Charles: Still an inspiration for promoted sides
The success of Town boss John Still at Dagenham & Redbridge has been the catalyst for the immediate success by teams promoted into the Football League according to new signing Anthony Charles,...
View ArticleGrowth in new homes, but many more are needed
The number of private sector housing registrations hit their highest level since 2008 and the start of the economic downturn during May, according to latest data from the National House Building...
View ArticleIt’s mucky, it’s yucky, but there’ll be a prize!
Heathwood Lower School in Leighton Buzzard will have a new attraction at their annual summer fayre on Saturday, July 6 – a mucky-lucky dip. The fayre, run by the Parents and Teachers’ Association (PTA)...
View ArticleIrresponsible dog owner caused a scary situation
Leighton Buzzard Writers’ LBO Column. This week by Sara HarrisI like to keep this column as light as I can, but today I’m going to have a rant. If you are an irresponsible dog owner, this rant is aimed...
View ArticleHomelessness is right here in our town
From the White House with Leighton’s mayor Amanda DodwellI hope you will agree that Leighton-Linslade is a nice place to live; I think it would be reasonable to describe it as a middle-England market...
View ArticleJim engineered a fine legacy at Cedars
Cedars Upper School have paid tribute to former teacher Jim Hunt, stating that his pioneering work in engineering, carpentry and metal work has left the school with an exceptional legacy.Jim led CDT...
View ArticleFinancial regulations could benefit Hatters
New financial regulations brought in by the Conference could help to give the Hatters the edge next season, writes Mark Wood.Luton are by far the best supported club in the division with their average...
View ArticleWalker unsurprised by Town changes
Departing attacker Dan Walker is unsurprised by another summer of change at Kenilworth Road, writes Mark Wood.Walker was signed by ex-boss Richard Money and was on his fourth manager when he was...
View ArticleParry tipped to be a hit with Hatters
Recent signing Andrew Parry has been backed to be a hit by fellow addition Shaun Whalley, writes Mike SImmondsThe pair moved to Kenilworth Road from Southport and, of the 21-year-old who can play in...
View ArticleDeathtrap (review). Anne Cox watches the opening at The Grove Theatre.
There was scandal enough to almost sink the film when Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve indulged in a passionate kiss in the screen version of Ira Levin’s engrossing thriller Deathtrap.Audiences at...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: This Is The End, a grossout comedy that could...
“This is no dream! This is really happening!”What would happen if the Biblical apocalypse hit just as a bunch of Hollywood actors were in the middle of a crazy drug and alcohol fuelled party?Would any...
View ArticleSweet: Bees relegation could harm Conference’s promotion hopes
The relegation of Barnet into the Conference appears to have damaged the league’s chances of securing a three up, three down system of promotion and relegation into the Football League, writes Mark...
View ArticleTaylor had options before Cambridge move
Cambridge United new boy Greg Taylor has revealed he had a number of options on the table after departing Luton, writes Mark Wood.The 23 year-old, who has signed a two-year deal at the U’s, said: “I’ve...
View ArticleChoirs sing out for cancer charity
South Bedfordshire Youth Voices and the Grand Union Community Choir are hoping to hit the right notes by raising cash for Cancer Research. The choirs, which meet at Southcott Lower School, Linslade,...
View ArticleFirst time buyers ‘locked out of market for a decade’ says charity
A shortage of affordable homes is locking young people in the south east out of the property market for more than a decade, say experts at Shelter.Independent research commissioned by the housing...
View ArticleTravel: Uncovering the secrets of Umbria
In search of fine food and great landscapes - without the crowds - Stephen White heads to Norcia and discovers a tasty treasure in the heart of Italy.There’s a town in the heart of Italy that has...
View ArticleNew fertility centre opens
Specialist fertility services are now available at the Luton&Dunstable Hospital’s new fertility centre which was officially opened on Friday.L&D head of communications Barry Mayes said: “It’s...
View ArticleHarford heads to Lions
Just a few weeks after leaving his role as MK Dons assistant manager, Luton legend Mick Harford has joined the backroom staff at Championship side Millwall.The former Hatters striker, coach, manager...
View ArticleBedfordshire U15 cricketers claim Oxon win
Bedfordshire U15s claimed a hard-fought one-wicket win over Oxford in their ECB Group Two 50-over match in Southill last Tuesday.The visitors won the toss and elected to bat on a wicket that looked...
View ArticleShop volunteer chuffed with John Travolta autographs
Craft shop volunteer Denise Tebbutt was pre-warned to expect a VIP visitor a short while before John Travolta’s shock arrival at Leighton Buzzard Railway.She said: “When several people entered the shop...
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