Calling all Luton bookworms
BOOKWORMS are invited to try something new for World Book Night on April 23 at Wigmore Library. Visitors to the library can pick up a free special edition World Book Night book title, including The...
View ArticleParkinson’s UK send their thanks
LUTON senior citizen Albert McKay was “surprised and delighted” when a framed certificate from Parkinson’s UK arrived at his Bert Collins Court home in Farley Hill.It thanked the former Vauxhall...
View ArticleIncrease in bus passengers in Luton
THE number of passengers using the Centrebus services in and around Luton is steadily rising. Passenger figures rose by about 44 per cent between February 2011 and February 2012, with a further 21 per...
View ArticleFall in love with the Phantom
IT’S the longest–running Broadway show in history and one of the most successful plays of all time. Now in its 24th year, with more than 10,000 performances, The Phantom Of The Opera is second only to...
View ArticleBig Jubilee Lunch
THIS year’s Big Lunch is part of the official programme of celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and organisers are hoping to recreate the community spirit seen during the Silver Jubilee...
View ArticleKeep it green without the hose
GARDENERS are being advised not to panic during the hosepipe ban, and lawncare experts TruGreen have some helpful tips on how to cope. The Bedfordshire based TruGreen expert Les Graves said even though...
View ArticleMissed chances cost Hatters victory at Alfreton
Blue Square Bet Premier: Alfreton Town 0 (0) Luton Town 0 (0)A SERIES of missed chances late in the first half cost Luton dear as they were held to a goalless draw by physical Alfreton at the Impact...
View ArticleGeorge lances Boyle with first-round stoppage
A SPECTACULAR performance from up-and-coming Luton fighter Bobby George saw him claim a first round victory at the Don Valley Stadium this evening, writes Mark Wood.Having already downed...
View ArticleFuccillo confident Hatters made the right appointment
AFTER being part of the interview panel that appointed Town’s new manager, on meeting Paul Buckle, technical director Lil Fuccillo was left in no doubt there was only one man for the job, writes Mike...
View ArticleSchool refurb earns construction award
A CONSTRUCTION company has won a prestigious industry award for its considerate work while revamping Lea Manor High School.Wates Construction won a gold award from the Considerate Construction Scheme...
View ArticleAllen is new boss at Luton Rugby
LUTON Rugby have appointed ex-Bedford Blues back Paul Allen as their new director of rugby.Despite already being relegated from National League Three London & South East the club’s plans for future...
View ArticlePlans to make streets safer
CENTRAL Beds Council’s new community safety plan aims to reduce crime and increase residents’ confidence in their safety.The council is part of a community safety partnership made up of organisations...
View ArticleBarnfield rolls out parent home visits
A GROUND-breaking home visit scheme aimed at providing advice and guidance on education pathways has been launched by Barnfield.A pilot of the new Independent Advice and Guidance Home Visits has so far...
View ArticleFraudster fined in court
A FRAUDSTER who did not tell the Council he had stopped claiming Job Seeker’s Allowance while continuing to claim other benefits was fined after appearing in court on Tuesday. Tomasz Lazar, 49, of...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: The Cabin In The Woods
You think you know the story – five teen friends go for a break at a remote cabin in the woods, bad things start to happen. So what is the secret lurking beneath the stereotypical creepy cabin? And...
View ArticleYour best time is not spent running
I’VE got it in the neck before on this, but I’m prepared to have another go. Thousands of runners are lacing up their trainers and stuffing themselves full of pasta in preparation for this weekend’s...
View ArticleGrimes looks to come back with a ‘Bang Bang’
SHAMROCK boxer Duane ‘Bang Bang’ Grimes is hoping to return to his former self when he steps back into the ring for the first time this year on April 28, writes Mike Simmonds.The 30-year-old, who has...
View ArticleBobby returns for Cinders fun
I CAN’T quite get my head around promoting pantomimes for Christmas when we’re yet to get through the summer but bagging a big name is a game all the professional theatres play as early as possible in...
View ArticleDunstable’s title dreams are ended
Dunstable Town 0 Hillingdon Borough 1A TAME 1-0 home defeat to Hillingdon Borough saw Dunstable Town finally surrender the Molten Spartan SML Premier Division title to rivals Royston Town who triumphed...
View ArticleBuckle rues missed chances
TAKING their chances in the first half would have seen the Hatters ease to victory at Alfreton on Saturday according to boss Paul Buckle, writes Mark Wood.But despite being held to a goalless draw by...
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