Alan Dee: This trenches trip is utter madness
Do you know what? It’s mad. It’s madder than Mad Jack McMad, the winner of this year’s Mr Madman competition.Why am I quoting famous quips from the Blackadder canon? Because it’s mad, that’s why.I’ve...
View ArticleHospice children to choose fundraising prizes
A hospice is asking companies to join a big Christmas corporate game.Thanks to gifts from corporate supporters Keech Hospice Care, near Luton, has 250 Sony Ericsson Bluetooth speakers and more than 50...
View ArticleDementia care service introduced
A new Dementia Care Advisory Service to help people living with Dementia and their carers is being introduced in Buckinghamshire this month.Buckinghamshire County Council and NHS Buckinghamshire will...
View ArticleBuckle can understand fans frustrations
Town boss Paul Buckle could well understand the fans frustration after Hatters were jeered during their 2-0 win over Nuneaton Town at the weekend, writes Mike Simmonds.With the scores goalless for long...
View ArticleDriver in collision with wall
A driver in his 50s was taken to hospital following an early morning road collision with a wall earlier today.The motorist was driving along Toddington Road, Tebworth, close to The Queens Head pub,...
View ArticleTown U18s held to goalless draw by Cobblers
Luton Town’s U18s entertained Northampton Town for the second time in three weeks as the pair once again fought out a goalless draw in the Youth Alliance League Cup on Saturday.Hatters’ best moments...
View ArticleZoo launches kids play area
Big kids – and little ones too – are invited to the launch of an animal-themed adventure play area at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.‘Hullabazoo’ opens on Saturday, October 27, when children can swing like chimps,...
View ArticleLawless takes MOM award against Nuneaton
Goalscorer Alex Lawless was the clear winner of the News/Gazette’s online man of the match award for the 2-0 victory over Nuneaton Town on Saturday.Lawless took 86 per cent of the poll to earn his...
View ArticleDorries ‘delighted’ at return of Mid Beds seat
A new set of proposed boundaries for parliamentary constituencies have been revealed today (Tuesday), and there are a few surprises.Initial proposals published last autumn saw the Mid Beds constituency...
View ArticleRight result for ‘Basher’ despite split loyalties
Luton legend Kirk ‘Basher’ Stephens admitted having divided loyalties while watching his two former clubs do battle on Saturday – but he got the result he wanted in the end as Town triumphed 2-0 over...
View ArticlePressure builds over policing in Leighton
One of Leighton’s senior police officers is expected to get a grilling tonight about massive changes to policing in the town.Inspector Jim Hitch, who is in charge of the town’s local policing team...
View ArticleIn the October 16 issue of the LBO
Latest headlines from the Leighton Buzzard Observer, out now! Policing pressure... Inpsector due to debate changes in Leighton with town councillors.Violent crime... Assault victim faces operation on...
View ArticleKenilworth Road is ‘home, sweet home’ for Buckle
Kenilworth Road is home sweet home for the Hatters according to boss Paul Buckle after Luton recently revealed they had enquired to Luton Borough Council about buying back their ground, writes Mark...
View ArticleSurvey peace of mind for older properties
Buyers who are considering purchasing older properties or undertaking renovation projects can now access greater information about the overall condition of the property with the new RICS Building...
View ArticleSpiller makes Town return against Addicks
Long-term injury concern Danny Spiller finally made his first appearance in a Luton shirt as a Town development team lost 4-0 against a Charlton Athletic XI at the Addicks’ Sparrows Lane training...
View ArticleBarton’s Unity Hall receives top CPRE Mark
Barton’s Unity Hall was one of only four entries to receive the coveted Campaign for Rural England Mark in the organisation’s annual awards. The hall is situated on Luton Road sports field adjacent to...
View ArticleBuckle confirms both Kasim and Carden remain at Luton
Midfielder Yaser Kasim is still at Luton Town despite missing the 2-0 victory over Nuneaton Town on Saturday, writes Mike Simmonds.The on-loan Brighton midfielder started the 3-1 win over Southport...
View ArticleTop marks for Ian Poulter’s golf clothing range
Everyone knows he has gone from working in the pro shop at Leighton Buzzard Golf Club to becoming one of the world’s top ranking golfers, but what they might not realise is that Ryder Cup hero Ian...
View ArticleMan attacked for his wallet and phone
Police are hunting offenders of a violent attack in Leighton.A 30-year-old man was attacked at the entrance to a park in Mentmore Road on October 8 was sprayed in the face with an unknown substance by...
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