Town confirm interest in Gateshead striker Shaw
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin has confirmed that he is upping his efforts to sign Gateshead frontman Jon Shaw, writes Mike Simmonds.The 28-year-old netted his 20th league goal of the campaign at the weekend...
View ArticleSee gardens restored to former glory
BEDFORDSHIRE really does have a hidden gem in its midst in Wrest Park – an early 19th century French-style mansion nestled off the A6 between Luton and Bedford.Before I moved to the area I’d never even...
View ArticleHenry makes first Aldershot start
Town boss Gary Brabin is hopeful that winger Charlie Henry’s first start for Aldershot Town at the weekend will see him stay in first team contention, writes Mike Simmonds.The 24-year-old has been on...
View ArticleSession will offer help and advice
RAISE your concerns at a councillor’s help and advice surgery going ahead in Dunstable this weekend.The session will be held by Councillor Julian Murray, who holds seats on Central Bedfordshire Council...
View ArticleHowells in no rush to leave Kenilworth Road
CONTENT Jake Howells is in no rush to move away from Kenilworth Road despite being linked to a number of teams earlier in the season, writes Mark Wood.With the January transfer window open, Howells is...
View ArticleVoucher site shows what’s on offer in town
CHECK out the latest Shop Dunstable vouchers to make the most of great deals from businesses in the town.Dunstable Town Council runs the www.shopdunstable.co.uk site, to support local businesses and...
View ArticleGrillers in their midst
WE gave them a right royal grilling but the businesses chosen to receive a massive advertising and mentoring package in 2012 stood up to the challenge, writes business editor, David Tooley.Five Luton...
View ArticleHatters rated v Stockport
Kevin Pilkington: 7 – One excellent stop and looked comfortable throughout.Dan Gleeson: 6.5 – Exposed at times by Rowe but grew in stature as the night wore on.Greg Taylor: 7 – Looked sound defensively...
View ArticleGleeson reaches half century
DEFENDER Dan Gleeson made his 50th appearance for Luton during their 1-0 win over Stockport County on Tuesday night.The 26-year-old, who signed from Cambridge in the summer of 2010, has regained his...
View ArticleRUGBY ROUND UP: Luton hammered but Dees win
LUTON Rugby were soundly beaten 50-3 by Tonbridge Juddians in their National League Three London & SE clash at the weekend.The visitors had gone ahead in the fourth minute through Jake Harris’...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: War Horse, Shame, Margin Call
War HorseIt’s rare you will see me criticise Steven Spielberg, but for me this is a massive misfire from a wonderful director. A theatrical triumph through imagination, this is a deeply uncinematic...
View ArticleStriker dedicates win to Brabin’s father
SOMBRE striker Danny Crow dedicated Town’s 1-0 win over Stockport County on Tuesday evening to boss Gary Brabin’s father who passed away the night before, writes Mark Wood.Most of Luton’s players were...
View ArticleCase nets late on for Rovers
FOOTBALL: A late equaliser from Ricky Case earned Barton Rovers a 1-1 draw at Woodford United in Evo-Stik Southern League Division One Central at the weekend.Glen Hawkins put the home side ahead on 56...
View ArticleAFC make it eight in a row
FOOTBALL: AFC Dunstable recorded their eighth straight Molten Spartan SML Premier victory with a 2-1 home win over London Tigers on Saturday.Craig Butler broke the deadlock with a superb 20-yard...
View ArticleDon’t miss out on flu jab warn health chiefs
HEALTH chiefs in Bedfordshire are warning those in at risk groups, including the elderly and pregnant women, to get the flu jab.NHS Beds and NHS Luton say that poor uptake for this year’s jab is...
View ArticleCrow: The goals will come
HARD-WORKING striker Danny Crow knows the goals will come if he keeps putting the effort in, writes Mark Wood.Two gilt-edged chances went begging in the 1-0 defeat of Stockport County on Tuesday...
View ArticleConnie Primmer: The fat issue
THE only thing on TV at the moment, other than Don’t Tell The Bride repeats, seems to be a never-ending stream of programmes about obesity, slimming and extreme diets. It’s to be expected in January as...
View ArticleVIDEO: Cycletta is back!
LADIES, it’s time to dust off your saddles as Cycletta is back and better than ever. The fabulous female cycling challenge is coming to Woburn Abbey on May 13 2012, with a stunning 40km route. The...
View ArticleUniversity to hold open evening
THE University of Bedfordshire will host its first postgraduate study open evenings of 2012 at the Luton campus on Tuesday. Scholarships worth up to 50 per cent of tuition fees are now available on...
View ArticleO’Connor is determined to retain penalty duties
CONFIDENT striker Aaron O’Connor over-ruled skipper George Pilkington to bury Hatters’ penalty hoodoo as he netted Town’s winner against Stockport County from the spot on Tuesday night, writes Mark...
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