Bedfordshire University’s project guru warns of power drain by electric vehicles
A UNIVERSITY of Beds project management guru has warned the energy industry to plan ahead for a power demand surge caused by plug-in electric cars.Dr David Owen was the key note speaker at the 5th...
View ArticleLoft conversions to be funded by council
RESIDENTS in Luton can get a loan of up to £30,000 from the council to fund their loft conversions in a new scheme agreed on Monday.The new Housing Assistance Policy is believed to be the first of its...
View ArticleGray disappointed by Osano’s exit
DEFENDER Curtis Osano’s decision to join League Two AFC Wimbledon is a ‘massive blow’ to the Hatters according to England C starlet Andre Gray, writes Mark Wood.Osano denied he was ‘jumping ship’ by...
View ArticleEarly plans for 500 new homes in Barton
EARLY plans to build 500 new homes on the edge of Barton have been revealed by developers.Villagers have had leaflets posted through their door outlining initial proposals for the development to the...
View ArticleHawks are hammered as Kingsway claim first win
KINGSWAY CC recorded their first win of the season by hammering Luton Hawks by 83 runs in the Premier Division.Kingsway smashed 128-3 thanks to a superb unbeaten knock by Omraiz Khan, 51, who had great...
View ArticleGolden girl Sabrina’s deal Asda be great
ASDA in Dunstable are sponsoring a young Olympic hopeful who this month broke a School Games record in the Olympic Stadium.Sabrina Bakare beat competition from all over the country to win gold at the...
View ArticleGleeson and Crow thank fans after leaving Luton
HATTERS duo Danny Crow and Dan Gleeson have thanked fans for their support after both left Kenilworth Road this week.The pair, along with defender Shane Blackett were released by manager Paul...
View ArticleSchool wins rebuild cash
FUNDING for rebuilding and renovation works has been awarded to Stopsley High School as part of the government’s Priority School Building Programme.The school was weeks away from building work starting...
View ArticlePlastic pitches discussed by Football League
THE Football League’s annual general meeting in Portugal is set to debate the return of artificial pitches.Luton, who famously boasted an artificial pitch in the late 80s and early 90s, haven’t ruled...
View ArticleIpswich head the bill as Hatters announce pre-season friendlies
LUTON Town have announced three home pre-season friendlies against sides from the Football League.Ipswich Town, who include former Town midfielder Andy Drury in their ranks, will visit Kenilworth Road...
View ArticleJobs risk as forces consider outsourcing
MORE than 1,000 police staff jobs across Beds, Herts and Cambridgeshire would be affected by plans to outsource some services.Later this month the three forces will put plans to use private companies...
View ArticleIs it time to go back to old fashioned methods to tackle obesity?
LIKE every one else, I have been enjoying the good weather recently and looking forward to far more of it to come. Naturally I would like it to gently rain from, say midnight to 5am every day but you...
View ArticleLuton building scheme gives young people career chance
A TRAINING firm and a housing company have linked up to give learners the chance to gain experience on a building site in Luton.Ridgemond Training’s foundation learning students are pictured at the...
View ArticleKovacs: Released Luton trio will be snapped up quickly
LUTON defender Janos Kovacs believes Danny Crow, Dan Gleeson and Shane Blackett will have no problems finding new clubs after they were let go by Luton this week.The trio were all out of contract were...
View ArticleLook Hoo’s hosting WI
BARTON Women’s Institute stalwart Dottie Wigg is guest speaker at the next Luton Hoo ladies’ luncheon club on Monday, June 11.She will talk about the impact the organisation she joined more than 40...
View ArticleDevine to face Ockuko at York Hall
LUTON boxer Michael Devine will fight Ideh Ockuko at York Hall on July 7, writes Mike Simmonds.Devine, 23, who has won seven of his eight pro bouts, most recently defeating Robin Deakin on points at...
View ArticlePsychological wellbeing
MENTAL health issues came under the spotlight at a psychological wellbeing event hosted by Luton Irish Forum.It raised awareness of the Stepped Model of Mental Health Care.Speakers and information...
View ArticleTeam Luton swimmers impress at Biggleswade
TEAM Luton swimmers impressed in their last chance to gain regional times at the Mid Beds Open Meet at Biggleswade.Aisha Karouai, 10, won gold in the 400m individual medley (IM) in 6.38.73mins, an...
View ArticleTake a long walk down Avenue Q
IT’S the one we’ve all been waiting for – fresh from a fantastic five-year run on the West End, it’s the Tony Award winning musical Avenue Q. Don’t be fooled by the brightly coloured puppets, this is...
View ArticleLuton AC look to go fourth after a poor opening
LUTON Athletics Club Seniors were in action at Milton Keynes last Saturday in their second Southern Athletics League match of the season as they finished in fourth place on 147 points. Again, injuries...
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