Smith was driving force behind deal
Driven midfielder Jonathan Smith was key to Town agreeing a £50,000 deal plus add-ons with York City for his services, according to manager Paul Buckle, writes Mark Wood.The Town boss revealed he was...
View ArticleSocial media crime rises
Crimes involving social media numbered nearly 150 in 2012, Bedfordshire Police has revealed.A Freedom of Information request was submitted to the force by the Press Association, asking how many...
View ArticlePlans to improve council housing
A consultation has been launched by Central Bedfordshire Council as part of their plans to hear the public’s views on how to improve council housing.More than 5,000 flats, bungalows and houses in the...
View ArticleAmbition was key to Neilson decision as he believes Hatters are ‘more...
A greater sense of ambition was the main reason that winger Scott Neilson opted for a move to Kenilworth Road rather than league leaders Grimsby Town, writes Mike Simmonds.Neilson, 25, had been on loan...
View ArticleSmith looks to thrive in Luton pressure cooker
Determined midfielder Jonathan Smith has revealed it’s the pressure of expectation at Luton that convinced him to drop down a division and sign for the Hatters, writes Mark Wood.Town completed their...
View ArticleTown invest for promotion bid as they wait on Jolley and close on centre-half
Money is still available for Town boss Paul Buckle to sign the ‘right’ players this January transfer window according to managing director Gary Sweet, writes Mark Wood.With automatic promotion still a...
View ArticleBuckle searching for a leader at the back
Hatters boss Paul Buckle has confirmed he is searching for a new centre half during the January transfer window, writes Mike Simmonds.Town shipped another three goals against Woking on New Year’s Day,...
View ArticleSecond phase of town centre roadworks begin
Leighton is set to face the second phase of town centre gridlock when workmen continue to dig up roads and pavements as the new year begins - and the disruption is expected to go on until May.The...
View ArticleGray not looking to leave Luton
Town striker Andre Gray isn’t giving any thought to speculation about his future during the January transfer window, writes Mike Simmonds.The 21-year-old has been Luton’s stand out player in recent...
View ArticleYour chance to star in the Cali musical
Dunstable’s California Ballroom is the background for a brand new musical on the much loved and missed venue.Auditions are being held at the Hat Factory on Monday January 14 from 5pm to 8.30pm.Actor...
View ArticleMan fearful of attacks on dark street
A knifepoint robbery in Leighton Buzzard struck fear into a man who says a similar attack could happen in his own street after it was plunged into darkness ten weeks ago.Maurice Mills, 67, of Grange...
View Article‘Join MK for jobs boost’
Central Bedfordshire leaders are being asked to throw in their lot with Milton Keynes to kick start economic growth in the region.At a meeting on Tuesday (January 8) Central Bedfordshire Council’s...
View ArticleLinslade walking class for pooches
For those brave enough to venture into muddy conditions during January’s somewhat unpredictable weather, a treat awaits in Linslade with a dog walking class. The Monday Night Dog Class is holding...
View ArticleWanderers form not an issue for Buckle
Hatters boss Paul Buckle isn’t paying any attention to the rut that Saturday’s opponents Wolves find themselves stuck in ahead of their FA Cup third round clash, writes Mike Simmonds.Pressure is...
View ArticleGray has no point to prove against hometown club
Striker Andre Gray doesn’t feel like he has anything to prove to former club Wolverhampton Wanderers at the weekend, writes Mike Simmonds.Gray was born in the area and was part of Wolves’ academy,...
View ArticlePREVIEW: Luton Town v Wolves
Life back in the Championship is proving far, far harder than Wolves could have imagined, writes Mike Simmonds.Comfortably relegated from the Premier League last season after finishing a hefty 12...
View ArticleControversy at deputy role in new police team
A Labour councillor was approved for the role of deputy police and crime commissioner by the Beds Police and Crime Panel, amid calls for clarification of what her £36,000 job will entail. Dallow ward...
View ArticleBuckle ready for Town’s fixture backlog
Town boss Paul Buckle is more than ready for the fixture backlog that comes with his side gunning on three fronts this season, writes Mike Simmonds.Hatters are at home to Wolves in the FA Cup third...
View ArticleHatters end Jolley interest while Boucaud returns
Hatters have today called off their attempts to sign AFC Wimbledon winger Christian Jolley, writes Mike Simmonds.The 24-year-old has been on loan at Newport County in recent weeks, scoring five goals...
View ArticleMissing black cat from Leighton
A Leighton Buzzard cat known for being ‘nosey’ went missing from her home on New Years Eve.The one-year-old black female was seen on the last day of 2012 by her owner Gail Talbot, of Carina Drive.Gail...
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