Town surrender to City late show as discontent grows
Blue Square Bet Premier: Luton Town 1 (1) York City 2 (0)TOWN’S play-off hopes were dealt a major blow as they surrendered a 1-0 half-time lead to bogey team York City who triumphed 2-1 at Kenilworth...
View ArticleAnd my award for forward thinking on a grand scale goes to...
MY award for forward thinking on a grand scale and working towards a more cost efficient approach to road maintenance this week goes to Central Bedfordshire Council. The latest edition of their...
View ArticleUnder-fire Brabin not quitting but admits future lies in the hands of the board
HATTERS manager Gary Brabin admits his future lies in the hand of the board after witnessing Town slip to yet another defeat against York City yesterday, writes Mike Simmonds.Chants of ‘Brabin out’...
View ArticleClean-up powers for new rangers
DUNSTABLE Town Council have approved plans to launch a town ranger service that will improve and spruce up the apppearance of the town’s public areas.The flexible scheme will clean the public realm on...
View ArticleBrabin sacked by Hatters as players are also criticised
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin has been sacked by Luton Town in the wake of their 2-1 home defeat to play-off rivals York City on Friday night, while certain players have also come under fire.A statement on...
View ArticleWho invented the internet? Was it Simon Cowell?
Research has reveals that nearly half of children aged seven to 16 in the East of England think that the world wide web was invented by Apple boss Steve Jobs or Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg. And one in...
View ArticleTravel improvements planned for villages
A NEW plan to improve travel for people living in Central Bedfordshire was agreed this week.The local area transport plan will see the development of:– Pedestrian crossing points in Toddington–...
View ArticleSchool’s science week for Einstein’s birthday
PUPILS from Thomas Whitehead Lower School in Houghton Regis conducted experiments as part of their ‘science week’ earlier this month.Children were joined by expert Kevin Greenwell (pictured left) who...
View ArticleFree street party gift from council
ORGANISING a Diamond Jubilee celebration has been made even easier thanks to Central Bedfordshire Council. The council have waived any charges that would normally be incurred for road closures to...
View ArticleLuton Town deaf side retain their title
LUTON Town Deaf FC were crowned national champions for the fourth year in a row at an annual tournament for deaf players in Reading last Sunday.A total of 21 teams and 140 players aged five to 18, from...
View ArticleLOLA taking the unsigned scene by storm
A DUNSTABLE band are just one more good performance away from performing at London’s largest indoor festival.Four-piece rock band Lola wowed judges at the regional final of Live and Unsigned – UK’s...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Wrath Of The Titans
“You’re sweating like a human... next it will be tears.”Yes, for some reason we have been given a bombastic sequel to the Greek god bothering action flick Clash of the Titans.In the first film Perseus...
View ArticleCast your vote for the next Hatters boss
THE Luton News is running an online poll to see who Hatters supporters want as the new manager at Kenilworth Road.After Gary Brabin was relieved of his duties over the weekend, the early favourite with...
View ArticleCharity disco to raise cash for Keech at services club
HELP raise money for Keech hospice by attending a night of Motown and soul this Friday (April 6).The charity disco event at the United services Club in High Street South will feature local DJ Sid...
View ArticleTalks underway on future of Dunstable’s Quadrant shopping centre
A LEADING councillor has revealed that talks are underway on the future of Dunstable’s key Quadrant shopping centre.Central Bedfordshire Council has ambitious plans for the development of Dunstable...
View ArticleTRAVEL: Ghent - a sweet Belgian treat
AS high-speed trains open Europe up to tourists, Sarah O’Meara takes a ride to Ghent and discovers a perfect city break destination.Throwing inimitable Flemish phrases this way and that, hoards of...
View ArticleSummer’s on the way, but so is hosepipe ban
CUSTOMERS of Veolia water are reminded of the hosepipe ban that comes into effect tomorrow (April 5).The ban includes restrictions on watering plants, cleaning windows, filling a paddling pool and...
View ArticleBank holiday fun for youngsters
GIVE the kids an Easter treat with some egg-cellent activities going on in Dunstable and Houghton Regis over the bank holiday weekend. The fun starts on Good Friday at Creasey Park, where children...
View Article...and search is on for actors
A DUNSTABLE musician will be filming a music video on the Downs next month, and is looking for young actors to star in it.Vince Wilson produced You Say in his studio in Victoria Street and will shoot...
View ArticleHatters U18s edge past Crawley Town
LUTON Town U18s completed a 1-0 win over Crawley Town on Saturday thanks to a first half strike from Jemale McKenzie-Lowe.The striker netted the only goal of the game on 29 minuytes, keeping his...
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