A storm of protests after Leighton flood scheme sunk
A long awaited £5.7 million flood defence scheme for Leighton has been scrapped causing a deluge of complaints and fears that homes will be put at risk.Representatives from the Environment Agency...
View ArticleMagpies remain confident over Hatters clash
Dorchester Town insist they are ‘very confident’ tonight’s rearranged FA Trophy first round clash with Luton Town will go ahead, writes Mike Simmonds.The match was postponed on Saturday due to a...
View ArticleTRAVEL: In the footsteps of Downton Abbey
With viewers gripped to Downton Abbey once again, why not enjoy a romantic, wintery break at a Downton-style country manor hotel? Sarah Marshall suggests some stately stays.Ickworth House Hotel,...
View ArticleNeighbours trapped in Leighton road chaos
People living in and around Clarence Road were trapped in their homes on Friday as the seemingly never-ending road works continue to make lives a misery for the east Leighton neighbourhood.A five-day...
View ArticleSpot-kick woe for Town’s Ladies
Luton Town Ladies exited the South East Combination League Cup at the quarter-final stage with a penalty shoot-out defeat to Ebbsfleet United on Sunday.After trailing early on, Michelle Byrne equalised...
View ArticleDrivers urged to take care as bad-weather causes spate of collisions
Drivers are urged to take care on the roads following a spate of road collisions throughout The East of England region. Since 1.45am today, The East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) has...
View ArticleBoucaud wants decision from Hatters on where his future lies
Hatters midfielder Andre Boucaud has admitted his frustrations at not knowing where his long-term future lies, writes Mike Simmonds.The 28-year-old is currently on loan at League One Notts County,...
View ArticleSight-saving surgery
Specialist sight-saving techniques, including corneal transplants to treat blindness, are now available at the Luton&Dunstable Hospital.Consultant eye surgeon Mr Allon Barsam, who heads up the new...
View ArticleTrains costly? Not this month!
Rail commuters may have thought they were paying for an expensive service – but they were wrong, as for almost a month they hadn’t been charged!Ticket money at Leighton Buzzard train station has been...
View ArticleHatters face replay as Magpies pinch late leveller
FA Trophy first round Dorchester Town 2 (0) Luton Town 2 (1)Town’s set-piece hoodoo came back to haunt them again last night as defender Charlie Clough’s last-gasp header for Dorchester denied them...
View ArticleHouseholds take action to keep the cold at bay
Chilly UK homeowners are taking action after a string of harsh winters – with 111,000 in the East of England fitting extra insulation to their property in the last year, new research from the Energy...
View ArticleEngland U16 call for Chelsea’s former Hatters starlet
Former Hatters starlet Jay Dasilva has been called up to the England U16 squad for the first time to face Scotland tomorrow night in Sky Sports’ Victory Shield decider, writes Mark Wood.The Luton lad...
View ArticleSt Barnabas church hosts Christmas tree festival
Christmas is nearly here and to celebrate, St Barnabas Church is hosting its very own Christmas tree festival.St Barnabas Parish Church, of Waterloo Road, Leighton Buzzard has invited special guest...
View ArticleHarry Potter stars add sparkle to Leighton’s Christmas weekend
Prepare for a magical weekend as it is announced that young Harry Potter stars will be flying into Leighton Buzzard to switch on the Christmas lights, writes Amanda Devlin.Organisers of Leighton...
View ArticleHatters rated v Dorchester
Mark Tyler: 8 - Made several fine saves to deny the Magpies victory.Lathaniel Rowe-Turner: 6 - Steady showing from the dependable full-back.Janos Kovacs: 6.5 - Tower of strength at the back and...
View ArticleLeighton’s Limahl out of the jungle alongside MP Nadine Dorries
It turns out the millions of viewers who love to tune into celebrities eating jungle cuisine didn’t want MP Nadine Dorries to be on their screens as she was first to be booted out of I’m A Celebrity...
View ArticleOwen’s snap happy at just 14
A budding photographer has scooped a prestigious award for his talent when it comes to capturing a beautiful moment – and he’s only 14 years old!Owen Hearn, of High Street South, Stewkley,...
View ArticleTyler sends out a warning to Luton
Unhappy Hatters keeper Mark Tyler has warned that they won’t win anything if Town continue to be afflicted by their set-piece achilles heel, writes Mark Wood.Defender Simon Ainge lost his man as the...
View ArticleBedfordshire stars shine for England in India
Cricket: Former Bedfordshire cricketers Alastair Cook, Monty Panesar and Graeme Swann were in superb form as England thrashed India by 10 wickets in Mumbai.Bedford Modern School old boy Panesar made a...
View ArticleLate goals are not an issue says Town boss
Determined Town boss Paul Buckle felt his side deserved victory as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Dorchester in the first round of the FA Trophy on Tuesday night, writes Mark Wood.A whole host of...
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