Fiery warning from Doug
A DUNSTABLE company is warning other businesses to be careful of what they throw away.Doug Prosser, MD of PSP Incineration, in Jardine Way, said a recent conference held by the National Association of...
View ArticleSam’s ‘reem’ birthday cake created by Shelly
AWARD winning Eaton Bray cake designer Shelly Shulman of Cakes by Shelly created a centrepiece cake for reality TV star Sam Faiers’ birthday party last week.Cakes by Shelly were thrilled to be...
View ArticleDownside celebrates Christmas around the world
THE culture vultures at Downside Lower School celebrated the festive season in as many ways as possible during their special ‘Christmas Around The World’ extravaganza.The four-to-nine-year-olds...
View ArticleSchools need your views on extending age ranges
FOUR lower schools in Houghton Regis are to consider the views of parents regarding their proposals to extend the age range of their pupils.In a bid to improve education standards, Tithe Farm,...
View ArticleBrabin not expecting Tamworth to be focusing on plum Everton tie
LUTON Town manager Gary Brabin doesn’t expect Saturday’s opponents Tamworth to have one eye on Premier League Everton when they sides meet at the Lamb Ground tomorrow, writes Mike Simmonds.The Lambs...
View ArticleRUGBY ROUND UP: Luton lose but Dees outsmart Stockwood
LUTON Rugby fell to a disappointing 30-15 National Three London & South East defeat at home to Staines on Saturday.The hosts trailed 23-0 at half time and although they improved to score tries...
View ArticleCinderella at The Court Theatre
HAVE a ball enjoying Cinderella at The Court Theatre, Tring this Christmas.The venue’s annual panto has become a firm family favourite and this year’s adaptation by Ian Gower and Nick Russon will be no...
View ArticleWhat a joke... but this panto’s great!
HI-HO, hi-ho it’s off to the Alban Arena I go... for the obligatory annual family pilgrimage to a local theatre during panto season, writes Steve Sims.But would the success of Snow White dwarf all...
View ArticleLuton lodge a complaint after Kettering ticket price hike
LUTON Town have hit out at Kettering Town for a massive hike in their ticket prices when Hatters visit Nene Park on New Years Day.The usual prices for visiting fans are £12, but the Poppies have...
View ArticleHatters send keeper out on loan
HATTERS have allowed young goalkeeper Lewis Kidd to join Evo-Stik Southern Premier side Swindon Supermarine on an emergency 28-day loan.The teenager, who is yet to make his first team debut for Town,...
View ArticleRaiders down Fliers in classic
BASKETBALL: Circus Raiders defeated Luton Fliers 67-52 in a wonderful exhibition of Herts Premier Division One action at Dunstable Leisure Centre on Sunday.The first quarter saw very cagey performances...
View ArticlePopular headteacher remembered at Dunstable school
THE life of the late Chris Locke was celebrated with a tree-planting ceremony at the school he served as headteacher for almost 20 years.About 25 people were present at Ashton CofE Middle School to...
View ArticleWinning ways of dedicated students
OUTSTANDING Dunstable students stepped up to receive an official pat on the back for their dedication, at an annual awards evening.Queensbury School invited a very special guest to the achievements...
View ArticleToast to village landlord’s 30th year
THE regulars at a village boozer have honoured their beloved landlord with a special plaque to commemorate his 30th year behind the bar. Colin Edwynn, 77, has been pulling pints and raising smiles at...
View ArticlePets first, then people
OVER a quarter of local residents would save their pets first in an emergency according to a survey carried out by the Bedfordshire and Luton Local Resilience Forum (BLLRF). BLLRF surveyed residents...
View ArticleFocus on the secrets of the mind
POPULAR Dunstable clairvoyant Phil Griggs is running a series of psychic development nights and a course of life empowerment therapy.He said: “At present we’re focusing on past and future life...
View ArticleSchool joins forces with outreach centre to talk healthy eating
HAWTHORN Park Lower School welcomed children from an outreach centre to join them to discuss healthy eating.Sainsburys Dunstable organised the visit during which pupils from the Houghton Regis school...
View ArticlePick a fine day and get on your bike
THERE’S no better bit of escapism than getting on your bike, and at this time of year, when the Christmas build-up is reaching fever pitch, we all need a bit of escapism.Yes, you can go out for a run,...
View ArticleCrow at the double to silence Lambs
Blue Square Bet Premier Tamworth 1 Luton Town 3TWO goals from Danny Crow saw Luton Town to a comfortable victory at nine man Tamworth this afternoon, writes Mike Simmonds.Crow struck either side of...
View Article‘No-one should miss out on chance to go to uni’
THE University of Bedfordshire’s vice chancellor has said the government should learn from 2011’s example of demand for university places outstripping supply.Professor Les Ebdon, speaking as chair of...
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