New Town signing Smith is living for the moment
New Town midfielder Jonathan Smith is concentrating on the here and now after joining Hatters on loan from York City this week, writes Mike Simmonds.The 26-year-old, who will remain with Town until...
View ArticleGrand opening of new grass pitch at Cedars
A date has been set for the opening of a new third generation (3G) artificial grass pitch in Leighton Buzzard.The launch will take place on Saturday, November 17 at 2pm at Cedars Upper School of...
View ArticleHenry left embarrassed at Hatters’ Hereford defeat
Hatters defender Ronnie Henry was left feeling slightly embarrassed that his side hadn’t increased their run of away victories to five with a 1-0 defeat at Hereford United on Tuesday night, writes Mike...
View ArticleTown chief not ruling out further signings
Hatters chief Paul Buckle hasn’t ruled out more signings as he looks to fine tune his squad for a title challenge this season, writes Mike Simmonds.The Luton boss signed York City midfielder Jonathan...
View ArticleHow clued up are you on police poll?
With just a week to go until the police and crime commissioner elections, do you know who’s going to get your vote?On November 15, people across Bedfordshire will be able to vote in the county’s first...
View ArticleVIDEO: Meet police chief candidate Jas Parmar
In the first of a series of profiles on Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner candidates in the lead up to the November 15 election, we speak to the Conservative candidate, Jas Parmar...Jas...
View ArticleSanta Special bookings now back on after ticketing glitch
Leighton Buzzard’s narrow-gauge railway had to temporarily suspend sales of tickets for its Santa Special services, because of a six-day upgrade of its ticketing agency’s computer system.Ticketmaster...
View ArticleExclusive interview with Nadine Dorries on her I’m A Celebrity appearance
Nadine Dorries has spoken exclusively to the Times & Citizen about her controversial decision to take part in I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.Nadine claimed that the show would be an opportunity...
View ArticleNadine rebuked by fellow MP
I’m A Celebrity MP Nadine Dorries has been rebuked by a fellow Conservative politician, after she compared her decision to go on the reality TV show with his work for the Foreign Office.Alistair Burt,...
View ArticleGoalkeeper poser awaits Buckle
Town manager Paul Buckle faces a dilemma over the number one position ahead of Saturday’s Blue Square Bet Premier home clash with Dartford on Saturday, writes Mike Simmonds.First choice keeper Mark...
View ArticleSteptoe and Son return to scrap at R & D
A brand new stage adaptation of the classic TV series Steptoe and Son comes to Northampton’s Royal & Derngate from Tuesday. Bound together by birth, business and bloody bad luck, Albert and Harold...
View ArticleRobinson returns to Northampton for now
Attacker Jake Robinson has headed back to Northampton Town after his loan deal at Kenilworth Road expired following Tuesday night’s 1-0 defeat to Hereford, writes Mike Simmonds.The 26-year-old has...
View ArticleSmith shocked by the one-sided nature of Town’s reverse
New Town signing Jonathan Smith was almost lost for words after his debut for Luton somehow ended in a 1-0 defeat at Hereford United on Tuesday night, writes Mike Simmonds.Smith, who has arrived at...
View ArticleJudges ‘chews’ food firms to win top Bedfordshire awards!
Food-based companies scooped the top awards at a celebration of the best of Bedfordshire’s businesses last night (Thursday).Biogen, in Milton Ernest, which turns food waste into energy and fertiliser...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the pick of the week’s TV
SATURDAYThe Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance (BBC One, 9.15pm)Among those taking part this year will be the Military Wives choir, formed last year by Gareth Malone. Russell Watson,...
View ArticleChristmas Fair comes to church
St Barnabas Church hold their Annual Christmas Fair in the Church and Linslade Community Hall tomorrow (Saturday) between 11am and 3pm.Books, bric-a-brac, cakes and home produce, children’s toys and...
View ArticleAnother route for injured Spiller?
Luton Town may have to explore another avenue in a bid to cure Danny Spiller’s long-standing achilles problem, writes Mark Wood.The 31-year-old was forced off 27 minutes into a development game against...
View ArticleMark makes plans as new town deputy clerk
Planning officer Mark Saccoccio has been appointed deputy town clerk at Leighton-Linslade Town Council following in the wake of the shock dismissal of Barry Wardle who formerly held the post.Mark...
View ArticleRegiment Fitness gets the troops in shape
Gyms, swimming pools and five-a-side football pitches are all well-known pastures for exercise enthusiasts to get their fitness fill, but the great outdoors is making a real revival.Few will argue...
View ArticleMagpies yet to make contact over Boucaud
Town chief Paul Buckle is yet to hear from Notts County manager Keith Curle over extending Andre Boucaud’s stay at Meadow Lane, writes Mark Wood.The Magpies boss last week said he was seeking talks...
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