Hospital accused killed himself
A HEALTHCARE assistant accused of sexually assaulting patients on a hospital stroke ward killed himself after writing a letter protesting his innocence.Ameet Mohabeer, 28, of Butely Road, Luton, was...
View ArticleBrabin knows how to put Wednesday night right
HAVING reflected on Wednesday night’s disappointing goalless home draw with Mansfield Town, Hatters boss Gary Brabin is in no doubt they know how to put it right when Blue Square Bet Premier strugglers...
View ArticleCute cats like Chilli need foster parents
CHILLI the cat was left behind when his owner moved house and was living rough as a stray for months before he was rescued.He is one of many cats currently being looked after by Cats Protection in...
View ArticlePoku and Henry in the mix as doubts over Morgan-Smith persist
INJURIES will again shape the side that Town boss Gary Brabin puts out for Saturday’s visit of Alfreton, write Mark Wood.Doubts over the likes of Amari Morgan-Smith and influential midfielder Keith...
View ArticleBrabin warns Luton must face physical Alfreton head on
PHYSICAL Alfreton will be looking to leave their mark on the Hatters when they visit Kenilworth Road tomorrow, writes Mark Wood.And Luton boss Gary Brabin has warned they must face the challenge posed...
View ArticleFamily fears at care home cut
A SINGLE mother is devastated that the respite care home her son visits is set to close. Sandra Pyner, 63, from Toddington, looks after her 40-year-old son Stephen Lancely who has special needs. He...
View ArticleSwimmer Ridout hopes for Olympic place
DUNSTABLE swimmer Emily Ridout has a golden chance to represent her country at the Olympic Games in London 2012 after she qualified for Olympic Trials to be held on March 9, writes Mike Simmonds.The...
View ArticleVectras set to power Team ES
TEAM ES Racing have revealed they will be running NGTC-powered Vauxhall Vectras in the 2012 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.The Luton-based squad recently confirmed Dave Newsham would be...
View ArticleDegree of caution for future students
NATIONAL UCAS applications are down by more than seven per cent compared with this time last year, as students face paying £9,000 tuition fees for the first time. However, there is a sense of strong...
View ArticleKeep off the kerb to keep kids safe
A SCHOOL’S campaign to tackle the danger of parkers around its entrance includes installing special road safety signs designed by pupils.Beecroft Lower School headteacher Rebecca Baker was determined...
View ArticleBrabin’s still nuts about keeper KP
KEEPER Kevin Pilkington was backed by boss Gary Brabin as he kept yet another clean sheet in Wednesday night’s goalless home draw with Mansfield, writes Mark Wood.Competition for the number one jersey...
View ArticleHelp for local house buyers in rural areas
PEOPLE born in Bedfordshire who are struggling to afford rural house prices are to be given a lifeline.Central Beds Council is pushing a 100 per cent affordable rural exception scheme to help people...
View ArticleTown identify two transfer targets
ASPIRING Hatters have identified two players they want to sign during the January transfer window to help their promotion push, writes Mark Wood.Manager Gary Brabin admitted Luton have two key transfer...
View ArticleBy George! Pub’s old landlord is guarding the bar
NEW village pub landlord Tom Dunnell believes he can cope with anything his role as mine host throws at him. Which is probably a good thing as The White Horse, Eaton Bray, has a spirit with a...
View ArticlePilkington penalty helps Hatters grind out Alfreton victory
Blue Square Bet Premier: Luton Town (1) Alfreton Town (0)A THUNDEROUS penalty from skipper George Pilkington ensured Luton ground out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Alfreton in the first-ever...
View ArticleBy George! Brabin is full of praise for his skipper
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin praised the character of skipper George Pilkington for earning his side all three points against struggling Alfreton Town at Kenilworth this afternoon, writes Mike...
View ArticleEnter a different world at MK Gallery
IF you’re looking for a walk on the surreal side, a visit to the MK Gallery’s latest exhibition could be just the ticket.The gallery, right outside the Milton Keynes theatre, is currently playing host...
View ArticleFears for missing dog believed to be stolen
HAVE you seen Sid? The nine-year-black old cocker spaniel has been missing from Dunstable since January 19.He was last seen around Bennetts Recreational Park at about 1pm that day.Owner Angela Mills...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: The Descendants
Here’s a thing – how can a wistful film about the infidelity and death of a beloved wife be uplifting and life affirming in the midst of the massive grief, hurt and suffering of the main character? It...
View ArticleOlympic sprinter inspires school
UK OLYMPIC sprinter Rion Pierre made made a whistlestop visit to Edlesborough School to help promote this year’s Games. The runner, who is competing, for Britain in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay,...
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