Walker would be welcomed back by Bedford
ATTACKER Dan Walker would be welcomed back at Southern Premier League side Bedford Town according to Bedford boss Ady Hall, writes Mike Simmonds.Walker was signed by Hatters from the Eagles after...
View Article‘Slavery’ trial starts on Monday
THE trial involving seven people from Greenacres Travellers Site in Little Billington near Leighton who were arrested in September on allegations of slavery and servitude starts at Luton Crown Court on...
View ArticleStep out to A Masked Ball
PERFORMERS from Pitstone, including popular local soloist Colin Arney in a principal role, will take the stage in Aylesbury Opera Group (AOG)’s next production, Verdi’s ‘A Masked Ball’. Tickets are now...
View ArticleGet the party started - Pink’s in town!
SINGER Alecia Karr, better known as the UK’s top tribute act to Pink, is coming over from Ireland for a special one-night gig at Rumours in Leighton Road, Linslade on February 25.From the tip of her...
View ArticleKevin Bryan’s record reviews
Chris Isaak, “Beyond The Sun” (Wicked Game Records) - Californian singer and guitarist Chris Isaak’s work has always seemed to resemble a particularly moody throwback to the golden era of rock’n’roll...
View ArticleGateshead chairman insists Shaw was never going to Luton
TOWN’s transfer window pursuit of Gateshead goal machine Jon Shaw was never going to be a viable option according to the Tynesiders chairman Graham Wood, writes Mike Simmonds.Luton boss Gary Brabin...
View ArticleResidents keep calm and carry on
LEIGHTON-Linslade residents have been praised for their reaction to the snow by Central Bedfordshire Council. Cllr Brian Spurr, Executive Member for Sustainable Communities Services said: “I am pleased...
View ArticleBrabin admits offers for Luton stars were easy to turn down
TOWN manager Gary Brabin revealed it was easy to turn down offers for his players on transfer deadline day, writes Mike Simmonds.Although not naming names, Hatters rejected two bids and two loan...
View ArticleHatters host keeping clinics
LUTON Town are on the look-out for aspiring young goalkeepers with the start of three new keeper clinics in Luton, Dunstable and Hitchin.The clinics are all part of the club’s Talent Identification...
View ArticleSupport Leighton company at exhibition
TASTY prizes are on offer for lucky ones visiting the Events Incorporated stand at Excel London during this half-term week.Sonia Dean and her Leighton Buzzard-based team are hoping to entice visitors...
View ArticleThe history man’s book triumph
THE worse thing you can do to Heath and Reach pensioner Geoff White is to ask him a question about the village, its people, or history in general because, before you know it, he’s chasing a paper trail...
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View ArticleResidents’ recycling record saves millions
Waste representing more than £2.6 million in landfill tax has been diverted from landfill thanks to residents’’magnificent’ recycling record, said Central Bedfordshire Council.Latest figures from...
View ArticleMaturing Watkins is hailed by Fairclough
ENGLAND C chief Paul Fairclough has hailed Adam Watkins’ ‘freshness and exuberance’ after making him the only Hatter to be called up for their International Challenge Trophy clash against Italy at...
View ArticlePatients can breathe easy
THE LAUNCH of a new community service means patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will be able to receive help and support closer to home.The condition affects more than 8,000...
View ArticleBeware of fake bills
COUNCIL TAX payers should be on their guard againnst fake bills claiming to have been issued by Central Beds Council.The warning came after a 17-year-old, who was not even registered as a council tax...
View ArticleBayliss is left in sole charge
HATTERS: Former Hatters defender Dave Bayliss has taken sole charge at Town’s Blue Square Bet Premier rivals Barrow following the departure of former joint-boss Darren Sheridan.Bayliss is adamant it...
View ArticleBucks council will recruit more apprentices
A 50% increase in the number of apprentices at Buckinghamshire County Council has been promised by Leader Martin Tett.He made the announcement at a lunch hosted by County Council Chairman Mike Colston...
View ArticleSound relief
TINNITUS is a debilitating condition that affects five million people in the UK.Luton social worker Andrew Fazekas is one of them.He was first diagnosed in 2004 and admits it was a bleak period in his...
View ArticleAntwi signs on at Staines
HATTERS: Released Luton Town defender Will Antwi has joined Blue Square Bet South club Staines Town.The centre-half signed a six-month contract with the Hatters in July 2011 following his release from...
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