VIDEO: Whipsnade walk is just great for Scott
EMBARKING on a jumbo rite of passage, Scott the elephant took part in his first official walkabout at Whipsnade Zoo on Monday.Four-month-old Scott followed in the hefty footsteps of older siblings...
View ArticleBasquing in burlesque at the Grove
IF you’re looking for something with a little extra sparkle then you’re in luck as the UK’s only touring burlesque show is coming to Dunstable Grove Theatre, fresh from the West End. Complete with...
View ArticleWalker on comeback trail for Luton
HATTERS attacker Dan Walker is on the comeback trail according to Luton assistant manager Alan Neilson – but he is adamant the club won’t rush him back.Neilson said: “Dan Walker is getting closer and...
View ArticleDale Hardiman’s BAMMA diary part three
Wow only 4 weeks to go till BAMMA 9 and my fight with undefeated prospect Chris Fishgold. Training has been going great, I’m feeling excellent and my weight is looking good. This week I was lucky...
View ArticleBrabin understands fans frustration
LUTON Town boss Gary Brabin admitted he could understand the home fans frustrations despite seeing their side defeat Bath City 2-0 on Saturday, writes Mike Simmonds.Janos Kovacs had put the hosts ahead...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Project X
Been to any good parties recently?Here’s one to which you’re invited and it is the biggest, wildest high school party you’re ever likely to witness. There are two ways you can look at Project X, and...
View ArticleBrabin ready for ‘juicy’ York tie
A JUICY tie was how Town boss Gary Brabin summed up the FA Trophy draw that paired the Hatters with arch-rivals York on Monday, writes Mark Wood.The Minstermen have proved something of a bogey side for...
View ArticleFrater nets treble as Dunstable hit five
SML PremierDunstable Town 5 Harefield United 0A HAT-TRICK for Nathan Frater helped Dunstable Town to score five goals for the third successive game as they beat Harefield United 5-0 in the Molten...
View ArticleDogfight over airport’s growth as operator sets out its own proposals
A PLANNING dogfight has broken out over the possible development of Luton Airport.The operator of the transport hub, London Luton Airport Operations Limited (LLAOL), is due to set out counter proposals...
View ArticleTRAVEL: Treat your Mum to a ma-rvellous break
Forget flowers and a box of chocolates - a weekend break is the best way to please Mum this year, says Sarah Marshall.Best for... Fun-loving mums:: Sanderson, LondonNowhere does it say that daughters...
View ArticlePublic air views on Luton Airport expansion
HUNDREDS of people have been having their say on plans to expand Luton Airport at a series of consultation events.Airport bosses want to double the current number of passengers to 18 million, with the...
View ArticleMan charged over Barton Co-op robbery
A MAN has been charged in connection with a robbery at the Co-op store in Barton.Stuart Guildea, 34, of Richmond Drive, Houghton Regis, was charged on Thursday (March 1) with one count of robbery and...
View ArticleInternational artists star in music event
A TASTE of Jamaica lands in Dunstable this month as The Big Ship Tour comes to town.Reggae, dancehall and rap will be represented by international artists at Dunstable Leisure Centre on Friday, March...
View ArticleClassy George earns unanimous points victory
QUICKSILVER boxer Bobby George claimed a unanimous 40-36 points triumph over the sturdy ldeh Ockuko at the Seize The Day show at York Hall’s Bethnal Green, writes Mark Wood.The 29-year-old Shamrock...
View ArticleAFC’s winning run is ended
Tring Athletic 0 AFC Dunstable 0AFC Dunstable’s fantastic 13-game winning streak in the league came to an end at the weekend as they drew 0-0 with Tring Athletic.Craig Butler hit the bar on 23 minutes...
View ArticleWorld beer festival in town
BEER enthusiasts can enjoy 45 cask-conditioned beers from across the world during a 19-day festival at The Gary Cooper in Dunstable.The pub in Court Drive will be offering beer sourced from brewers in...
View ArticleUsed cooking oil makes electricity
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE residents have helped to recycle over 28,000 litres of used cooking oil since 2009 at the county’s 10 household waste recycling centres, which when converted to electricity is enough to...
View ArticleSnowfall caused by quick drop in temperature
A DRAMATIC drop in temperatures saw snow fall yesterday afternoon (Sunday) across Luton, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard.BBC weatherman Philip Eden said the depression that brought the rain had...
View ArticlePeaks and leeks in charity challenge
FOUR determined Dunstablians plan to reach the summit of 15 mountains in 24 hours in June to raise money for several charities.Louise Humphrey, 30, Simon Humphrey, 33, Andy Chappell, 39, and Phil...
View ArticleHatters rated v Bath City
Mark Tyler: 6 – Only had the one save to make on another uneventful afternoon.Greg Taylor: 7.5 – Looks a class act every week and put his attacking prowess to good effect.Keith Keane: 6.5 – Won plenty...
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