Thirtysomethings are quitting the costly countryside, says report
People in their thirties are moving out of the South East countryside in a stark demographic shift as house prices rise faster in rural areas than in urban areas, despite incomes rising more slowly.New...
View ArticleIN PICTURES: Bedfordshire v Buckinghamshire
Bedfordshire were held to a high-scoring Minor Counties Championship draw against Buckinghamshire at Ampthill on Monday.Beds made a massive 469-6 from 90 overs in their first innings thanks to Martin...
View ArticleRed light for Lake Street works
Central Bedfordshire Council has hit a bump in the road after roadworks that have been ongoing for seven months are halted by a disagreement over land in Leighton Buzzard.The revelation that Central...
View ArticleEmotional Robinson ‘euphoric’ after securing new Luton deal
A clearly emotional Matt Robinson admitted he was ‘euphoric’ at signing a new two-year deal with the Hatters until 2015, writes Mark Wood.The 19-year-old midfielder played a pivotal role at the end of...
View ArticlePotent Walker admits frustration at never getting a consistent run at Hatters
Frustrated attacker Dan Walker wished he had been given more of a chance at Kenilworth Road after boasting the best goal to minute ratio for the club last season, writes Mark Wood.The 23-year-old...
View ArticleBudding author inspired by late wife
A budding author who was inspired by his late wife to take up his writing professionally is celebrating a whole host of his books being published.Neville Budd, 74, of Hockliffe Street, has recently...
View ArticleDriver airlifted after Stoke Hammond Bypass crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was airlifted from the scene of a crash on the Stoke Hammond Bypass on Monday night.The emergency services were called shortly after 6pm after reports of...
View ArticleFormer Town boss Money rejects Indian move
Ex-Luton Town boss Richard Money has turned down the chance to manage new Indian club Jindal Vijayanagar Steel.The 57-year-old rejected the opportunity to boss the Bangalore-based side in the I-League...
View ArticleLeighton rapper’s climb to fame
From winning poetry competitions when he was just eight years old to fast becoming a ground-breaking UK rapper; a talented lad from Leighton is freestyling his way to the top. Lucan Mills has been...
View ArticleBring picnic and enjoy concert
Buoyed by the success of the concert premiere of John Cameron’s ‘Beacon, a Celebration’ which received a standing ovation from a packed audience, the Beacon Community Choir is now rehearsing for its...
View ArticleMartin feared for his future when Buckle left
Town wideman David Martin confirmed he felt his future was in doubt when John Still took the Kenilworth Road hotseat, writes Mike Simmonds.Martin, who had been signed by previous manager Paul Buckle on...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Hitchcock
HITCHCOCK (12: 20th Century Fox), a fact-based account of the making of the famous film director’s Psycho, is a disappointingly inconsequential affair.The movie opened in cinemas shortly after TV drama...
View ArticleRobinson keen to hold on to his Hatters spot
Young midfielder Matt Robinson is keen to get his rest this summer as he bids to come back and challenge for a first team berth next term, writes Mark Wood.Having signed a contract extension until 2015...
View ArticleDon’t open the gate for crooks as you enjoy the great outdoors
With summer finally here many of us are likely to spend more time socialising or relaxing in the garden, or away from home altogether on a seasonal break.While latest figures from The Crime Survey for...
View ArticleTown starlets pull off Italian job
Players aged from nine to 14 from Luton Town’s Academy claimed silverware in Italy during their second and final tour.Based at Sportilia in the mountains near Santa Sofia, previously used by the...
View ArticleFoyle looking to get best out of ex-Town winger
Hereford boss Martin Foyle is hoping to get the most out of attacker Dan Walker following his move from Luton.On the 23-year-old who has been handed a one-year deal, Foyle said: “I’ve been interested...
View ArticleReview: Summer in February
Based on a true story by Jonathan Smith, Summer in February brings to life the heart-breaking and scandalous love triangle between famous painter AJ Munnings (Dominic Cooper), aspirant artist Florence...
View ArticleLinslade students roll out new baking skills
Teachers Tracey Shenton and Emma Lipinski took a party from the middle school to France and this is their report...Coach problems delayed departure but the lovely ferry company fed us an early tea on...
View ArticlePregnant woman trapped in car
A pregnant woman had to be rescued from her car yesterday when a tree fell onto the road in Hockliffe.Two fire engines from Leighton Buzzard arrived at the scene on Leighton Road at 3.08pm to find a...
View ArticleReview: Stuck in Love
Director and writer Josh Boone achieves success with his very first feature film Stuck in Love.Though for most it won’t encourage life decisions and some parts feel a bit damp, it still manages to be...
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