Some vital lessons for every parent...
THERE may be those who huff and puff about parenting classes being the thin end of the nanny state, but if you ask me the drive to educate tomorrow’s mums and dads about what they’re letting themselves...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s guide to new DVDs: The Artist, Shame, Chronicle
THINGS have changed since the last time a silent movie won an Oscar.First World War saga Wings picked up the Academy Award for best picture in 1929 when the ceremony lasted only 15 minutes as the...
View ArticleNew bishop in pilgrim’s progress
IT was smiles all round when the new Bishop of Bedford, the Rt Rev Richard Atkinson, made Luton his first stop on a mini pilgrimage – less than 24 hours after his service of consecration at St Paul’s...
View ArticleVIDEO: Buckle and Neilson speak after Wembley defeat
IN our latest series of videos from Luton Town’s play-off final at Wembley, chief videographer Natalee Hazelwood was on hand to capture Hatters boss Paul Buckle and assistant manager Alan Neilson...
View ArticleKeane: We didn’t deserve to go up
A BRUTALLY honest Keith Keane felt his Luton side didn’t deserve to win promotion this season after defeat to York City in the Blue Square Bet Premier play-off final on Sunday, writes Mike Simmonds.For...
View ArticleMore kids to be taught to play music
THE Arts Council England will create a ‘music hub’ for Central Beds that will give children the opportunity to learn a musical instrument from an early age.‘Inspiring Music’ – with already 2,000...
View ArticleNeilson bemoans Achilles heel as Hatters suffer Wembley woe
SET-PIECES again proved Town’s Achilles heel as they succumbed to a 2-1 defeat against old rivals York at Wembley on Sunday, writes Mark Wood.An inability to defend from free-kicks and long throws has...
View ArticleA mini John Humphries required
BUDDING broadcasters are required to co-host a morning radio programme during school holidays.But they should be no older than 12.Premier Christian Radio is introducing a ‘kid’s eye view’ on current...
View ArticleHowells left fuming as offside goal is missed
OWN defender Jake Howells was left in no doubt what had cost Hatters a place in the Football League at the weekend, writes Mike Simmonds.With the scores level at 1-1, a long throw was hurled into the...
View ArticleAll-change at Luton as contracts are up?
KENILWORTH Road could be set for big changes this summer with around 14 players out of contract as well as a number of management staff, writes Mark Wood.Sunday’s play-off final defeat to York City is...
View ArticleBlackadder Goes Forth (review)
THE balloon went up on five nights of comedy last week when Blackadder took his cunning plans into The Court Theatre, Tring.Ben Elton and Richard Curtis’ legendary finale to the Blackadder television...
View ArticleKath’s snapshot of Olympian history
THEY were the Usain Bolt, Tom Daley and Oscar Pistorius of their day – running, diving and jumping to glory for their country in the first Olympic Games since World War Two.Have you ever wondered what...
View Article‘Drunk’ Walker is repentant after bus celebration
EX-Luton striker Jason Walker has caused controversy by parading an ‘RIP Luton’ sign on York City’s open top victory bus tour just a day after claiming he didn’t want to celebrate in front of his...
View ArticleDeputy Mayor’s character ‘not in question’
THE new Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Luton put their mayoral robes on for the first time at the Mayor-making ceremony at the Town Hall yesterday.Councillor Syd Knight (pictured) of Sundon Park was elected...
View ArticleGo on, have a hearty jog
THERE’S still time to sign up for the Woburn Abbey Jog.Organised by the British Heart Foundation, the fun event takes place on Sunday (May 27). It’s a family-friendly occasion, open to everyone.The...
View ArticleVIDEO: Hatters skipper reflects on play-off final misery
FINE margins ultimately proved costly for Luton as distraught Hatters skipper George Pilkington admitted it would take time for Sunday’s play-off final defeat to York to sink in, writes Mark Wood.The...
View ArticleBette and Joan (review)
THERE have always been monstrous personalities in Hollywood from the megalomaniac directors to the kings and queens of the screen who scratched and clawed their way to the top and had no intention of...
View ArticleA Marvellous Year For Plums (review)
SPIES, lies and enough political intrigue to fill a James Bond novel, Hugh Whitemore’s new drama A Marvellous Year For Plums, does its best to talk up the reputation of arguably one of Britain’s worse...
View ArticleGray’s delight and pure ‘devastation’ after Wembley strike
DEVASTATION followed a dream start for Andre Gray on Sunday as the joy of his Wembley opener was overtaken by the heartbreak of play-off final defeat to York, writes Mark Wood.Netting at the home of...
View ArticleMunich - gateway to the best winter ski resorts in Europe
THE sun may be shining for the first time in weeks, but Monarch Airlines are already planning their winter schedule.They are launching a new route from Luton to Munich which will provide easy access to...
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