Leighton lady celebrates milestone birthday
GENERATIONS of a family who are normally separated all over the world were reunited in Leighton for a momentous occasion.Gertrude Eatwell, who is known to her loved ones as ‘Bubbles’, celebrated her...
View ArticlePolice ‘still trying to stop speeding in Tilsworth’
BEDS Police says it is continuing work to clamp down on drivers speeding through Tilsworth.We recently featured the story of Tilsworth 12-year-old Sophie Rushby, who has mounted her own campaign...
View ArticleHatters to host Aston Villa
LUTON Town stars from the past are set to take on an Aston Villa All Stars XI at Kenilworth Road on Sunday, August 26. Hatters heroes including Scott Oakes, Mark Pembridge, Marvin Johnson, Graham...
View ArticleThe mother of all seasons at Watford Palace Theatre
THE limits of love feature in the autumn season at the Watford Palace Theatre which launches its new programme this week.Medea is re-imagined in the world premiere production of Mike Bartlett’s...
View ArticleBrill relieved it’s all change at Kenilworth Road
RETURNING to a much-changed Hatters dressing room has been a welcome relief for goalkeeper Dean Brill, writes Mike Simmonds.The 26-year-old made over 90 appearances after coming through the ranks at...
View ArticleHigh School Musical is in the basket
IT made Zac Efron and Vanessa Anne Hudgens superstars and now the young cast of The Grove’s High School Musical, which opens at the venue this week, are hoping the show will be a slam dunk to...
View ArticleCreative ideas on how to stay safe
CREATIVE young minds are invited to show their talents and help tackle the issue of street robberies - and they could win a cash prize.Bedfordshire Police is looking for youngsters aged 11-18 to enter...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Ted
No matter how big a splash you make in this world whether you’re Corey Feldman, Frankie Muniz, Justin Bieber or a talking teddy bear, eventually, nobody cares…”That’s the censored version of the...
View ArticleWelcoming a new vicar at Stanbridge
A CEREMONY to officially welcome a new Vicar will take place at St Johns Church, Stanbridge.Reverend Helen Gardner’s collation and induction as Vicar of the combined Benefice of Totternhoe, Stanbridge...
View ArticleA cancer survivor gears up for cycle challenge
A CANCER survivor who is compelled to give something back is embarking on a cycling challenge to raise money for a support group close to her heart. Madeleine Bond, 41, of Rothschild Road, Linslade, is...
View ArticleFootball: Have a beer with Town boss Wells
LEIGHTON Town manager Craig Wells is inviting the club’s supporters to ask him whatever they want this Friday night.Wells is hosting a ‘meet the gaffer’ evening at Bell Close from 8pm this Friday, and...
View ArticleCanoeists embrace Olympic spirit, and sense of humour
THE Olympic spirit and great British sense of humour was evident amongst members of a Leighton Buzzard club at the weekend.As part of the London 2012 Local Leaders events on Super Saturday, Leighton...
View ArticleLinslade’s Olympic lifeguard
A LUCKY Leighton lifeguard is honoured to be part of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games.Ross Gregory, who is normally a lifeguard at Tiddenfoot leisure centre, was chosen out of 240,000...
View ArticleChildren at Keech enjoy special musical
THE CAST of Legally Blonde visited Keech Hospice Care to perform a special show for children, staff and volunteers on Thursday. A delighted audience welcomed the cast from the musical which is...
View ArticleBrackley win pleases boss
HATTERS: Boss Paul Buckle was delighted with how his side are shaping up following the goalless draw with Brackley Town at St James’ Park on Wednesday, writes James Heneghan.Town created little in...
View ArticleGearing up to cycle across the country
A CHALLENGE to cycle to MK Dons away games will see a man travel up to 2000 miles across the length and breadth of the country.Adam Faiers, 41, of Pinkle Hill Road, Heath and Reach, is Secretary of the...
View ArticleHenry confirmed as Luton’s new captain
SUMMER capture Ronnie Henry has been confirmed as Luton Town’s new captain by manager Paul Buckle.The former Stevenage skipper dropped down from League one to join Conference Luton in the summer and...
View ArticleLaw firm gives support to our search for local star achievers
A LAW firm that specialises in business issues has proudly announced sponsorship of a category in the Bedfordshire and Luton Rising Stars Business Excellence Awards.SA Law has put its backing behind...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVD guide: Gone, Headhunters, This Must Be The Place
Meandering chase thriller GONE (15: Entertainment In Video) is driven into a succession of dramatic dead ends. So what could have been a tense and involving story loses its grip on the suspense.Amanda...
View ArticleNow it’s women who want to put their foot down
Most people might blame boy racers for causing danger to other road users, but research from insurance group Swinton suggests that women are the real speed demons on the road with three quarters of...
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