Motorcyclist dies on Train Robbers’ Bridge
A motorcyclist has died following a collision with the Train Robbers’ Bridge near Ledburn.Thames Valley Police is appealing who witnessed yesterday’s incident at 6pm (20/6) after a single-vehicle...
View ArticleExtreme flamenco with Los Vivancos
Bookers from the major theatre chains will be in the best seats at the London Coliseum, on July 9, for a one-off performance of extreme flamenco that will send temperatures rocketing and, we hope,...
View ArticleVIDEO: Birthday girl Koko goes ape at Whipsnade
Koko the chimpanzee celebrated her 40th birthday at Whipsnade last week.She was treated to tasty treats and colourful pinatas.
View ArticleCarnival Eco Tent returns but colourful character will be missing
Faith Matters by Robin Gurney of Churches TogetherLeighton LinsladeThe town’s annual carnival time is coming up fast. Mark it now in your diaries – Saturday, July 13 – and as usual we hope that the...
View ArticleWork starts on £3m sports hub
Work is well under way for The Cottesloe School’s new state-of-the-art sports hub.The £3m project will offer a 600sq metre multi-function sports hall, a sports science suite which includes a fitness...
View ArticleArtistic revival in Hockliffe Street
Espresso Head in Hockliffe Street, Leighton, has been showing contemporary figurative artwork for the last year and now with the opening of Crafty Buzzards opposite more walls are filling with...
View ArticleIt’s a Nearly New way to counter cost of living
The rising cost of living and tough economic climate mean many families are having to tighten their belts. Recent NCT research showed that one in two new parents had bought second hand baby or toddler...
View ArticleRobinson ready to become Still’s latest gem
Aspiring teenager Matt Robinson is hoping to join the illustrious ranks of rough diamonds shaped by experienced Town boss John Still, writes Mark Wood.In addition to defying the survival odds with...
View ArticleSweet admits Audel signing is a possibility
Town mananging director Gary Sweet admitted that Luton do have an interest in Macclesfield’s out-of-contract French defender Thierry Audel, writes Mark Wood.The 26-year-old 6ft 2ins defender’s agent...
View ArticleTravel: Daringly decadent Berlin
As Gatsby fever takes the world by storm, Anthony Looch revisits the real roaring Twenties in Germany’s risque capital.A chorus line of 32 stunning girls, high-kicking with military precision on a vast...
View ArticleNew TACTIC for helping unemployed
Leighton’s unique teenage advice and information centre is welcoming a new scheme to the centre to help young people who are out of work.Almost 2,000 young people aged between 12 and 21 years old...
View ArticleVintage vehicles on show at railway
The volunteers who run Leighton Buzzard’s narrow-gauge railway will be bringing the past to life even more than usual on Sunday, June 30.It will be the day of the annual Vintage Vehicles Rally, when...
View ArticleJoin Wheelers for the ride
Slapton Wheelers have revealed that this year’s popular cycling event Ride to the Horns will be starting from Slapton.It is for riders of all standards with a 26, 54 and 101-mile route taking in the...
View ArticleDrury snapped up by Crawley
Former Luton Town favourite Andy Drury has agreed a two-year deal with League One Crawley Town following his release by Championship side Ipswich.Drury quickly became a popular figure at Kenilworth...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: World War Z is middle-ranking brain-munching fare
“Life as we know it will come to an end in 90 days. It’s on us to change that…”Zombies are hot property this year with the pleasing zom-rom Warm Bodies, undead cop thrills in R.I.P.D and The Returned...
View ArticleFormer Town striker Yamfam joins Eagles
Former Luton forward Jean Philippe Yamfam has signed for Southern League Premier side Bedford Town after a successful trial.The 20-year-old forward came through Town’s academy before moving to...
View ArticleArrest following two alleged attacks
A 33-year-old man has been remanded on bail in connection with the alleged attempted robbery of Leighton pensioner Frances Gordon, 78.He is also accused of the alleged knife-point robbery of a...
View ArticleAlbany Road burglary
Police are calling for residents to boost their security after thieves broke into two houses in Leighton.The latest raid took place in Albany Road, Leighton in the early hours of Friday when intruders...
View ArticleLeighton corner shop burgled
Thieves who targeted a Leighton convenience store in the middle of the night managed to avoid being caught despite a helicopter circling overhead.Beds Police were called to Mo’s Mini Market on...
View ArticleHatters to visit Biggleswade in Premier Cup
Luton Town will travel to newly-promoted Calor Southern League Premier Division side Biggleswade Town for the Beds FA Premier Cup.Hatters make the trip to the Carlsberg Stadium as part of their...
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