Geoff Cox’s DVDs: Olympus Has Fallen, Chronicle, I’m So Excited, Rebellion
The influences are clear to see in fast-paced action movie OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN (15: Lionsgate).If you substitute the White House with a Los Angeles skyscraper, you’ve essentially got the first Die Hard...
View ArticleUPDATED: Still reveals he is closing in on a brace of transfer targets
Hatters boss John Still has revealed he is still on the trail of two players in the lead up to the end of the transfer window, writes Mark Wood.Swindon Town striker Paul Benson is known to be one of...
View ArticleUPDATED: Quintet ruled out for Hatters ahead of FGR encounter
Injury and illness has ruled out five of Luton’s stars for Saturday’s fixture at title favourites Forest Green Rovers, writes Mark Wood.Midfielders Solomon Taiwo (hamstring) and Alex Lawless (groin),...
View ArticleHockaday urges FGR fans to ‘throw down the gauntlet’ against title rivals Luton
Forest Green manager David Hockaday has urged his team’s supporters to ‘throw down the gauntlet’ when Luton visit the New Lawn on Saturday.Skrill Premier title favourites Forest Green have has an...
View ArticleStong learning experience for riders at home of motorsport
Last month saw the return of the BMCC Team Time Trial at the legendary Silverstone race track and Leighton Buzzard Road Cycling Club were invited to enter this prestigious event.The fledgling team has...
View ArticleHatters stars could be set for social media training
Luton Town’s stars could be set to receive social media training to help them better engage with supporters according to managing director Gary Sweet, writes Mark Wood.With virtually all of the Hatters...
View ArticleVIDEO: Beds brewers and boozers at the Great British Beer Festival
All hail the ale and raise your glasses to the great British Beer Festival, which was bigger and better than ever this year.The Campaign For Real Ale’s five-day event at Olympia London was attended by...
View ArticleIndefatigable Still is relishing turning disappointing Town around and...
Indefatigable Hatters boss John Still has admitted he is still waiting for his players to ‘click’ this season after three disappointing performances, writes Mark Wood.He admitted that none of his...
View ArticleDJ Dave Lee Travis arrives in court charged with 11 counts of indecent assault
DJ Dave Lee Travis has arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning charged with 11 counts of indecent assault and one of sexual assault.The 68-year-old, whose real name is David Patrick...
View ArticleStill expects title challenge from FGR but declares Town have already passed...
Saturday’s opponents Forest Green Rovers will be up there challenging for the Skrill Premier title at the end of the season according to Hatters boss John Still, writes Mark Wood.The two teams are tied...
View ArticleMentmore DJ, Dave Lee Travis, is bailed after appearing at court this morning
DJ Dave Lee Travis has been bailed following his appearance at a Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning.Mr Travis, of Mentmore was charged with 11 counts of indecent assault and one of sexual...
View ArticlePREVIEW: Forest Green Rovers v Luton Town
Forest Green Rovers looked a side who were every inch about to live up to their billing as Skrill Premier title favourites during an open day 8-0 demolition of Hyde at the New Lawn, writes Mike...
View ArticleLeighton woman fined after being prosecuted for false benefits claim
A 35 year-old Leighton Buzzard woman has been fined after pleading guilty to falsely claiming benefits at a hearing at Luton Magistrates Court last Monday. Samantha Simms, of Newton Way, was charged...
View ArticleStudy timetable to see new bus route
A new bus route starting in September will make it easier for Leighton Buzzard residents to get two colleges in neighbouring towns.The University Technical College (UTC) in Houghton Regis and Central...
View ArticleAre you interested in working with children?
The fortnightly column from the Volunteer Centre at Bossard House, West Street, Leighton BuzzardDid you grow up as a Guide or Scout? Are you interested in working with children? Could you spare one...
View ArticleJust what the doctor ordered for ex-Cedars Upper School student
An ex-Cedars student has gained the highest mark nationally in a set of surgeon examinations, landing her a prestigious award.And after getting top marks for the Fellowship of the Royal College of...
View ArticleIn the market to enjoy growing popularity
Clerk’s Corner by Mark Saccoccio, town clerk, Leighton-Linslade Town Council :As a local resident, I look forward to Saturdays for two reasons. Firstly, it is an opportunity to catch up with friends...
View ArticleExamining a fall-out from drop in grades, by Amanda Devlin
As thousands of students celebrated their GCSE results this week, following the release of A-levels the week before, we were once again bombarded with news of a record fall in top grades.With the...
View ArticleHatters Rated: Forest Green Rovers v Luton Town
Mark Tyler: 6 – One routine save and was otherwise largely untroubled throughout.Jonathan Smith: 7 – Got his foot in and got stuck in, plenty of energy but needed a little more quality on the...
View ArticleStill: Rovers display was Town’s best of the campaign
Hatters boss John Still hailed Town’s display during the goalless draw at Forest Green Rovers yesterday as their best of the season, writes Mike Simmonds.Luton looked defensively sound for the 90...
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