Snow causes traffic chaos
SNOW hit Leighton, Dunstable and Luton on Saturday evening bringing chaos to roads and public transport.Falling at the weekend though did bring a bit of family fun to the equation as many took the...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Chronicle
“Telekinesis: The ability to move, lift, vibrate (that’s my favourite), spin, bend, break or impact objects through the direct influence of mental power or other non-physical means.”You want to see...
View ArticleCash aid for Linslade hall
CAMPAIGNERS were celebrating this week after the Linslade Community Hall received a £50,000 boost to its refurbishment plans thanks to Biffaward, a multi-million pound fund that supports communities...
View ArticleCash secures future of Sandhills house
THE future of the Sandhills Community House in South Leighton has been secured thanks to a huge handout from the Big Lottery Fund.Voluntary and Community Action, which set up and runs the Plover Road...
View ArticleGateshead or Alfreton await Luton
LUTON Town have been drawn at home to either Gateshead or Alfreton Town in the FA Trophy, should they overcome Kidderminster Harriers tomorrow night.Hatters’ trip to Aggborough was postponed on...
View ArticleDeans gets straight through episode four!
THE delicious Dean Dibsdall is continuing to fox both viewers and other contestants over his sexuality on Channel 4’s Playing It Straight.Dean made it through round four and tonight (on E4) continues...
View ArticleKeep an eye out for elderly neighbours
With temperatures set to plummet again tonight, Central Bedfordshire Council is asking residents to keep an eye out for vulnerable neighbours, who may be susceptible to the effects of cold weather.Cllr...
View ArticleThousands to have their say on libraries
The Future of Libraries, the second part of the council’s public consultation on the library service, was recently completed with more than 2,200 local people and library users having had their say on...
View ArticleInquest opened following train-track tragedy
AN inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of financial consultant Ashley Pickering, 54, from Horton, who died last Monday morning after falling in front of a train at Cheddington Station....
View ArticleCabinet approves final budget recommendations
PLANS to freeze Bucks council tax for a second year, invest in roads and protect vital front line services form part of a series of final budget recommendations to be presented to County Council on 16...
View ArticleSnow and ice keep ambulance crews busy
AMBULANCE bosses said the weekend’s wintry weather saw them called out to double the usual number of crashes as motorists struggled with hazardous road conditions.The East of England Ambulance Service...
View ArticleSearch for the best small businesses begins
A BEDFORDSHIRE-wide search has begun for the best recession-busting small and medium sized businesses.The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and an array of sponsors from across the county launched...
View ArticleVIDEO: Birds of prey play in snow
BIRDS of prey came out to play in the snow at Whipsnade Zoo on Monday. The birds team were busy getting their feathered friends ready for the Birds of the World show. One of the birds is ten-month-old...
View ArticleFootball: Wells ‘targets’ return to form
LEIGHTON Town manager Craig Wells is setting his side targets to help them try and escape danger near the foot of the league table.Every game in the Evo-Stik League Division One Central was postponed...
View ArticleNew workout for cancer patients
CANCER patients are to benefit from a new partnership between Macmillan Cancer Support and Active Luton.The charity and the sport and leisure trust have teamed up to offer a tailor-made exercise...
View ArticlePledge your support for Dignity in Bucks on National Dignity Day
Do you believe that dignity and respect is a basic human right? People are being urged to pledge their support to the Dignity in Bucks campaign, launched on Wednesday by Buckinghamshire's Safeguarding...
View ArticleJohn opens book on new writers’ group
LEIGHTON author John Newton opens a fresh chapter for writers in the town next week when a new group meets to discuss their work and ideas.The Writing Room is booked into The Village Barn, off Leighton...
View ArticleKidderminster call on fans for Luton clash
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have called on supporters to help clear the snow from the covers to enable tonight’s FA Trophy clash with Luton Town to go ahead.The match is scheduled to take place at...
View ArticleBlackett playing for a new contract
FIT-AGAIN defender Shane Blackett is fully aware just how important it is that he can remain fit until the end of the season, writes Mike Simmonds.The 29-year-old, who has made just 12 appearances in...
View ArticleGAME ON: Kidderminster v Luton passes pitch inspection
LUTON Town’s FA Trophy tie with Kidderminster Harriers tonight will go ahead after the Aggborough pitch passed an inspection this afternoon.Harriers had already called on supporters to help out...
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