Going to great lengths to swim for charities?
DUNSTABLE Leisure Centre is getting involved in the world’s biggest fundraising swim in April in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care and Sport Relief.Participants at the Swimathon Weekend – now in its 25th...
View ArticleEd hopes to impress in Trophy campaign
PROGRESSING in the FA Trophy offers Town’s fringe players a real chance to press home their claims for a starting place according to fit-again full-back Ed Asafu-Adjaye,writes Mark Wood.The 23-year-old...
View ArticleJobs threatened after crisis talks at retail group
A NUMBER of Dunstable jobs hang in the balance as the Peacock Group announced they are looking to go into administration after crisis talks with the group’s lenders ended with no agreement reached.The...
View ArticleIt’s as you were for Hinckley test tonight
VIRTUALLY the same Hatters squad will travel to the Greene King Stadium for tonight’s FA Trophy second round tie against Hinckley United, writes Mark Wood.Saturday’s game at the Blue Square Bet North...
View ArticleAlan Dee: I cut back on the ice cream, and it’s a meltdown...
THE fuss over grocery giant Tesco’s less than stellar showing in the run-up to Christmas has proved pricey, to say the least.Faced by a minor dip in takings, the level-headed long termists who control...
View ArticleDees triumph but Luton and Stockwood lose
LUTON Rugby slipped to a 23-10 National Three London & South East home defeat against Tring at the weekend.Adam Harris and Jake Hobbs scored the tries for Luton, who travel to Bracknell on...
View ArticleBlues cup tie is postponed
DUNSTABLE Town’s Dudley Latham Memorial Cup (Molten Spartan SML Premier Division Cup) third round home tie against Stotfold was postponed on Tuesday night.Meanwhile, the Blues beat Hanwell Town 3-1 at...
View ArticleTown indebted to Tyler in Knitters stalemate
FA Trophy, round two: Hinckley United 0 (0) Luton Town 0 (0)LUTON Town and Hinckley United will have to do it all over again on Monday after misfiring Hatters were held to a goalless draw in their FA...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to this week’s new releases
THERE’S no doubt the biopic is the flavour of the month in Hollywood, with recent true-life tales including The Iron Lady and, if you think about it, The King’s Speech.And we return to the years before...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: Haywire, J. Edgar, W.E.
HaywireThe best of this week’s new releases is a throwback to one of the worst eras in mainstream cinema – the 1980s. However, in the hands of chameleon director Steven Soderbergh it’s a riot of action...
View ArticleEngineers deal with gas leak
A DUNSTABLE school closed on Monday, January 16, after a gas leak was detected.Engineers were called in to deal with the leak at Ashton Middle School, High Street North.The problem was resolved and the...
View ArticleMcAllister capture not the end of Town’s transfer activity
TOWN manager Gary Brabin confirmed that the club are still looking to strengthen their attacking options, despite signing striker Craig McAllister yesterday, writes Mike Simmonds.The Newport County...
View ArticleYour chance to be the next top model
IF you like the idea of strutting down a catwalk and posing for photoshoots, the P Clothing search for a model is for you. Renee Hill, 17, runs P Clothing in Luton Indoor Market as well as her college...
View ArticleCouple bound in home raid
RAIDERS tied up a couple after demanding gold, jewellery and cash in a burglary at a Kensworth home.Now detectives are appealing for information about the aggravated burglary, which happened at 8.30pm...
View ArticleAll change as police set to restructure
BEDFORDSHIRE residents will vote for a new Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) to oversee justice across the county for the first time on November 15.The role will see a ‘corporation sole’ take charge...
View ArticleTyler gives Brabin a serious selection headache
RECALLED keeper Mark Tyler gave manager Gary Brabin serious food for thought with a starring role during Luton’s goalless draw against Hinckley United last night, writes Mike Simmonds.The 34-year-old...
View ArticleCracking comedy in aid of hospice
STAND UP for Keech Hospice Care by enjoying an evening of stand-up comedy at Luton’s G Casino.All profits will go to help provide patients and their families with vital support.Three talented...
View ArticleEagles boss unsurprised as Hatters trail Roberts
BEDFORD Town boss Ady Hall wouldn’t be surprised if Luton Town were trailing star striker Drew Roberts, writes Mark Wood.The 28-year-old has netted 24 goals in 23 Evo-Stik Southern League Premier...
View ArticleIt’s dragon boat time again
THE ever popular Milton Keynes Dragon Boat Festival will take place on Willen Lake on June 24.More than 60 crews representing various companies, organisation, clubs and groups are expected to enter in...
View ArticleF1 visit wheelie popular
SHOPPERS were wowed when a Red Bull Renault Formula One car paid a visit to ASDA’s Dunstable store recently.The car was there to celebrate the team’s championship win, and promote the Red Bull drive...
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