, has produced a string of promising young...
View ArticleMapping out new link road scheme
Plans for the proposed new £42 million Woodside Link road for Dunstable and Houghton Regis have been on show at special exhibitions.But there is still time to have your say, as the public consultation...
View ArticleWant to check out danger roads? There’s a map for that
Although Britain enjoys one of the best road safety records in the world, road traffic accidents are still common. Now the accident claims division of law firm Osbornes has created a map which allows...
View ArticleTime for the Hatters Cup
All U7 to U14 football teams are being given the chance to enter the Hatters Cup at Kenilworth Road.The tournament is now in its fifth year and will see over 150 teams comprising 1,500 youngsters...
View ArticleCaptain Callum is happily flying high
A four-year-old was treated to the flight of a lifetime when he got to be a pilot for a day.Callum, who has a rare form of cancer called Ewing Sarcoma, has always dreamed of being a pilot, and thanks...
View ArticleTyler heroics help to see Hatters through against resurgent Magpies
FA Cup, second round: Luton Town 2 (1) Dorchester Town 1 (0)Late heroics from standout keeper Mark Tyler ensured it was Luton Town’s name that would be in the hat for tomorrow’s FA Cup third round draw...
View ArticleWhat we need is more space in the kitchen
Research carried out on behalf of heating products manufacturer Myson by pollsters ICM has shown that 74 per cent of people in the East of England feel they do not have enough space in their kitchens...
View ArticleBuckle has his eyes on a Premier League tie
Hatters boss Paul Buckle has set his sights on a Premier League club in this afternoon’s FA Cup third round draw, writes Mike Simmonds.Town edged past Dorchester Town 2-1 at Kenilworth Road yesterday...
View ArticleVote for Town’s MOM against Dorchester
The Luton News/Dunstable Gazette is running an online man of the match poll for supporters this season.Town edged through to the third round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win over Blue Square Bet South side...
View ArticleHatters are ball number 51 in FA Cup draw
Hatters are ball number 51 in this afternoon’s FA Cup third round draw that takes place at around 2.40pm live on ITV1.The draw will be conducted b ex-Tottenham captain Ledley King and former Bolton...
View ArticleGriffins take us on magic carpet ride
What better way to start the countdown to Christmas than seeing The Griffin Players create magic on stage in Aladdin?The group have been performing pantomimes in Luton for more than 30 years, and once...
View ArticleOwen targets million pound clash at Old Trafford
Hatters chairman Nick Owen would love Town to earn a plum money-spinng tie at Premier League giants Manchester United in today’s FA Cup third round draw, writes Mike Simmonds.A match at Old Trafford...
View ArticleStocking up for winter
More than 5,000 tonnes of salt is in stock ready for winter across Bedfordshire. Central Beds Council is making sure roads and paths are in good shape and making daily assessments of conditions to...
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