Brabin praises hardy Hatters fans who made Harriers trip
TOWN chief Gary Brabin admitted he was never certain Tuesday night’s game at Kidderminster would go ahead because of the freezing weather and praised the 111 Hatters fans who made the trip to...
View ArticleBucks announce download eBooks for free
BOOKLOVERS can now escape to another world at home or on their travels with free eBook downloads straight to the PC, mobile phone or MP3 player, from Buckinghamshire libraries. The new service, powered...
View ArticleFiring Fleetwood hailed by happy Town chief
DELIGHTED Town chief Gary Brabin was full of praise for striker Stuart Fleetwood as his goal inspired the Hatters to a 2-1 win over Kidderminster Harriers on Tuesday night to propel his side into the...
View ArticleStriker is delighted to be Luton’s leading light
LIVEWIRE Luton striker Stuart Fleetwood has admitted he loves to be the centre of attention, writes Mark Wood.He was deployed in the middle of a three-man attack at Kidderminster Harriers on Tuesday...
View ArticleCounty burglary falls
LESS burglaries are taking place and more are being solved, according to the latest crime figures for Bedfordshire.Statistics released by Bedfordshire Police Authority show that an average of 8.4...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s guide to new DVD releases: Midnight in Paris, Friends With Benefits
Whimsical time-travelling comedy MIDNIGHT IN PARIS (12: Warner) is the most purely enjoyable movie Woody Allen has made in years and fully deserves the collection of Oscar nominations it has picked...
View ArticleFA referees warning after official’s ban
THE Football Association has warned Bedfordshire clubs to be extra vigilant when appointing match officials to fixtures after a county referee with a five year ban from football activity has carried on...
View ArticleLondon Midland fares slashed for half term
80,000 lucky London Midland passengers will be able to enjoy a day’s off-peak travel on the London Midland network, that includes through Leighton-Linslade, for just £15 thanks to the return of the...
View ArticleOedipussy (review)
YOU can always expect the unexpected from Fringe favourites, Spymonkey, and the opening night at the world premiere of their new production at the Royal & Derngate proved no different.It was...
View ArticleDid you see alleged knifeman incident?
THE LBO has received reports of an incident this afternoon around the Vandyke Road, Appenine Way area of Leighton involving an alleged knifeman who was also carrying a machette.Reports said there were...
View ArticleFry’s back to host gala gig
SATURDAYWinter Wipeout (BBC Two, 6.15pm)Three years after Total Wipeout made its UK debut, Richard Hammond and Amanda Byram are now fronting this hugely popular variation.Once more they present the...
View ArticleTARTS get musical at Court Theatre
The Artfully Reliable Theatre Society (TARTS for short) present Shushan, a new and exciting musical by Rebecca Taylor and Nina Gregory, at The Court Theatre, Tring from Wednesday until Saturday.In the...
View ArticleVillage says no to turbines
VILLAGERS in Stewkley overwhelmingly voted at a public meeting last night to oppose plans for a wind farm on land in sight of their homes.Speakers from both sides of the debate attended a packed school...
View ArticleSnow go at Forest Green Rovers
HATTERS’ visit to Forest Green Rovers tomorrow (Saturday) has been postponed.Freezing temperatures and overnight snow means it’s snow go at the New Lawn following an initial pitch inspection by a local...
View ArticleNutcracker is plum treat for families
MATTHEW Bourne’s sensational Nutcracker! returns to Milton Keynes Theatre next week after another hugely successful Christmas season at London’s Sadler’s Wells,One of the most popular productions ever...
View ArticleBGPA backs campaign
BEDFORDSHIRE Gay Police Association is backing Broken Rainbow’s domestic violence campaign.The project, which runs through February, is to increase awareness, break down barriers and support...
View ArticleRow over new role for uni Professor
UNIVERSITY of Bedfordshire vice chancellor Professor Les Ebdon found himself at the centre of an apparent political row after MPs rejected his selection as director of the Office for Fair Access.MPs on...
View ArticleJobs: One in five parents "partly hope" their offspring don't get costly...
Rising costs of university places are causing important changes in behaviour and making some parents hope the financial burden doesn't fall on them, research suggests.According to a Populus survey by...
View ArticlePaddy reveals the secrets of success
With love in the air this Valentine’s Day, Paddy McGuinness reveals what he’s learned about love and dating from his show Take Me Out, which continues on Saturdays on ITV1.Paddy McGuinness must know a...
View ArticleUnexpectedly irritating items in the baggage area
LAST week I allowed myself to be talked into serving myself at the checkout in Sainsbury’s by a young lady who then stood over me while I tried to pay for my goods. The machine told me that there was...
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