The sporting week ahead
Saturday, December 15FootballFA Trophy, round two: Matlock v Luton Town.Evo-Stik Southern League, Division One Central: Chalfont St Peter v Barton Rovers.Molten Spartan SML, Premier Division: AFC...
View ArticlePolice release a Christmas single with the X factor
It’s the time that every burglar has a ball, or so say Bedfordshire Police in their recently-released Christmas single.A cover of Slade’s much-loved 1973 yuletide anthem ‘Merry Christmas Everybody’,...
View ArticleBottom grabber on the loose in Houghton Regis
A woman was sexually assaulted as she walked her young child to school in Houghton Regis.The incident – which happened on Friday, November 30 – happened as the 22-year-old victim was at the junction of...
View ArticleShaw believes FA Trophy has come at the right time for Hatters
Hatters striker Jon Shaw believes the FA Trophy tie at Matlock Town on Saturday has come at exactly the right time for Luton, writes Mike Simmonds.Town were hammered 5-2 by Newport County in their last...
View ArticleKnife robber is behind bars
A man who robbed a Dunstable shop at knifepoint was jailed for 40 months last week.Danny Cornick, 28, of New Woodfield Green, pleaded guilty to robbing a Co-Operative store on November 8 this...
View ArticleTown red hot favourites to progress at Matlock
The News/Gazette BetVictor columnAnother poor performance in front of a live TV audience on Tuesday saw the Hatters put to the sword by table topping Newport; the 5-2 scoreline certainly didn’t flatter...
View ArticleDevine delight at Dochev victory
Luton boxer Michael Devine chalked up his eighth pro victory by beating Bulgarian Kristian Dochev on points at the Earthquake in Essex bill in Brentwood Saturday, writes Mike Simmonds.A satisfied...
View ArticleDozens arrested for drug dealing
Police have arrested 25 people in the past three weeks in a crackdown on organised crime groups dealing drugs in Luton.The last of the arrests happened on Wednesday (December 12) when three men were...
View ArticleHatters boss praises ‘inspirational’ Hartson
Boss Paul Buckle paid tribute to an ‘inspirational’ John Hartson after the former Town striker was the star guest at Town’s Christmas Dinner on Friday night, writes Mike Simmonds.The 37-year-old...
View ArticleToddington library closes for refurbishment
The library in Toddington is next in line for refurbishment, as part of Central Bedfordshire Council’s 15-year scheme to modernise libraries.For the work to take place the library will be closed until...
View ArticleRobinson ready to give his all for Hatters’ promotion bid
Young midfielder Matt Robinson is happy to take on whatever role necessary this season to ensure Hatters win promotion back to the Football League, writes Mike Simmonds.The teenager said: “Playing...
View ArticlePolice warn timewasters after mum’s lies are found out
Police have issued a warning against wasting police time after a number of people were found to have made false allegations – including an 18-year-old new mum that lied about being assaulted in...
View ArticlePub owner’s fury at clean-up fine
The owner of an ‘unsightly’ disused Dunstable pub who was fined for ignoring a court order requiring him to clean up his building has blasted the court’s decision as “ridiculous”.Kacha Miah, of the...
View ArticleShaw nets late winner as Hatters fight past Gladiators
FA Trophy round two Matlock Town 1 Luton Town 2An injury-time goal from Jon Shaw saw Luton edge through to the third round of the FA Trophy after an incredibly scrappy victory over Evo-Stik Northern...
View ArticleDon’t let plumbing problems be a drain on your Christmas
You might be looking forward to Christmas but it is easy to forget how dependent we are on our plumbing systems – so now is the right time to put a bit of effort into preparing for the winter months to...
View ArticleBuckle praises character as Town down Matlock
Hatters boss Paul Buckle praised his side’s character as they reached the FA Trophy third round with a last-gasp 2-1 win over Matlock this afternoon, writes Mike Simmonds.Town had taken the lead...
View ArticleBe sure to check festive train times
First Capital Connect is urging customers to check train times for changes and improvements on the Thameslink route over the Christmas period.For the third year running, it will also be offering free...
View ArticleTeam Luton break records at Hitchin
Team Luton swimmers attended the Hitchin Open Meet at the weekend.Abbie Barnwell (nine) won gold in the 200m freestyle, 50m and 200m breaststroke, plus silver in the 50m freestyle and 50m butterfly....
View ArticleXmas tradition in danger after half a century
Once a hugely-popular family tradition in Dunstable and Houghton Regis, the Round Table Christmas Float is now in danger of grinding to a halt in its 50th year due to a lack of active members.Since...
View ArticleVote for Hatters MOM against Matlock
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 Trophy with a last-minute goal from striker Jon...
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