Full steam ahead as Bedford-Brighton line engineering works draw to a close
RAIL services from Bedford to Brighton will return to a full service in May, when three-and-a-half years of engineering work is completed.First Capital Connect (FCC) will resume running trains through...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: Pirates!, Streetdance 2, Wrath Of The Titans
Pirates! In An Adventure With ScientistsThere’s something infinitely reassuring about a new Aardman release. It reminds and restores one’s faith in the creativity, craft and love that exists in...
View Article‘Police were fantastic in finding my missing grandma’
BEDFORDSHIRE Police have been highly commended for the successful safe return of an elderly woman that went missing from her care home in Dunstable.The vulnerable wanderer went missing from Ridgeway...
View ArticleHatters fall out of the play-off places
LUTON Town slipped out of the Blue Square Bet Premier play-off places for the first time since December after York City won 1-0 at bottom club Bath City last night.The Minstermen leapfrogged Town...
View ArticleGray snubs Watford to join Luton
REGULAR football and the lure of a potential play-off final at a packed Wembley were enough for livewire striker Andre Gray to turn down interest from higher division teams to sign for Luton, writes...
View ArticleWalker’s relief at Town comeback
RELIEVED Hatters attacker Dan Walker was delighted to finally make his comeback in Wednesday’s Bedfordshire Senior Cup victory at Biggleswade, writes Mark Wood.Having been sidelined for five months and...
View ArticleVote now in Shop Local customer service awards
DON’T miss your chance to cast your vote in Dunstable’s great Shop Local customer service awards.A dedicated Dunstable photo and digital imaging centre that really does see the big picture on...
View ArticleGoose cut loose from netting in lakeside drama
A GOOSE became trapped and distressed after getting itself caught in netting in a lake before being freed by the fire service on Monday (March 26).The goose, which was unable to escape, was released at...
View ArticleBig blow for Dunstable Town’s title hopes
SML Premier Division Tring Athletic 2 Dunstable Town OMISSING in-form marksman Lee Roache and regular keeper Paul Taylor, Dunstable Town’s Molten Spartan SML Premier Division title hopes were dealt a...
View ArticleDees victorious but Luton Rugby fall to Ampthill
LUTON Rugby battled hard but lost 32-3 at near neighbours Ampthill in National League Three London & South East on Saturday. Jake Harris kicked their only points.Luton visit league leaders...
View ArticleCharlotte’s oar lympic honour
A YOUNG kayaker from Eaton Bray has been selected to be a torchbearer as part of the Olympic celebrations this summer.Charlotte Ellis, 18, a member of Tiddenfoot Canoe Club, will carry the torch...
View ArticleTown striker Ann aiming to be the finished article
IMPROVING his finishing is top of Alasan Ann’s agenda after winning his first pro deal with the Hatters, writes Mark Wood.The young striker has signed a one-year contract and he knows there are a...
View ArticleWatkins starts for Town reserves
LUTON Town have named a strong side for their reserve clash with Oxford United at Kenilworth Road this afternoon.Eight players with first team experience start, including Adam Watkins, Andre Boucaud...
View ArticleAviation minister on flying visit
AVIATION minister Theresa Villiers paid a flying visit to Luton Airport this week to see its facilities.She was also on hand to help celebrate Wizz Air’s 10 millionth passenger.She said: “It’s...
View ArticleAdvice on hand to fully enjoy a jubilant jubilee
HELP is at hand for those wishing to organise a street party to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee as Central Beds Council will host a series of roadshows in conjunction with the emergency...
View ArticleOfsted says school must do better
OFSTED has branded progress on improvements at a Dunstable upper school, placed in special measures in a bombshell move late last year, as “inadequate”.Head Nigel Hill said feedback indicated that...
View ArticleHatters reserves hammer Oxford
Totesport.com Football CombinationLuton Town Reserves 5 (4) Oxford United Reserves 2 (0)DOUBLES from Aaron O’Connor and Dan Walker saw Luton Town thrash Oxford United 5-2 in an entertaining reserve...
View ArticleSpiritual healer retires to move to Wrest Park
GENTLE TOUCH Healing founder Ray Wilson is retiring from the NFSH Healing Trust (formally the National Federation of Spiritual Healers).Ray, 65, has been helping to run its Dunstable/Luton centre at...
View ArticleGet the kids egg-cited for Easter!
EASTER is coming and so are the school holidays – and after the last few weeks of sunshine we’ve all got our fingers crossed for a scorching break to get the kids out and about. The fun begins on...
View ArticleO’Connor: We must make a statement against York
HATTERS striker Aaron O’Connor has urged his side to make a statement when they entertain York City tomorrow evening, writes Mike Simmonds.Luton dropped out of the play-offs on goal difference after...
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