Book signings by Leighton author
A Leighton Buzzard author has been seeking support from people in the town after the release of his latest novel.Tony Drury will be signing copies of The Deal on Tuesday, October 30 at Book Delight,...
View ArticleTRAVEL: Cruising the River Rhine
Phil Derbyshire takes to the high seas as he splashes out on a cruise along the Rhine.What do a retired Australian tyre company boss, a Canadian oil worker and a Californian accountant have in...
View ArticleHallowe’en horror story: how DIY can create a deathtrap
A shocking new survey from the Electrical Contractors Association has unveiled the scary facts and often dire consequences of botched DIY jobs in the home.The survey, completed by ECA member companies,...
View ArticleFrustrated Gray left jaded by Albania debacle
Jaded Hatters striker Andre Gray admitted England C’s shambolic trip to Albania last week did eventually catch up with him at the Abbey Stadium, writes Mark Wood.A massive downpour left the first pitch...
View ArticleLacey heads Hatters to Gillingham victory
Luton Town 1 Gillingham 0Alex Lacey’s first half goal was the difference as a Luton Town development side beat League Two Gillingham this afternoon, writes Mike Simmonds.The defender capped an...
View ArticleGot the hump over near miss
A near miss has prompted a Leighton woman to fight for warnings over a potentially dangerous speed hump that she says will cause a serious accident in the area.Susan Kins, 54, of Centauri Close, wants...
View ArticleSpiller faces another injury scare
Midfielder Danny Spiller has an anxious wait to see if he faces another spell on the sidelines with his achilles injury, writes Mike Simmonds.The summer signing from Gillingham had to come off after...
View ArticleHatters face Nuneaton in FA Cup
Hatters will face Nuneaton Town in the FA Cup first round after they defeated AFC Telford 1-0 in their replay last night.Boro left it late, but eventually saw off their opponents courtesy of James...
View ArticleSweet: Stadium development plans are progressing
Plans to increase Kenilworth Road’s capacity are moving onwards and upwards with extra seats above the Bobbers and Oak Road stands among those under consideration, writes Mark Wood.Managing director...
View ArticleKovacs raring to go after break
A spell on the sidelines might just have done defender Janos Kovacs the world of good as he helped Luton progress to the first round of the FA Cup on Saturday, writes Mike Simmonds.Kovacs, 27, was...
View ArticleCrime falls, MP thanks police’s value for money
Crime in Central Beds has fallen over the last six months, with recorded incidents falling by 10 per cent this year up to June.MP For South West Bedfordshire Andrew Selous said: “It is very welcome...
View ArticleLeighton couple plea not guilty to fraud charges
A married couple from Leighton Buzzard have pleaded not guilty to fraud charges against the Royal British Legion.Andrew Pullen, 51, and his wife Georgina Pullen, 52 of Bassett Road, appeared at Luton...
View ArticleAmbitious Mendy keen to bolster Town midfield
Ambitious Guinea-Bissau international midfielder Arnaud Mendy was in no doubt he had joined a bigger club after helping the Hatters to a 2-0 FA Cup win at near-neighbours Cambridge United during his...
View ArticleGray wins Cambridge MOM award
Striker Andre Gray won the News/Gazette’s online poll for man of the match in the 2-0 win at Cambridge United on Saturday.The forward was in outstanding form, scoring Town’s first goal and then setting...
View ArticleDecision due on Hatters loan pair
Decisions are yet to be made on the short-term futures of Adam Watkins and Greg Taylor who are currently on loan at Luton’s Conference rivals Kidderminster Harriers and Tamworth respectively, writes...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: Skyfall, Hallowe’en
SkyfallHe’s back, which of course you know, unless you have been living on Mars, although I reckon even Curiosity will have downloaded the teaser trailer by now. Yep. James Bond returns for the 23rd...
View ArticleStriker Shaw lavishes praise on his team-mates
Striker Jon Shaw was full of praise for his team-mates as Town triumphed 2-0 in their FA Cup tie at Cambridge United on Saturday, writes Mark Wood.Skipper Ronnie Henry put in his best performance in a...
View ArticleAsafu-Adjaye ready to prove Hatters wrong
Former Town defender Ed Asafu-Adjaye is ready to show Hatters they made a mistake by letting him go in the summer, writes Mike Simmonds.The 23-year-old made 82 appearances in five years at Kenilworth...
View ArticleMendy made to measure as Town’s chase pays off
Hatters boss Paul Buckle was delighted to finally land the services of midfielder Arnauad Mendy last week.The 22-year-old joined on loan from Macclesfield until December when he is expected to sign a...
View ArticleSansom to leave R & D
Royal & Derngate artistic director Laurie Sansom is leaving to take up the prestigious role of artistic director for the National Theatre of Scotland, it has been announced. Laurie has been at the...
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