Shaw: No luck involved in Canaries shock
There was nothing lucky about Luton’s 1-0 victory over Norwich City at Carrow Road on Saturday according to Town striker Jon Shaw, writes Mark Wood.The Canaries may have had claims that Leon Barnett’s...
View ArticleHatters’ incentive is a semi-final tie with FC Halifax or Dartford
Luton Town have been drawn against either FC Halifax Town or Dartford in the FA Trophy semi-final.Hatters first need to beat Grimsby Town tomorrow night to ensure their place in the last four, with...
View ArticleStanbridge accident
A woman driver in her 50s was taken to hospital after the car she was driving skidded on black ice in Mill Road, Stanbridge, yesterday morning.The motorist was in her blue Ford Mondeo at breakfast time...
View ArticleRetail park date
A decision is to be made on whether developers will be given planning permission for a site that has caused controversy amongst people in Leighton Buzzard.The decision of whether the building of retail...
View ArticleFlooding
A think tank that will look at flooding issues in Leighton is to get a local representative after lobbying by town councillor Mike Bishop.The Planets ward councillor has welcomed the news that town and...
View ArticleTyler backs Norwich to bounce back
Town keeper Mark Tyler has backed hometown club Norwich City to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Hatters, writes Mark Wood.The 35-year-old keeper played a key role against his...
View ArticleEquestrian club saddling up for weekend of elite show jumping
One of the region’s leading equestrian centres is set to welcome a special guest for its upcoming show jumping festival next month.The Bury Farm Equestrian Club, just south of Leighton Buzzard, is...
View ArticleTown can use FA Cup cash to aid promotion push
Money from Town’s terrific FA Cup run can help their push for promotion from the Blue Square Bet Premier according to striker Jon Shaw, writes Mark Wood.Having banked £90,000 in prize money for beating...
View ArticleDavid fires his way to Autumn Bowl title
David Minister blazed his way to victory in the final of Leighton Buzzard Golf Club’s Autumn Bowl – by beating his own club captain in the final of the competition.David, a Retired firefighter and...
View ArticleLong Marston gearing up for good summer of local cricket
With the snow finally clearing, the 2013 cricket season is fast approaching and local clubs are now preparing for the summer ahead.Long Marston are one club hoping for on-field success this year as...
View ArticleWind turbine
THE growing backlash against plans to build giant wind turbines near Stoke Hammond continues with councils large and small condemning the move.Aylesbury Vale District Council has already thrown out a...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Why it’s time for a front-page star rating
As the world waits with bated breath for the details of a new system of press regulation to be announced, here’s a quick fix which the men in suits might like to consider.As far as I can see, the root...
View ArticleWrite Away by John Hockey
Unusual Church Finds...How many of you I wonder visit the churches that lie in villages less than two or three miles from the centre of Leighton Buzzard? If you did you might find a mouse that has been...
View ArticleBuckle plans changes as Town look to land Mariners win
Hatters boss Paul Buckle is set to shuffle his pack as Town look to take a step closer to Wembley tomorrow night in the FA Trophy, writes Mark Wood.Luton head to Blue Square Bet Premier leaders Grimsby...
View ArticleBedfordshire boosts milestone for Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child has reached the milestone of delivering 100 million shoeboxes to needy children around the world thanks to the support of people in Bedfordshire going the extra mile.More than...
View ArticleThe LBO celebrates its relaunch in Leighton town centre
It is the LBO relaunch today and the team have been in Leighton town centre with a market stall to show off the paper’s new-look.Hundreds of people turned out to support their local newspaper and were...
View ArticleCan we count on you to highlight UK’s litter kings?
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy is launching England’s Great Litter Count in a bid to find out what companies’ brands produce the most litter – and it’s asking for eyes on the street all over...
View ArticleLinslade pub saves the day
A Linslade pub saved the day for a pair of newlyweds after their venue cancelled their wedding reception just 24 hours before they were meant to tie the knot.Steve and Tracy Collins of Linslade were...
View ArticleHatters fall hook, line and sinker to Mariners
FA Trophy, quarter-finals: Grimsby Town 3 (1) Luton Town 0 (0)Luton Town were comfortably knocked out of the FA Trophy by Blue Square Bet Premier leaders Grimsby Town tonight, writes Mike Simmonds.In a...
View ArticleLuton swoop to secure winger Martin
Exciting winger David Martin became the first of three hoped-for targets to join the Hatters, writes Mark Wood.The 27-year-old former Southend United winger was released by the play-off-chasing League...
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