Film fesival attracts Leighton schools
Students and teachers from two Leighton Buzzard schools will be taking part in a film festival that aims to educate children in the cinema experience – and you’d be a Muppet to miss out!There will be...
View ArticleHatters would want a fee for Boucaud
Bullish Hatters boss Paul Buckle has asserted Andre Boucaud is worth a fee after the on-loan midfielder expressed his desire to stay at Notts County last week, writes Mark Wood.Signed for £25,000 from...
View ArticleScrummy? I should cocoa!
Since the dawn of time the humble cocoa bean has been used for money, offered as food to the gods, and even hailed as a wonder-drug and aphrodisiac in certain circles.For most of us, however, it is a...
View ArticleBuckle blasts official over Fleetwood dismissal
Hatters boss Paul Buckle was left fuming by referee Lee Swabey’s performance as his side went down to a 3-2 home defeat against Braintree Town on Tuesday night, writes Mike Simmonds.The official...
View ArticleUnemployed in the market to find a job
An idea that could inspire the unemployed to start running their own successful business is in ongoing talks to get backing from others to make sure it doesn’t miss the mark.Aidan Marnell, town centre...
View ArticleHatters rated v Braintree
Mark Tyler: 6 – Must be tearing his hair out after conceding three goals on a night he was yet again largely underworked.Ronnie Henry: 4.5 – Criminally let the ball go over the top for the second goal...
View ArticleIron chief Harding hails Luton win as one of the best
Braintree chairman Lee Harding labelled his side’s 3-2 win at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday night as one of the best in the club’s history.The Iron have beaten Luton before, triumphing 3-1 at their...
View ArticleBusiness leaders urge firms to support Luton Airport development plans
Businesses lobby group the Bedfordshire Chamber has urged its member firms to support development plans to increase the capacity of the airport to 18 million passengers per year.London Luton Airport...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: Ruby Sparks, Hotel Translyvania
Ruby SparksThis is either the ultimate paean to creative anxiety and morality, or it’s a pretentious chick flick that is a woe is me schmaltz fest. Thankfully, thanks to some great performances and...
View ArticleDan wants to be the man for Town
Attacker Dan Walker is hoping his goalscoring appearance from the bench during Tuesday night’s defeat to Braintree could lead to a start in Saturday’s home clash against Nuneaton, writes Mike...
View ArticleRoad changes to tackle bottleneck about to begin
Talks are still ongoing over a new road scheme in Leighton-Linslade that could potentially relieve traffic congestion and improve public transport links by forcing commuters to divert from their normal...
View ArticleHatters duo mystified by red card decision
Town duo Simon Ainge and Dan Walker were both highly critical of referee Lee Swabey after his decision to send off Stuart Fleetwood on Tuesday night, writes Mike Simmonds.The striker saw red for two...
View ArticlePrivate Lives (review)
What a way to toast the success of 50 years in the theatre business than with the premier cru of comedies?Noel Coward’s sparkling Private Lives fizzes over with deliciously dry repartee aided by a no...
View ArticleSoul Sister (review)
IF someone had tried to pitch Tina Turner’s life story as a work of fiction publishers would have called it fanciful and overly sentimental.But truth is stranger than fiction and her remarkable story...
View ArticleBit of a drama from children’s TV star
A famous face in children’s television wants to find the next big star of Leighton Buzzard after opening the doors to her new dance and drama school for youngsters.Carly Halse, 26, of Plantation Road,...
View ArticleAinge is loving his new life at Luton
Defender Simon Ainge believes he is starting to reap the rewards of his return to professional football, writes Mike Simmonds.The 24-year-old, who began his career at Bradford City, was working in...
View ArticleTown confirm Ainge extension
Town have confirmed they have extended defender Simon Ainge’s loan from Blue Square Bet North side Guiseley until the end of December with a view to a permanent transfer in January, writes Mike...
View ArticleAmbitious athlete needs funds
An ambitious athlete’s dream of becoming a professional sportsman could be jeopardised because of limited funding post-Olympics forcing a skint student to put his hand in his pocket. Matt Lee, 21, of...
View ArticleLandlords get moving after government old age alert
Recent figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders reveal a buy-to-let profit increase of five per cent in the second quarter of 2012 which is good news for current property investors. Experts predict...
View ArticleFire Service’s arresting display to beat Police
The Fire Service edged to a 29-12 win over the Police in the inaugural Police v Fire Cup at Bedford International Athletic Stadium on Thursday.Two of the county’s emergency services got together for...
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