VIDEO: Armed siege in Leighton
A man who was believed to be in possession of a firearm has been arrested after five hours of negotiations with police officers outside at flat in Leighton last night.This follows a concerned call made...
View ArticleVIDEO: Aftermath of Leighton’s armed siege
Leighton Buzzard hit the headlines last night after reports of a man in possession of a firearm on Bridge Street.Beds Police received the call at 5pm and arrived shortly after alongside emergency...
View ArticleHow did your MP vote on gay marriage bill?
Bedfordshire MPs have been talking about their views on gay marriage after a pivotal House of Commons vote last night.Andrew Selous, Conservative MP for South West Beds, voted against proposals giving...
View ArticleLaunch of new health and social care body
A new watchdog is being launched to monitor health and social care and represent the voice of local residents and patients.Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire (HCB) will seek and gather the views of...
View ArticleEnjoyable tale to help make Disney the top dog again
Wreck-It RalphJohn C. Reilly voices a bullish video game villain unhappy with his lot in Disney’s latest attempt to regain top dog status in the animated film game.He wanders off to be a hero, dealing...
View Articlethe big fight for brave girl lilly
A Night of Wrestling - A Lilly Macglashan BenefitTotal Action Wrestling are putting on a spectacular show on Friday (February 8)to raise funds for brave Dunstable toddler Lilly Macglashan. The show is...
View ArticleMan charged over Leighton armed siege
Bedfordshire Police have charged a man in relation to the armed siege which took place in Bridge Street, Leighton Buzzard on Tuesday evening.Marc McLees, 42, of Bridge Street, Leighton Buzzard has been...
View ArticleAinge absence costs England C
Hatters defender Simon Ainge enjoyed a bittersweet evening for England C in their ICT Tournament semi-final against Turkey on Tuesday evening, writes Mike Simmonds.The 24-year-old was picked to start...
View ArticleArmed siege man remanded in custody
The man involved in a five hour armed siege with police at a Leighton flat has been remanded in custody after appearing at Luton Magistrates Court this morning.Marc McLees, 42, of Bridge Street, has...
View ArticleLuck of the draw at sports business
Throughout December Buzzard Sports in North Street were running a promotion to celebrate their first birthday.Any customer spending a minimum of £10 was entered into a Grand Prize Draw with prizes...
View ArticleFreezing pitch forces Hatters on to Creasey Park
Freezing conditions at Ely Way have forced the Hatters to find other facilities to train on ahead of Saturday’s visit of Forest Green Rovers, writes Mark Wood.Town today (Thursday) trained on the...
View ArticleBuckle’s Hatters are still a work in progress
Luton Town are still very much a work-in-progress for Hatters boss Paul Buckle, writes Mark Wood.Two members of the coaching staff have been altered during his 11-month tenure, while the playing squad...
View ArticleBuckle believes Twitter exposes players’ weaknesses
Town chief Paul Buckle believes his players’ time would be better spent away from Twitter and other social media outlets, writes Mark Wood.Buckle has been left baffled by the increasing number of...
View ArticleUnhappy Buckle threatens changes at the back as duo are ruled out
Changes at the back are a must for Town boss Paul Buckle for Saturday’s visit of promotion rivals Forest Green Rovers, writes Mark Wood.Greg Taylor’s error gifted lowly Barrow a 1-0 victory over Luton...
View ArticleMystified Buckle still in the dark over Rowe Turner suspension
Mystified Hatters boss Paul Buckle is still in the dark over why defender Lathaniel Rowe-Turner was sent off in injury time during the 1-0 defeat at Barrow on Saturday, writes Mark Wood.The athletic...
View ArticleThomas hopes to hit the ground running for Hatters
Experienced defender Wayne Thomas is hoping he can hit the ground running after signing for the Hatters until the end of the season, writes Mark Wood.The 33-year-old former Stoke City defender has had...
View ArticlePedestrian dies following road collision
A person has died following a collision with a vehicle between Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard yesterday evening (February 7).The incident happened at about 6.30pm, 700m east of the Stanbridge Turn...
View ArticleBuckle want Hatters to emulate ‘nasty’ Mariners
Ruthless Town boss Paul Buckle wants his side to get ‘nasty’ and emulate leaders Grimsby Town’s meanness at the back, writes Mark Wood.Luton’s defensive fragility was again highlighted at Thursday’s...
View ArticleHenry demands Hatters take FA Cup form into league campaign
Hatters captain Ronnie Henry has urged his side to use the confidence gained from reaching the FA Cup fifth round into their league campaign, writes Mike Simmonds.Town entertain Forest Green Rovers at...
View ArticleNursery’s new garden opened by MP
Leighton’s MP Andrew Selous impressed future voters at Cedars Day nursery in Leighton Buzzard with his mud pie making skills as he opened the new garden there on February 1.Extensive work has turned...
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