Top darts players recognised
The Leighton Buzzard Darts Winter League has come to an end, with the presentation of trophies to all the winners.This year the recipients of awards were presented with them by ex-World Champion Bob...
View ArticleGlyn limps home at finish of 145-mile marathon mission
Marathon man Glyn Raymen completed his toughest ever challenge when he ran more than 140 miles in the space of just 45 hours.Taking on the notorious Grand Union Canal Race, he ran from Birmingham all...
View ArticleBeds hope for Championship success after Trophy failure
Bedfordshire will be looking to put the disappointments of the one-day season behind them when they open their Minor Counties Championship programme against Buckinghamshire at Ampthill on Sunday.Four...
View ArticlePerson trapped after A5 accident
A person is currently trapped in their vehicle after an accident on the A5 near Heath and Reach this afternoon.Bedfordshire Police were called to the scene at just after 1pm and have blocked the road...
View ArticleFormer Town striker passes away
Former Hatters striker Ron Davies passed away on May 24, one day short of his 71st birthday. Davies scored 275 goals in 540 League appearances during his career and signed for Town from Chester in...
View ArticlePlanned M1 roadworks
Major upgrade work is currently taking place between junctions 10 and 13 on the M1.The northbound entry slip road at junction 10 will be closed tomorrow (June 6) between 10pm and 6am the following...
View ArticleUpdate to A5 collision
Diversions are in place after a serious road traffic collision on the A5 between Heath and Reach and Hockliffe this afternoon.Bedfordshire Police were called to the scene at just after 1pm and have...
View ArticleBoys’ Life
At the butt end of the aspirational Aids’ obsessed ‘80s three men are struggling to make sense of the American Dream in Howard Korder’s Pultitzer nominated Boys’ Life which opened at the King’s Head...
View ArticleSpeaker’s village festival date
Organisers of a village festival are putting the finishing touches to this weekend’s programme of events.The Edlesborough Festival 2013 will run from Friday to Sunday at the at 800-year-old St Mary’s...
View ArticleHatters closing in on defender although Fry rumours dismissed
The Hatters are closing in on one more key target according to managing director Gary Sweet, writes Mark Wood.The Luton chief revealed a centre-half remain their number one priority, but it is not...
View ArticleWalker was in the dark over Town future
Former Town striker Dan Walker has revealed he thought the Hatters had forgotten all about him as he was the last squad member to be axed by new boss John Still in the close season, writes Mark...
View ArticleMan dies following A5 collision
A man in his 60s has died following a collision on the A5 in Heath and Reach yesterday.Roads Policing officers are now appealing for witnesses to come forward after one of the vehicles involved failed...
View ArticleGray skippers England C to huge win in Bermuda
Town striker Andre Gray enjoyed a stunning evening as England C ran riot, thrashing Bermuda 6-1 in a friendly on Tuesday night, writes Mike Simmonds.The 21-year-old was named captain after coming on at...
View ArticleLeighton pays respect to Drummer Lee Rigby
Over 30 people turned out to pay respect with a peaceful protest to the soldier killed in an attack in London last week.Shane Cushnan gathered together people from Leighton Buzzard at the war memorial...
View ArticleRestaurant owner fined after revamp waste found dumped
Businessman Akon Ullah was ordered to pay nearly £1,200 after materials from refurbishment work at his restaurant ended up in a pile waiting to be burned on a village bonfire.When the Ivinghoe...
View ArticleOpen evening to find out about Leighton’s Rotary Club
Did you know your the Rotary Club of Leighton-Linslade organises all the following events?... The May Day Fayre; Santa Float around the local neighbourhood; Christmas Carols on the High Street; Brain...
View ArticleRobinson pens new Hatters deal
Town midfielder Matt Robinson has signed a new contract with the club until 2015.The 19-year-old penned a two-year contract with the Hatters last summer following his release from hometown club...
View ArticleHas your pet been chipped?
It’s a pet owner’s worst nightmare - Loveable Rover slips his lead and runs into the unknown, Sooty goes out in the morning, but doesn’t come through the cat flap for tea, or Thumper slips out of his...
View ArticleGet gladrags on for a season of awards events
Bedfordshire’s business awards season is in full swing with a host of glittering events gearing up to congratulate the county’s best.The Bedfordshire Business Excellence Awards has announced a new...
View ArticleDiabetes Voices network
People living with diabetes in Bedfordshire are being asked to join the Diabetes Voices network to help improve care in the region.> To get involved and find out more contact...
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