Geoff Cox’s DVD reviews: Jack Reacher
Tom Cruise’s workmanlike crime caper JACK REACHER (15: Paramount) offers an underwhelming start to a potential franchise.This brash action yarn sees military cop-gone-maverick Reacher (Cruise) joining...
View ArticleStill remaining way of Mariners threat
Town boss John Still isn’t expecting any let off from Grimsby Town when the two sides meet in front of the Premier Sports TV cameras at Kenilworth Road this evening, writes Mike Simmonds.Although there...
View ArticleRousing Hatters earn Grimsby draw but should have had more
Blue Square Bet Premier: Luton Town 1 (0) Grimsby Town 1 (0)A rousing Hatters finale saw them net a late equaliser as Grimsby Town held on to claim a 1-1 draw at Kenilworth Road tonight, writes Mark...
View ArticleStill feels Town showed a ‘glimmer’ of their potential against Grimsby
Town boss John Still thought his side gave a glimmer of the future during the 1-1 draw against Grimsby Town last night, writes Mike Simmonds.With the Premier Sports TV cameras in attendance, Hatters...
View ArticleVote for Town’s MOM against Grimsby
The Luton News/Dunstable Gazette online man of the match poll for Luton’s 1-1 Square Bet Premier draw with Grimsby Town is up and running.Hatters produced one of the best performances of the season in...
View ArticleStill confirms Mendy won’t play for Town again
Town boss John Still has confirmed transfer-listed Arnaud Mendy won’t play for Luton again, writes Mike Simmonds.The French midfielder last pulled on an Town shirt in the 0-0 draw at Wrexham on March...
View ArticleHousing costs more than £200,000 over a lifetime, but transport bill is higher
The average UK household will rack up costs of £1,336,566 over a lifetime, according to new analysis by Prudential of the Office of National Statistics Family Spending Report.The largest single expense...
View ArticleJohn’s inspiration for a celebration creation
Oscar-nominated composer John Cameron’s works include film scores and theatrical works, but his latest creation is a labour of love for the choir to which he sometimes lends his voice.The suite of nine...
View ArticleEaton Bray elects
A former parish councillor in Eaton Bray has been returned to the parish council after winning an election held this month. Lorna Tribbick polled 270 votes ahead of Teresa Stack who took 132 votes....
View ArticleREVIEW: Animal magic at Woburn Safari Park
There was a roar of approval when I told my family a visit to Woburn Safari Park was planned for the Easter holidays.We hadn’t visited the attraction for a good few years and so we rolled up to the...
View ArticleHatters rated v Grimsby Town
Dean Brill: 7 – Largely quiet night, pulled off one good save to deny Thanoj and was confident with his handling inside the box.Lathaniel Rowe-Turner: 7 – Pace and athleticism were the ideal foil or...
View ArticleHigh Society (review)
It was true love for a big section of the audience at the Royal & Derngate when a former Robin Hood ditched the tights for a dinner jacket in a revival of High Society this week.Eighties heartthrob...
View ArticleJumpers For Goalposts (review)
Watford Palace Theatre has scored a winner with Tom Wells’ affectionate footie comedy Jumpers For Goalposts.The action takes place over 90 minutes with no extra time for an interval and is set in the...
View ArticleOne Night With Joan (review)
Screen and stage legend Joan Collins is nothing short of amazing. She launched her one-woman show at London’s Leicester Square Theatre last night clad a pair of skin-tight skinny, black, sequinned...
View ArticleHatters U16s win Dutch tournament
Talented youngsters from Luton Town’s U16 Pre-Academy squad triumphed in an U17 Elite Tournament in Holland last weekend.Hatters’ starlets gave away nearly two years in age and U15-16 Academy manager...
View ArticleRutherford & Son (review)
Eeh, it’s grim up north. There’s trouble in’t mill (well, a glassworks actually), debts are mounting and there’s barely a brass ha’penny for a few candles to light the front parlour.The dour Rutherford...
View ArticleGreen fingered friends help get shortlisted for award
Green-minded residents’ efforts have helped contribute to Aylesbury Vale District Council being shortlisted for a prestigious national award for recycling.The council is one of nine finalists in the...
View ArticleHatters win U10 Elite competition in Germany
Town’s youngsters enjoyed success at the 13th edition of an Easter Open Tournament in Germany, originally known as the Sint Tunnis Cup. Pre-Academy players from U9s to U16s made the trip as over 400...
View ArticleStill left frustrated by Thomas’ Rochdale switch
Hatters boss John Still admitted he has been left frustrated by Wayne Thomas’ loan move to Rochdale, writes Mike Simmonds.The centre-half joined Dale in the hope of impressing Still and his coaching...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Oblivion
“Is it possible to miss a place you’ve never been? To mourn a time you never lived?”My name is Jack Harper, known as Tech 49, and I’m one of the last humans on earth – 60 years ago, we were attacked...
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