Matt Adcock’s film review: Iron Man 3
“Hi, I’m Tony Stark. I build neat stuff, I’ve got a great girl, occasionally I save the world. So why can’t I sleep?”Yes, the wisecracking, heavy metal-suited superhero Iron Man is back, fresh from...
View ArticleBirds of A Feather fly into R & D
Fans of the hit TV series Birds of a Feather will be flocking to the Royal & Derngate this week when the stage version of the show takes to the stage tomorrow night.Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and...
View ArticleZoo keepers become ‘parents’ for penguins
Two baby penguins abandoned by their parents are being hand reared by kindly keepers at Whipsnade Zoo.The endangered African blackfooted chicks, called Bamm-Bamm and Pebbles, after the friendly...
View ArticleA Midsummer Night’s Dream (review)
One of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, is a challenge for directors who want to put their own individual stamp on the story.I loved director Gary Sefton’s previous work...
View ArticleMcNulty signs new Hatters deal
Hatters defender Steve McNulty has penned a new two-year contract at Kenilworth Road.The 29-year-old arrived at the end of January from Fleetwood Town and has been a virtual ever-present at the heart...
View ArticleWatkins and Lacey help Spitfires to play-offs
Adam Watkins and Alex Lacey helped Eastleigh to a 1-1 draw against Blue Square Bet South champions Welling United on Saturday and a 3-1 victory over Truro City on Tuesday.The Spitfires will now face...
View ArticleBlue tit gets wash after oven rescue
This blue tit had a lucky escape when she was rescued by the RSPCA from an oven she had fallen into.She was taken to Bedfordshire Wildlife Rescue, nursed back to health and released the next day. The...
View ArticleAlan Candy road tests the nifty and rewarding Alfa Romeo MiTo TCT
It’s an Alfa, it’s red. What more could you want? But this particular MiTo model has one or two tricks up its sleeve that sets it apart.MiTo is my favourite small Alfa of all time – even eclipsing the...
View ArticleRugby: Derby defeat for Buzzards
Buzzards’ season fizzled out with a lackluster 10-6 defeat at local rivals Dunstablians on Saturday.In a match where there were only local bragging rights to play for, the contest should have been full...
View ArticleFootball: Curtain falls on a long hard season for Town
Arguably the most difficult season in the recent history of Leighton Town came to an end on Saturday when they lost 2-0 to North Greenford United at Bell Close. Although the season did end with defeat,...
View ArticleRaise a cup at Luton airport to raise charity funds
Staff at London Luton Airport join coffee road-show to raise funds for When You Wish Upon A Star.A pop-up coffee shop is coming to London Luton Airport today and will be raising money for a very good...
View ArticleVan collides with tipper truck in Wing
A van driver was airlifted to hospital after he crashed with a tipper truck.The incident happened at the Wingrave crossroads on the A418 between Aylesbury and Wing at 7.40am this morning.Six fire crews...
View ArticleK’antu homecoming
Young musicians who perform a fusion of folk and early music from the 16th century using historic instruments want to bring the music they love to a wide audience.K’antu Ensemble, a unique group of...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Can’t be bothered to vote? This would encourage you...
In idle hours I cast my mind back to the dullest jobs I’ve ever had to tackle.A particular night from my youth springs to mind – I’d snaffled what was expected to a plum ‘tips galore’ gig running the...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s movie preview: 21 And over, All Stars, Dead Man Down
Here’s what the breathless world has been waiting for – Superbad meets The Hangover in a knowingly ‘just crude enough’ comedy.21 And Over finds sensible student Jeff getting ready for a crucial medical...
View ArticleLeighton racers dominate the podium with great 1-2-3 finish
Winter training miles brought summer smiles for Leighton Buzzard cyclist as they filled the podium with first, second and third place in London’s Archer GP Road Race.With the sun finally shining, Team...
View ArticleDriver cut from his car as road is closed
A driver had to be cut from his car after an accident on the A505 this morning.Beds Police were called to the A505 Billlington Road junction at 9.55am after an incident involving a BMW and Nissan.The...
View ArticleGood Lord! A special Vandyke visitor
Vandyke Upper hosted a talk from a member of the House of Lords to encourage students to engage more with the political and parliamentary process.Lord Younger met with Year 12 and Year 13 General...
View ArticleMass walk protest against turbines plan
Residents and community groups are uniting to fight the latest bid to bring a wind farm to the Buckinghamshire countryside.After campaigners won their bid to stop turbines near Stoke Hammond earlier...
View ArticleVIDEO: Blind golf alliance in full swing
It takes someone with special determination to decide to take up golf when they’ve been registered blind.And it takes someone equally extraordinary to agree to nurture and grow that ambition.But the...
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