TRAVEL: The easy life in East Devon
Jeremy Gates finds out why Queen Victoria and Jeremy Vine both adore serene Sidmouth.In its calm, unhurried way, East Devon is re-emerging from a terrible pasting from poor summer weather, and it makes...
View ArticlePREVIEW: Newport County AFC v Luton Town
Like all early season pacesetters, Newport County are finally hitting their blip, and in quite some style too, writes Mike SimmondsAfter a stunning start to the campaign where they swept all before...
View ArticleBuckle unfazed by O’Connor’s goal threat
Town boss Paul Buckle isn’t overly concerned with the threat former Hatters forward Aaron O’Connor will pose his side in tonight’s crunch Blue Square Bet Premier clash, writes Mike Simmonds.The...
View ArticleTake a walk and win a book prize
The Woodland Trust is calling on everyone to get active this Christmas by visiting their local wood, then adding a comment to the charity’s website to inspire others to follow in their footsteps.There...
View ArticleElectrical giant closes down as sale appeal fails
Comet in Dunstable has now closed down, following its last day of trading on Monday (December 10).The White Lion Retail Park location was one of 34 stores nationwide to close on Monday, with a further...
View ArticleNew village sign unveiled by MP
A brand new village sign was unveiled in Eaton Bray, by MP for South West Beds Andrew Selous.Eaton Bray Parish Council thanked the sponsors who made the new sign possible – Hawkins Transport, St....
View ArticleHatters humiliated with crushing County defeat
Newport County AFC 5 Luton Town 2A shambolic defensive performance saw Luton Town humiliated at fellow Blue Square Bet Premier promotion hopefuls Newport County last night, writes Mike Simmonds.Before...
View ArticleReynolds win NABC title
Luton fighter Jordan Reynolds, 17, beat England international Kaseem Mahmood unanimously on points in the 63-66kg Welterweight section final of the National Ambition Boxing Championships in Stoke on...
View ArticleBuckle blast for Town’s weak defence
Hatters boss Paul Buckle blasted his side’s defence as Town slumped to a shocking 5-2 defeat against Newport County AFC on Tuesday night, writes Mike Simmonds.Luton conceded five times for the first...
View ArticleShaw keeping the faith despite latest TV horror show
Striker Jon Shaw believes his side can still be considered serious title contenders despite another TV horror show at Newport County on Tuesday night. writes Mike Simmonds.Town could have gone one...
View ArticleVIDEO: Yule love Hayley’s Christmas cupcakes
Bored with traditional Christmas cake? Then try serving up something different this festive season.Hayley Pfeifer at The Cake House in Dunstable is a whizz at crafting eye-catching confections, and...
View ArticleHatters rated v Newport
Mark Tyler: 5 – Arguably could have saved both the first and third goals. Lathaniel Rowe-Turner: 4 – Overrun for the majority of the evening and not strong enough.Dean Beckwith: 4 – Poor showing from...
View ArticleREVIEW: Spence sparkles in Cinderella romp
A glittering version of the ever-popular pantomime Cinderella opened to a packed Milton Keynes audience last Friday featuring celebrity dancer Louie Spence and singing star Deniece Pearson. And judging...
View ArticleKeeper Kidd joins Banbury on loan
Town goalkeeper Lewis Kidd has signed for Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division club Banbury United on loan.The 20-year-old goalkeeper has spent time with Dunstable Town this season, while also had...
View ArticleBuckle refusing to panic despite Newport debacle
Hatters boss Paul Buckle was refusing to get too downbeat after Town’s 5-2 defeat to Newport County on Tuesday night, writes Mike Simmonds.Although the awful defensive performance saw Luton slip six...
View ArticleRobbers drag man from taxi
A taxi driver was dragged from his car and robbed by four people he had picked up in Dunstable last night (December 12).The victim had collected three men and one woman from the taxi rank in West...
View ArticleMPs divided on the gay marriage issue
Should we respect this country’s Christian heritage and accept that marriage is a union between a man and a woman – or endorse proposed legislation to allow same sex couples to wed in church?South West...
View ArticleHelp repair poor animals’ refuge
Bedfordshire Wildlife Rescue in Houghton Regis has temporarily closed down due to a heavily-damaged roof that can not be fixed until all animals are safely cleared out.Three separate leaks at the...
View ArticleBuckle undecided on side for Trophy trip to Matlock
Hatters boss Paul Buckle has yet to decide whether he will ring the changes for Saturday’s FA Trophy second round tie with Evo-Stik Northern League Premier Division side Matlock Town, writes Mike...
View ArticleLawless reaches the 100 mark
Midfielder Alex Lawless made his 100th appearance for Hatters during their 3-0 win over Alfreton on Saturday, writes Mike Simmonds.The 29-year-old, who signed from York City in November 2010, set up...
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