Crime falling, claims prospective new policing boss
CRIME in Bedfordshire fell by six per cent over the last year, according to new figures released by the Home Office.In the 12 months up to March 2012, total recorded crime across the county fell by...
View ArticleGalliford debut shows everyone has a chance at Hatters
A BRIEF cameo for 15-year-old Isaac Galliford in Saturday’s 1-0 win against Leyton Orient was just reward for a stellar showing against AFC Rushden & Diamonds the night before, writes Mark...
View ArticleAlan Dee: A fine way to tackle internet trolls
TWITTER trolls and other twerps are much in the news, so naturally I have been gravitating in grey matter terms towards a possible solution.There’s no denying that the sort of chump whose brain is...
View Article£1million Lottery win for Bedfordshire man
A MAN from Bedfordshire has scooped a seven-figure win playing a National Lottery game.The winner, known only as Mr W, banked the cheque after the July 27 EuroMillions Millionaire Raffle draw.He was...
View ArticleTRAVEL: A Snapshot of Berlin
Michael McHugh goes searching for his Sally Bowles in Germany.‘Hip’ and ‘trendy’ have been common buzz words for Berlin for years now, and the city’s art scene has no doubt played a large part.On the...
View ArticleFive Star delight for Cinders panto
AUDIENCES at Milton Keynes Theatre this winter can look forward to a glittering star-filled show as 80s pop icon Deniece Pearson of Five Star fame joins everyone’s favourite TV personality Louie Spence...
View ArticleLocal man pursues dream of becoming an author
AN AMBITION to become a writer has prompted a former fireman to self-publish in order to pursue his dream of becoming an author.Nick Davis, 58, of Cheddington Road, Pitstone, writes under the pen name...
View ArticleSpiderman swoops into the town centre
A CHILDHOOD hero is coming to Leighton Buzzard to raise awareness for The Children’s Air Ambulance.Spiderman will in the town centre collecting money, giving out lolly pops and lots of stickers.Make...
View ArticleIn today’s issue of the LBO...
Headlines from the August 7 edition of the Leighton Buzzard Observer include:Diners ‘shocked at bridal pair’s party’ - Indian restaurant of at being at centre of sham marriage scam Say your prayers! -...
View ArticleTown sparkle against Diamonds after Kempston defeat
HATTERS: Two youthful Luton Town teams enjoyed mixed friendly results last week, losing 3-2 at AFC Kempston last Tuesday before Dan Walker’s hat-trick gave them a 3-1 victory at newly-formed AFC...
View ArticleSay your prayers for Leighton!
A LEADING Leighton cleric is urging the public to join him in praying for the town.The Rev Paul Niemiec has won the support of the town council for monthly meetings to allow worshippers to pray for...
View ArticleFriendlies end on victory high
HAPPY Hatters boss Paul Buckle was delighted to see his side round off their pre-season campaign with a 1-0 win over League One Leyton Orient at Kenilworth Road on Saturday, writes Mark Wood.Marquee...
View ArticleNothing rotten about this comedy!
IT is a couple of weeks before the area’s three big professional theatres launch into their autumn season but, to set the mood, Milton Keynes Theatre has announced details of John Chapman’s rip-roaring...
View ArticleShaw sets 20-goal target after strike
TARGET man Jon Shaw has his eyes set on another 20-goal season after finally netting his first goal in a Luton shirt in Saturday’s 1-0 victory over League One Leyton Orient, writes Mark Wood.A hernia...
View ArticleHoliday typhoid risk highlighted for travellers
ANYONE planning a holiday or Hajj to a developing country should make sure they are vaccinated against typhoid.Council environmental health officers are launching a campaign to remind travellers of the...
View ArticleOlympic medal hero of LBO land
THE Olympics are well under way now, but did you know LBO land has an ancient link to The Games, boasting a competitor in the 1908 and 1912 events.Albert Joseph Kempster (August 23, 1874 to January 2,...
View ArticleClearing another route to university
STUDENTS across the country will make their final trip to school this time next week for A-Level results day.But while many will pick up the scores they were hoping for on August 16 some will fall...
View ArticleTown wait on duo’s fitness
HATTERS: Centre-half Garry Richards is nearing a first team return for Town following a twisted ankle, while Danny Spiller is still a major doubt with an achilles problem.Richards has only played 45...
View ArticleThe Kidd’s all right as he’s loaned out
TEENAGE Town stopper Lewis Kidd has joined Dunstable Town on loan until the new year to help him gain experience of the men’s game, writes Mark Wood.The youngster recently penned a one-year deal at...
View ArticleMayor attends first year anniversary of Leighton hotel
THE MAYOR was among those celebrating the success of a Leighton hotel, which has now reached its first year anniversary.The Swan Hotel on the High Street threw a party to recognise the date with...
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