‘Give power to the people’ says Dorries petitioner
Nearly 700 people have signed a petition for the right to recall their MP, sparked by the departure of Mid Beds MP Nadine Dorries for the celebrity jungle.Jonathan Paxton, of Brazier Close, Barton,...
View ArticleBuckle: Concentration is the key for recent signing Ainge
Improving defender Simon Ainge’s concentration remains high on Town boss Paul Buckle’s agenda, writes Mark Wood.The Luton chief is adamant that his side must get to grips with the ‘art’ of marking at...
View ArticlePerson hit by train, severe delays expected
A person has been hit by a train in Westoning near Harlington station, causing severe delays this afternoon (December 6) between London and Luton.Some services between St Pancras International and...
View ArticleDevine unfazed by opponent change
Luton boxer Michael Devine wasn’t overly fussed after his opponent for Saturday’s Earthquake in Essex bill was changed on Tuesday, writes Mike Simmonds.The 23-year-old was due to take on Hungarian...
View ArticleTown boss backs Shaw to hit the heights at Kenilworth Road
Hatters boss Paul Buckle has backed striker Jon Shaw to hit the heights after his return from injury during the FA Trophy in midweek, writes Mike Simmonds.The summer signing has managed just three...
View ArticleTaylor now back at Luton as Tamworth loan ends
Town have welcomed back Greg Taylor after his loan at Tamworth came to an end on Monday, writes Mark Wood.The 22-year-old full-back played 10 times for Luton’s Blue Square Bet Premier rivals during his...
View ArticleYork midfielder Smith remains with Hatters for now
Midfielder Jonathan Smith is remaining a Luton Town player for the foreseeable future, writes Mike Simmonds.There had been rumours that Smith’s parent club York City would recall the 26-year-old from...
View ArticleBuckle wants Hatters to make Kenilworth Road a fortress
Hatters boss Paul Buckle has urged his side to finally turn Kenilworth Road into a fortress this season, writes Mike Simmonds.Town have won just four home games in the Conference to date, as opposed to...
View ArticleBaby Zumba lands in town
A project labelled ‘Zumba for babies’ is coming to Dunstable.Heartbeeps – which featured in BBC3’s Be Your Own Boss – are funky music classes for babies and toddlers up to four years of age.The...
View ArticleHelp massive Childline plan
Childline are looking for volunteers in Central Beds as part of an ambitious plan to visit every primary school in the UK by 2016.The service needs to recruit 4,000 volunteers nationwide in order to...
View ArticleEngland bow for ex-Hatters starlet
Burgeoning former Hatter Jay Dasilva played the full 90 minutes as England U16s beat Scotland 1-0 in the Sky Sports Victory Shield at Burton Albion FC’s Pirelli Stadium on Thursday night, writes Mark...
View ArticleHave a ball with Cinders and Louie
Get ready to have a ball this Christmas as TV personality and dazzling dancer Louie Spence takes to the stage in the classic pantomime Cinderella.The festive show at Milton Keynes Theatre features more...
View ArticleSafety award as road casualties are curbed
Central Beds Council and Amey’s work to reduce road casualtiesand improve road safety has been recognised with a Prince MichaelInternational Award for Road Safety.The two organisations implemented a...
View ArticlePoor access to finance is a ‘big barrier’ to growth for small firms
Companies across the Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire region are much more worried about access to finance than the national average.That’s the view of the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire...
View ArticlePREVIEW: Luton Town v Alfreton Town
On their day, Alfreton Town can definitely be considered one of the more dangerous opponents in the Blue Square Bet Premier this season, writes Mike Simmonds.Capable of pulling some tremendous results...
View ArticleThe sporting week ahead
Saturday, December 8FootballFA Vase, round three: Enfield 1893 v Dunstable Town.Blue Square Bet, Premier Division: Luton Town v Alfreton Town.Evo-Stik Southern League, Division One Central: Barton...
View ArticleTrek was over three legs!
You’ve heard of Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer.But Santa took his three-legged reindeer out and about in Dunstable on Tuesday, December 4.It was all in a great cause, for a three-legged sponsored walk...
View ArticleThis pub’s loos aren’t just bog standard!
Staff at one Dunstable pub are flushed with success after winning acclaim in a national contest – for its top toilets.I got to the bottom of this and learned that The Gary Cooper has earned a gold star...
View ArticleLuton AC impress in Chiltern League
Luton AC athletes made the journey to a dry but icy Upton Park, Slough, for the third Chiltern League fixture at the weekend.The girls teams took the honours with the U11s winning against 21 other...
View ArticleEx-Houghton man to manage holiday village
A former Houghton Regis resident has been appointed the general manager of the new Woburn Forest Center Parcs site, which will open in spring 2014.Wayne Matton has worked at Center Parcs for the past...
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