Another award for modest Ashuk
LUTON community champion Ashuk Ahmed MBE has won yet another award to add to his already glittering collection.The unassuming family man of Austin Road was honoured in the prestigious UK-based...
View ArticleOvaltiney Alf given signed copy of book
FORMER Ovaltiney Alf Cooper and his wife Myra were delighted to receive a signed copy of a book in which Alf and his late twin Fred feature.It is Long Lost by Monica Porter, who pens the acclaimed...
View ArticleEaster bunny visits hospice
CHILDREN at Keech Hospice Care were visited by Kingsmill bakery staff bearing Easter treats.Staff from the Stevenage bakery spent the morning giving out freshly baked hot cross buns, Easter toys and...
View ArticleBrabin left bemused by red card
PASSIONATE Hatters boss Gary Brabin was bemused to be sent to the stands by referee Steve Smith during Town’s 1-0 defeat at York City on Tuesday night, writes Mark Wood.Luton’s players once again had...
View ArticleTown’s rivalry with York intensifies
THE growing rivalry between York and Luton means there will always be a little extra ‘needle’ between the two sides when they meet, according to midfielder Adam Newton, writes Mark Wood.Defeat to the...
View ArticleNewton happy to fill in for Town
TEAM player Adam Newton was quite happy to fill in a central midfield berth for the Hatters on Tuesday night, writes Mark Wood/Although not used to the role, he pledged to always do his best as he was...
View ArticlePM meets GM – David Cameron visits Vauxhall plant
PRIME Minister David Cameron took questions from workers at Luton’s Vauxhall plant during a visit today (Thursday).The production line for Vivaro vans in Kimpton Road fell silent for nearly two hours...
View ArticleNew watchdog to oversee police
A NEW commissioner with responsibility for overseeing investigations into complaints against Bedfordshire Police has begun work with the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC). Sarah Green...
View ArticleBurglary appeal for information
TWO men took part in an aggravated burglary at a house on Arundel Road, Luton, on Tuesday, April 12.They forced open the front door at around 10pm, demanded money and made threats before leaving with...
View ArticleTeen hurt in quad bike crash
A 16-year-old boy was seriously injured in a quad bike accident in Chalton last night (April 20).Two ambulance response cars and an ambulance attended the scene at 7.40pm.Due to the nature of the call...
View ArticleClassic cars on show
VINTAGE vehicle enthusiasts are in for a treat when Vauxhall showcases its private collection of historic cars to the public.The firm will be throwing open the doors to its Heritage Centre on Sunday,...
View ArticleTwo are hurt in bus crash
PASSENGERS on a Luton double-decker bus had a lucky escape on Tuesday when the driver was taken ill and it careered off the road into a used car forecourt.The incident happened at around 7.30am in...
View ArticleTesco boycotts ‘danger roads’
A YOUNG father is furious that Tesco is refusing to deliver his shopping, the supermarket giant claiming Marsh Farm is too dangerous for its drivers.Obayed Choudhury, 29, of Copenhagen Close, decided...
View ArticleWoman fined for recycling misuse
A FLYTIPPER was fined for dumping rubbish at her local recycling centre in Marsh Farm.Lisette Dianzola, of Axe Close, admitted the items including flattened cardboard, black sacks, kitchen units and...
View ArticleStudents perform model makeover
STUDENTS from Barnfield College put their talents to use behind the scenes of a top fashion show at the Luton Hoo hotel.British designer jeans brand Lee Cooper invited make up students from the college...
View ArticleKroca and Lawless back for Eastbourne visit
COMPOSED centre-half Zdenek Kroca and classy midfielder Alex Lawless are both set to come back into Town’s side for Saturday’s visit of already-relegated Eastbourne Borough, writes Mark Wood.Victory...
View ArticleBorough blitzed as Hatters warm up for the play-offs with stylish win
Blue Square Bet PremierLuton Town 3 (1) Eastbourne Borough 0 (0)SCINTILLATING Hatters made sure of their Blue Square Bet Premier play-off spot by tearing part sorry Eastbourne Borough 3-0 at Kenilworth...
View ArticleBrabin content as play-offs secured
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin was a contented man after his side finally cemented their place in the Blue Square Bet Premier play-offs with a handsome 3-0 win over Eastbourne Borough on Saturday, writes...
View ArticleTown’s wingmen earn Owusu praise
STRIKER Lloyd Owusu was full of praise for Hatters’ wingmen Robbie Willmott and Claude Gnakpa as they tore apart relegated Eastbourne Borough on Saturday, writes Mike Simmonds.The final scoreline of...
View ArticleBrabin ready for Histon test
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin has urged his side to be wary of a Histon backlash when the two sides meet at the Glass World on Monday afternoon, writes Mike SimmondsThe Stutes, managed by former Hatter...
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