Fun dog show at Milton Ernest Garden Centre
Milton Ernest Garden Centre is hosting a fun dog show and other doggie activities to help raise money for Bedford charity Canine Partners. The event, on Radwell Road in Milton Ernest, opens at 11am...
View ArticleDunstable double does for Luton as Hatters cast an eye over trio of trialists
Friendly: Dunstable Town 2 (1) Luton Town 0 (0)Dunstable Town strikers Matt Nolan and Lee Roache struck in each half as the Blues overcame neighbours Luton Town in a hard-fought pre-season friendly...
View ArticleHenry hopes to make the most of Whalley magic
‘Lively’ winger Shaun Whalley will help to bring the most out of right-back Ronnie Henry next season, writes Mark Wood.Henry said: “He’s a good lad, he’s very lively on and off the pitch. He’s settled...
View ArticleTown close in on new keeping coach as Tyler takes on lead role
Hatters boss John Still has revealed they are set to unveil another new member of staff, writes Mark Wood.Speaking at this week’s kit unveil, he said: “There will be a new goalkeeper coach this...
View ArticleCounty cricketers record some fine results
Bedfordshire’s county sides have been recording some fine results.Bedfordshire O50s recorded a seven-wicket win over Norfolk at Dunstable last Monday and followed that up with a similar win over...
View ArticleVIDEO: Elephants cool off with 20 tonnes of snow at Whipsnade
Elephants at Whipsnade Zoo cooled themselves in this hot summer weather by frolicking in 20 tonnes of real snow donated by Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead.Assistant curator of elephants, Lee Sambrook,...
View ArticleJohn has the recipe for Swedish success
A semi-retired teacher had food for thought when he visited Sweden and tasted some delicious local dishes.Leighton’s John Duxbury was so impressed with the delicacies that he decided to set up a...
View ArticleGood sports in Leighton for National Bike Week
Buzzard Sports in North Street, Leighton ran a bike friendly awareness day to help celebrate National Bike Week. The family bike ride organised by Buzz Cycles was a great success with families taking...
View ArticleVIDEO: Luton likely to continue to look at trialists despite 2-0 Dunstable...
Luton look likely to give the trio of trialists on show at Creasey Park last night (Thursday) longer to impress according to first team coach Hakan Hayrettin.The former Grays Athletic boss was in...
View ArticleVIDEO: Offenders paint bridge in Soulbury
As Leighton-Linslade made an effort to make residents feel proud of their town The Youth Offending Service was there to help the community. With the help of young people serving reparation for past...
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East Midlands in Bill Beaumont CupEast Midlands will again compete in the County Championship Bill Beaumont Cup Second Division and will face Eastern Counties and Durham in a three-team pool.East...
View ArticleHatters striker Gray unfazed by bookies making him favourite for Conference...
Bookies’ favourite to be crowned Conference top scorer next season Andre Gray is adamant he won’t let the pressure get to me, writes Mark Wood.The 22-year-old may missed a gilt-edged one-on-one...
View ArticleFrustrated Fitzsimons is ready to get up and running
Luckless Luton defender Danny Fitzsimons is still hoping to play a part in pre-season despite injuring his knee on the trip to Portugal, writes Mark Wood.The 21-year-old has had to look on from the...
View ArticleJason builds his reputation in home building
Jason Dear from Leighton Buzzard has been announced as a first-round winner in the annual NHBC Pride in the Job Awards, and is now shortlisted for a regional title. Pride in the Job recognises the...
View ArticleAir Cadet is flying high after trophy win
An Air Cadet from Leighton Buzzard has won an award for his performance on a tri-service leadership course.The Kriegie Trophy has been awarded to Cadet Flight Sergeant Connor Liversuch from 1003...
View ArticleVIDEO: A day out at Rushmere Country Park
If you’re looking for family day out this summer when why not try Rushmere Park in Heath and Reach?Comprising of 400 acres, the Rushmere Estate has an interesting history dating back to medieval times....
View ArticleConfident Hatters ease to Daggers victory
Pre-season friendlyLuton Town 3 Dagenham & Redbridge 0Town boss John Still masterminded a thoroughly comprehensive victory over former club Dagenham & Redbridge at Kenilworth Road this...
View ArticleStill looks for Hatters to sharpen their cutting edge
Working with Town’s forwards should give them the extra sharpness they were lacking in front of goal at the weekend according to boss John Still, writes Mark Wood.Goalscorer Mark Cullen and last...
View ArticleJustham keen to push Tyler as he learns from experienced Hatters stopper
Ambitious young stopper Elliot Justham is looking to push establish Hatters number one Mark Tyler at every opportunity this season, writes Mark Wood.The 22-year-old impressed on his first start for...
View ArticleStudent researches names of those lost at war
Year 7 & 8 students from Brooklands School had the opportunity to attend a residential trip to Northern France on the Cote du Opal. During the four-day trip students visited a chocolatier, a bakery...
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