Page’s Field saved for future generations
Leighton’s green space that prompted protests last year has been given protected status as part of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations and the town wants to mark this ocassion with a big celebration.Under...
View ArticleSmith takes MOM vote against Dartford
New signing Jonathan Smith won the online man of the match award during Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Dartford.The midfielder, who joined on loan from York City last week, polled 56 per cent of the vote to...
View ArticleExclusive: Kajagoogoo’s Nick Beggs talks Limahl in I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out...
The front man of Leighton-based band Kajagoogoo has reportedly flown out to Australia to appear on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.Reports suggest that singer, Christopher Hamill better known by his...
View ArticleInquest opens after man dies at builders’ yard
AN inquest into the death of a man who died at a builders’ merchants opened today at Milton Keynes Coroner’s Court.Mark Pointer, from Leighton Buzzard, was at the Travis Perkins Builders’ Merchants in...
View ArticleHatters march on thanks to Rendell brace
FA Cup First Round Replay: Nuneaton Town 0 (0) Luton Town 2 (1)A brace from Scott Rendell saw Luton Town ease past Conference rivals Nuneaton Town in their FA Cup first round replay tonight, writes...
View ArticleScale back the wedding, we need a mortgage
Britons are shunning big white weddings in a bid to get on the property ladder, new research from Barclays has revealed. 52 per cent of Britons – more than half the UK population – would choose to put...
View ArticleSanta’s helpers needed for float tour
Santa Claus is coming to town as the Rotary Club of Leighton Linslade prepare for their annual festive float tour.The club is once again organising its Santa float for the run up to Christmas as a way...
View ArticleBuckle not ruling out a return for Robinson
Hatters boss Paul Buckle hasn’t given up on bringing Jake Robinson back to Kenilworth Road on loan despite him netting as a second half substitute for Northampton Town in their 4-2 win at Accrington...
View ArticleVote for your MOM against Nuneaton
The Luton News/Dunstable Gazette is running an online man of the match poll for supporters this season.Town were 2-0 winners at Nuneaton Town last night in the FA Cup first round thanks to two goals...
View ArticleLawless laments Town home form
Hatters midfielder Alex Lawless believes his side should start relishing playing at Kenilworth Road this season, writes Mike Simmonds.Town have taken just 15 points out of a possible 30 so far, a run...
View ArticleHatters rated v Nuneaton
Mark Tyler: 6.5 – Returned with a clean sheet on one of his easier nights.Lathaniel Rowe-Turner: 6.5 – Show his positional sense to clear his lines effectively.Janos Kovacs: 6.5 – Tough battle with...
View ArticleTyler glad to be back between the posts for Town
Recalled Town stopper Mark Tyler was delighted to be back in the starting line-up for Tuesday night’s 2-0 FA Cup first round replay win at Nuneaton Town, writes Mike Simmonds.The 35-year-old had missed...
View ArticleROAD TEST: Alan Candy behind the wheel of the Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Sorry to disappoint all you petrolheads, but here’s a diesel that really does the business. Why would you plump for petrol when this oil burner is so good?Sorry to disappoint all you petrolheads, but...
View ArticleHave you lost contact with your grandchildren?
Christmas is supposed to be a time full of festivities and cheer. A time spent with the family enjoying special moments together, but not so if you are unable to see your grandchildren as so many...
View ArticleDance thrilled to end his injury nightmare
Midfielder James Dance was thrilled to pull on a Town shirt for the first time in almost 10 months during the 2-0 FA Cup win at Nuneaton on Tuesday night, writes Mike Simmonds.The 25-year-old hadn’t...
View ArticleSunday training pays off for Hatters
Hatters manager Paul Buckle thought his side reaped the benefits from being called into training on Sunday as they emerged 2-0 winners at Nuneaton in the FA Cup on Tuesday night, writes Mike...
View ArticlePeople (review)
National treasure Alan Bennett takes a gentle swipe at that other NT – The National Trust –in his new comedy, People, which has just opened at the NT (National Theatre).You have to wonder what Bennett...
View ArticleHave a clear-out and help Keech Hospice Care
Your hospice needs you - or rather all those unwanted items clogging up your cupboards!The recession is starting to bite across the region, particularly in the charity’s 27 shops which are in desperate...
View ArticleRendell wins MOM vote at Nuneaton
Striker Scott Rendell won the News/Gazette online man of the match vote for Tuesday night’s 2-0 FA Cup victory over Nuneaton Town.Rendell, who notched both of Town’s goals, polled 30 per cent of the...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: The Twilight Saga - Breaking Dawn Part 2
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2Proof if ever it was needed that you can call a film anything and if enough people want to see it, it won’t matter. Director Bill Condon – who directed Part 1 –...
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