Morgan-Smith in line to feature against Hinckley
TOWN’s joint leading scorer Amari Morgan-Smith could feature for Hatters in their FA Trophy second round replay with Hinckley United tonight.The nine-goal marksman made a welcome return from his...
View ArticleFlytipper is fined and given 220 hours of community work
A MAN was fined £1,263 and given 220 hours of community work for fly-tipping at least nine times.Zoltan Szakonyi, 44, of Maple Road East in Luton, was caught on CCTV fly-tipping tyres, furniture,...
View ArticleMan fined for dumping fencing
A MAN was fined £474 for dumping a fence on Luton Borough Council land.Dean Bradbury of Peregrine Road pleaded guilty to fly-tipping at Luton Magistrates Court on January 16.A Council Environmental...
View ArticleTaxman hunting for dodgy tutors
THE taxman is cracking down on tutors and coaches who have failed to pay their dues. And if people – including life coaches, personal trainers and fitness and dance instructors – don’t hold their hands...
View ArticleHatters rated v Southport
Kevin Pilkington: 5 – Really wasn’t his day. Deceived by the wind for the first, exposed by the defence for the second and his luck was completely out with the third.Dan Gleeson: 5.5 – Given a torrid...
View ArticleMan struck with claw hammer after taxi error
A MAN was attacked with a claw hammer yesterday evening (Sunday January 22) after getting into a vehicle he had mistaken for a taxi outside a pub.The incident happened at around 6.30pm close to the...
View ArticleProfessional Town ease through Trophy replay
FA Trophy, second round replay: Luton Town 3 (2) Hinckley United 0 (0)PROFESSIONAL Hatters proved too strong for spirited Hinckley United as they eased to a 3-0 victory in their FA Trophy second round...
View ArticleSecrets of a long and happy life
MUSIC and humour are the two ingredients that lead to a long and happy life, according to Luton grandfather Ken Hone.And he should know - he celebrates his 90th birthday tomorrow (January 26).The Luton...
View ArticleMuscle-bound thieves make off with quirky Blockers’ Seaside sculptures
PUBLIC ARTIST Isabella Lockett doesn’t look like an urban warrior in her designer hat and pink suede skirt.But she’s come to survey the site where her nine sculptures – entitled Blockers’ Seaside –...
View ArticleHatters rated v Hinckley United
Mark Tyler: 8.5 – Again upped the ante for the number one shirt with another great performance.Amari Morgan-Smith: 8 – Strong and powerful and took his goal well, has been sorely missed.Robbie...
View ArticleTRAVEL: Where to go in 2012
Whether you’re a traveller in search of new horizons, or a holidaymaker looking for a family break with a difference, Sarah Marshall rounds up the most exciting destinations for 2012.Vietnam:: Best...
View ArticleTalk to police about problems
NOW is your chance to share your problems or concerns about Challney with your local policing team at an event tomorrow evening (Jan 25).Members from the team will be hosting street road shows in...
View ArticleAward homes in
A HOUSING association has been awarded silver status after a rigorous Investors in People (IiP) assessment.Aldwyck Housing Group, which has its head office on Houghton Hall Business Park, in Porz...
View ArticleBoyband unveiled as Luton festival act
CHART-topping boyband The Wanted were unveiled as the first headline act at July’s Love Luton Festival in front of scores of excited school children yesterday.The group, nominated for a Best British...
View ArticleFraudsters are going phishing
BE ON alert for con artists who have gone phishing for your money.That’s the warning from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) who don’t want taxpayers to fall foul of fraud emails in the run-up to the...
View ArticleKissock incurs the wrath of Town boss Brabin
TOWN boss Gary Brabin lambasted midfielder John Paul Kissock after his reaction to being substituted during the 3-3 draw with Southport at the weekend, writes Mike Simmonds.Returning to his former...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s guide to new DVD releases
It was 33 years ago that a John Le Carre novel was adapted for a BBC TV series and drew many admirers.So was it wise to make a feature film of Cold War thriller TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY (15: Studio...
View ArticleAlan Dee: How about giving Sir Fred a different title?
EVERYONE seems to be getting very excited about the prospect of Sir Fred Goodwin, as we must still refer to him for the moment, being stripped of his knighthood.The thinking goes like this: Sir Fred...
View ArticleTown prepare to dip into transfer market
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin has hinted he may make a move in the transfer market due to injuries to midfield pair Keith Keane and James Dance, writes Mike Simmonds.Just under a week remains until the...
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