Alan Dee’s guide to this week’s new releases
January, as any film fan knows, is the peak time for ‘look at me’ releases in which big-time stars aim to catch the eye of the Oscar voters with worthy performances that might earn them a coveted...
View ArticlePolling day for Linslade by-election
REMEMBER it is polling day today for all residents who live in Barnabas Ward in Linslade.To save cash, polling cards have not been issued and are not needed. Just go along to your nearest polling...
View ArticleThe Grove asks for views
THEATRE-goers and local people can have their say on the running of The Grove Theatre, the district’s only professional theatre, at a customer forum being held at the Dunstable venue this Saturday.Go...
View ArticleCharity zumbathon
TWO hospices are set to benefit from a cheeky charity ladies evening at Luton Rugby Club on Friday, February 10 at 7.30pm.Proceeds from the zumbathon event – being organised by friends Ana Rodriguez...
View ArticleHatters rated v Mansfield
Kevin Pilkington: 5.5 – Nothing but routine saves and was twice rescued by his skipper on the line.Dan Gleeson: 5.5 – Plugged away all evening but has looked weary in recent weeks.Greg Taylor: 6.5 –...
View ArticleBrabin admits Hatters lacked a cutting edge
FRUSTRATED Hatters boss Gary Brabin was left to lament a lack of creativity and inventiveness in the final third as his side were held to a bore draw by Mansfield Town in front of the Premier Sports...
View ArticlePilkington: Title hopes all but over
HATTERS captain George Pilkington all but wrote off his side’s Blue Square Bet Premier title chances after their goalless draw against Mansfield Town last night, writes Mike Simmonds.With Wrexham...
View ArticleRelationship crisis
THE current economic crisis with job losses and money worries has meant an escalation in calls to relationship experts Relate,Chief executive Angela Foll said the rise in numbers was not unexpected:...
View ArticleROAD TEST: Alan Candy drives the Skoda Yeti TDI
WE demand so much from our cars nowadays. They need to be fuel efficient, family friendly, practical, versatile, fun to drive, safe. And if possible, get us through ice and snow safely, too.But it’s...
View ArticleTransport deadline approaches
There is only a few days left for parents in Buckinghamshire to have their say on the proposed changes to the county’s home to school transport policy, due to be implemented in September 2012. The...
View ArticleCar hit by bowling ball
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a car was damaged by a ten pin bowling ball in the early hours of Tuesday morning (January 24).Officers were called to Victoria...
View ArticleModest skipper just happy to help out
IN typical self-effacing fashion, Hatters skipper George Pilkington shrugged off his two pieces of defensive brilliance that saved Town a point on Wednesday night, writes Mike Simmonds.The first came...
View ArticleJohn Pilgrim: Computer says no, and so do the staff
MY dear old dad used to say “There’s only a week between a good haircut and a bad one” so I am comforting myself with that thought at the moment. The young man who cut my hair recently was quite an...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the pick of the week’s TV
SATURDAYCSI: NY (Five, 9.30pm)Gary Sinise and Sela Ward return as Mac and Jo for the eighth season of this much-loved crime drama.It opens with an emotionally-charged opening episode that marks the...
View ArticleBrabin’s still nuts about keeper KP
KEEPER Kevin Pilkington was backed by boss Gary Brabin as he kept yet another clean sheet in Wednesday night’s goalless home draw with Mansfield, writes Mark Wood.Competition for the number one jersey...
View ArticleHelp for local house buyers in rural areas
PEOPLE born in Bedfordshire who are struggling to afford rural house prices are to be given a lifeline.Central Beds Council is pushing a 100 per cent affordable rural exception scheme to help people...
View ArticleTown identify two transfer targets
ASPIRING Hatters have identified two players they want to sign during the January transfer window to help their promotion push, writes Mark Wood.Manager Gary Brabin admitted Luton have two key transfer...
View ArticleBy George! Pub’s old landlord is guarding the bar
NEW village pub landlord Tom Dunnell believes he can cope with anything his role as mine host throws at him. Which is probably a good thing as The White Horse, Eaton Bray, has a spirit with a...
View ArticlePilkington penalty helps Hatters grind out Alfreton victory
Blue Square Bet Premier: Luton Town (1) Alfreton Town (0)A THUNDEROUS penalty from skipper George Pilkington ensured Luton ground out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Alfreton in the first-ever...
View ArticleBy George! Brabin is full of praise for his skipper
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin praised the character of skipper George Pilkington for earning his side all three points against struggling Alfreton Town at Kenilworth this afternoon, writes Mike...
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