Alan Dee: Lock the doors, let’s go for broke
Heaven knows I have done some dull jobs in my time, but I’ve got nothing to compare to the poor saps who got stuck with running that polling station in Newport last week.You’ll probably have heard the...
View ArticleA devilish production of Dr Faustus
A brand new adaptation of Marlowe’s Dr Faustus comes to Stantonbury Campus on November 27. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and unlimited power, Dr Faustus makes a pact with the devil and...
View ArticleLeighton man charged over abduction
A Leighton man has been charged over the abduction of a nine-year-old girl in the Meadow Way area of Leighton Buzzard.Derek Cyril Cheeseman, 75, of Waterloo Road, has been charged by Bedfordshire...
View ArticleTRAVEL: Touring Germany’s Christmas markets
Laura Wurzal hunts for unusual gifts in Germany.When it comes to Christmas shopping, few countries can hold a candle to Germany. Its traditional Christmas markets have been creating the wow factor for...
View ArticleGray’s relishing centre stage role for the Hatters
Young gun Andre Gray is relishing the chance to play in his preferred centre forward role as he netted twice during Town’s 2-2 draw at Mansfield on Sunday, writes Mark Wood.With Luton reverting to a...
View ArticleGray named MOM against Mansfield
Striker Andre Gray was a clear winner of the News/Gazette online MOM vote during Town’s 2-2 draw at Mansfield on Sunday.The forward turned in a barnstorming display, scoring twice as Luton came within...
View ArticleLeighton man remanded in custody
A Leighton man has been remanded in custody after he was charged over the abduction of a nine-year-old girl.Derek Cyril Cheeseman, of Waterloo Road, appeared at Luton Magistrates Court this morning.The...
View ArticleBailed DLT protests his innocence
A former Radio 1 DJ branded himself an ‘easy target’ as he protested his innocence over allegations of sexual offences when he spoke to reporters outside his home near Leighton Buzzard.Dave Lee Travis,...
View ArticlePolice hunting man in connection with fraud in Leighton
A man is wanted in connection with a fraud in which he targeted a community member of a local church in Leighton Buzzard. Bedfordshire Police have released pictures of the man they need to speak to in...
View ArticleHospice aid artists get set for a big weekend
For one weekend only, the Town Farm Studio in Cheddington is opening its doors to the public to show off new art and present the work of nine accomplished artists.The annual Town Farm Art Show will be...
View ArticleHatters U18s hit back to beat Watford
Luton Town’s U18s fought back from a goal down triumph 2-1 at rivals Watford in the Puma Youth Alliance on Saturday.The Hornets started stronger, but didn’t really trouble Town keeper Ben Barnes,...
View ArticleBuckle could still make a move in loan market
With the loan window set to shut tomorrow, the Hatters are continuing to cast their eye over any deals that could strengthen the squad.Manager Paul Buckle said: “We are always looking. I don’t think...
View ArticleAinge’s anger at Town’s set-piece problems
If Town want to win the Conference, then they have to nip their set-piece problems in the bud according to defender Simon Ainge, writes Mike Simmonds.Hatters have conceded 28 goals this season, with 11...
View ArticleHave your say of future development in East Leighton
Central Bedfordshire Council is asking for local residents to comment on a Framework Plan for the land to the east of Leighton Buzzard. The plan is being developed alongside the council’s development...
View ArticleBuckle looking for continuity in Trophy tie
FA Trophy finalist Paul Buckle is looking to put out a strong side when the Hatters visit Blue Square Bet South side Dorchester in the first round of the competition on Saturday, writes Mark...
View ArticleLeighton Christmas appeal needs your support
Leighton Buzzard Salvation Army once again needs your help to make Christmas special for children who will have little or nothing under the tree on December 25.The group were able to distribute more...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: Silver Linings Playbook, Gambit, End Of Watch
Silver Linings PlaybookThe Fighter was a return to the filmmaking arena of the fascinating talent David O. Russell, who had been on hiatus since the glorious folly of his existential comedy I Heart...
View ArticleDorchester tie the ideal scouting exercise for Hatters
Hatters goalkeeper Mark Tyler believes that Saturday’s FA Trophy clash with Dorchester Town will be an ideal scouting exercise ahead of the FA Cup second round tie the following week, writes Mike...
View ArticleSteptoe & Son (review)
Galton & Simpson have made a name for themselves turning the misery of others into television gems.Hancock gave a generation of new TV viewers an iconic and unique comic while Steptoe & Son...
View ArticleNadine: ‘Jungle was hard, hard, hard’
Mid Beds MP Nadine Dorries has been voted out of the camp on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.Nadine, 55, is the first campmate to leave the jungle reality show, and claimed that she is happy to...
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