Ben’s World: Fishfingers, reindeer-burgers, and gun-toting mothers
Content editor Ben Raza’s weekly look at local life - follow Ben on Twitter @ben_raza_tcNothing exotic. Nothing weird and wonderful. Nothing that would make it onto Man Vs Food. I just miss...
View ArticleMotorcycle road test
Triumph Street Triple R road test, by Wes SmithI don’t mind admitting that I was a little apprehensive about taking Triumph’s highly-regarded Street Triple R out.It was the R that did it. All I can...
View ArticleReady to lend a hand, or even give an armful
I’m not a first time donor, and there are thousands of other long-standing donors out there. But there are also millions of eligible people who, for one reason or another, have never given blood.Now,...
View ArticleLuton’s Wembley allocation increased
LUTON Town have had their Wembley ticket allocation increased after selling almost 18,000 tickets for their Blue Square Bet Premier play-off final with York City on Sunday, May 20 in just over two...
View ArticleTown’s young guns urged to keep improving
TOWN’s young stars were praised by assistant boss Alan Neilson for the way they have adapted to life under new boss Paul Buckle, writes Mike Simmonds.Once Buckle took over at Kenilworth Road, the likes...
View ArticleMalkit Singh concert has special meaning for businessman
A BURY PARK businessman has a very special reason for supporting next Friday’s concert by ‘King of Bhangra’ Malkit Singh.Two of Mohammed Nadeem’s own children have been cared for at the Luton &...
View ArticleHatters rated at Wrexham
Second Leg RatingsMark Tyler: 7 (pictured) – Could have come for even more to stem Wrexham’s bombardment, but coped well with their rough-housing and made some massively important saves.Keith Keane: 6...
View ArticleBeds fall to Cornwall defeat
Bedfordshire suffered a six-wicket defeat in their MCCA Knockout Trophy Group One clash at Cornwall on Sunday.The hosts opted to bowl first, dismissing Beds for 114 from 40 overs. James Kettleborough...
View ArticleBlackadder digs in at The Court Theatre
THE balloon goes up on another hysterical recreation of a TV comedy when Blackadder Goes Forth to face The Hun at The Court Theatre this week.They’re becoming bit of a speciality of Paul Carpenter and...
View ArticleDefender Murray hopeful of playing for Luton again
DEFENDER Freddie Murray has confirmed he would love to pull the Luton Town shirt on once more, writes Mike Simmonds.After signing a new one-year deal in the summer, the 29-year-old hasn’t kicked a ball...
View ArticleAppeal after two red kites killed by poisoned carrion
THE RSPB has offered a £1,000 reward for information after two rare birds of prey were found poisoned.Toxicological tests on two red kites found dead in the Hexton area showed they had been poisoned...
View ArticleShop is choc full of goodies
LUXURY chocolate shop Hotel Chocolat has opened its first airport shop at Luton Airport.The store, which opened on Wednesday (May 9), will stock gifts and treats, and a special range especially for the...
View ArticleUPDATED: Luton town centre without water
WATER is back on in the ‘LU1’ area of Luton after a burst water main in Guildford Street left many homes, schools and businesses running dry this morning (May 11).A team from Veolia Water located the...
View ArticleAce Chloe serves her way to a National selection
STOPSLEY tennis ace Chloe Gallagher has become the first Bedfordshire player to be selected as a National Standard player for her age, writes Mike Simmonds. The eight-year-old, who attends Putteridge...
View ArticleNadine Dorries dismisses Twitter race accusations as ‘ridiculous’
MID BEDS MP Nadine Dorries is appearing as a guest on the BBC news quiz Have I Got News For You tonight (Friday May 11).The MP, whose constituency includes Toddington and Harlington, will be on the...
View ArticleFunding means go ahead for new schools music service
A NEW ‘music education hub’ is to be created in Luton, after the council’s music service secured a £1.6 million grant from the Arts Council England.The aim of the centre is to ensure every child has...
View ArticleFleetwood delighted to see Amari return
THE return of Amari Morgan-Smith to full fitness has left the Hatters with a abundance of striking riches according to top scorer Stuart Fleetwood, writes Mark Wood.After an injury-hit season,...
View ArticleThird for Luton AC as they make step up
LUTON AC’s men endured a mixed day as they finished third in their first Southern Men’s League Division One match at the Thames Valley Athletics Centre in Eton on Saturday.After winning Division Two...
View ArticleMachete attack by gang at Slip End pub
A LANDLORD and employee were attacked by four men armed with knives and a machete at the Frog and Rhubarb in Slip End this morning (May 11).The incident happened at around 4.40am at the pub in Church...
View ArticleJohn Pilgrim: Some rather good political moments have spiced things up a bit
THERE have been some rather good political moments recently, I am pleased to say, because things were getting a bit boring. A couple of weeks after calling Ken Livingstone a something or other liar,...
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