TRAVEL: Spoiled for choice on a Greek odyssey
Michael McHugh takes to sea as he cruises around the beautiful Greek islands.As I reclined in a hot spring pool on the island of Kos, I realised there is only one way to explore the Greek islands:...
View ArticleLuton youngsters claim Brentford victory
IMPRESSIVE Luton Town U18s sneaked a 2-1 victory over Brentford in their Puma Youth Alliance encounter at Ely Way yesterday afternoon.Goals from Jordan Davis and Charlie Smith, direct from a corner,...
View Article20mph for new zone?
SPEED limits could be slowed down to 20mph on more than 90 roads in south-west Dunstable, if a road safety idea gets the go-ahead.Central Beds Council is proposing to create a 20mph zone in those...
View ArticleLuton admit plastic pitch interest
A RETURN to plastic pitches could be on the cards if the Hatters were to ever leave Kenilworth Road, writes Mark Wood.Town famously enjoyed plenty of success on their artificial pitch while playing in...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to new cinema releases
THERE’S just something about penguins, isn’t there? Whether we’re stunned by their strangle lifestyle portrayed in faithful documentaries, baffled about how they can manage to get Jim Carrey back above...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Isn’t Gove’s good book gift just ghastly?
PARENTS, do you fret about the standards at your little darling’s school? Have you been unsettled by this week’s industrial action that is surely evidence of a deep morale malaise affecting our...
View ArticleBrabin in plea to Luton fans
UNDER-FIRE Town boss Gary Brabin has pleaded with the club’s fans to remain patient despite Hatters falling nine points behind in the Blue Square Bet Premier title race, writes Mike Simmonds.The...
View ArticleMacmillan staff star at the Palladium
BED PANS, cycling helmets and slippers all came in handy when Luton Macmillan staff were practising their routine - minus top hats - for the charity’s Centenary gala at the London Palladium.Head and...
View ArticleCranford at Christmas (Review)
A HEART-WARMING performance from the Chapterhouse theatre company provided the perfect start to the festive season, when they brought the little Northern village of Cranford to life in Stantonbury...
View ArticleLights out trial at busy junction
TRAFFIC lights at one of Luton’s most congested junctions have been turned off to see if traffic flow improves.Long queues regularly build up at the roundabout at the junction of Chaul End Road,...
View ArticleWillmott backs under-fire Hatters boss
WINGER Robbie Willmott threw his support behind Town boss Gary Brabin after the 1-1 draw with AFC Telford on Tuesday night, writes Mike Simmonds.The Luton manager received a tirade of abuse as he left...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: Salute Scorsese, a true master
HugoSome people think Martin Scorsese should only make gangster films, even though they number a small amount of his considerable oeuvre. But the joy of Scorsese is in his diversity and love of pure...
View ArticleSiblings sleep under stars for homeless charity
THREE children are giving up their beds to spend a night under the stars at the annual St Albans sleep-out tomorrow (Friday December 2). Twins Lucy and Andrew Rabjohn, 12, and their brother Matthew...
View ArticleSanta’s waiting for you!
This year Santa’s Grotto at Woburn Safari Park will transport you to the magical land of Narnia, where you will be greeted by Mr Tumnus, Aslan and the Snow Queen. Step through the wardrobe into Narnia...
View ArticleBrabin faces Watkins dilemma
TOWN manager Gary Brabin conceded he might have ‘created a monster’ with the emergence of youngster Adam Watkins this season, writes Mike Simmonds. The 20-year-old has been in fine form whenever called...
View ArticleRonnie’s reprieve is a hit with his fans
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to keep a popular broadcaster on air at BBC Three Counties Radio have claimed a victory after he was given a reprieve.Ronnie Barbour, who presents The Other One Show in the...
View ArticleHang on a minute lads I’ve got a great idea!
THERE is a treat in store for fans of the film The Italian Job and all things Michael Caine at the Court Theatre in Tring next Friday and Saturday (Dec 9/10).The film is being brought alive by a team...
View ArticleWinger delighted to be back on scoring trail again
TOWN midfielder Robbie Willmott made an impressive return to the starting line-up against AFC Telford in midweek, writes Mike Simmonds.So much had been expected from the ex-Cambridge winger this...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the TV week ahead
SaturdayCasualty (BBC One, 8.45pm)After 25 years on air, the BBC’s leading medical drama is still going strong, though this two-part episode marks the final chapter for one of its most memorable...
View ArticleRobbie dreaming of Manchester United tie
WINGER Robbie Willmott is hoping his dreams are realised with an FA Cup second round triumph over Cheltenham Town on Saturday, writes Mike Simmonds.Victory would propel Town into the third round draw,...
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