Alan Dee’s movie guide: American Pie Reunion, The Lucky One, Safe
EVERYBODY politely stood to one side as the Marvel Avengers assembled themselves in your local multiplex last week, so this week there’s a bit of a logjam on the new release front.Teenage boys and...
View ArticleKovacs: Play-off experience will benefit us
PLAY-OFF experience should set the Hatters apart this time round according to centre-half Janos Kovacs, writes Mark Wood.Most of Luton’s squad have experienced the highs and lows of play-off football...
View ArticleOsano keen to focus after Rushden heartbreak
ON-FIRE full-back Curtis Osano is looking to put his play-off woe behind him when the Hatters take on Wrexham in this season’s semi-finals, writes Mark Wood.The Kenyan has flourished under new boss...
View ArticleLeighton flood risk diminishes
Leighton remains on flood alert today following the heavy rainfall of recent days.After an initial rise in river levels in the Ouzel and its tributaries following Tuesday’s rainfall, levels have...
View ArticleDiscover Islam pledges to help hospice
LUTON’S Muslims have pledged to raise £10,000 for Keech Hospice Care this year.It is hoped this will lead to a long-term partnership between the community and the charity.Giving is a fundamental aspect...
View ArticleAmari is desperate not to miss play-offs again
SIDELINED striker Amari Morgan-Smith is determined to play a part in Town’s play-off push having been injured for much of the season, writes Mark Wood.The 23-year-old forward endured a similarly...
View ArticleAn Olympic beacon to be lit at historic Luton Hoo
LUTON HOO is steeped in Royal connections so it’s fitting that one of the thousands of beacons to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will be lit by the lake on the historic estate.The celebrations...
View ArticleSee how county’s beauty inspired artists
IT doesn’t take a genius to work out that one of Bedfordshire’s neighbouring counties – Buckinghamshire - should provide fertile ground for artists.Like Beds, it’s home to a large swathe of the...
View ArticleMorgan-Smith to return for Wrexham clash?
STRIKER Amari Morgan-Smith could be a shock inclusion in the Hatters squad for their Blue Square Bet Premier play-off semi-final first leg clash against Wrexham tomorrow evening, writes Mike...
View ArticleVicky sets race pace for Olympians
HE may be the fastest man on the planet but a Leighton resident made sure the town made its mark on the Olympic Stadium well before Usain Bolt when she took part in a Gold Challenge Event last...
View ArticleBuckle demands strong officiating in play-offs
HATTERS boss Paul Buckle has called for the officials to stay strong during Town’s play-off semi-final first leg against Wrexham tomorrow night, writes Mike Simmonds.Luton have already lost twice to...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: American Pie Reunion, Safe, The Lucky One
American Pie: ReunionThe inevitability of this film is offset by the fact that it is actually funny and quite decent. More care has gone into imagining the lives of this iconic ‘90s movie gang 13 years...
View ArticleTaylor pushing hard to bury Wembley demons
FIT-AGAIN full-back Greg Taylor is looking forward to his first taste of play-off football when the Hatters entertain Wrexham in their semi-final first leg at Kenilworth Road tonight, writes Mark...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVD guide: War Horse, Four, Transit
STEVEN Spielberg’s grandiose equine saga WAR HORSE (12: Walt Disney) is an old-fashioned crowd-pleaser.Following the critically acclaimed stage production, Spielberg’s adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s...
View Article‘Perfection’ – no other word for this compelling game
REVIEW: Diablo 3 on PC (Game Guy by Darren Gargette)I must apologise for the recent lack of a gaming column in this here newspaper. I was playing Diablo 3. So much Diablo 3 infact that the in-game...
View ArticleMorgan-Smith doesn’t feel major change is needed at Luton
OUT-OF-CONTRACT striker Amari Morgan-Smith is confident that Hatters have enough potential in their ranks to win promotion next term, writes Mark Wood.Around 14 players are without a deal at Kenilworth...
View ArticleFleetwood confident new breed of Hatter will be a success
A NEW breed of Hatter can help Town secure the Conference title next season according to top scorer Stuart Fleetwood, writes Mark Wood.The 16-goal hitman highlighted Luton’s indifferent midweek form as...
View ArticleNo sleep for residents after two raves
POLICE in two counties have been called out over the past two weekends by irate householders who had been woken when raves took place either side of Leighton-Linslade in the early hours of each...
View ArticlePupils head to the ‘city’ in Jubilee celebration
IT was a landmark occasion for children at Beaudesert Lower School when they put their creative skills into good use last week.In preparation for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations the Early...
View ArticleBuckle: Town’s players have saved their careers
HATTERS boss Paul Buckle feels that some of the Town players have saved their careers since he took over at the club, writes Mike Simmonds.A whole host of Luton’s squad are currently out of contract,...
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