Brabin’s still nuts about keeper KP
KEEPER Kevin Pilkington was backed by boss Gary Brabin as he kept yet another clean sheet in Wednesday night’s goalless home draw with Mansfield, writes Mark Wood.Competition for the number one jersey...
View ArticleHelp for local house buyers in rural areas
PEOPLE born in Bedfordshire who are struggling to afford rural house prices are to be given a lifeline.Central Beds Council is pushing a 100 per cent affordable rural exception scheme to help people...
View ArticleTown identify two transfer targets
ASPIRING Hatters have identified two players they want to sign during the January transfer window to help their promotion push, writes Mark Wood.Manager Gary Brabin admitted Luton have two key transfer...
View ArticlePilkington penalty helps Hatters grind out Alfreton victory
Blue Square Bet Premier: Luton Town (1) Alfreton Town (0)A THUNDEROUS penalty from skipper George Pilkington ensured Luton ground out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Alfreton in the first-ever...
View ArticleBy George! Brabin is full of praise for his skipper
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin praised the character of skipper George Pilkington for earning his side all three points against struggling Alfreton Town at Kenilworth this afternoon, writes Mike...
View ArticleEnter a different world at MK Gallery
IF you’re looking for a walk on the surreal side, a visit to the MK Gallery’s latest exhibition could be just the ticket.The gallery, right outside the Milton Keynes theatre, is currently playing host...
View ArticleAcademy plan upsets union
A TEACHING union has called for a ‘full debate’ on Putteridge High School becoming an academy after members voted unanimously against the move.Putteridge is due to become a Barnfield Academy this...
View ArticleMonty supports city status bid
ENGLAND cricketer Monty Panesar has taken time out from his side’s tour of the United Arab Emirates to make an appeal for Luton to be awarded city status.The Luton-born spin bowler, who is currently...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: The Descendants
Here’s a thing – how can a wistful film about the infidelity and death of a beloved wife be uplifting and life affirming in the midst of the massive grief, hurt and suffering of the main character? It...
View ArticleFive in hospital after fire
FIVE people were hospitalised after a house fire in Luton yesterday (January 29).Two adults and three children were involved in the fire in Copenhagen Close, which the East of England Ambulance Service...
View ArticleZumbathon in aid of hospices
TWO FRIENDS mourning the death of family members from cancer have decided to turn their grief into something positive.Beauty therapist Shelley Jackson, 33, of Leagrave and Zumba instructor Ana...
View ArticleSit as schools admissions panel volunteer
PARENTS and other community members are needed to sit on the Education Admission Appeal Panel. The Panel decides on cases where a child is refused a place at their preferred school and the parent puts...
View ArticleHooray for the geeks who stop big firms charging the earth
WHERE the 1960s was – apparently – known for its free love, these days we’re more likely to be offered free software, writes business editor David Tooley.The internet age has spawned a proliferation of...
View ArticleArmed robbery in bookmakers
A MAN threatened to shoot staff at a bookmakers in Park Street in a robbery on Friday (Jan 27). The offender entered Corals Bookmakers in Luton with a chequered scarf wrapped around his face and...
View ArticleBe aware of bowel cancer
A PILOT campaign aimed at raising awareness of the symptoms of bowel cancer was such a success in the East of England that it is being launched nationally.‘Be clear on cancer’ will appear on TV, radio...
View ArticleStatistics group says beware hoax census email
AN email claiming to be from the Office for National Statistics is a hoax that could harm recipients’ computers, the organisation has warned.The message, titled ‘Population Census: a message to...
View ArticleTRAVEL: Argentina’s gods are smiling
This year marks 30 years since the Falklands crisis, but with relations between the UK and Argentina now much improved, Sarah Marshall says there’s no better time to discover this sophisticated South...
View ArticleWhy the honours list should have a dark side
When I suggested last week that anyone who featured on the honours list who then proved to be a bit of an embarrassment to the gong and garlands brigade didn’t need to have their title rescinded, just...
View ArticleCharity sports shop seeking sponsorship from local business
A CHARITY sports shop is looking for local businesses to sponsor it. Sports Traider in The Mall Luton, sells second hand and end of the line sports equipment and clothing at affordable prices. In...
View ArticleMcAllister’s delight at Luton switch
STRIKER Craig McAllister is hoping to make the most of his opportunity after finally seeing his move to Luton Town come off last week, writes Mike Simmonds.The 31-year-old was on manager Gary Brabin’s...
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