Matt Adcock’s film review: The Iron Lady
The Iron LadyAn ambitious sequel to animated sci-fi flick The Iron Giant? No. A companion piece to comic book adventure Iron Man? No. The equally far-fetched tale of how a female life form invaded the...
View ArticleJohn Pilgrim: Who decides who deserves a gong?
SO here we are then, that wasn’t so difficult was it? Already we are into the New Year and no snow to speak of (yet), pressies all changed for something you really wanted, the lingerie department is...
View ArticleSet sail with the Pirates of Edlesbray
Ahoy there me hearties! The Pirates of Edlesbray (The Curse of the Village Hall) sets sail at the end of this month and a good time is expected to be had by all.This year’s festive family show at Eaton...
View ArticleHatters rated v Newport County
Kevin Pilkington: 6.5 – Only really ever troubled by Buchanan’s effort as the Luton stopper kept a third straight clean sheet.Dan Gleeson: 6.5 – Given a rough ride and on the end of more than one bad...
View ArticleLuton play waiting game ahead of Stockport clash
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin faces a late decision over the fitness of three key players ahead of tomorrow night’s Blue Square Bet Premier clash with Stockport County at Kenilworth Road, writes Mike...
View ArticleRecords are of no interest to Smith
LUTON boxer James Smith is not worried about building up a winning record as he continues to take the first steps in his professional boxing career, writes Mike Simmonds.After beating Ryan Clark on his...
View ArticleCinderella (review)
THE festive season is never complete without a family outing to a pantomime and the magical Cinderella is now delighting audiences at Leighton Buzzard Theatre.The Leighton Buzzard Drama Group are...
View ArticleTRAVEL: Racing off to Rotterdam
In search of a cheap and cheerful mini-break, Neil Welch hops on a coach to sample the delights of Holland.I was a little apprehensive as I stepped onto the Eurolines coach at London’s Victoria coach...
View ArticleCan you help to tackle car thieves?
SEVEN vehicles were broken into and many valuable items including a wedding ring were stolen at the Dunstablians Rugby Union Football Club as players took part in a training session.Items including six...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s guide to the latest releases
A WILD West town dominated by a cattle baron comes under attack by invaders from another world in COWBOYS & ALIENS (12: Paramount).It may seem a strange hybrid, but this sci-fi Western works...
View ArticleRio carnival know-how reaches Luton
CARNIVAL creative director Pax Nindi, 54, is on a high.He’s just returned from a five day trip to Brazil where he recruited a top class float builder to run a week of master classes at Luton’s UK...
View ArticleHatters look to maintain proud home record over Hatters
LUTON Town will be looking to continue their lengthy home unbeaten run against Stockport County at Kenilworth Road tonight, writes Mike Simmonds.You have to go back to September 17, 1966 for the last...
View ArticleCelebrations for diamond couple
DUNSTABLE-BORN couple Gladys and Ken Munt celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary at their home in Eaton Bray Road, Northall, with their large family.Having spent 60 years together, they have...
View ArticleHowells: Charles’ tackle was stupid
FORMER housemate Jake Howells struggled to excuse his old friend Ryan Charles’ dismissal in Luton’s 2-0 defeat of Newport County AFC at Kenilworth Road on Saturday, writes Mark Wood.Having just signed...
View ArticleTown decide against signing Hand
MIDFIELDER Jamie Hand will not be turning his loan into a permanent deal at Kenilworth Road, writes Mike Simmonds.The 27-year-old made 15 appearances, scoring two goals, in a three-month loan spell...
View ArticleLawless notches 50th appearance for Luton
HATTERS midfielder Alex Lawless made his 50th appearance for the club during Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Newport County.The 28-year-old signed in November 2010 from York City and has scored seven times...
View ArticleOpen day at leisure venue
A FREE action-packed open day to showcase what’s on offer at Houghton Regis Leisure Centre will be held on Saturday, January 14. The special day is being organised by the centre, in partnership with...
View ArticleBody found in woodland area
The body of a 40-year-old man was found in a woodland area in Houghton Regis at the weekend.A member of the public had reported that the body of a man had been discovered hanging from a tree.Police and...
View ArticleO’Connor ends Hatters penalty jinx
Blue Square Bet PremierLuton Town 1 (0) Stockport County 0 (0)A CONFIDENTLY-STRUCK Aaron O’Connor penalty ended Town’s spot-kick hoodoo and earned them a hard-fought 1-0 victory over stubborn Stockport...
View ArticleWho’ll join me for a game of Town Centre Dead Pool?
I’VE come up with an interesting game which could offer a welcome diversion for the long cold months ahead.I call it Town Centre Dead Pool, and I can’t claim any great Monopoly or Trivial pursuit...
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