Councillors hit back over pavilion plan
Several Leighton councillors have hit back over a resident groups’ concerns about the new £1.35m pavilion planned for Astral Park (click here for original article).Councillor Amanda Dodwell said: “We...
View ArticleBrill delighted to be back for Hatters
Patient Hatters keeper Dean Brill was thrilled to be back at Kenilworth Road as he made his first appearance there for over three years in Saturday’s 1-1 home draw with Nuneaton Town, writes Mark...
View ArticleAsh dieback ‘not in Beds’
No ash trees in Bedfordshire have Chalaria fraxinea, the dieback disease sweeping the country.A Department of the Environment spokeswoman said: “No incidences have been reported in the region at all.”
View ArticleNadine Dorries suspended from Tory party over I’m A Celebrity
Controversial MP Nadine Dorries has been suspended from the Conservative Party for signing up to a reality TV show. Conservative HQ released a statement this evening following news the Mid Beds MP was...
View ArticleHatters lose out to Bulls sucker punch
Blue Square Bet Premier: Hereford United 1 (0) Luton Town 0 (0)Luton Town were somehow beaten 1-0 at Hereford United tonight, despite a totally dominant display at Edgar Street, writes Mike...
View ArticleLeighton woman treats stars of The Only Way is Essex
A successful businesswoman has brought her body wrapping treatment, that aims to break down fat permanently, to Leighton Buzzard.Lisa Barnes, of North Crawley, Buckinghamshire, has a home salon and now...
View ArticleSplurge out to see Bugsy Malone!
Grab your splurge guns and head on down to Fat Sam’s Grand Slam - the hottest speakeasy in Milton Keynes - for the riotous Bugsy Malone. Fat Sam is in danger of being closed down by his ‘business...
View ArticleWalker won’t rule out Hatters move
Goalscoring Nuneaton Town midfielder Adam Walker refused to rule out moving to Kenilworth Road after helping Boro to a 1-1 draw in their FA Cup encounter on Saturday, writes Mark Wood.The 21year-old...
View ArticleIdea for new link rejected
A Leighton architect’s ideas about a new link road from Leighton Buzzard to Aylesbury has been dismissed by Buckinghamshire County Council.Edmund Waller believes a road running from the site of 2,450...
View ArticleBuckle praise for departing Essam
Hatters boss Paul Buckle was full of praise for defender Connor Essam after Gillingham declined to renew his loan deal at Kenilworth Road last week, writes Mark Wood.The 20-year-old centre-half made...
View ArticlePOLL: What do you think about Dorries doing I’m A Celebrity?
Controversial MP Nadine Dorries was suspended from the Conservative Party last night for signing up to a reality TV show.Conservative HQ released a statement following news the Mid Beds MP was jetting...
View ArticleNadine could be kicked out, say local party
Nadine Dorries could be de-selected as a Conservative MP as a result of going onto I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, according to her local party.Paul Duckett, chairman of the Mid Beds Conservative...
View ArticleFamily slam farm over first aid care
A mother enraged by the actions taken after her daughter’s accident while on a family day out wants to warn others about the dangers of first aid not being administered correctly.Felicity Phillips, 34,...
View ArticleMarriage that’s a marathon effort
Some might say nowadays people are running scared of marriage, but not for a Leighton couple who together embarked on a 26-mile run overseas in aid of a cause close to their hearts.Karen Kirwan, 54, of...
View ArticleBuckle believes returning Watkins’ chance will come
Hatters boss Paul Buckle has told Adam Watkins to get his head down and work hard as he looks to battle his way back into Town’s starting line-up, writes Mark Wood.Having returned from a disappointing...
View ArticleRent to rise 71% in next ten years
HOUSING rents in Central Beds will be subject to massive increases over the next ten years – among the biggest rises in the country – according to a new report out last Monday. The National Housing...
View ArticleHatters rated v Hereford
Dean Brill: 7 – Commanded his area well and distribution was excellent. Lathaniel Rowe-Turner: 8 – Asked to add an attacking side to his game and did just that.Janos Kovacs: 7 – Solid showing on his...
View ArticleBuckle at a loss to explain Bulls defeat
Hatters boss Paul Buckle was at a loss to explain how his side came away from Edgar Street with nothing to show for their efforts on Tuesday night, writes Mike Simmonds.The visitors outplayed their...
View ArticleA reason to be cheerful
A new shop that has just opened up on the ‘quaint little cobbled alley’ of Peacock Parade in Leighton Buzzard wants to ruffle some feathers to let people know they are open for business.Debbie Brewer,...
View Article£1m homes failing to shift, says new survey
The number of home sales worth at least £1 million has fallen to its lowest level since 2009, according to new research by Lloyds TSB.Even though there were 3,043 million pound property sales in Great...
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