Recycle to help the hospice
WERE YOU one of the millions of people across the country who got an upgraded mobile phone for Christmas?Your unwanted Christmas gifts could make a world of difference to Keech Hospice Care. > If...
View ArticlePenalty misses are a monkey on the back
MISSING so many penalties is beginning to become a ‘monkey on the back’ for Luton’s players as Aaron O’Connor became the latest player to miss from the spot on Monday.His effort from 12 yards hit the...
View ArticleAdvice to avoid stress
THE holiday period can be stressful and challenging.So try to avoid the extra pressure brought on by stretched finances and fraught relationships.Mental health chief Dr Patrick Geoghegan said: “One in...
View ArticleHappy New Year to all our readers
WE would like to wish all our readers a happy and prosperous 2012.Keep up to date with all the latest news in 2012 by picking up a copy of the Luton News or Dunstable Gazette every Wednesday.Or keep...
View ArticleTake a walk down Avenue Q
CONTROVERSIAL, mischievious and politically incorrect, the hilarious Avenue Q is coming to The Grove Theatre in Dunstable.After nearly five years of success in the West End, the Tony Award winning...
View ArticleSweet dreams are made of these
WHILE many of us were opening presents on Christmas day, an overjoyed group of new parents were given the greatest gift of all.The maternity ward at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital welcomed 14...
View ArticleStar-studded concert raises funds for L&D
LUTON and Dunstable Hospital’s Macmillan cancer unit welcomed a cheque for £13,500 raised by a star-studded concert hosted by a local singing troupe.The fantastic amount was presented to lead nurse at...
View ArticleFive star Hatters rout the Poppies – again!
Blue Square Bet Premier: Kettering Town 0 (0) Luton Town 5 (2)IRRESISTIBLE Luton simply demolished Kettering 5-0 for a second game running as they ran riot against the Poppies at Nene Park this...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
“Rape, torture, fire, animals, religion. Am I missing anything?” Welcome to the dark, lurid world of Stieg Larsson’s multi-million selling novel, wonderfully reworked here in English by master director...
View ArticleMotoring: Cocky young drivers reckon they’re the tops
More than 60 per cent of young male novice drivers think they are more skilful than the average driver, according to driving charity the IAM’s latest report. Only 32 per cent of young women say the...
View ArticleBrabin’s delight as Luton thrash Kettering 5-0 once again
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin felt his side earned their just rewards after recording back-to-back 5-0 wins over 10-man Kettering Town on New Year’s Day, writes Mike Simmonds.Jake Howells put the visitors...
View ArticleAll change on the 202 with Centrebus
CENTREBUS has taken over the 202 Dunstable to Harpenden bus route.The service, which was operated by Grant Palmer until December 23, provides transport links between Harpenden Station, Luton &...
View ArticleTreat nurses to a little TLC!
NURSES are being given a little TLC themselves at a Houghton Regis restaurant next week.Hospital angels are quick to give ‘tender, loving care’ to patients on Christmas Day.Now the Old Red Lion has...
View ArticleSomething for everyone in Grove’s movie line-up
CHIPMUNKS, penguins, an iron-willed Tory Baroness, and scenes of sexual torture. It sounds like a strange combination, but they are just some of the fantastic flicks coming to the Grove Theatre in...
View ArticleSpecial Constable resigned over Facebook use
A SPECIAL constable from Bedfordshire Police resigned following a complaint over their behaviour on Facebook.The officer was one of more than 150 across the UK facing disciplinary action over the past...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Time to log off to prevent a potential logjam
IT won’t surprise any regular readers to know that on Saturday night I steered well clear of Hogmanay hooligans and was tucked up in bed long before Big Ben tolled. After all, if you can’t be a killjoy...
View ArticleAntwi departs Hatters
CENTRAL defender Will Antwi has left the Hatters after his contract expired.Signed to help cover a defensive crisis during pre-season, Antwi played 12 times for the Hatters and scored twice, including...
View ArticleMentors wanted
BEDFORDSHIRE and Luton Chamber of Commerce has joined a new national campaign to recruit an army of volunteer mentors.The Get Mentoring scheme is part of a landmark agreement between major UK business...
View ArticleTown secure Kovacs on permanent deal
HATTERS have completed the permanent signing of Janos Kovacs on Monday following his release by League Two Hereford United.The 26-year-old Hungarian penned a deal to keep him at Kenilworth Road until...
View ArticleCountryside consultation
AN extra consultation event is being held for Dunstable and Totternhoe neighbours, so that they can check out a proposed masterplan to protect and improve some countryside areas.Central Beds Council...
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