Big Jubilee Lunch
THIS year’s Big Lunch is part of the official programme of celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and organisers are hoping to recreate the community spirit seen during the Silver Jubilee...
View ArticleKeep it green without the hose
GARDENERS are being advised not to panic during the hosepipe ban, and lawncare experts TruGreen have some helpful tips on how to cope. The Bedfordshire based TruGreen expert Les Graves said even though...
View ArticleMissed chances cost Hatters victory at Alfreton
Blue Square Bet Premier: Alfreton Town 0 (0) Luton Town 0 (0)A SERIES of missed chances late in the first half cost Luton dear as they were held to a goalless draw by physical Alfreton at the Impact...
View ArticleGeorge lances Boyle with first-round stoppage
A SPECTACULAR performance from up-and-coming Luton fighter Bobby George saw him claim a first round victory at the Don Valley Stadium this evening, writes Mark Wood.Having already downed...
View ArticleFuccillo confident Hatters made the right appointment
AFTER being part of the interview panel that appointed Town’s new manager, on meeting Paul Buckle, technical director Lil Fuccillo was left in no doubt there was only one man for the job, writes Mike...
View ArticleAllen is new boss at Luton Rugby
LUTON Rugby have appointed ex-Bedford Blues back Paul Allen as their new director of rugby.Despite already being relegated from National League Three London & South East the club’s plans for future...
View ArticlePlans to make streets safer
CENTRAL Beds Council’s new community safety plan aims to reduce crime and increase residents’ confidence in their safety.The council is part of a community safety partnership made up of organisations...
View ArticleNursing students go head to head
NURSING and midwifery students at Central Bedfordshire College have competed against each other to provide a professional osteoporosis risk assessment service to members of the public.Teams competed...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: The Cabin In The Woods
You think you know the story – five teen friends go for a break at a remote cabin in the woods, bad things start to happen. So what is the secret lurking beneath the stereotypical creepy cabin? And...
View ArticleYour best time is not spent running
I’VE got it in the neck before on this, but I’m prepared to have another go. Thousands of runners are lacing up their trainers and stuffing themselves full of pasta in preparation for this weekend’s...
View ArticleGrimes looks to come back with a ‘Bang Bang’
SHAMROCK boxer Duane ‘Bang Bang’ Grimes is hoping to return to his former self when he steps back into the ring for the first time this year on April 28, writes Mike Simmonds.The 30-year-old, who has...
View ArticleBobby returns for Cinders fun
I CAN’T quite get my head around promoting pantomimes for Christmas when we’re yet to get through the summer but bagging a big name is a game all the professional theatres play as early as possible in...
View ArticleDunstable’s title dreams are ended
Dunstable Town 0 Hillingdon Borough 1A TAME 1-0 home defeat to Hillingdon Borough saw Dunstable Town finally surrender the Molten Spartan SML Premier Division title to rivals Royston Town who triumphed...
View ArticleBuckle rues missed chances
TAKING their chances in the first half would have seen the Hatters ease to victory at Alfreton on Saturday according to boss Paul Buckle, writes Mark Wood.But despite being held to a goalless draw by...
View ArticleTRAVEL: A tale of two Italian cities – and a campsite!
Dave Mark discovers the joys – and midges – of a luxury camping trip in Italy.We’re sitting in the best seats imaginable at Verona’s magical amphitheatre: front and centre for a lavish performance of...
View ArticleLook back at Priory in bygone days
A Tea Time Tales session this week will look at the Augustinian Priory in the Henry I to Henry VIII period.This history talk will be held at the Priory House heritage and tourism centre, in Dunstable,...
View ArticleSessions will offer help and advice
ADVICE and help is available from Central Beds councillors at two surgeries next week.Councillor Denise Green will hold a surgery at Beecroft Community Centre, Westfield Road, Dunstable, on Saturday,...
View ArticlePoor Rovers suffer Ashford reverse
Barton Rovers 2 Ashford Town 4BARTON Rovers went down 4-2 at home to Ashford Town in their Evo-Stik Southern League Division One Central clash at the weekend.The hosts had gone 1-0 up after just 37...
View ArticleBoucaud thought he had won it
DISMAYED midfielder Andre Boucaud admitted he thought he had bagged the Hatters an injury-time winner as they were held to a goalless draw at Alfreton on Saturday, writes Mark Wood.The second half...
View ArticleSimple Simon says...it’s on with the show
STORYBOOK and nursery rhyme characters have been brought to life by Year 10 students at Dunstable’s Queensbury School.They were taking part in a dress rehearsal for The Pantomime Play, which included...
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