Nicholls: Luton fans will be vital at Wembley
FORMER Town captain Kevin Nicholls believes the Luton supporters have a massive part to play during the club’s Blue Square Bet Premier play-off final against York City on Sunday, writes Mike...
View ArticleCircus story without a safety net
OPIUM, acrobatics and backgammon – an interesting combination that would certainly make for a strange evening. And they’re all part of a stunning new circus at the Hat Factory in Luton. Fortunately,...
View Article96-year-old lifetime Luton fan is going to Wembley
LUTON TOWN’s oldest supporter is making the trip to Wembley on Sunday in his 90th year as a Hatters fan.Roy Wightman, 96, remembers going to watch his first Town match as a 6-year-old with his father...
View ArticleGnakpa would love to return to Luton
UNATTACHED French winger Claude Gnakpa admitted he would love to rejoin Luton, writes Mark Wood.Gnakpa left the Hatters to join League One Walsall in the summer, but failed to nail down a starting...
View ArticleThieves steal man’s laptop in Luton
A MAN was violently attacked by a group of thieves who stole his laptop in Luton earlier this month.Police in Luton are appealing for witnesses to come forward after the robbery was reported on May...
View ArticlePictons punching for boxer Jordan
A PROMISING young boxer is being given a helping hand on the route to sporting stardom by a Luton solicitors firm.Jordan Reynolds, 17 from Farley Hill, has been sponsored by Dunstable Road-based...
View ArticleAwards night beckons for best of Bedfordshire small businesses
SIXTY five companies and individuals from across Bedfordshire have been shortlisted in 14 categories in the Bedfordshire Federation of Small Business (FSB) awards.Prizes, including £5,000 in...
View ArticleBaths and beyond!
THE outgoing mayor of Luton cut the ribbon at the new Gibbs & Dandy bathroom showroom as one of his last official duties on Saturday.Councillor Don Worlding was there to officially open the new...
View ArticleNew Bishop to go on mini pilgrimage
LESS than 24 hours after his service of consecration at St Paul’s Cathedral, the new Bishop of Bedford the Rt Rev Richard Atkinson will demonstrate his commitment to his new community.He will undertake...
View ArticlePhotos unearthed during spring cleaning bring back memories
FOR some reason or another I decided to check exactly what I have in my loft. Don’t ask me why because I haven’t lived in my present house for that long, but clamber up a ladder I did. Among the videos...
View ArticleEntrepreneur in the running for awards
A BURY PARK businessman has been named as a finalist in this year’s Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Bedfordshire Business Awards 2012.Mohammed Nadeem, who runs Nadeem Property Services, was...
View ArticleFocusing on foster care
FOSTER Care Fortnight began on Monday, May 14, and there is lots of useful information available on the Central Beds Council website.Check out www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/fostering.There is also a...
View ArticleBuckle: There are no favourites for Wembley clash
HATTERS boss Paul Buckle was of the opinion that York's FA Trophy victory over Newport County at Wembley last weekend can work both for and against the Minstermen, writes Mike Simmonds.Buckle was in...
View ArticleVaughan vanquishes veteran Cottier as the Banbury Bull strecthes his fine record
LATEST Shamrock signing Peter Vaughan dominated his contest as he scored a 39-37 points victory over the experienced Duncan Cottier in their middleweight contest at the Bedford Corn Exchange on Friday...
View ArticleVIP to be at beacon lighting
BEDFORDSHIRE’S new Lord Lieutenant, Helen Nellis, will be an honoured guest at Luton Hoo for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.The historic five star hotel – where the Queen and Prince Philip spent...
View ArticleGeorge unloads against Polish pinata Malek
POLISH pinata Arek Malek was completely outclassed by Bobby George as the former Olympic bronze medallist romped to a 60-51 points victory, writes Mark Wood.The Bulgarian was in complete control at the...
View ArticleBedford Bear Skelton batters Kovarik on his homecoming show
BEDFORD Bear Matt Skelton’s homecoming went to script at the Bedford Corn Exchange last night, writes Mark Wood.Fighting on his home patch for the first time in his career the 45-year-old former...
View ArticleHolmes: Wembley win could see Hatters on the up and up
FORMER Hatters midfielder Peter Holmes is hopeful that if Luton can get past York City on Sunday, it could be the start of a rise back up the Football League once more, writes Mike Simmonds.The...
View ArticleWembley is the perfect shopwindow to shine says McAllister
TOMORROW’S Wembley promotion final is the ideal shopwindow for Craig McAllister to secure a new deal for next season, writes Mark Wood.The on-loan Newport County target man is concentrating in the job...
View ArticleShamrock’s Stephenson shines as he scores first round victory
RANGY Marco Stephenson bounced back from his controversial defeat last time out at York Hall to score the second pro victory of his career with a first round stoppage at the Bedford Corn Exchange last...
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