Alan Dee’s guide to the latest cinema releases: Salmon Fishing In The Yemen,...
ARRIVING on the silver screen this week by the tried and trusted route of ‘moderately successful book gets reasonable cast and crew attached’ is Salmon Fishing In The Yemen, which some have unkindly...
View ArticleVIDEO: WAR’s good for helping heroes
HUNDREDS of dedicated fundraisers took on the daunting Warrior Adrenaline Race at Dunstable Downs to raise money for Help for Heroes on Saturday.The event, organised by Regiment Fitness, saw...
View Article‘Travellers exploited slaves for 15 years’
An Irish traveller family were today (Wednesday) accused of making large amounts of money by controlling and exploiting vulnerable men who they kept in a state of servitude.Over 15 years, the Connors...
View ArticleGleeson delighted to make comeback
DELIGHTED Dan Gleeson was pleased to make his comeback as a second half sub in the goalless draw at Alfreton Town on Saturday, writes Mark Wood.The 26-year-old right-back has endured an injury-ravaged...
View ArticleHelp for stalking victims
POLICE used National Stalking Awareness day yesterday to remind victims of harrassment that there are support services on hand to help.Advice is available by calling Bedfordshire Police on 101, or the...
View ArticleCash boost to help keep Bucks School children on the right road
Five thousand Buckinghamshire school children are set to benefit from increased road safety training thanks to £200,000 worth of funding that’s on its way to the county.The money comes after Transport...
View ArticlePerfection almost achieved for Town chief
TOWN boss Paul Buckle hailed a near perfect performance as his side took another step towards the play-offs with a confident victory over Ebbsfleet on Tuesday night, writes Mike Simmonds.Stuart...
View ArticleHatters rated v Ebbsfleet
Mark Tyler: 7 – Two vital saves from Liam Enver-Marum in the first half and confidently claimed a number of deep crosses.Keith Keane: 7.5 – Like most of the side, has stepped up another gear since...
View ArticleOn track for family fun with Thomas
WHEN my two children found out Thomas The Tank Engine was making tracks to Buckinghamshire Railway Centre over Easter it just had to be full steam ahead to pay him a visit, writes Steve Sims.Located at...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: Lockout, Gone, Marley
LockoutWith Titanic 3D sailing strong at the box office, showing no sign of being sunk, console yourself with this sublime piece of absolute hokum. It will win no prizes for craft or originality but as...
View ArticleWe can beat any side on our day – Wells
LEIGHTON Town manager Craig Wells is backing his in-form side to give title challenging Slough Town a good run for their money after they made it four games without defeat at Uxbridge on Saturday.After...
View ArticleMcAllister’s relief as goal drought is finally over
HATTERS striker Craig McAllister admitted it was a huge weight off his mind to finally end his league goalscoring drought at the 47th time of asking when he netted in the final seconds of Luton Town’s...
View ArticleDecision on court merger expected
MAGISTRATES in Luton and Bedford are awaiting the outcome of a consultation to see whether the two benches should merge.Chairman of the Luton & South Beds bench, Barry Neale, said: “The 12 week...
View ArticleRejuvenated Fleetwood relishes his striking role
BANG in-form Stuart Fleetwood is reaping the benefits of finally being played in his preferred striking role with another two goals during the 3-0 victory over Ebbsfleet United on Tuesday night, writes...
View ArticleREVIEW: A Wonderful time at Wonderful Town
I WASN’T sure what to expect from Wonderful Town, Leonard Bernstein’s revival musical created by The Royal Exchange Theatre, The Hallé Orchestra and the Lowry.With such impressive artistic force behind...
View ArticleOn the trail of history
A new children’s book about life in Leighton Buzzard during Victorian times is being published next week.The story is centred around four generations of the Bassett family who came to the town to open...
View ArticleBuckle: Lacey is going nowhere
YOUNG Hatters defender Alex Lacey is going nowhere according to Town boss Paul Buckle, writes Mike Simmonds.Sky Sports had today claimed that a number of Championship clubs including Southampton and...
View ArticleCheers to Keech beer
A SPECIAL limited edition beer has been brewed by Wells and Young to celebrate Keech Hospice Care’s 21st anniversary – the Bedford-based brewery’s official charity.The birthday beer bottle features the...
View ArticleTaylor primed for Hatters recall
FULL back Greg Taylor is expected to make his return to the Hatters squad for Saturday’s crucial home clash with fellow play-off hopefuls Kidderminster Harriers, writes Mike Simmonds.The 22-year-old...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the pick of the week’s TV
SATURDAYThe Million Pound Drop Live (Channel 4, 9.45pm)Why has this quiz show become such a hit? Well, the size of the prize is definitely a draw.The fact it’s live also adds to the tension, but...
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