LBDG’s Dick Whittington (review)
Traditional family pantomime is hard to find these days as directors feel the need to give audiences bigger and blousier shows.But a theatre full of excitable cubs can tell you what they want to see –...
View ArticleFootball: Good effort but Leighton suffer another defeat
LEIGHTON Town returned from Ashford with nothing to show for their efforts after a good all round team performance as their on-field woes continued with a 3-1 defeat on Saturday.After taking the lead...
View ArticleDentist p..p.p.picks a penguin as mascot
Leighton dentists, Whole Tooth, has adopted a new mascot for its Grovebury Road practice. Perio the Penguin will be making appearances around the town over the coming year to help promote the...
View ArticleVandals on the rampage
Vandalism and violence threatened Linslade when a group of 30 men gathered together causing anti-social behaviour at the weekend.Police attended Leighton Buzzard Railway Station after receiving calls...
View ArticleBuckle urges Town to use Wolves win as a springboard
Town boss Paul Buckle has urged his side to take the confidence gained from beating Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup into the remainder of their league campaign, writes Mike Simmonds.After...
View ArticleShaw hits treble in Hatters rout
Blue Square Bet Premier Luton Town 6 (3) Barrow 1 (0)The feel-good factor is well and truly back at Kenilworth Road as Town followed up Saturday’s FA Cup victory over Championship Wolves with a 6-1...
View ArticleBuckle confirms interest in Branston and Essam
Town boss Paul Buckle has confirmed his interest in the central defensive duo of Guy Branston and Connor Essam, writes Mike Simmonds.Branston, 33, was released by Aldershot Town last week but was...
View ArticleBuckle: Jolley’s heart wasn’t in Town move
Town boss Paul Buckle has spoken of the reasons behind the club pulling out of a proposed move for AFC Wimbledon winger Christian Jolley last week, writes Mike Simmonds.Speaking exclusively to the...
View ArticleBuckle wants end to Boucaud saga
Town boss Paul Buckle is hoping to get the future of midfielder Andre Boucaud sorted during the January transfer window, writes Mike Simmonds.The 28-year-old has been on loan at League One Notts County...
View ArticleHatters rated v Barrow
Mark Tyler: 6 – No real chance with the goal on a quiet night.Lathaniel Rowe-Turner: 7.5 – Almost faultless and the perfect partner for Kovacs.Greg Taylor: 8.5 – Phenomenal performance from the...
View Article‘I’d live on baked beans if I had to’
Write Away: By Rebecca Wilson, Leighton Buzzard Writers...Yesterday a glossy leaflet plopped through the door advertising the arrival of yet another Leighton Buzzard beauty salon.LB is already swamped...
View ArticleFestive fall-out as row erupts in Leighton
A war of words has erupted after Leighton’s council leader accused I Love LB traders of “not being bothered to open” on the Sundays leading up to Christmas.After Leighton-Linslade Town Council invested...
View ArticleBoucaud set to join Magpies as Town agree fee
Town midfielder Andre Boucaud is poised to join Notts County permanently after the two clubs finally agreed a deal, writes Mark Wood.The 28-year-old has impressed for the Magpies during his five-month...
View ArticleShaw relieved to banish Woking memories
Experienced striker Jon Shaw was glad to put the memory of Woking to bed as Town romped to a 6-1 victory over Barrow on Tuesday night, writes Mark Wood.Shaw missed a gilt-edged chance to put the...
View ArticleDelighted Buckle admits he would have been ‘crazy’ to change his team
Delighted Hatters boss Paul Buckle admitted he would have been ‘crazy’ to change a winning formula after seeing his side record a second terrific win on Tuesday night, writes Mark Wood.Town followed up...
View ArticleTown youngsters in the frame for FA Trophy clash
Luton look likely to make a number of changes for Saturday’s FA Trophy third round visit of minnows Skelmersdale United, writes Mark Wood.With Town still in the FA Cup and a fixture backlog in the...
View ArticleShaw looks for a way out of headband promise
Stitched-up Hatters hero Jon Shaw is looking for a way out of wearing a headband every week after netting a hat-trick in Luton’s 6-1 defeat of Barrow on Tuesday night, writes Mark Wood.Town were in...
View ArticleAuditions for She Loves Me
Auditions to be a star in a rare production of a love story at a Tring theatre will take place this week.Tring Festival Company have announced auditions for She Loves Me, Bock & Harnick’s musical...
View ArticleArt demonstration
An artist has been invited to show off his talents in front of a keen audience.Leighton Buzzard Art Society are welcoming Jonathan Newey to give a demonstration on sketching techniques using...
View ArticleA top career, so to speak!
An entrepreneur is making her mark on international companies, including The Coca-Cola Company, Clinique, World Wildlife Fund and FC Barcelona, by providing the voice for some of their campaigns. Anna...
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