Sight Concern’s call
CHARITY Sight Concern is looking for new volunteers to help the growing number of visually impaired people in Bedfordshire.Roles include visual awareness trainers, fundraising volunteers, promotion...
View ArticleOlympic torch set to shine in Luton
THE London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay will visit Luton in July next year as part of its journey around the UK – and to celebrate Luton is planning a special weekend-long Cultural Festival. The Olympic...
View ArticleFruit firm logo a banana skin
A BANANA factory whose employees claim they will be sacked if they do not agree to work from 3.30am, was using the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) logo on its website despite not being a member,...
View ArticleChef slams zero star inspection
A RESTAURANT owner has blasted the Scores on the Doors food hygiene scheme after his establishment was given a zero star rating.Gio’s Italian restaurant was one of three businesses in Barton to receive...
View ArticleCouple’s diamond recipe for success
A LUTON couple celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary on Thursday (May 12).Ken and Betty Stewart, 82 and 83, met in 1948 at RAF Hendon when Betty was working in the kitchen and Ken was doing his...
View ArticlePleat hopes for ‘new era’
FORMER Luton Town manager David Pleat believes the Hatters will usher in a new era should they return to the Football League with victory over AFC Wimbledon at the weekend, writes Mike Simmonds.The two...
View ArticleHartson: Play-Off final is too close to call
IT’S A win-win situation for former Luton Town and Wimbledon hero John Hartson when the pair meet in the Blue Square Bet Premier Play-Off final at Eastlands on Saturday, writes Mark Wood.The now...
View ArticleMurray eying new Luton deal
DEFENDER Freddie Murray is hoping to earn a new deal for next season despite being confined to the sidelines by a knee ligament injury, writes Mark Wood.The left-back has been ruled out of the play-off...
View ArticleCrow desperate to win fitness race
HATTERS striker Danny Crow admits its touch and go whether he will be available for this weekend’s Blue Square Bet Premier Play-Off final at Eastlands, writes Mike Simmonds.The 25-year-old forward has...
View ArticleBeds chase down 312 in thrilling run chase
BEDFORDSHIRE’S chances of reaching the quarter-finals of the MCCA Trophy are still very much alive after a thrilling run chase against Oxfordshire at Banbury on Sunday.Set a target of 312, Beds got...
View ArticleResidents in a lather over hand car wash
PLANS for a hand car wash in front of the former Royal Naval Association building in Crawley Green Road have angered people living nearby.Concrete has been laid in front of the derelict building and...
View ArticleAlex sets sights on Kaid
MIDFIELDER Alex Lawless will be looking to put one over on another old friend when Town face AFC Wimbledon in the Blue Square Bet Premier Play-Off final at Eastlands on Saturday, writes Mark...
View ArticleConference hit back over ticket prices
TOP brass at the Football Conference will listen to supporters’ concerns after disappointing ticket sales for Saturday’s play-off final at Eastlands between Luton Town and AFC Wimbledon, writes Mark...
View ArticleHenry believes Luton have the edge
TOWN’S 3-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon at Kenilworth Road in September coupled with their goalless draw at Kingsmeadow could give them a psychological edge according to injured winger Charlie Henry,...
View ArticleMurray: We can’t freeze at Eastlands
HATTERS fan Freddie Murray is hoping his team-mates don’t freeze on the day when Town take on AFC Wimbledon at Eastland in the play-off final on Saturday, writes Mark Wood.The full-back, who is...
View ArticleBlackett takes a back seat role
INJURED defender Shane Blackett will do his bit behind the scenes to help Hatters regain their place in the Football League on Saturday, writes Mike Simmonds.The former Peterborough man has been out of...
View ArticleMan robbed by pair at gunpoint
A LUTON man was robbed at gunpoint in Westmoreland Avenue last Tuesday night.The 24 year old victim was making his way home at around 10.50pm when he noticed two men in an alley.The men threatened the...
View ArticleHorrific attack on dog as kids played in park
A LUTON woman has spoken of her horror after a fellow dog owner’s pet pooch was mauled to death by an out of control canine in Lewsey Park.Terrified children looked on as the chihuahua-type dog was...
View ArticleCyclist taken to hospital after crash
A CYCLIST was taken to hospital this morning (Thurs May 19) after a collision in the centre of Luton.Police closed part of Chapel Street following the collision between the cyclist and a Vauxhall Corsa...
View ArticleMP visits young artists’ exhibition
CHILDREN at Richmond Hill School showed special visitor MP Kelvin Hopkins around their art exhibition last week on Friday (May 13).Icknield Red Dot Gallery shows exhibitions by Icknield High School...
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