John Pilgrim: Some things are still worthwhile and free
I’M beginning to wonder just why I made all that fuss in the summer regarding home made jam and stuff. I made a half-hearted effort last weekend to tidy up the cupboards and shelves in the kitchen and...
View ArticleEnjoy a one-night stand at the theatre!
YOU’D think that the area’s top theatres would take a breather after their big Christmas panto productions - but think again. If variety for all the family is what you’re after then go no further than...
View ArticleLeighton SOCO stars on TV
HOW the force fights crime and protects the public will be shown in graphic detail on BBC1 next week when the scenes of crime officers from Beds and Herts Scientific Services unravel the secrets of...
View ArticleConcerns over gully grate thefts
AN increasing number of gully grates are being stolen from drains across Buckinghamshire. Transport for Buckinghamshire (TfB) has received reports from across the north of the county that thieves are...
View ArticleAylesbury Vale is a top place to live
AYLESBURY Vale district is one of the top 20 places to live in the UK, according the Halifax Quality of Life survey.Aylesbury Vale, the only Buckinghamshire district in the top 20, came in at number...
View ArticleHatters game postponed
LUTON Town’s FA Trophy clash with Hinckley United was called off just 90 minutes before kick off this afternoon.With supporters having already made their way to the Greene King Stadium, the decision...
View ArticleWorld premiere at Palace
Internationally renowned playwright Charlotte Keatley reunites with artistic director Brigid Larmour to present the world premiere of her new play Our Father at Watford Palace Theatre from February...
View ArticleDriving home a message to the young
TEENAGERS can have a bad reputation when it comes to cars - some drive too fast and they haven’t got the experience of more mature motorists.But two new courses aimed at giving young drivers the skills...
View ArticleAirport names new charity partner
LUTON Airport has pledged to support Sue Ryder next year and has made an initial £5,000 donation to the charity.The choice was the result of a public poll.Airport community relations executive Sian...
View ArticleMerging units will save police six-figure sum
Savings of around £640,000 could be on the table as three police forces merge their units that investigate corruption, complaints and misconduct.Herts Constabulary launched the joint Professional...
View ArticlePolice to star in TV documentary
HOW Beds Police fights crime and protects the public will be shown in graphic detail on BBC1 next week when the scenes of crime officers from Beds and Herts Scientific Services unravel the secrets of...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: War Horse
Hello horse fans, you join us for the first marathon World War One big screen steeplechase – the going is good to firm but bogged down with far too many soggy areas… Soft-hearted billionaire director...
View ArticleHatters draw Kidderminster away in FA Trophy
LUTON Town have been drawn away to Blue Square Bet Premier rivals Kidderminster Harriers in the FA Trophy third round proper should they see off Hinckley United in a replay tomorrow night.Hatters have...
View ArticleGreen-fingered Gwen still blooming at 100!
FRIENDS and family gathered on Sunday to celebrate the remarkable life of a very special lady who was celebrating her 100th birthday.Gwen Withers lived on her own in Linslade until 18 months ago when...
View ArticleHave your say on road improvements
A new road scheme for Billington Road could help relieve traffic congestion and improve public transport links throughout the town. Funded by the new housing developments in Billington Road, the scheme...
View ArticlePlans to double Luton Airport passengers to 18 million a year
‘AMBITIOUS’ plans that would see Luton Airport expand to take 18 million passengers a year were revealed today.London Luton Airport Limited, the company that owns the aiport on behalf of Luton Borough...
View ArticleTrophy tie is moved to Wednesday
LUTON Town’s FA Trophy second round tie at Hinckley United has been moved from Tuesday to Wednesday, kick-off at 7.45pm.The club’s official website released a statement about the game, which has...
View ArticleUniversity RaG week kicks off
A STUDENT is aiming to raise £8,000 for charity in just one week as part of the University of Bedfordshire’s annual RaG week.Robyn Sach, a 21-year-old journalism student, is the University RaG...
View ArticleBrave Buzzards beaten by league leaders
LEIGHTON Buzzard lost 34-10 at home to Derby on Saturday, but only after giving the table toppers a good run for their money.The defeat means Buzzards remain in danger towards the foot of the Midlands...
View ArticleDowney: It was my decision to quit
FORMER long-serving Leighton Town manager Sean Downey has spoken out in an attempt to clear up the circumstances that saw him step down after four years at the helm back in November.After a poor start...
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