Dog walking for charity
Hill Farm and Orchard in Slapton is hosting a sponsored Dog Trek in aid of Dogs for the Disabled on Sunday, June 9. There is a choice of two routes covering a distance of about 3km or 6km in the...
View ArticleMemorials to be erected this weekend
Bedfordshire’s aviation history is to be commemorated with the unveiling of two memorials at the sites of former wartime bases, Woburn Park and Podington, the latter now the drag racing strip known as...
View ArticleLawless signs on to achieve promotion goal
The burning ambition of securing promotion back into the Football League with Luton Town was the main reason behind Alex Lawless’s decision to sign a new two year deal at the club, writes Mike...
View ArticleNew boy Stevenson wants to rocket into Town first team
New Town midfielder James Stevenson is going to give his all to nailing down a first team place this season, writes Mike Simmonds.The 21-year-old moved to Kenilworth Road from Histon, along with Danny...
View ArticleWatkins slams former Hatters coach Emberson
Released midfielder Adam Watkins has launched a scathing attacking on his treatment at the hands of previous Town boss Paul Buckle and his coaching staff, writes Mike Simmonds.The 21-year-old was in...
View ArticleCommitted Tyler had no desire to ever leave Kenilworth Road
Leaving Luton Town was never on goalkeeper Mark Tyler’s mind after he penned a new one-year deal at the club last week.There had been rumours from some quarters that the 36-year-old would be looking...
View ArticleBohemian Rhapsody - The Music Of Queen (review)
Before Nathan James appeared on The Voice and made the final cut in the Jesus Christ Superstar reality show I saw him at The Grove, Dunstable, in a great little rock show called Route ’66.Swap a...
View ArticleEvita (review)
It wasn’t five minutes ago that singer/actor Marti Pellow was appearing as the narrator in Blood Brothers. Now he’s back in pretty much the same role, but one in which he’s much better suited, in the...
View ArticleCullen wants promotion for Luton Town
Striker Mark Cullen has only one thing on his mind next season, promotion, writes Mike Simmonds.The forward penned a two-year deal at Kenilworth Road after being released by Premier League-bound Hull...
View ArticleFire destroys portable building
Flames took hold of a portable building at the back of a warehouse in Heath and Reach yesterday evening.Fire crews from Leighton Buzzard tried to stop the fire from spreading to the warehouse on Woburn...
View ArticleCould lack of volunteers mean the end of carnival?
An annual community event that has been running for the past decade will not go ahead this year due to lack of volunteers from the village.Wing’s carnival committee has been left with just one quarter...
View ArticleDepot award for Miniclipper
Leighton Buzzard transport firm Miniclipper Logistics, employer of almost 100 local people, was delighted to be announced winner of New Depot of the Year title at the recent Palletline awards ceremony....
View ArticleDrop-in and find out how we can get you back to work
The fortnightly column from the Volunteer Centre at Bossard House, West Street, Leighton BuzzardAre you unemployed and looking for work? Do you want change your career, but aren’t sure what you would...
View ArticleGruffalo’s Child goes on a mouse hunt at MKT
The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood... Tall Stories, the internationally acclaimed stage company behind The Gruffalo returns to Milton Keynes Theatre with this...
View ArticleHatters fans and mascots
Luton Town Football Club has always had terrific support - both at home and away.We hope you enjoy this slideshow of photos from the Luton News archive, with Hatters fans on their travels in the 1930s,...
View ArticleCullen happy to feel wanted by Hatters
New Town signing Mark Cullen admitted the persistence of Hatters manager John Still was a major factor behind him agreeing to join, writes Mike Simmonds.On hearing that the 21-year-old striker had left...
View ArticleClear out your car
The eye of the Law will be on car crime at Bucks beauty spots over the summer in a bid toto prevent the theft of valuables from cars.Neighbourhood police, PCSOs and parking patrollers will be out in...
View ArticleWhat Would Beyonce Do?! (Review)
Nearly 24 hours since all the single (and not-so-single) ladies of the news team went to see Luisa Omielan’s sensational show and we are still buzzing from the bootylicious, Beyoncé-crazy...
View ArticleWalker released by Hatters
Striker Dan Walker has not been offered a new contract by manager John Still and will leave the club when his contract expires this summer.The 23-year-old leaves Kenilworth Road after three seasons at...
View ArticleReview: What would Beyoncé do?
As a Thursday night treat, the news team assembled for a girls night out but little did we know what a bootylicious evening we had in store.What Would Beyoncé Do? arrived at The Hat Factory in Luton...
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