Firms urged to act quickly to get a share of £2.5million funding pot
Companies across Bedfordshire seeking to create jobs by investing in new equipment and facilities, or those investing in technology and processes to cut their carbon footprint, have been urged to apply...
View ArticleCats. Anne Cox reviews the opening night at Milton Keynes Theatre
ats fanciers welcomed back their favourite show to Milton Keynes Theatre last night and what a purrfectly wonderful event it was.There was a much deserved standing ovation for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s...
View ArticleTicket sales soar for Amprocks
With just over a week to go until Ampthill’s two-night event comes to town organisers warn people to buy early to avoid disappointment - as ticket sales soar.Sales for Amprocks on July 5 in Ampthill...
View ArticleMarked man Whalley will relish Hatters freedom
New boy Shaun Whalley believes not being the main man for once could well work in his favour at Kenilworth Road this term, writes Mike Simmonds.Whalley was often seen as the dangerman for former club...
View ArticleTown boss Still handed transfer wild card
Hatters boss John Still has been handed a transfer ‘wild card’ by Town’s board that he can play at any moment, writes Mark Wood.With Luton’s squad for next season nearing completion, managing director...
View ArticleHatters to unveil new kits
Luton Town have announced that fans will be able to get a sneak preview of the new home and away strips on Monday, writes Mike Simmonds.The kits are due to go on sale towards the end of next month, but...
View ArticleOddsocks in the open air brings Shakespeare to Gaddesden Estate
Popular touring theatre company Oddsocks are heading back to the Gaddesden Estate on the outskirts of Hemel Hempstead for the fourth year running next week.The company has built up a reputation for...
View Article46 Leighton Ladies to do race of their life
This weekend sees 46 Leighton Ladies unite against cancer together and take on Race For Life in Milton Keynes.The race begins at 11am in Campbell Park where the women will run, jog or walk the 5K to...
View ArticleCharles hopes his experience will help Town youngsters blossom
Experienced new boy Anthony Charles is hoping his experience will rub off on some of Town’s youngsters, writes Mark Wood.The 32-year-old centre-half has well over 300 senior appearances to his name,...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Cloud Atlas, Stoker
Cult status almost certainly awaits sci-fi drama CLOUD ATLAS (15: Warner), a brave experiment in offbeat blockbuster movie-making.David Mitchell’s 2004 source novel was deemed unfilmable because of its...
View ArticleTaylor has no qualms over Luton exit
Departed Luton left-back Greg Taylor had no qualms about his release from Kenilworth Road when new boss John Still took over, writes Mark Wood.The 23-year-old, who has since signed for Cambridge...
View ArticleCharlie and the Chocolate Factory. Anne Cox reviews the new theatre sensation
Director Sam Mendes is probably helping himself to a giant Wonka Whipplescrumptious Fudgemallow Delight after finally launching this year’s big budget blockbuster Charlie and the Chocolate Factory this...
View ArticleHatters consider Bury Park academy
The Hatters are looking to create an ‘academy’ in Bury Park by September to encourage more Asian players into the club, writes David Tooley and Mark Wood.Town director David Blakeman was made a patron...
View ArticleVideo: ‘Don’t listen to the doom mongers, things are getting better all the...
Business in Bedfordshire is getting better all the time, a local leader told a gathering at Wrest Park, Silsoe, yesterday (Thursday).Rod Calvert, chairman of Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce, stood on...
View ArticleSweet confirms Conference closing in on BT deal
The Conference are closing in on a television deal with British Telecom, writes Mark Wood.After their agreement with Premier Sports came to an end, Town’s managing director Gary Sweet, who is on the...
View ArticleHome-owners turn to equity release to defuse ‘interest only’ timebomb
In the wake of official figures highlighting the scale of the ‘interest only’ mortgage headache facing householders up and down the country, specialist equity release firm Stonehaven says nearly a...
View ArticleWhalley feels Town have a duty to get promoted
Summer signing Shaun Whalley believes it is the ‘duty’ of Town’s squad to get the club promoted back into the Football League this year, writes Mike Simmonds.The club announced this week they had...
View ArticleVictory in battle for crossing
Residents in Heath and Reach are celebrating victory after winning their 20-year fight for a crossing on the busy Bird’s Hill.On Tuesday Central Beds councillors unanimously pushed through a £90,000...
View ArticleDrury wasn’t an option for Hatters
Hatters were never really in the running to sign former crowd favourite Andy Drury who joined Crawley Town last week following his release from Championship side Ipswich, writes Mark Wood.The...
View ArticleEngineering work is really taking off
Leighton-based B/E Aerospace, a leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior products and distributor of aerospace fasteners and consumables, has congratulated Airbus on the first flight of its A350...
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