Wanted man last seen in Leighton Buzzard
A wanted man is being hunted by police who say he was last known to be in the Leighton Buzzard area.Maurice Fitzgerald, 52, failed to appear at St Albans Crown Court on Tuesday, June 26 for breaching a...
View ArticleTown red hot favourites to progress at Matlock
The News/Gazette BetVictor columnAnother poor performance in front of a live TV audience on Tuesday saw the Hatters put to the sword by table topping Newport; the 5-2 scoreline certainly didn’t flatter...
View ArticleIrene serves up a new role in age battle
Leighton cafe owner Val Taylor has gone to the aid of pensioner Irene Mullenger, pictured, by offering the golden oldie former checkout girl a new role as a barista, writes Anne Cox.Val, who runs the...
View ArticleHatters boss praises ‘inspirational’ Hartson
Boss Paul Buckle paid tribute to an ‘inspirational’ John Hartson after the former Town striker was the star guest at Town’s Christmas Dinner on Friday night, writes Mike Simmonds.The 37-year-old...
View ArticleLeighton teacher retires after 37 years
An assistant Headteacher at a Leighton Buzzard school is retiring after 37 years of service.Mrs Ann Heming who taught at Brooklands School, of Brooklands Drive, has taken the decision to retire after...
View ArticleRobinson ready to give his all for Hatters’ promotion bid
Young midfielder Matt Robinson is happy to take on whatever role necessary this season to ensure Hatters win promotion back to the Football League, writes Mike Simmonds.The teenager said: “Playing...
View ArticleHealth checks are a wake up call
Residents of Bedfordshire are taking advantage of the NHS Health Check.Natalie Wakefield, Health Care Assistant at Salisbury House Surgery, Leighton Buzzard, has been delivering NHS Health Checks for...
View ArticleShaw nets late winner as Hatters fight past Gladiators
FA Trophy round two Matlock Town 1 Luton Town 2An injury-time goal from Jon Shaw saw Luton edge through to the third round of the FA Trophy after an incredibly scrappy victory over Evo-Stik Northern...
View ArticleDon’t let plumbing problems be a drain on your Christmas
You might be looking forward to Christmas but it is easy to forget how dependent we are on our plumbing systems – so now is the right time to put a bit of effort into preparing for the winter months to...
View ArticleBuckle praises character as Town down Matlock
Hatters boss Paul Buckle praised his side’s character as they reached the FA Trophy third round with a last-gasp 2-1 win over Matlock this afternoon, writes Mike Simmonds.Town had taken the lead...
View ArticleVote for Hatters MOM against Matlock
The Luton News/Dunstable Gazette is running an online man of the match poll for supporters this season.Town edged through to the third round of the FA Trophy with a last-minute goal from striker Jon...
View ArticleMother Goose (review)
Have a gander at this year’s cracking panto, Mother Goose, that’s now playing at Watford Palace Theatre. It really is an eggcellent show! (plenty more egg jokes to come folks – it is the silly season...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey
“My dear Frodo, you asked me once if I had told you everything there was to know about my adventures. Well, I can honestly say I’ve told you the truth, I may not have told you all of it...’The Hobbit:...
View ArticleI get into the hi-ho spirit of panto
I’ve never been one for Christmas, adopting the Scrooge attitude of bah humbugging any attempt at merriment - until this year. Folks, I’ve seen four pantos in five days and I think it’s safe to say...
View ArticleHatters youngster loaned to Canaries
Hatters youngster Jordan Davis has joined Evo-Stik League Southern Premier Division side Hitchin Town on loan, writes Mike Simmonds.The 18-year-old was on the bench as the Canaries were hammered 8-2 by...
View ArticleBands play charity gig
A pair of Leighton bands are taking to the stage in a charity gig aimed at helping some great causes.Blues Before Midnight and The Palms are playing at Brooklands Social Club on Friday. All proceeds...
View ArticleSnow White And The Seven Dwarfs (review)
The Grove bagged a bargain worthy of Rodney and Delboy when they stole some of Harry Potter’s elves for this year’s family panto, Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs.It’s fair to say the antics of the...
View ArticleIrene serves up a new role in age battle
Leighton cafe owner Val Taylor has gone to the aid of pensioner Irene Mullenger, pictured, by offering the golden oldie former checkout girl a new role as a barista, writes Anne Cox.Val, who runs the...
View ArticleHatters at home to Skelmersdale in FA Trophy
Luton Town have been drawn at home to Evo-Stik League Northern Premier First Division North side Skelmersdale United in the third round of the FA Trophy.While Hatters were defeating Matlock 2-1 on...
View ArticleBells toll in sad remembrance
The bells at All Saints Church, Leighton will be rung half muffled tonight (Monday) as a token of sympathy for the school massacre in Connecticut and the tragic death of nurse Jacintha Saldanha.A total...
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