Luton Town U18s show promise on their return to action
Having been back in training for three weeks, Luton Town’s U18s have drawn two and lost one friendly against Southend, Colchester and Cambridge in the last two weeks.The eight existing players from the...
View ArticleEx-Hatter Harford set to become Kinnear’s assistant at Newcastle?
Luton legend Mick Harford is reportedly set to return to Newcastle United as Joe Kinnear’s assistant.He played 19 times for Newcastle in 1981, scoring four goals.Ex-Town boss Kinnear recently returned...
View ArticleSwindon eye ex-Luton Town loan man Yaser Kasim
Ex-Luton Town loan midfielder Yaser Kasim is currently on trial at Swindon Town.He played an hour as the Robins lost 3-0 to Birmingham City on Wednesday night.Kasim played 11 times for Luton and scored...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: The World’s End has much to enjoy, even it isn’t...
“We’re going to see this through to the bitter end. Or... lager end“Let’s raise a glass to the final part of the Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy, a collection of British comedies that have redefined...
View ArticleTravel: Feasting through the fjords
Impressed by dramatic scenery and never-ending plates of food, first-time cruiser Chris Brady finds a trip around the Norwegian fjords and Scottish Highlands is a feast for both the eyes and the taste...
View ArticleLeighton Buzzard man stands trial for armed siege today
The trial of a Leighton Buzzard man accused of imitating a fire arm during a five-hour armed siege with police at a flat on Bridge Street will begin this afternoon at Luton Crown Court.Marc McLees, 42,...
View ArticleArmed siege: Ex-soldier changes his plea
A former soldier, who was arrested after a five-hour siege in Leighton Buzzard, today changed his plea to guilty of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.Marc McLees,...
View ArticleWoodstoke celebration for villagers after successful wind farm campaign
The successful battle to see plans for a wind farm blocked was celebrated as villagers turned out in force for a huge community party.The Woodstoke event was a super family day out at Stoke Hammond...
View ArticleAlan Dee: It’s time to spread the load for party planners
Regular readers kind enough to chortle at my restrained rage last week – you’ll remember that thoughtless family function guests, watermelons and guinea pigs were involved, but I don’t want to scratch...
View ArticleTravel: The great Summer escape
In need of a vitamin D fix, Sarah Marshall recommends the best summer weekend breaks in Europe.Best for... scenic surrounds:: Lausanne, SwitzerlandEvery night, on the hours between 10pm and 2am, a town...
View ArticleHatters end their interest in trio of trialists
Luton Town have ended their immediate interest in the three players have been on trial at Kenilworth Road, writes Mark Wood.Town had been looking at Scottish striker Mark Stewart, defender Graham...
View ArticleDunstable Town pounce to sign former Hatter O’Leary
Ambitious Dunstable Town have swooped to sign former Luton Town midfielder Stephen O’Leary.O’Leary played over 100 times for the Hatters between 2001–08 and has also played for the likes of Tranmere...
View ArticleStill vows that Luton starlet Lacey won’t be going anywhere on loan
Town chief John Still has vowed that young defender Alex Lacey won’t be going out on loan.He’s been so impressed by the youngster that he has a real chance of making Town’ starting XI when the season...
View ArticleBusiness networking date at Mentmore Golf Club for Leighton firms
A Leighton Buzzard Business Briefing and Networking event takes place at Mentmore Golf Club on August 7.Running from 10am to midday it has been organised by the Clark Howes Group in partnership with...
View ArticleHave you got talent?
Do you have moves like Jagger? A voice like Adele or Ed Sheeran?Maybe you’re as funny as Jack Whitehall? Or perhaps you have some other hidden talent that you want to shout from the rooftops?If you’re...
View ArticleRoad rage incident at pedestrian crossing
A road rage incident in Wing saw the driver of a car and a female passenger allegedly assaulted by a pedestrian.Police are appealing for the public’s help after officers were called to the pedestrian...
View ArticleHatters heroes vanquish Villains with encouraging victory
Friendly: Luton Town 2 (1) Aston Villa 0 (0)Impressive Hatters turned in a superb performance as they beat Premier League Aston Villa 2-0 in a pre-season friendly at Kenilworth Road tonight, writes...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s movie preview: The Wolverine nails a standard summer blockbuster...
If you ask me, the Hollywood suits who gave the green light for this week’s serving of summer blockbuster have really missed a trick.Yes, The Wolverine is packed with all the special effects action...
View ArticleCan you give a teddy bear a home?
There are homeless teddy bears in Leighton Buzzard … The Co-operative Funeralcare in the town is the guardian of over 20 cuddly toys, just waiting for a good home. Well-behaved, toilet-trained and good...
View ArticlePortsmouth cancel trial of ex-Hatters favourite Spillane
Former Luton favourite Michael Spillane’s trial at Portsmouth has finished after just one session.The 24-year-old had been scheduled to train with Pompey for two days.Spillane impressed while on loan...
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