All aboard the love bus
THERE’S nothing more romantic than a bus journey, so Arriva buses is inviting lovebirds to tie the knot on the Love Bus this year.It’s a novel carriage for a bride and groom, and anyone making their...
View ArticleWillmott was expecting a yellow after penalty box tumble
A RATHER sheepish Town winger Robbie Willmott admitted he was expecting to be booked when winning the crucial penalty against Alfreton Town at the weekend, writes Mike Simmonds.With 36 minutes on the...
View ArticleSkipper Pilkington happy to be placed on the spot
HATTERS skipper George Pilkington believes he can be the man to end Town’s penalty woes, writes Mark Wood.His howitzer down the middle from the spot on Saturday saw the Hatters edge to a 1-0 home win...
View ArticleHelp reduce car crime with a few simple steps
Bedfordshire Police are urging motorists to take some simple measures to reduce the chance of their cars being broken in to.Over recent weeks there has been an increase in theft from motor vehicles...
View ArticleRail firm ends cash charges
RAIL firm First Capital Connect (FCC) is to abolish charges for using cash machines at its stations.All cash machines at FCC stations - which include Bedford, Flitwick and both Luton stations -...
View Articlecrews show true grit to keep Beds moving
With weather forecasters predicting the current cold snap to last up to the weekend, up to 18 crews are out gritting the county’s main roads to keep Central Bedfordshire moving.Councillor Brian Spurr,...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the new movie releases
SO, screen legend Al Pacino, what attracted you to the character of randy old goat chasing after Adam Sandler in a dress?There are some questions you just don’t want to hear answered, and that’s among...
View ArticleBrabin impressed with fringe players at Eagles
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin was delighted with the performance of his fringe players as they defeated Bedford Town 2-0 in the Bedfordshire Senior Cup on Tuesday night, writes Mike Simmonds.Brabin had a...
View ArticleMotors the only side to taste victory
LUTON Rugby suffered a disappointing 20-0 home defeat to London Irish Amateurs in their National League Three London & South East clash on Saturday.Luton are now bottom of the table and travel to...
View ArticleStudents want juror released
STUDENTS at the University of Bedfordshire are petitioning against the imprisonment of their former lecturer who was jailed for contempt of court.Dr Theodora Dallas, 34, was sentenced to six months in...
View ArticleIcknield girls do themselves proud at regional event
ICKNIELD High School’s U16 netball team, pictured right, performed admirably at the Eastern Regional Schools Netball tournament.The Year 10 and 11 students were in action at Hassenbrook School in...
View ArticleVoice views on uni college plan
A COMMUNITY consultation is helping to shape the future of a proposed new university technical college in Houghton Regis.If approved, the college will open in September this year. The consultation ends...
View ArticleBlues hold their nerve when placed on the spot
Bedfordshire Senior Cup quarter-final Dunstable Town 2 Arlesey Town 2 (Dunstable won 5-4 on penalties)DUNSTABLE Town overcame Southern League Premier Division side Arlesey Town with a dramatic penalty...
View ArticleAndre is happy to pass it on at Luton
NEW signing Andre Boucaud is relishing the ‘pass and move’ football the Hatters are famous for following his £25,000 move from Blue Square Bet Premier rivals York City on transfer deadline day, writes...
View ArticleRail delays on Thameslink route
TRAIN services to and from Bedford are currently experiencing delays of up to 30 minutes.The problems have been caused by a broken down train at Luton Airport Parkway.Services on the Bedford to London...
View ArticleShop tills to ring at Eight Bells pub
A DEAL has been clinched to convert Dunstable’s former Eight Bells pub into a bigger and better home for a nearby Co-op store.The ground floor of the two-storey Westfield Road pub will be transformed...
View ArticleHarriers tie will allow Hatters to recharge their batteries
A WEEK off from league action will help a number of Town’s stars finally catch their breath after a frenetic spell of action, writes Mark Wood.Saturday’s 1-0 home win over Alfreton Town marked Luton’s...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: Chronicle, Jack And Jill, Man On A Ledge and more
ChronicleFrom nowhere, in a form that is often rightly derided – the found footage film – comes this teen sci-fi that is far more interesting and entertaining than anyone could have hoped for.Chronicle...
View ArticleBrabin: Trophy changes will be made on merit
LUTON manager Gary Brabin has vowed that any changes he makes to his side for the FA Trophy third round tie at Kidderminster Harriers tomorrow will be done on merit, writes Mike Simmonds.In recent...
View ArticleAppeal to find missing 14-year-old girl
A 14-year-old girl is missing and Bedfordshire Police are appealing for help to find her. Carrie-Anne Kearney was staying with carers in Northampton and is known to have friends in Dunstable, Houtghton...
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