Telford’s plight is of no concern to Buckle
Town boss Paul Buckle isn’t paying any attention to the poor run that tomorrow night’s opponents AFC Telford United are currently on, writes Mike Simmonds.The Bucks have gone 13 Conference games...
View ArticleFootball: Second half goals sink brave Town
A PATCHED up Leighton Town side produced another battling display on Saturday, but it wasn’t enough to prevent another defeat as they went down 4-0 to Biggleswade Town.Dropping to 19th place in the...
View ArticleNetball: Win double for Leighton’s ladies
LEIGHTON Buzzard Netball Club’s Jets and Jaguars both stormed to victory over teams from Crawley Tornadoes at the weekend.Jets thrashed Luton side Crawley Yellow Tornadoes 62-28 to secure their first...
View ArticleLeighton school closures announced
The recent onset of snow across Bedfordshire has forced two Leighton Buzzard schools to close half way through the day.The latest information on the traffic and school closures confirms that Cedars...
View ArticleHarwood revival at The Palace
A major revival of Ronald Harwood’s comedy Equally Divided opens at Watford Palace Theatre next month.Edith likes to think she is a good person. She was a dutiful daughter to her demanding mother,...
View ArticleGray signs new deal with Hatters
Hatters striker Andre Gray has committed his future to the club by signing a contract extension until the summer of 2015.The 21-year-old’s deal was due to run out in 2014 and has been in stunning form...
View ArticleGolf: Cricket fan Brian is new golf captain
LEFT-HANDED golfer Brian Carter wrote a new chapter in the impressive history of Leighton Buzzard Golf Club when he became the first incoming captain to drive-off with a ceremonial century-old...
View ArticleCarden leaves Luton while Cash comes in
Hatters have confirmed they have mutually parted company with first team coach Paul Carden, while ex-Wycombe defender Stuart Cash has joined the backroom staff.Carden originally joined the club as a...
View ArticleSherlock spoof makes perfect panto treat
Are the New Year blues getting you down? Why not raise your spirits with a visit to the annual Edlesbray pantomime? This year the Edlesbray Players are presenting Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the...
View ArticleRugby: Biggest win of season for brilliant Buzzards
BUZZARDS returned to form on Saturday when they thrashed Oadby Wyggestonians 67-5 for their biggest win of the season.A week after their Midlands 2 East (South) promotion hopes suffered a blow with...
View ArticleAstral Park cash assured
Residents living in Sandhills are likely to have to wait at least another three years before they can enjoy strolls around the area’s open space and lakeside area.Central Beds Council has revealed that...
View ArticleSchools open again after snowy weather
The weather front that was nicknamed the ‘Beast from the East’ reared its ugly head yesterday, as schools in Leighton-Linslade sent students home early causing outrage among parents - but it’s back to...
View ArticleBucks confirm Hatters game is on
AFC Telford have confirmed that tonight’s Blue Square Bet Premier game against Luton Town is definitely on.With the country being hit by snow and freezing conditions, there were doubts as to whether...
View ArticlePREVIEW: AFC Telford v Luton Town
AFC Telford have hit the skids badly in recent weeks, plummeting down the Conference table to find themselves in the relegation zone, writes Mike Simmonds.A decent enough start to the league campaign...
View ArticleBuckle delighted with Jibodu debut
Young full-back Jerome Jibodu received high praise from his manager on his debut for Luton in their FA Trophy win over Skelmersdale on Saturday, writes Mike Simmonds.On the 17-year-old, who is...
View ArticleWho wants to be a millionaire?
Someone in the Aylesbury Vale District is yet to discover they are a millionaire as National Lottery players are urged to check their tickets.A EuroMillions Millionaire Raffle winner’s lucky numbers...
View ArticleLeighton shop owner on his bike to MK
The owner of one of Leighton’s independent bike shops has announced his decision to close and move his business to Milton Keynes blaming high rent and low footfall – despite having been a loyal...
View ArticleWasteful Hatters fire blanks as they drop more points
Blue Square Bet Premier AFC Telford United 0 (0) Luton Town 0 (0)Wasted second half chances thwarted the Hatters as they were held to a goalless draw at the New Bucks Head by lowly AFC Telford United...
View ArticleJibodu named MOM against Skelmersdale
Debutant Jerome Jibodu was named News/Gazette online MOM for the 2-0 FA Trophy win over Skelmersdale on Saturday.The 17-year-old polled 32 per cent of the vote, beating Adam Watkins and Alex Lawless...
View ArticleTaxing times are ahead
Leighton’s jobless are one step closer to being forced to use their dole money to pay for some of their council tax bill under a scheme which would see thousands of people’s benefit cut. On January 24...
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