Sweet Smell of Success for drama on the fringe!
Seven years ago I took a wrong turn in Soho and found myself standing outside a little theatre which was advertising an upcoming production starring my favourite male actor. I was curious and...
View ArticleStrictly star honoured by university
Strictly star Colin Salmon received an honourary degree from the University of Bedfordshire yesterday (November 22).The actor, who is best known for roles in James Bond and Doctor Who, celebrated his...
View ArticleShare your flood knowledge
Residents affected by flooding are being asked to help the council identify problem areas by filling in an online questionnaire. Central Beds is preparing a new Local Flood Risk Management Strategy,...
View ArticleOh boy, Buddy’s hits will be at The Grove
Get ready to rock and roll to the rhythms of Buddy Holly and swing to the classic sounds of Motown at the Grove Theatre.Thursday sees Buddy Holly – A Legend Reborn at the Dunstable venue for one night...
View ArticleBuckle dismay as Hatters tie is called off
Luton Town boss Paul Buckle was left frustrated as his side’s FA Trophy first round tie at Dorchester Town was called off this afternoon due to a waterlogged pitch.The playing surface had been passed...
View ArticleMake it a Knight to remember!
The Barron Knights are back this Saturday for their annual gig at The Stables.They have been touring with Soundtrack Of Our Lives, a new show featuring some great hits from the past.Barron Knights’...
View ArticleEmpty homes under the spotlight
Schemes to get empty homes back into circulation are being highlighted by Central Beds Council as part of a national Empty Homes Week which started yesterday (Saturday).Properties that are empty for...
View ArticleTwinkle your little stars safely this Christmas
Untangling last year’s fairy lights might seem like the biggest challenge you’ll face when putting up your Christmas lights, but an electricity company is warning of hidden dangers in your decorations....
View ArticleFestive fun at Ashridge
An Ashridge At Christmas event takes place on Sunday, December 2 at the National Trust’s Ashridge estateOrganised by the Friends of Ashridge, local crafts and produce will be available at the...
View ArticleRoaring mystery at The Court Theatre
Berkhamsted Youth Theatre presents an exciting version of an early English Mystery Play. Written by director, Bill Oram, As A Lion Roars tells the story of the life of Jesus, using elements of...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: End Of Watch
“I am the police, and I’m here to arrest you. You’ve broken the law. I did not write the law. I may disagree with the law but I will enforce it. By law I am unable to walk away. I am a consequence. I...
View ArticleHigh spirits in Ayckbourn’s Life & Beth at The Court Theatre
Alan Ayckbourn’s festive comedy Life & Beth plays out at the Court Theatre, Tring, from December 5-8.The Pendley Theatre Company hopes to be lifting spirits with this life-affirming and hauntingly...
View ArticleMansfield or Matlock await Town in the Trophy
Luton Town have been drawn away to Mansfield Town or Matlock Town in the FA Trophy second round, should they progress against Dorchester Town tomorrow night.While Town were left frustrated by the rain...
View ArticleMore staff leave Leighton Police Station
Beds Police has further scaled down operations from the near redundant Leighton Police Station when the Scenes Of Crime department was broken up on Friday.The unit held a farewell get-together with the...
View ArticleLet there be light at Leighton Buzzard R.F.C
LEIGHTON Buzzard Rugby Club have officially switched on their new floodlights, with guest Andrew Selous MP doing the honours. The new lights have been three years in the making, and at a cost of over...
View ArticleFootball: It never rains, but it pours
LEIGHTON Town’s search for a first league win in nine matches has had to wait after two games were called off in the space of a week.Town had been due to visit Evo-Stik League Division One Central...
View ArticleHockey: Superb wins for Leighton’s men
Leighton Buzzard Men’s 1sts 4Abingdon 2Leighton’s men 1sts entertained Abingdon on Saturday and were slow out of the blocks, working hard to maintain possession and try to control the game. However, a...
View ArticleHelp in the hunt for Tori
A dog owner has launched a nation-wide appeal for the return of his beloved Staffie after the animal was snatched from his Heath and Reach home.Tori, a lovable 18-month-old blue youngster was in the...
View ArticleStory-telling and big band sounds at Stantonbury
Something for everyone at Stantonbury this week. Peter and the Wolf, Prokofiev’s wonderful charming tale of courage and compassion, is being performed on Saturday afternoon especially for young...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Time for a little Christmas chocolate crabbiness
It’s around this time of year that I start getting a bit tetchy about Christmas, and I don’t think I’m being unfair in blaming this fairly and squarely on Mrs Dee.A generous woman to a fault, she racks...
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