TRAVEL: Beyond Manhattan
Forget the Empire State Building and Time Square. Jayne Watson strays from the tourist trail to explore New York’s hidden gems.The first visit to New York is a milestone in anybody’s life. But what do...
View ArticleNursery relaunches with family fun day
TOTS from a Luton nursery school celebrated its relaunch last week with a fun-filled family day.Chapel Street Nursery, formerly a Sure Start school, has becoming a Children Centre ABC Hub.Youngsters...
View ArticleCurtain up on accursed operetta!
THE Vale Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s open at the Court Theatre next week with their spellbinding production of Ruddigore.Ruddigore, or The Witch’s Curse, concerns Robin Oakapple (David Patterson),...
View ArticleDuke lends support to festival site group
THE group behind plans to create a permanent festival site have been given the backing of the Duke of Bedford.There has been criticism from a number of Upper Sundon residents of plans put forward by...
View ArticleFind out who won the Luton News Hatter of the Season award
THE RESULTS have been declared for the Luton News Hatter Of The Season award, writes Mike Simmonds.With almost 250 fans casting their votes, it was defender Janos Kovacs who took the top honour, with...
View ArticleHigh hopes for a new play space
CHILDREN in Runfold Avenue may be getting a new play area if the North Luton Area Board approve their application for funding. A project to upgrade the ‘unattractive and under-used’ children’s play...
View ArticleBuckle delighted by Town’s pre-season plans
HATTERS boss Paul Buckle declared himself delighted with the pre-season schedule the club have arranged, writes Mike Simmonds.Town announced last week there would be three home games against Ipswich...
View ArticleGray gears up for his England C debut
TOWN boss Paul Buckle thinks that striker Andre Gray’s trip to Russia with the England C side will be an extremely beneficial experience for the former Hinckley forward, writes Mike Simmonds.The...
View ArticleProtect your pets for just £5 at special event
PET OWNERS are invited to a special microchipping event at Blue Cross Rescue Centre in Kimpton on Saturday June 9. As part of National Microchipping Month in June, Blue Cross is urging people to...
View ArticleTop cop Rob to tackle street thieves
DO you know this man? Luton News readers will be a little more familiar with Beds Police Chief Inspector Rob McCaffray over the coming weeks as the top cop will be contributing to a weekly police...
View ArticleStaff will be ‘care aware’
HOSPITAL staff will be learning about supporting people with learning difficulties at an awareness event this month.The events at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital will be part of Learning...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: Ill Manors, Red Tails
Ill ManorsSometimes a creative voice emerges that cannot be ignored, with the power to ensure that flaws and creaks are overlooked and the big picture is grasped, and the importance of making big...
View ArticleLuton welding supplies firm is really buzzing
A LUTON welding supplies company is still buzzing after a revamp of its trade counter.Wasp Supplies in Ribocon Way, on North Luton Industrial Estate, has revamped the counter to show off its vast range...
View ArticleFootloose and fancy free Griffins
EVER since Kevin Bacon first leapt onto the big screen as Ren McCormack in the 1980s film version of ‘Footloose’, music-lovers have been kicking off their Sunday shoes to dance to the infectious...
View ArticleBuckle confirms Town are in the running to sign Shaw
TOWN boss Paul Buckle has confirmed that he has entered the bidding war to sign striker Jon Shaw, writes Mike Simmonds.The 28-year-old frontman was one of the top scorers in the Conference last season,...
View ArticleGleeson questions who made decision to release him
RELEASED right-back Dan Gleeson has questioned whether the decision to release him was purely down to new manager Paul Buckle, writes Mark Wood.With Luton seemingly clearing the decks, Gleeson though...
View ArticleMotorcyclists reminded to ride safely
A CAMPAIGN aimed at encouraging motorcyclists to reassess decision-making on roads has been launched by Central Beds Council.In partnership with Amey, the ‘Riders’ scheme is borne out of research...
View ArticleLuton in dark after Osano reneges on new deal
A DONE deal for Curtis Osano was never completed as League Two AFC Wimbledon lured the burgeoning right-back away last week, writes Mark Wood.Managing director Gary Sweet revealed that a new contract...
View ArticleLeft yearning for something new
Game Guy with Darren Gargette –E3 20102: Microsoft, EA and Ubi Soft:Hey, guess what, it’s that time again! Who’d of thought E3 2012 would come around so fast revealing all of the E3 mysteries from...
View ArticleBlackett left frustrated by unfinished business at Luton
IT was with a heavy heart that defender Shane Blackett left Kenilworth Road last week, as defeat in the play-off final to York City meant he departed with a frustrating sense of unfinished business,...
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