Chaos and comedy at the Royal & Derngate
An exciting line up events is on offer at the Royal & Derngate this spring. Fans of last year’s knockout Moby Dick will welcome the return of Spymonkey with their new production Oedipussy, plus...
View ArticleBaby and toddler first aid course in Leighton
Have you ever wondered how you would cope in an emergency? What would you do if your child stopped breathing, or your baby choked? In 2011, Leighton Buzzard & District NCT group held four...
View ArticleForce forges ahead in Facebook page popularity battle
OUR police force have become social networking butterflies as its Facebook page is named the most popular in the country.The Bedfordshire Police page has 17,679 fans, beating other local forces hands...
View ArticleFleetwood pushing for a Town start
STRIKER Stuart Fleetwood is pushing for a recall when Newport County visit Kenilworth Road tomorrow, writes Mike Simmonds.The 25-year-old has been relegated to the bench in recent weeks, but has...
View ArticleTown boss confirms no bids have been made yet
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin confirmed there have no been bids for players coming in or going out of Kenilworth Road during the transfer window so far, writes Mike Simmonds.When asked at this morning’s...
View ArticleBeds FA appoint new chief exec
BEDFORDSHIRE Football Association has appointed a successor to outgoing chief executive Peter Brown.Football League referee Keith Stroud took over the reins at the body’s Dunstable headquarters on...
View ArticleMagical Aladdin gets a Curtain Call
THE panto season is in full swing and the town’s newest theatre group is staging its debut festive show this month at the Raven Theatre, the town’s largest theatre situated in the grounds of Cedars...
View ArticleViews wanted on airport access
LUTON Airport has extended the deadline for comment on its access strategy.It will now close tomorrow (Friday) at 5pm.The draft document entitled Airport Surface Access Strategy outlines proposals to...
View ArticleOfficers are rapped for ‘racist conduct’
NEARLY 60 police officers in Bedfordshire have been reprimanded for race-related incidents in the past decade, including a chief inspector. But none have been sacked over the complaints...
View ArticleEx-Town star sent off as workmanlike Hatters grind out victory
Blue Square Bet PremierLuton Town 2 (1) Newport County AFC 0 (0)HATTERS old boy Ryan Charles was sent on his Newport debut as Luton cruised to a 2-0 victory over their Welsh visitors at Kenilworth Road...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the new cinema releases
THERE’S a varied field of runners and riders under starter’s orders for this week’s Box Office Stakes, but there’s one nag which is undoubtedly installed as odds-on favourite.It has the pedigree, it...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the best TV of the week ahead
SaturdayThe Magicians (BBC One, 6.35pm)Four magicians – double act Barry Jones and Stuart MacLeod, alongside Pete Firman and Jason Latimer – team up with assorted celebrities to perform four illusions,...
View ArticleHarpist continues classics season
Leighton Buzzard Music welcome the New Year with a recital by the brilliant Anglo-French harpist Melissa Kenny. Mélissa was born in France and studied in Toulouse and later in London at the Trinity...
View ArticleHockey teams back in action
HOCKEY: Luton Ladies beat Hertford IIs 3-0 in Five Counties Women’s League Division One at the weekend, with their seconds losing 2-0 to Royston in Division Two and their thirds beaten 3-0 by Blueharts...
View ArticleBrabin’s trial date set
HATTERS: Manager Gary Brabin’s trial date was set for Friday, May 25, during a case management hearing at Selby Magistrates Court yesterday.Brabin had already pleaded not guilty to the two charges of...
View ArticleChange in formation was the key to Hatters’ crucial win
REVERTING to a 4-3-3 formation proved the difference for Luton as they edged to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over struggling Stockport County on Tuesday night, writes Mark Wood.Recalled duo Stuart...
View ArticleHatters plan changes for Hinkley challenge
STRONG Hatters are set to make a number of changes for their trip to struggling Blue Square North side Hinckley in their FA Trophy second round clash tomorrow, writes Mark Wood.Injuries have ruled out...
View ArticleBusiness expansion signals jobs boost for Leighton
CONNELLS, one of Leighton largest employers, is today extending its number of premises in the town with the official opening of Lavells House, off West Street, by town mayor Gordon Perham. The company...
View Article‘The man from the council says YES’
A COUNCIL’S leader is vowing to change the way the authority does business.James Jamieson has set Central Bedfordshire Council the task of making £10million savings in the year from April while not...
View ArticleHave a peep at panto!
DON’T be sheepish about booking tickets to The Winslow Players panto production of Little Bo Peep which has been especially written by member Derry French.It’s great festive fun featuring all the the...
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