McAllister’s delight at Luton switch
STRIKER Craig McAllister is hoping to make the most of his opportunity after finally seeing his move to Luton Town come off last week, writes Mike Simmonds.The 31-year-old was on manager Gary Brabin’s...
View ArticleHatters rated v Alfreton Town
Mark Tyler: 6 – Didn’t have a save to make as he was given the most comfortable of returns to league action.Dan Gleeson: 5.5 – Exposed once or twice by Alfreton’s lively winger, but does give the...
View ArticleExam success is on the rise
LATEST government figures show a significant improvement in exam results for Central Beds students.The number of students gaining five or more A* to C grades, including English and maths, at GCSE and...
View ArticleBrabin remains confident title is within reach
STAVING off the ‘desperation’ of needing victory each week was behind skipper George Pilkington’s title concession according to boss Gary Brabin, writes Mark Wood.After the goalless draw with Mansfield...
View ArticleHave your say at advice session
A HELP and advice session will be held by councillors in Dunstable on Saturday, February 4.The session is from 10am-12noon at Priory House heritage centre, High Street South.Central Beds councillors...
View ArticleTrain company ends cash machine fees
TRAIN operator First Capital Connect says it is scrapping charges for using cash machines at its stations.The company, which runs the Bedford to Brighton Thameslink route, says the contract to run its...
View ArticleTake part in Feel Good Friday for Samaritans
FEEL Good Friday is all about having fun and helping the Samaritans support more people who are struggling to cope.Simply donate £3 to take part in the brand new workplace fundraiser by dressing up in...
View ArticleNew 20mph zone will put the brake on speedy drivers
A NEW 20mph speed limit zone for areas in north-west and south-west Dunstable has been given the green light.Central Beds Council gave the go-ahead to the £40,000 scheme at a traffic management...
View ArticleHatters sign Boucaud
LUTON Town have made their first move on transfer deadline day with the capture of York City midfielder Andre Boucaud for a fee of £25,000.The Trinidad & Tobago international has signed a contract...
View ArticleNOAH thanks Luton airport
NOAH Enterprise coffers were swelled by £30,000 last year, thanks to being Luton Airport’s charity of the year.Airport staff members undertook a range of activities to support the organisation which...
View ArticleZoo alert over ‘toxic’ bracelet
WHIPSNADE Zoo is offering refunds to anyone who purchased potentially deadly bracelets from its gift shop. The popular tourist attraction withdrew the distinctive jewellery from its shelves in December...
View ArticleTown’s defensive duo back for Bedford clash
LUTON Town have named a strong side for their Bedfordshire Senior Cup tie at Southern Premier League side Bedford Town this evening.Central defenders Shane Blackett and Dean Beckwith both start after...
View ArticleWoolley’s late double enough for Hatters to beat Bedford
Bedfordshire Senior Cup round twoBedford Town 0 Luton Town 2 A LATE double by youth team striker Jake Woolley fired Luton Town past Bedford Town in the Bedfordshire Senior Cup tonight, writes Mike...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVD guide: Drive, The Debt, Crazy Stupid Love, Melancholia, The...
FORMER child star Ryan Gosling seems to have been around forever, but the Canadian actor is still only 31 and his career has really taken off over the past couple of years.And two of Mr Gosling’s...
View ArticleUni chief set for new role
PROFESSOR Les Ebdon is expected to be given a new government role helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds.Prof Ebdon, has been vice-chancellor and chief executive of the University of...
View ArticleFight cancer - join RFL
LUTON women are being urged to fight cancer by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.It will take place at Stockwood Park on Sunday, June 24.Last year local ladies raised £133,932. This year...
View ArticleUni applications drop eight per cent
THE number of students hoping to earn a place at the University of Bedfordshire this autumn has dropped by almost 1,500 compared to 12 months ago - but is still up on the figure from 2010.Figures...
View ArticleEnd of life choice
Keech Hospice Care has welcomed statistics showing more people are dying at home.Chief executive Mike Keel said: “We want the very best care for everyone facing the end of their life.“Supporting people...
View ArticleHatters reveal they rejected bids on deadline day
LUTON Town have confirmed they rejected a number of bids during yesterday’s transfer deadline day, while the club also missed out on another signing themselves, writes Mark Wood,Town turned down two...
View ArticleBoucaud bemused as to why York won’t let him play
NEW signing Andre Boucaud can’t understand why York City are preventing him from playing against them, writes Mark Wood.Town completed the capture of the 27-year-old midfielder for £25,000 from the...
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