Reynolds targets ABA glory in Dagenham
BURGEONING boxer Jordan Reynolds is targeting ABA glory when he fights at Dagenham this weekend.The 15-year-old from Farley Hill, who used to be trained by Graham Earl, joined West Ham ABC about five...
View Articlecouncil home is in enfield
A LUTON mum is angry, frustrated and heartbroken that her daughter and grandson have been given council housing – in Enfield.Esther Whalley-Poulton, 42, of Farley Hill said: “I was absolutely gutted...
View ArticleAmbulance patients satisfied with service they received
AMBULANCE patients are satisfied with the emergency services they received in the East of England, latest patient survey results revealed.For the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST),...
View ArticleBeating the bullies is as easy as ABC
YOUNGSTERS at Luton’s Sacred Heart Primary School have got a special excursion lined up – a visit to Google HQ in London.Members of the Langford Drive school’s anti-bullying club (ABC) were given the...
View ArticleFree family fun in Challeny
RESIDENTS in the Challney area are invited to a special neighbourhood festival at the Chaul End Centre on Sunday.The free festival has a range of exciting activities for all the family including...
View ArticleTeam ES prepare for Touring Car Champs
LUTON-based Team ES Racing head into the first race weekend of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship on a positive note after an eventful pre-season programme.Despite damage caused by a...
View ArticleLatest petrol-fuelled chaos in Luton
MOTORISTS are still queuing at the forecourts for the ever–dwindling supplies of petrol in Luton this afternoon (March 30).At the Shell filling station in Eaton Green Road, only two of the pumps remain...
View ArticleTown surrender to City late show as discontent grows
Blue Square Bet Premier: Luton Town 1 (1) York City 2 (0)TOWN’S play-off hopes were dealt a major blow as they surrendered a 1-0 half-time lead to bogey team York City who triumphed 2-1 at Kenilworth...
View ArticleAnd my award for forward thinking on a grand scale goes to...
MY award for forward thinking on a grand scale and working towards a more cost efficient approach to road maintenance this week goes to Central Bedfordshire Council. The latest edition of their...
View Article1960s celebration
LITTLE learners put on a swinging 1960s concert and tucked into spam fritters to celebrate Cheynes Infant School’s 50th anniversary.Everyone dressed up for the occasion with staff turning out their...
View ArticleCar boot sale aims to rev up fundraising
A CAR boot sale to raise money for Caddington School’s refurbishment projects is taking place on Sunday April 29.The school is hoping to raise £150,000 to refurbish their sports facilities, changing...
View ArticleUnder-fire Brabin not quitting but admits future lies in the hands of the board
HATTERS manager Gary Brabin admits his future lies in the hand of the board after witnessing Town slip to yet another defeat against York City yesterday, writes Mike Simmonds.Chants of ‘Brabin out’...
View ArticleLittle gymnasts tumble to success
AN ENTHUSIASTIC band of aspiring young gymnasts, a dedicated PE teacher and a generous grant from Sport England have produced outstanding results at a duo of gymnastic competitions. Little learners...
View ArticleNeighbours fed up with ‘danger’ site
A DERELICT former social club is becoming dangerous and needs to be sorted out, people living nearby say.The former Royal Naval Association Club in Crawley Green Road suffered a fire two years ago and...
View ArticleAcademy’s stars want to live forever!
BURNING ambition and colourful leg warmers hit the stage at Barnfield South Academy last week as students performed this year’s school production, Fame.Students from all year groups were involved in...
View ArticleBrabin sacked by Hatters as players are also criticised
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin has been sacked by Luton Town in the wake of their 2-1 home defeat to play-off rivals York City on Friday night, while certain players have also come under fire.A statement on...
View ArticleWho invented the internet? Was it Simon Cowell?
Research has reveals that nearly half of children aged seven to 16 in the East of England think that the world wide web was invented by Apple boss Steve Jobs or Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg. And one in...
View ArticleTravel improvements planned for villages
A NEW plan to improve travel for people living in Central Bedfordshire was agreed this week.The local area transport plan will see the development of:– Pedestrian crossing points in Toddington–...
View ArticleFree street party gift from council
ORGANISING a Diamond Jubilee celebration has been made even easier thanks to Central Bedfordshire Council. The council have waived any charges that would normally be incurred for road closures to...
View ArticleLuton Town deaf side retain their title
LUTON Town Deaf FC were crowned national champions for the fourth year in a row at an annual tournament for deaf players in Reading last Sunday.A total of 21 teams and 140 players aged five to 18, from...
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