Boucaud hoping for a better outcome at Barrow
HATTERS midfielder Andre Boucaud is hoping for a better outcome when he takes to the field at Holker Street with Luton Town tonight, writes Mike Simmonds.Back in November, when playing for York City,...
View ArticleLittle girl’s despair for her Precious pet
A FOUR-YEAR-OLD girl has been left distraught after her beloved family dog went missing earlier this month.Precious, a two-year old shih-tzu bitch, has been missing since she ran away while owner Niki...
View ArticleAirport’s ambitions for eco-friendly travel
A NEW strategy to increase the number of passengers and staff travelling to Luton Airport by public transport has been announced.The airport says it wants more than 40 per cent of people travelling to...
View ArticleTown title hopes are dead and Barrow-ed
Blue Square Bet PremierBarrow 1 (0) Luton Town 0 (0)TOWN’S hopes of promotion fell flat as a pancake as they lost 1-0 to Barrow on a wretched evening in the north west last night, writes Mark...
View ArticleAlan Dee: How purple paint could prick the binge booze boil
SO, our whole economic system is suffering from a massive hangover but it’s binge drinking that’s going to get sorted out.You may wonder whether that nice Mr Cameron has got his priorities right – but...
View ArticleInquiry into bypass ends this week
THE public inquiry into the planned A5 Dunstable northern bypass is due to end on Friday, February 24.Site visit time has been set aside for planning inspector David Wildsmith as part of this week’s...
View ArticleDamian in the dark about his big role
Described as “24 for grown-ups”, Homeland has already won a Golden Globe and critical acclaim. As the show begins in Britain on Channel 4, its main star Damian Lewis talks to Shereen Low about...
View ArticleHigh pods are set to open up a new market for hilltop zoo
EIGHT “luxury camping pods” are being planned at Whipsnade Zoo as charity chiefs aim to make it a year-round attraction.The Lookout Lodge pods are set to open up a new market for the 80 year-old...
View ArticleBeckwith open to loan move
FRUSTRATED centre-half Dean Beckwith has admitted he would be open to going out on loan to play first team football if he can’t get it at Kenilworth Road, writes Mark Wood.Signed in the summer from...
View ArticleLeisure centre campaign team say thanks to all
THANK you – that’s the message from Houghton Regis Leisure Centre Action Group to all who have backed their efforts to keep the centre open.That follows news that a new contractor is being appointed by...
View ArticleVote now in Shop Local best customer service awards
HAVE you been amazed by the impressive customer service at a Dunstable business?Or maybe there is a special member of staff who always goes the extra mile.Now you can spread the word by nominating...
View ArticleHatters rated v Barrow
Mark Tyler: 6 – Largely untested and no chance with the goal.Greg Taylor: 7 – (pictured) Energetic running and battling spirit meant he saw most of the ball.Keith Keane: 6 – Great to see him return and...
View ArticleLuton finally record long overdue win
LUTON Rugby won their first National League Three London & South East match in eight games when they defeated Gravesend 16-9 at the weekend.Aidan Kenny kicked 11 of the points, while Chris Snelling...
View ArticleFox on film: Safe House, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Safe HousePrepare to see a lot more of director Daniel Espinosa in the next few years as his action-packed thriller Safe House, starring Ryan Reynolds and Denzel Washington, promises to please, writes...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s guide to new DVDs
TOM Hardy certainly has a commanding screen presence, as witnessed by his remarkable turn as Luton-born jailbird Charles Bronson.And his performance is as powerful as one of his knockout punches in...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to new movie releases: Safe House, One For The Money
FANS of the Carry On series will recall the cheap and cheerful comedy brand’s take on package holidays, when a clutch of English stereotypes headed off to Spain to find that their hotel hadn’t been...
View ArticleBrabin’s anger with defeat
ANGRY Hatters manager Gary Brabin couldn’t hide his frustration as Barrow battered Luton into submission, winning 1-0 at Holker Street on Tuesday night, writes Mark Wood.A wet and windy night made for...
View ArticleIs it the WAN that you want for a little joined-up thinking?
BUSINESSES can benefit from joined-up thinking in their IT strategies but is it the WAN that you want?, writes business editor David Tooley.A WAN is a Wide Area Network that connects different Local...
View ArticleIn a spin for wildlife charity
Dunstable Leisure Centre will be hosting a Spinning and Aerobic Charity event in aid of Bedfordshire Wildlife Rescue Hospital on Saturday. The event is being organised by a qualified aerobic...
View ArticleKP: Being second choice made Magpies switch easier
DEPARTING goalkeeper Kevin Pilkington admitted the decision to hang his gloves up and become Notts County goalkeeping coach would have been that much more dificult had he still been number one at...
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