Monthly award for Dunstable Town
FOOTBALL: Dunstable Town have been named Molten Spartan SML Premier Division team of the month for January.It’s the second time they have won the accolade this term and, despite a tough run of...
View ArticleKohler rises to the task but misses his old team
EX-LUTON Rugby star Mark Kohler has admitted he misses Newlands Road despite making his mark in the Championship with near neighbours the Bedford Blues, writes Mark Wood.The young winger touched down...
View ArticleNutcracker! (review)
A SWEETIE-induced sugar rush left ballet fans at Milton Keynes Theatre on a high following the opening night of Matthew Bourne’s sumptuous production of Nutcracker!It well deserves its exclamation mark...
View ArticleWootton second at indoor UK Trials and Championships
ATHLETICS: Katrina Wootton, of Bedford & County AC, claimed a fine second place in the 3,000m at the indoor UK Trials and Championships in Sheffield on Sunday.Hannah England outsprinted the...
View ArticleCelebrating 21 years of silver lining group
THERE have been 21 Silver Lining groups at Keech Hospice Care since the hospice opened its doors 21 years ago.Everyone who comes to a Silver lining group is connected to the hospice and has lost...
View ArticleLambs boss Law hopes for a change of luck against Hatters as players return
HAVING had two players sent off in the 3-1 home defeat by Luton, Tamworth boss Marcus Law believes his side are due a change of luck when they visit Kenilworth Road tomorrow.Both Paul Green and...
View ArticleKeane in the mix as Hatters prepare for ‘spoilers’ Tamworth
SPOILERS Tamworth shouldn’t be underestimated according to Hatters chief Gary Brabin after they held top-of-the-table Fleetwood Town to a 2-2 home draw in their last outing, writes Mark Wood.Having...
View ArticleREVIEW: Furniture frolics at The Abbey
It’s hard to know what to expect from a show entitled ‘Sofa / Bed Double Feature’, but the Breakaway Theatre Company show turned out to be a quirky production with both laughs and powerful acting that...
View ArticleUni boss is still waiting for OFFA
UNIVERSITY of Bedfordshire vice chancellor Professor Les Ebdon could still be appointed as the government’s new university admissions tsar next week despite a fierce row over his suitability for the...
View ArticleWhat bright spark decided to turn the electricity off in winter?
I HAD the usual rubbish mail through the post this week but I did happen to notice something in between the mountain of garbage suggesting that I should try various frightening ready made meals – and I...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s guide to new DVDs
BLEAK but brilliant TYRANNOSAUR (18: Studio Canal) is so harrowing at times that it’s not for the faint-hearted.British actor Paddy Considine makes a powerful and intense directorial debut with the...
View ArticleL&D nurse nominated
A NURSE at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital has been nominated for an award for her work with Crohn’s and colitis patients.Tracey Price, IBD clinical nurse specialist, is shortlisted for the national...
View ArticlePolice warning to watch out for cold callers
POLICE are reminding residents to be extra cautious when buying alarms over the telephone.The warning comes after a number of residents in the Luton area contacted the force as they were concerned...
View ArticleEx-Marine Hardiman in training for Birmingham
FORMER Royal Marine turned mixed martial artist Dale Hardiman is set to get back into the ring at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham on Saturday, March 24.The Lutonian will be writing a special...
View ArticleWalker Eagles return is unlikely says Hatters boss
EAGLES: Luton Town manager Gary Brabin has all but ruled out a return to the Eyrie for attacker Dan Walker.Eagles chief Ady Hall had admitted he would love to take the sidelined Luton player back on...
View ArticleHelp and advice for your perfect wedding day
A visit to the Luxury Wedding Show is a must for all those planning the ‘Best Day of their Lives’ – The Perfect Wedding!This exclusive and upmarket event will take place at one of the UK’s most...
View ArticleL&D parking meeting
THE Luton & Dunstable Hospital is to hold a public meeting on Monday evening to introduce several measures aimed at improving travel arrangements for staff, patients and visitors.One of the aims of...
View ArticleConcerns are raised over airport growth
LUTON Airport’s operating company says it has a “number of concerns” over Luton Borough Council’s plans to expand the terminal and almost double passenger capacity.London Luton Airport Operations...
View ArticleLambs carved apart by confident Hatters
Blue Square Bet Premier: Luton Town 3 (1) Tamworth 0 (0)POWERFUL Hatters overwhelmed one-dimensional Tamworth as they romped to a 3-0 win to silence the Lambs at Kenilworth Road this afternoon, writes...
View ArticleBrabin hails hard-working Hatters after Tamworth brushed aside
HATTERS manager Gary Brabin paid tribute to the work-rate shown by his side in their 3-0 win over Tamworth this afternoon, writes Mike Simmonds.The visiting Lambs had drawn at Conference table toppers...
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