Howells: Charles’ tackle was stupid
FORMER housemate Jake Howells struggled to excuse his old friend Ryan Charles’ dismissal in Luton’s 2-0 defeat of Newport County AFC at Kenilworth Road on Saturday, writes Mark Wood.Having just signed...
View ArticleTown decide against signing Hand
MIDFIELDER Jamie Hand will not be turning his loan into a permanent deal at Kenilworth Road, writes Mike Simmonds.The 27-year-old made 15 appearances, scoring two goals, in a three-month loan spell...
View ArticleLawless notches 50th appearance for Luton
HATTERS midfielder Alex Lawless made his 50th appearance for the club during Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Newport County.The 28-year-old signed in November 2010 from York City and has scored seven times...
View ArticleSpring into a creative print workshop
LILLEY collagraph artist Kim Major-George is running her popular stitch-into-print workshops again.She’s offering a spring taster day on Saturday February 25, together with a full two-day workshop over...
View ArticleOverseas sales looking superb for beauty firm
EXPORTING success isn’t confined to manufacturers, one Luton company has discovered.Nail and beauty supplier Izabelle Hammon Limited, in President Way on the Airport Executive Park, is constantly...
View ArticleStudents shine at awards night
SOME of Luton’s brightest youngsters stepped up for their moment in the spotlight when Luton Sixth Form College held its 13th annual awards evening on Thursday.More than 130 awards were given out on...
View ArticleO’Connor ends Hatters penalty jinx
Blue Square Bet PremierLuton Town 1 (0) Stockport County 0 (0)A CONFIDENTLY-STRUCK Aaron O’Connor penalty ended Town’s spot-kick hoodoo and earned them a hard-fought 1-0 victory over stubborn Stockport...
View ArticleWho’ll join me for a game of Town Centre Dead Pool?
I’VE come up with an interesting game which could offer a welcome diversion for the long cold months ahead.I call it Town Centre Dead Pool, and I can’t claim any great Monopoly or Trivial pursuit...
View ArticleBattering his way to the top
IT’S COUNTDOWN to Tuesday for Luton fish frier Antonios Tsiampartas.That’s when he’ll know whether the family business, Wigmore Fish & Chips, has been crowned Independent Fish & Chip Shop of...
View ArticleTown confirm interest in Gateshead striker Shaw
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin has confirmed that he is upping his efforts to sign Gateshead frontman Jon Shaw, writes Mike Simmonds.The 28-year-old netted his 20th league goal of the campaign at the weekend...
View ArticleCan @LutonNewsConnie beat her Twitter habit? Computer says no...
GIVING up things for New Year is common practice nowadays; cigarettes, alcohol and junk food being the favourites.In this day and age though, I realised that (along with shopping), one of my main vices...
View ArticleSee gardens restored to former glory
BEDFORDSHIRE really does have a hidden gem in its midst in Wrest Park – an early 19th century French-style mansion nestled off the A6 between Luton and Bedford.Before I moved to the area I’d never even...
View ArticleHenry makes first Aldershot start
Town boss Gary Brabin is hopeful that winger Charlie Henry’s first start for Aldershot Town at the weekend will see him stay in first team contention, writes Mike Simmonds.The 24-year-old has been on...
View ArticleShine taken off solar scheme
A SOLAR power scheme that would have generated a healthy income for Luton Borough Council has been cut short after the government announced plans to halve subsidies.The council had intended to install...
View ArticleHowells in no rush to leave Kenilworth Road
CONTENT Jake Howells is in no rush to move away from Kenilworth Road despite being linked to a number of teams earlier in the season, writes Mark Wood.With the January transfer window open, Howells is...
View ArticleCarer suspended after notes ‘lost’
PAPERWORK listing details which would provide open access to the homes of elderly and vulnerable people in Luton have been found dumped in a residential street.The documents, which were found blowing...
View ArticleCan you spot Hoo?
CINEMA-GOERS can see parts of the Luton Hoo estate on the big screen from Friday, in Steven Spielberg’s latest movie, War Horse.The legendary director was at the stately home in October 2010 for two...
View ArticleGrillers in their midst
WE gave them a right royal grilling but the businesses chosen to receive a massive advertising and mentoring package in 2012 stood up to the challenge, writes business editor, David Tooley.Five Luton...
View ArticleHatters rated v Stockport
Kevin Pilkington: 7 – One excellent stop and looked comfortable throughout.Dan Gleeson: 6.5 – Exposed at times by Rowe but grew in stature as the night wore on.Greg Taylor: 7 – Looked sound defensively...
View ArticleGleeson reaches half century
DEFENDER Dan Gleeson made his 50th appearance for Luton during their 1-0 win over Stockport County on Tuesday night.The 26-year-old, who signed from Cambridge in the summer of 2010, has regained his...
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