Geoff Cox’s guide to the new DVD releases
THERE’S much more blood but definitely less humour in the update for sword-and-sorcery hero CONAN THE BARBARIAN (15: Lionsgate).TV actor Jason Momoa steps into the sandals worn by Arnie Schwarzenegger...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: Sherlock Holmes in the spotlight
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of ShadowsFirst of the big Christmas releases is the follow-up to Guy Ritchie’s smash hit reboot of the legendary detective mystery character. A film I have to admit, I enjoyed,...
View ArticleBrabin will have cash to splash in transfer window
FUNDS will be available for Town boss Gary Brabin when the January transfer window swings open next month, writes Mike Simmonds.Managing director Gary Sweet confirmed that the club would make back any...
View ArticleBarton thump Chertsey
BARTON Rovers stormed to a stunning 5-1 success at Chertsey in Evo-Stick Southern League Division One Central on Tuesday night.After going down 2-0 at home to AFC Hayes on Saturday, Barton roared back...
View ArticleHang On A Minute Lads..(review)
Hang On A Minute Lads I’ve Got A Great Idea.....The idea was to put on a stage version of Michael Caine’s iconic super cool 1960s movie The Italian Job.And on paper it probably read as a brilliantly...
View ArticleJack & The Beanstalk (review)
THE spectacle was put back in spectacular this week when The Grove launched its giant of a panto with one of the most impressive baddies seen on stage for a long time.Children and adults alike gasped...
View ArticleDick Whittington (review)
IN the traditional tale of Dick Whittington (loosely based on a real character) our eponymous hero makes his way to London, where the streets are reputedly paved with gold, to seek his fame and...
View ArticleDrive safely this winter
A DRIVING instructor is offering his advice for safe motoring this winter. Les Stonnell, from LADC School of Motoring in Luton, said driving in the ice and snow can be very dangerous. He advises to...
View ArticleBlues hold on to beat Green
DUNSTABLE Town were 5-3 winners at Holmer Green in their Molten Spartan SML Premier Division clash at bottom side Holmer Green on Saturday.The Blues were 4-0 ahead in the first half with goals from...
View ArticleTown MD bullish over title aim
TOWN managing director Gary Sweet insists Luton’s main objective this season remains to win the Blue Square Bet Premier title, writes Mike Simmonds.Hatters are 11 points adrifts of leaders Wrexham...
View ArticleA giant, some magic beans and Postman Pat
FOR some reason there are only three pantomimes I remember performing at school. The first was the traditional Nativity in pre-school, when I made a glorious acting debut as the Angel Gabriel.The...
View ArticleJourneys inspire artist Cecilia
TRAVELLERS will certainly identify with the latest exhibition at Luton Airport’s Gateway Gallery.Swedish-born artist Cecilia Gatehouse is the latest artist to feature at the gallery, and her exhibition...
View ArticleChristmas fun for elephant ‘toddlers’
CHRISTMAS came early for Whipsnade’s elephants on Monday, when they were given festive treats to enjoy.The zoo’s playful toddlers Donna and George were given giant ‘presents’ stuffed with hay and...
View ArticleDetectives ask for help to catch Dunstable burglars
DETECTIVES in Dunstable investigating a burglary which happened on Monday December 5 are asking the public, jewelers and antique dealers for help in finding the stolen property.At around 2.45pm, three...
View ArticleMaggie home for Christmas
THIS Christmas will be particularly poignant for the Thomas family of Toddington.Courageous mum Maggie, 46, has been given only four months to live. But the mother-of-six is determined to keep fighting...
View ArticleParty-goers warned to stay safe on Black Friday
PARAMEDICS are preparing for one of the busiest nights of the year as the Christmas party season reaches a peak tomorrow. Dubbed Black Friday, it traditionally sees one of the year’s heaviest volumes...
View ArticleO’Donnell returns to Hampton
LUTON Town youngster JJ O’Donnell has rejoined Blue Square Bet South side Hampton & Richmond on loan for another month, writes Mike Simmonds.The 20-year-old returned from a spell at the Beveree to...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the best of the week’s TV
SaturdayStrictly Come Dancing (BBC One, 7pm)This is the final, and the atmosphere is bound to be electric. And for viewers at home with access to a state-of-the-art TV, there’s an added bonus – it’s...
View ArticleTitle race wide open after AFC beat Royston
AFC Dunstable threw the Molten Spartan SML Premier Division title race wide open by beating long-time leaders Royston Town at Creasey Park on Saturday.Craig Butler put AFC ahead, before Kaan Fehmi...
View ArticleSnow causes traffic delays
OVERNIGHT snow has caused traffic delays in Bedfordshire this morning.Hatters Way in Luton, the A5 in Dunstable and the A6 in Luton have all seen delays.Central Bedfordshire Council said its gritters...
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