Hatters plan changes for Hinkley challenge
STRONG Hatters are set to make a number of changes for their trip to struggling Blue Square North side Hinckley in their FA Trophy second round clash tomorrow, writes Mark Wood.Injuries have ruled out...
View ArticleTeenager sexually assaulted and robbed in daytime
A 17-year-old man was sexually assaulted and robbed of his mobile telephone in broad daylight in Luton. Bedfordshire Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after the incident which happened...
View ArticleVauxhall’s learners younger van ever!
MORE than 300 pupils have been involved in a flagship Luton company’s learning experience.Vauxhall has recently taken its Vans R Us event to Putteridge High School, in Putteridge Road, Luton.More than...
View ArticleTV trauma for angry shopper
A WOMAN who spent £599 on a new TV was furious that PC World cancelled her order without telling her because she lived in a ‘high risk area’.The angry shopper, who does not wish to be named, lives at...
View ArticleJohn Pilgrim: Some things are still worthwhile and free
I’M beginning to wonder just why I made all that fuss in the summer regarding home made jam and stuff. I made a half-hearted effort last weekend to tidy up the cupboards and shelves in the kitchen and...
View ArticleFury at huge rise in blue badge costs
A DISGRUNTLED disabled driver branded councils ‘money-grabbing’ and ‘uncaring’ after being told he would have to pay £10 for a new blue badge. Luton Borough Council (LBC) is raising the price of a blue...
View ArticleTV show looking for Luton folk
Does your home look tired and dated? Is your kitchen old and your bathroom avocado? Do your building projects never get done?As the UK faces a housing crisis, property prices fall and the market...
View ArticleCentre ‘a beacon of hope’ for Irish
CHARISMATIC Irish prime minister Enda Kenny described the new Luton Irish Forum building as a “beacon of hope, friendship and solidarity” for the Irish community during a visit to the town on...
View ArticleFines for pair who sold unroadworthy cars
TWO car traders have been convicted of selling vehicles not fit to be driven on the road.On January 3, Zain Ul Abadin, of Kent Road, Luton, who traded as Alnoor Motors in Tavistock Street, Dunstable,...
View ArticleHatters game postponed
LUTON Town’s FA Trophy clash with Hinckley United was called off just 90 minutes before kick off this afternoon.With supporters having already made their way to the Greene King Stadium, the decision...
View ArticleWorld premiere at Palace
Internationally renowned playwright Charlotte Keatley reunites with artistic director Brigid Larmour to present the world premiere of her new play Our Father at Watford Palace Theatre from February...
View ArticleAirport names new charity partner
LUTON Airport has pledged to support Sue Ryder next year and has made an initial £5,000 donation to the charity.The choice was the result of a public poll.Airport community relations executive Sian...
View ArticleMerging units will save police six-figure sum
Savings of around £640,000 could be on the table as three police forces merge their units that investigate corruption, complaints and misconduct.Herts Constabulary launched the joint Professional...
View ArticleFootballers open new estage agent offices
TWO Luton Town Football Club players attended the official opening of a new estate agents office in Wellington Street on Thursday. Local business Household Estate Agents celebrated 20 years of success...
View ArticlePolice to star in TV documentary
HOW Beds Police fights crime and protects the public will be shown in graphic detail on BBC1 next week when the scenes of crime officers from Beds and Herts Scientific Services unravel the secrets of...
View ArticleLutonian Nutley learning from the best at Northampton Saints
RUGBY: Aspiring young Northampton Saints ace Ben Nutley says he’s relishing the chance to learn from some of the best back-rowers England has to offer.Nutley, 19, who recently signed a two-year...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: War Horse
Hello horse fans, you join us for the first marathon World War One big screen steeplechase – the going is good to firm but bogged down with far too many soggy areas… Soft-hearted billionaire director...
View ArticleHatters draw Kidderminster away in FA Trophy
LUTON Town have been drawn away to Blue Square Bet Premier rivals Kidderminster Harriers in the FA Trophy third round proper should they see off Hinckley United in a replay tomorrow night.Hatters have...
View ArticleTown fall further behind leaders Wrexham
LUTON slipped eight points away from top of the table Wrexham after the leaders were 2-1 winners at Tamworth on Saturday.With Luton enduring a frustrating trip to Hinckley in the FA Trophy, Andy...
View ArticleCouncil offices to become hotel?
FORMER council offices in Luton town centre could be transformed into a 60 bedroom three star hotel.Plans have been submitted for Town hall approval to convert Stuart House, which is the neighbouring...
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