Poku remains unsure of where his future will lie
COMBATIVE midfielder Godfrey Poku still doesn’t know where his future lies ahead of the end of his loan spell at Southport, which culminates Saturday, writes Mark Wood.The 21-year-old has enjoyed a...
View ArticleChristie strikes to ensure AFC earn battling triumph
AFC Dunstable 1 Aylesbury United 0A CLASSY finish from BJ Christie saw resilient AFC Dunstable grind out a 1-0 win over Aylesbury United at Creasey Park on Monday afternoon in the Molten Spartan SML...
View ArticleExciting carnival opportunities
THE UK Centre for Carnival Arts is to run an ambitious community programme aimed specifically at young people and those not in education or training.Its Digital Carnival Arts Project will be launched...
View ArticleWatkins rise negates need to sign England C international Rose
THE continued development of Hatters’ burgeoning young midfield talent Adam Watkins meant Town didn’t feel the need to compete for the signature of Newport County midfielder Danny Rose who signed for...
View Article‘Don’t pay for tax band reassessment’
A PENSIONER is warning people not to pay to have their council tax banding re-assessed, after he was approached by a company offering the service.The Roman Road, Luton, resident said he was approached...
View ArticleLove your fridge, urges Council
THE average family throws away nearly £50 worth of food a month, and are being encouraged to reduce this waste by loving their fridges.Luton Borough Council’s ‘Love your fridge’ campaign is urging...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the new releases
I TRY not to take against people I’ve never met, but Phyllida Lloyd now has two strikes against her name.I’m sure she’s a talented and lovely lady, but it will be a long time before I forgive her for...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s pick of the week’s TV
SaturdayTake Me Out (ITV1, 7.30pm)If you’re unfamiliar with the premise of this unashamedly addictive show, where have you been? A bloke stands in front of a gaggle of 30 shrieking ladies and does...
View ArticleKovacs targets monster winning run for Hatters
ATTERS centre-half Janos Kovacs has set his side the target of a monster winning run to give them every chance of pipping Wrexham and Fleetwood to the title this season, writes Mike Simmonds.Despite...
View ArticleChaos 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 ArticleBeacon and eggs at networking breakfast
LUTON entrepreneurs will hear a talk on recognising where the value is in their businesses at a networking meeting on Tuesday, January 17.Jeremy Tyrrell from town-based accountancy firm Keens Shay...
View ArticleVIDEO: Bird’s-eye view of Downs and beyond
IN the dark days of December it’s not easy feeling on top of the world, but the Gazette’s videographer certainly gave it a go just before Christmas in more ways than one.Natalee Hazelwood bravely...
View ArticleTown’s stores face an uncertain year
RETAILERS could be facing a difficult time after more companies entered administration over the festive period. In The Mall Luton, Hawkin’s Bazaar closed on December 30. It remains to be seem whether...
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 ArticleEngineering firm gets MEP approval
ONE of the MEPs for the east of England paid a visit to a company in Dunstable to see what a positive difference EU funding has made.Vicky Ford, a former Conservative Party spokesman in the European...
View ArticleTaxi driver objects to 24/7 ruling
A TAXI driver was stunned to be told he must wear his name badge and display a sign on his car at all times, even on his days off. Mohammed Iqbal Khan, 41, from Luton, was sent a letter informing him...
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 ArticleFormer police officer jailed for 15 months
A FORMER Luton police officer found guilty of conspiracy to commit an act of misconduct in a public office after accessing sensitive information on police computers without a valid policing purpose has...
View ArticleDid you see robberies on New Year’s Day?
POLICE are appealing for two people who may have seen two robberies that took place in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Two men were assaulted and robbed of cash, mobile telephones and cigarettes at...
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