A Hollywood biopic that’s far from run-of-the-mill
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View ArticleWhat are the 13 ‘must have’ highlights a top drawer home needs?
The team at top drawer estate agents Barton Wyatt, which claims its clientele are predominantly people fly first class and stay in seven star hotels have drawn up a list of ‘must haves’ highlights for...
View ArticlePolice and Crime Commissioner comes to Leighton
PCSOs facing the chop will be protected, promised the Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner.Government funding cuts of 20 per cent meant 40 per cent of Beds PCSOs were facing the axe, but...
View Article‘Predatory’ paedophile has appeal rejected
A former leisure centre lifeguard and Scout leader who was caged for the sickening sexual abuse of a father and son decades apart has failed in an appeal against his 14-year prison sentence. A senior...
View ArticleBuckle hoping to add another defender after Barrow shock
Hatters boss Paul Buckle is hopeful of adding another centre half to his squad despite the transfer window shutting on Thursday night, writes Mike Simmonds.Speaking after the 1-0 defeat at Barrow this...
View ArticleBarrow boys cart away victory as Luton gift the Bluebirds three points
Blue Square Bet Premier: Barrow 1 (1) Luton Town 0 (0)Woeful Luton’s miserable away form continued as an early defensive error handed Barrow a 1-0 victory at Holker Street this afternoon, writes Mark...
View ArticleRent trap keeps many off housing ladder, says Shelter
Rents in the south east are rising by an average of £297 a year, leaving many in a ‘rent trap’ with little or nothing left to save for a home of their own, says housing charity Shelter.A new report...
View ArticleAlert system to warn passengers
If your train is delayed for more than 10 minutes, you can now sign up to First Capital Connect for a free alert.The new email and text service can be tailored to your specific service.The initiative...
View ArticleBuckle singles out Taylor for criticism after Barrow defeat
Town manager Paul Buckle blasted full back Greg Taylor after Luton went down to a 1-0 defeat at Barrow yesterday afternoon, writes Mike Simmonds. The recently recalled defender saw his back header fall...
View ArticleAuditions for West Side story in Grove
Auditions for West Side Story at the Grove Theatre in August will be for young people aged 10 to 21 on April 28 at the Dunstable venue.For more information please contact the Education Department on...
View ArticleStore offers help to Leighton community groups
Team members at the Wilkinson store on High Street, Leighton Buzzard, are offering a helping hand to community groups and charities in the area who need extra support with local projects.Whether the...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Zero Dark Thirty
“I’m going to smoke everyone involved in this op and then I’m going to kill Osama bin Laden.” Saddle up for Kathryn ‘The Hurt Locker’ Bigelow’s heavy duty Homeland-esque take on the hunt for Osama bin...
View ArticleBuckle considers Rowe-Turner appeal
Town boss Paul Buckle will consider appealing Lathaniel Rowe-Turner’s red card at Barrow on Saturday, writes Mike Simmonds.The defender was shown a straight red in the closing stages after tangling...
View ArticleHatters rated v Barrow
Mark Tyler: 7 – Left stranded for the goal but pulled off several fine saves.Lathaniel Rowe-Turner: 5.5 – An effective performance marred by his late sending offGreg Taylor: 5 – Horrendous error handed...
View ArticleTown confirm Rowe-Turner appeal
Luton have appealed to the Football Association to over-turn Lathaniel Rowe-Turner’s red card at Barrow on Saturday. The defender was shown a straight red card following an incident in injury time in...
View ArticleHatters snap up defender Thomas
Luton Town have announced the signing of centre half Wayne Thomas until the end of the season, subject to international clearance.The 33-year-old has most recently been playing for Greek Super League...
View ArticleDon’t move, improve is the watchworth for 2013
Leading trade supplier Screwfix is predicting a boom in home improvement over the next year as households invest more in their current homes, with research showing that the 56 per cent of tradesmen...
View ArticleYoung stars making for a brighter future at Leighton Town
Unsung hero Ian Kirkwood believes Leighton Town’s forced faith in youth will help lead to a far brighter future for the ailing club.Fielding a squad made up mainly of teenagers in recent months,...
View ArticleRugby: Buzzards keep pace at the top
Buzzards’ promotion charge remains on course this year, but they did make hard work of seeing off lowly Vipers in Leicester on Saturday.A 25-15 away win was good enough to give the men from Wrights...
View ArticleFootball: Red Lion drink to success as Cup goals fly in
In a day of cup action for the majority of Leighton Buzzard & District Sunday League sides, the pick of the ties saw Red Lion edge out Leighton Town Sunday in an eight-goal thriller.Their Division...
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