Former quarry definitely not the pits
THERE seems to be something quite magical about the place I visited this week – Totternhoe Knolls.I don’t mean I witnessed fairies, or pixies, or anything of that ilk, but just that I left the area...
View ArticleSchool gets Olympics grant
A SCHOOL in Dunstable was awarded a £5,365 grant to help other local schools and themselves to get involved in the London 2012 Olympic Games.Hillcrest Special School is a member of the Get Set network,...
View ArticleFarmer is top of the crops
A FANTASTIC farmer from Bedfordshire was crowned top of the crops in a ceremony at the Farmers Club in London. James Mayes, a farm manager with Sentry Limited in Bedfordshire, was the best candidate in...
View ArticleHatters’ title hopes gone with the wind?
Blue Square Bet Premier: Southport 3 (2) Luton Town 3 (2)BATTLING Town had to settle for a point as a topsy-turvy clash at a windswept Haig Avenue finished 3-3 this afternoon, writes Mark Wood.The...
View ArticleSoul, ska, funk at Cali-R nights
SID Hudson returns to action with his popular Cali-R nights next month, starting with a night of soul, funk and ska at the United Services Club, Dunstable, on Friday, February 10 from 8pm until...
View ArticleShanghai visitors to university
The University of Bedfordshire welcomed academics from Shanghai University to strengthen their academic partnership this week.Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Ashraf Jawaid met the guests to discuss...
View ArticleRise in festive drink-drivers
THE number of people arrested for driving under the influence of drink and drugs in Bedfordshire has increased, according to figures released by the police on Friday (January 20).The findings of Beds...
View ArticleConference play-off dates announced
THE Blue Square Bet Premier have announced that all fixtures on the final day of the season, Saturday, April 28, will kick off at 1pm.Luton are due to travel to Fleetwood Town and if the match is a...
View ArticleVIDEO: Hydrogen-powered vehicle launched
A GROUND-BREAKING project to tackle carbon emissions with a new hydrogen-powered car was unveiled on Tuesday at Vauxhall headquarters in Luton. HydroGen4, the fourth generation of Vauxhall’s...
View ArticleYork clash switched for television
LUTON Town’s home clash with Blue Square Bet Premier rivals York City has been selected for live coverage by Premier Sports TV.The match had originally been scheduled for Saturday, March 31, but will...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Underworld - Awakening
Underworld: Awakening“I am a Death Dealer, sworn to destroy those known as the Lycans. Our war has waged for centuries, unseen by human eyes. But all that is about to change... again.”Underworld:...
View ArticleChildren’s toy amnesty
CHARITABLE children donated their old toys to charity at a special toy amnesty at Snakes and Ladders, joined by mascot Leon the Lion on Friday January 13.Cuddly Leon was on hand to lend a helping paw...
View ArticleBrabin disappointed as Hatters fall further behind in title race
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin was left disappointed as his side dropped further behind in the title race at the weekend as they could only draw 3-3 with Southport, writes Mike Simmonds.After trailing 2-0,...
View ArticleWoman dies in tragic car crash
A WOMAN died and another is fighting for her life after a car accident involving two vehicles in Slip End on Saturday (January 21).The women, who are believed to be sisters from Dunstable, were...
View ArticleFatal car crash in Slip End
A WOMAN died and another is fighting for her life after a car accident involving two vehicles in Slip End on Saturday (January 21).The women, who are believed to be sisters from Dunstable, were...
View ArticleMorgan-Smith in line to feature against Hinckley
TOWN’s joint leading scorer Amari Morgan-Smith could feature for Hatters in their FA Trophy second round replay with Hinckley United tonight.The nine-goal marksman made a welcome return from his...
View ArticleTaxman hunting for dodgy tutors
THE taxman is cracking down on tutors and coaches who have failed to pay their dues. And if people – including life coaches, personal trainers and fitness and dance instructors – don’t hold their hands...
View ArticleHatters rated v Southport
Kevin Pilkington: 5 – Really wasn’t his day. Deceived by the wind for the first, exposed by the defence for the second and his luck was completely out with the third.Dan Gleeson: 5.5 – Given a torrid...
View ArticleHundreds turn out for centre’s open day
THERE was a great show of support for Houghton Regis Leisure Centre at its free open day.More than 700 people joined in the fun, which included sports events, face-painting, a car boot sale and a tea...
View ArticleHolocaust Memorial day
Andrew Selous, MP for South-West Bedfordshire, this week pledged his support to Holocaust Memorial Day by signing a book of commitment in the House of Commons. In signing the book of commitment, Andrew...
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