TRAVEL: Yin and yang in Japan
Mike Hornby finds his bearings in one of the most bustling cities in the world – Tokyo – on an exciting Japanese jaunt.Never was there a place where so many people dart about between such tall...
View ArticleCouncil best at building
CENTRAL Beds Council is celebrating winning six awards at the Building Control Awards including overall winner.Houghton Regis’ Sandringham Drive housing development won the best sustainability...
View ArticleMan hurt in street assault
A MAN has been taken to the Luton & Dunstable Hospital after an assault in Park Town this afternoon.Police cordoned off Essex Close following the incident in Essex Close shortly before 3pm.The...
View ArticleSweet: Promotion spots need to be increased
HATTERS managing director Gary Sweet has reiterated his calls for more promotion places from the Conference to League Two, writes Mike Simmonds.Town will spend their fourth successive season in the...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s movie preview: Prometheus, Snow White And The Huntsman, Top Cat
THERE’S no denying that Ridley Scott has a pretty decent track record when it comes to sci-fi stuff – Blade Runner and Alien can hardly be considered duds, after all.So the fanboy geeks and geekesses...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVD guide: Coriolanus, Blackthorn, W.E.
POP diva Madonna’s second film as a director, W.E. (15: Studio Canal), is certainly not a masterpiece, but it’s a much better movie than its reputation suggests.Her handsomely staged picture cleverly...
View ArticleNightmare is over for ex-Luton boss Brabin
JUSTICE was done according to ex-Hatters boss Gary Brabin as his York assault ‘nightmare’ was finally ended at Selby Magistrates Court last week, writes Mark Wood.He was found not guilty of two counts...
View ArticleOnly Fools star casts spell on Grove panto
SUE Holderness, who plays the larger than life Marlene Boyce in Only Fools and Green Green Grass has been confirmed as the star for this year’s Grove Theatre pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs....
View ArticleCharity offers help after bus for elderly axed
THERE could be hope for elderly people who fear they will be cut off when their dedicated bus service is axed.The Farley Access Bus, which takes residents from sheltered accommodation complexes in...
View ArticleSikhs protest outside Luton Police station over ‘assault’ allegations
HUNDREDS of members of the Sikh community protested outside Luton Police Station last night following allegations that a young woman had been sexually assaulted.Scores of Sikh men and women converged...
View ArticleTake part in Tai Chi in the park
NOW the sunshine has arrived, pop down to Wardown Park for some free tuition in the Chinese martial art of Tai Chi. Instructor Zoe Loke wants to share the science with Lutonians. She will be conducting...
View ArticleBeckwith wants to discuss his Hatters future
FORGOTTEN man Dean Beckwith knows his Luton career is at a crossroads after what he described as his worst season as a professional footballer, writes Mike Simmonds.The 28-year-old was former manager...
View ArticleTrio released by Hatters
HATTERS boss Paul Buckle has begun reshaping his Hatters squad by releasing Danny Crow, Shane Blackett and Dan Gleeson.The trio were all out of contract at Kenilworth Road and have not been offered new...
View ArticleMan hurt in broad daylight stabbing
A STUDENT was stabbed in the chest and arms after he was attacked in what is thought to have been an attempted robbery in broad daylight on Tuesday.The incident happened shortly before 3pm in Essex...
View Article‘Perfection’ – no other word for this compelling game
REVIEW: Diablo 3 on PC (Game Guy by Darren Gargette)I must apologise for the recent lack of a gaming column in this here newspaper. I was playing Diablo 3. So much Diablo 3 infact that the in-game...
View ArticleDeath of valued Luton Irish Forum volunteer
LUTON Irish Forum is mourning the death of one of its most valued volunteers, 76-year-old Nancy Galvin.Chief officer Noelette Hanley said: “Nancy grew up in Kilkenny and moved to Luton when she was 12....
View ArticleMorgan-Smith doesn’t feel major change is needed at Luton
OUT-OF-CONTRACT striker Amari Morgan-Smith is confident that Hatters have enough potential in their ranks to win promotion next term, writes Mark Wood.Around 14 players are without a deal at Kenilworth...
View ArticleView vintage photos of the Queen’s visits to Luton
READ all about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and find out about her links with Luton on our new Diamond Jubilee microsite.The {http://www2.miltonkeynestoday.co.uk/jubilee2012/|jubilee microsite|Click...
View ArticleFleetwood confident new breed of Hatter will be a success
A NEW breed of Hatter can help Town secure the Conference title next season according to top scorer Stuart Fleetwood, writes Mark Wood.The 16-goal hitman highlighted Luton’s indifferent midweek form as...
View ArticleMum’s praise for quick action over ‘unsafe’ park
A LUTON mum has praised Luton Borough Council’s quick response after she raised concerns over the safety of a children’s playground.Amy Desir complained to Luton Borough Council after her two-year-old...
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