Wembley watch as Hatters march on
WEMBLEY is the watchword for Luton after victory at Kidderminster Harriers last Tuesday night left them just three games from a return to the home of English football, writes Mark Wood.The 2-1 win at...
View ArticleMake the garden and landscape inspire you
LUTON HOO Walled Garden is holding its popular annual art exhibition from March 16 - 18.The theme this year is Garden and Landscape.The deadline for anyone wishing to submit an entry is Tuesday...
View ArticleBulls-eye for Fliers as they near the title
G-CASINO Luton Fliers claimed a dramatic 62-61 victory at the Bedford Bulls in Herts Premier League Division One during the week.The Bulls notoriously field a stronger team at home, while Fliers were...
View ArticleAndre settles in at Hatters
HATTERS: New signing Andre Boucaud has settled in well and is chomping at the bit to play games according to boss Gary Brabin.The Trinidad & Tobago international midfielder is yet to pull on a...
View ArticleCollege staff’s fury over job loss plans
STAFF at Central Bedfordshire College are said to be “angry and upset” after news of restructure proposals that seem set to mean job losses.They fear that the planned changearound could lead to about...
View ArticleGiving the gift of sight
YOUR old spectacles may no longer be of any use to you – but they could help someone in the Third World.Lions clubs of Luton and Dunstable are appealing to people not to throw their glasses...
View ArticleDunstablians’ French trip is scuppered by the cold snap
DUNSTABLIANS U16s’ half-term tour to Bourgoin Jallieu fell foul to the weather at the weekend.They were due to leave from the club late on Sunday evening and travel overnight to Dunstable’s twin town...
View ArticleDon’t let your friends suffer in silence
THE Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership is appealing for any information members of the public may have about domestic abuse of a loved one during the week of Valentine’s Day and beyond.Victims of...
View ArticleSnooker legend on cue to help cousins
TWO toddlers who had operations to tackle their hip condition are the inspiration behind a fundraising event to be attended by a snooker legend.Isabelle Henzel and Maisie McCarthy – both 18 months old...
View ArticleVIDEO: How many reporters does it take to change a wheel?
AS a ditzy driver who didn’t even know how to pop my bonnet until recently, the Women In Gear event at Hartwell Dunstable sounded like the perfect chance for me to learn some motoring skills. With...
View Article24-hour shift system for firefighters
FIREFIGHTERS in Bedfordshire are set for a major overhaul of how they work, with a new 24-hour shift system being introduced later this year.The Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service will be...
View ArticleLuton look to shear Lambs after their Harriers success
LUTON boss Gary Brabin is hoping to carry the confidence of their 3-1 victory at Tamworth earlier in the season into Saturday’s game against the Lambs, writes Mark Wood.He said: “It does help with...
View ArticleSign on for The Big So What?
IF YOU’RE a carnival artist or performer, archivist, local historian or involved in education, then the Digital Carnival Archive Conference next Wednesday (February 22) is for you.Entitled The Big So...
View ArticleTynesiders to Heed to Town
HATTERS: Luton Town will face Blue Square Bet Premier play-off hopefuls Gateshead in the quarter-finals of the FA Trophy.The Heed edged past Alfreton Town 2-1 on Tuesday night and Tynesiders boss Ian...
View ArticleClash over rise in town council services bill
THERE has been a clash in the council chamber over how much Dunstablians should pay for town council services in 2012/13.Central Beds Council aims to cut its share of the council tax by £17.51 for...
View ArticleSnow reason not to clear icy pathways
A WATCHDOG body has urged neighbours to put aside health and safety worries over clearing snow from their properties.The Health and Safety Executive has said government advice is that people are...
View ArticlePatients happier with hospital care
PATIENT satisfaction is improving at Bedford Hospital according to the results of a new survey released this week.The Care Quality Commission (CQC) national outpatient department survey asked 420...
View ArticleAngling round-up
Luton ACWith much of the still waters frozen over this week and snow on the ground only David Summerfield has managed to find an ice free area.Fishing on the Grand Union Canal he used a glugged bait...
View ArticleMaturing Watkins is hailed by Fairclough
ENGLAND C chief Paul Fairclough has hailed Adam Watkins’ ‘freshness and exuberance’ after making him the only Hatter to be called up for their International Challenge Trophy clash against Italy at...
View ArticleSending out an SOS on Valentine’s Day
A TALENTED new band showcased their music at a Love Luton festival event in The Mall on Valentine’s Day. Shades of Sound (SOS) are already known locally, having featured on BBC Introducing and played...
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