Luton legend Harford turns down Newcastle United Kinnear reunion
Luton legend Mick Harford has turned down a job offer from Newcastle to stay at Millwall as a coach.Magpies’ director of football Joe Kinnear had wanted to renew his long-standing football association...
View ArticleStill confident Lawless will be back in action soon
Midfielder Alex Lawless should be fine despite injuring his knee in the warm-up before Saturday’s 1-0 win at Maidenhead United.Boss John Still said: “He just over-extended it. It’s one of those things,...
View ArticleEx-Hatter Feeney joins Conference rivals Salisbury
Shot-shy former Hatters striker Warren Feeney has been named player/assistant manager at Town’s Conference rivals Salisbury City following his release by Plymouth.The 32-year-old scored 11 goals in 83...
View ArticleBedfordshire battle to draw against overly-cautious Hertfordshire
George Thurstance hit a brilliant unbeaten century and James Hewitt 16 boundaries in his 98, but Bedfordshire’s Minor Counties Championship match with Hertfordshire at Bedford School still fizzled out...
View ArticleVIDEO: Pride in Leighton-Linslade event
An event to bring together the Leighton-Linslade community with the services that support it was held in the Market Square yesterday.The Pride in Leighton Buzzard day saw Bedfordshire’s Police and...
View ArticleBoy, eight, waits 48 minutes for ambulance
An eight-year-old boy who broke his leg at school yesterday was forced to wait 48 minutes for an ambulance.It is understood that the pupil at Leedon Lower School suffered the injury while playing...
View ArticleVIDEO: Heath and Reach recreation ground declared officially open
The grand unveiling of a new playground designed by schoolchildren was officially opened by South West Beds MP, Andrew Selous.Thrift Road Recreation Ground, in Heath and Reach was finally declared open...
View ArticleLuton angler struck by lightning
A Luton angler caught more than he bargained for when he was struck by lightning during Tuesday’s thunder storms.The 55-year-old was just reeling in a fish when he saw a “mighty flash” and felt a jolt...
View ArticleMcNulty puts Villa’s Benteke in his pocket as Hatters take step forward
Classy Luton’s shock 2-0 friendly victory over Aston Villa at Kenilworth Road is just another step in their pre-season preparations according to boss John Still, writes Mark Wood.Much-coveted...
View ArticleVideo: Proposing a full-bodied toast to the vineyard’s Tooleys and Frithsden...
The entrance to the vineyard lies off a steep, narrow road – blink twice and you’ll miss it. Three fields of south-facing vines slope upwards for maximum sun exposure. From the top the view of the...
View ArticleHatters to cast their eye over ‘the Spaniard’ at Dunstable Town this evening
Spaniard Aitor Nunez is set to be given the chance to impress by Luton Town tonight when they take on neighbours Dunstable Town in a friendly at Creasey Park, writes Mark Wood.The 25-year-old full-back...
View ArticleCommunication key for Lacey as Still continues to challenge him
Talented 20-year-old defender Alex Lacey is being challenged every step of the way by boss John Still to become the player he promises to be, writes Mark Wood.The youngster was surprisingly once again...
View ArticleSee the sparkle of Strictly Come Dancing at Woburn
Glamorous gowns and charming costumes worn by celebrities from BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing have cha-cha-cha’ed their way into an exhibition.Woburn Abbey’s historical state apartments are set to provide...
View ArticleStill hopes he always has enough ‘wild cards’
Town chief John Still isn’t ruling out any more new signings, despite using up his ‘wild card’ on the signing of Luke Guttridge, writes Mark Wood.He said: “I hope the board of directors is listening to...
View ArticleStill hopes Hatters have learned for Villa’s ‘pass and move’ football
Hatters boss John Still is hoping his side will learn something from Aston Villa’s ‘pass and move’ football on Tuesday night, despite beating their Premier League opponents 2-0, writes Mark Wood.The...
View ArticleHowells relishes more advanced position as the Hatters lay down a marker
Carefree Jake Howells thrived in his more advanced role as a late substitute against Aston Villa on Tuesday night, writes Mark Wood.The Wales U21 international played in the number 10 role behind the...
View ArticleBarnum (review). Anne Cox falls for the flim-flam of a great showman.
Roll up, roll up. Ladies and gentlemen prepared to be amazed. Be ready to be astounded, thrilled and delighted!A three-ringed circus about the greatest showman on earth has been revived thanks to...
View ArticleWoodstoke celebration
An event to thank supporters of a campaign against controversial plans for a wind farm was met with community spirit - despite the possibility of an appeal.In March, a crowd of protesters united...
View ArticleAiring her views on ‘ugly’ clothes horse
A creative designer has boldly attempted to reinvent the traditional clothes horse frame to help make it a colourful addition to the home.Creator of Tilly Airers Ltd, Lindsey Russel, 56, of High Road,...
View ArticleParents relentless search for tot’s donor
Parents of a seriously ill five-year-old girl, in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant, are appealing for help to save their daughter’s life.Rachelle Emberton, 40, and her partner Malcolm...
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