Learn about MND
IF YOU’RE keen to learn more about the Motor Nuerone Disease Association – or how you could help by volunteering or fundraising – come along to the open meeting of the Luton & South Bedfordshire...
View ArticleHarriers tie will allow Hatters to recharge their batteries
A WEEK off from league action will help a number of Town’s stars finally catch their breath after a frenetic spell of action, writes Mark Wood.Saturday’s 1-0 home win over Alfreton Town marked Luton’s...
View ArticlePolice appeal for NHS woman to come forward following stabbing
DETECTIVES investigating the stabbing of a father and son at a house in Luton on Tuesday night are appealing for a woman who helped tend to one of the victims to come forward and help with their...
View ArticleMan attacked by gang of six for his rucksack
SIX men attacked a 25-year-old in an attempted robbery on Tuesday (January 31).The incident happened at around 6.45pm in Old Bedford Road, Luton, when the victim was walking away from the town centre....
View ArticleSuccessful in their own write
SISTERS Kim Charleston and Lea Pryer share a love of words.Now Kim, 49, of Harlington and 46-year-old Lea of Toddington are getting together to write a TV drama.Kim has just had an article about St...
View ArticleSearch for a space for new art gallery in the town centre
AN art project is looking for a new home in Luton, having been awarded a grant from the Arts Council England. Departure Lounge received £50,000 from the Arts Council for the project over the next 12-18...
View ArticleVIDEO: Aquatic centre build is going swimmingly
BUILDING work on Luton’s new multi-million pound aquatic centre – which will be known as the Inspire Sports Village – is well into its final third stage and on schedule to open in July –- just in time...
View ArticleCoach company to help sports stars on charity bike ride
A LUTON coach company is helping Rugby World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio and cricket legend Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff in a mammoth charity cycle ride.Premier Connections Travel, based near Luton...
View ArticleBEV CREAGH: Reunion rap
EXCITEMENT is mounting as I prepare to fly half way round the world for a reunion with my old school buddies, most of whom I haven’t seen since we were sun-kissed 16-year-olds in the warm heart of...
View ArticleLuton Airport? Nah, it’s Lorraine’s city!
EASYJET passengers flying to sunnier climes from Luton Airport in the coming weeks may not have been “truly wafted from paradise” – but they will be flying the flag for Luton’s city status bid.Former...
View ArticleTwo teenage men kidnapped by trio
TWO young men were kidnapped by a group of males near the University of Bedfordshire in Luton on Wednesday (February 1).Witnesses saw three Asian males get out of a silver Vauxhall Astra in Church...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: Chronicle, Jack And Jill, Man On A Ledge and more
ChronicleFrom nowhere, in a form that is often rightly derided – the found footage film – comes this teen sci-fi that is far more interesting and entertaining than anyone could have hoped for.Chronicle...
View ArticleSnow expected to hit on Saturday evening
SNOW is set to hit Luton and Dunstable early on Saturday evening with the bitter cold snap set to last until the middle of next week according to a local weather expert.Weatherman Philip Eden expects...
View ArticleWorries over longer KFC opening hours
IT’S only been open a week, but the owners of the new KFC in Wigmore have already applied to extend the shop’s opening hours.The fast food outlet has been doing brisk business since opening, and...
View ArticleShow some love for your local library
IT’S time to love your library as National Libraries Day takes place tomorrow. There are lots of ways to unleash your inner bookworm, from taking part in special events, to joining a new library, or...
View ArticleRadio 1 DJ at Nightclub
LEGENDARY Radio 1 DJ MistaJam will be doing a live set at Liquid in Luton on Monday. For your chance to see the brilliant DJ, visit the Liquid Facebook page to enter a competition to win free tickets...
View ArticleBrabin: Trophy changes will be made on merit
LUTON manager Gary Brabin has vowed that any changes he makes to his side for the FA Trophy third round tie at Kidderminster Harriers tomorrow will be done on merit, writes Mike Simmonds.In recent...
View ArticleAppeal to find missing 14-year-old girl
A 14-year-old girl is missing and Bedfordshire Police are appealing for help to find her. Carrie-Anne Kearney was staying with carers in Northampton and is known to have friends in Dunstable, Houtghton...
View ArticleHarriers keeping fingers crossed that Luton tie beats the weather
LUTON Town’s FA Trophy tie at Kidderminster Harriers tomorrow remains in the balance due to the freezing temperatures currently sweeping the country.A statement on Harriers official website said: “A...
View ArticleLuton teenager wins Cyclo-Cross Youth League
LUTON teenager Cameron Woolsey has won the Youth Championship in the hotly contested Elmy Cycles Eastern Cyclo-Cross League. Woolsey, who is a member of the Cycle Club Ashwell, rode nine of the 13...
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