PREVIEW: Luton look to continue Newport’s struggle
IT’s been a bitterly disappointing Blue Square Bet Premier campaign for Newport County as they sit in 22nd place with just 16 points to their name from 20 games, writes Mike Simmonds.Much had been...
View ArticleKite-flyer was killed by ‘freak gust’ on downs
A KITE-FLYING enthusiast died when he crashed to the ground after a freak gust of wind took him up to 60ft into the air, an inquest heard yesterday.Marcus Garwood, 26, of Hillcroft, Dunstable, was...
View ArticleGoing Green for councillor help
HAVE a chat with Councillor Denise Green at a help and advice surgery at the Beecroft Community Centre, Westfield Road, Dunstable, on Saturday, November 26.From 11am until noon the councillor will be...
View ArticleDunstable derby will officially open Creasey Park
THE Molten Spartan SML Premier Division Dunstable derby between AFC Dunstable and Dunstable Town will help to mark the official opening of the new £3.2million Creasey Park Community Football...
View ArticleBoost for ‘cheaper and cleaner’ electric vehicles
FOLLOWING the fuel price debate in the House of Commons last week, South West Bedfordshire MP Andrew Selous has welcomed the four locations identified in his constituency for electric vehicle charging...
View ArticleLouise does it by the book in search for love
INEVITABLY in romantic fiction, when a heroine finally meets her Mr Right he will be an exotic specimen swathed in glamour and mystery. But in a newly published book based on a series of real- life...
View ArticleEast Midlands to face defending champions
Defending champions North Midlands will meet East Midlands in the final of this season’s Midlands U18 Championship at the Super Sunday event at Broadstreet RFC on Sunday, December 4, kick-off...
View ArticleAward win for Linda
A UNIVERSITY of Bedfordshire nursing practice educator has won an award for her dissertation.Linda Dean picked up the Norah Rees Award which recognises and promotes research and development in child...
View ArticleWork begins on busway route’s concrete base
THE first concrete beams were laid on the route of the controversial Luton Dunstable Busway on Monday morning.The first pre-cast concrete beams, manufactured in Luton, were laid on the route near...
View ArticleBrabin relishing FA Cup run
HATTERS: Town manager Gary Brabin is looking forward to testing himself against League Two opposition once more as Luton were drawn at home to Cheltenham Town in the FA Cup second round last...
View ArticleX Factor’s Keech fundraising single
KEECH Hospice Care will be one of the charities to benefit from the X Factor Christmas single, it has been announced.The 16 finalists from the TV talent show are set to release a cover version of Rose...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Take Shelter
How much do you care about your family?What if you were wracked with apocalyptic nightmares that threatened their safety and might just herald the end of the world?Welcome to Take Shelter, a freaky...
View ArticleRail bosses halve number of first-class compartments to make more room for...
AN EXTRA 230 seats have been created for standard class ticket holders on rail services between Bedford and Brighton.The change has been introduced by First Capital Connect (FCC) by halving the number...
View ArticleMake sure it’s an emergency, say police
POLICE say reports of drug crime are taken seriously, despite asking the public not to dial 999 if they suspect drug use or dealing.Beds Police say people should now dial 101 to report some crimes,...
View ArticleSteaming in to visit the Railway Children
With Christmas just around the corner and the festive school holidays a week to two away, as a family treat it might be worth turning back the clock to a time when life was much less hectic and enjoy a...
View ArticleLuton at home to Swindon Supermarine in the FA Trophy
LUTON Town have been drawn against Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division side Swindon Supermarine in the FA Trophy first round proper.The Marine, who are jointly managed by Gary Horgan and Matt...
View ArticleFleets fit to face the Bucks but Morgan-Smith again misses out
STRIKER Stuart Fleetwood should be fit to face AFC Telford tomorrow night, despite being forced off by a heavy knock in Saturday’s last-gasp 1-0 win at Newport County AFC, writes Mark Wood.But Luton...
View ArticleGruelling race in aid of Lilly
A MARATHON effort raised more than £400 for Dunstable toddler Lilly MacGlashan, who is undergoing potentially life-saving cancer treatment in New York.Kevin Cutler, 32, decided to run the Luton...
View ArticleHatters rated v Newport County AFC
Kevin Pilkington: 7 – Made a couple of decent stops and bosses his area well. Wisely chose to punch than catch crosses given the conditions.Curtis Osano: 6 – Got his team into trouble on a couple of...
View ArticlePanto stars will join in town outdoor carols
A TORCHLIGHT procession of massed choirs will pass through Priory Gardens as it heads for the annual outdoor town carol concert in Dunstable.Choristers will walk from the Priory Church to The Square...
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