Town admit interest in Grimsby striker Connell
HATTERS have admitted they would be interested in signing prolific Grimsby Town marksmen Alan Connell, writes Mark Wood.Reports in the north claim the Mariners have already snubbed two ‘derisory’ bids...
View ArticleRobbers broke into house and stole from 12-year-old
ROBBERS stole a mobile phone from a 12-year-old girl after forcing entry to a Luton home armed with what is thought to be a gun.The incident happened at approximately 10.50pm at an address in Spinney...
View ArticleTrains worst in the country say customers
CUSTOMER satisfaction on First Capital Connect trains is the worst in the country according a new survey of commuters.The Passenger Focus survey asked commuters up and down the country what they...
View ArticleLegal threat to homes scheme
COUNCILLORS are to push on with controversial plans to build thousands of new houses around Luton despite concerns that the massive scheme could be legally unsound.The decision to proceed with a ‘core...
View ArticleMan injured in town centre assault
TWO people were arrested after a 29 year old man was left with a shattered cheekbone and jaw after an assault in Luton town centre on Sunday morning.The 19-year-old man and 21-year-old woman have both...
View ArticleTown stopper linked with Sunderland move
GOALKEEPER Lewis Kidd has been linked with Premier League side Sunderland, write Mark Wood and Mike Simmonds.The 18-year-old, who signed pro terms at Kenilworth Road at the end of last season, was...
View ArticleCounty claim comfortable Worcestershire win
Bedfordshire U14s enjoyed a 43 run victory over Worcestershire at Clifton CC on Sunday, leaving them top of the ECB U14 County Cup Group Two table.A superb opening partnership of 74 between Bedford CC...
View ArticleWillmott is ready to go
THE return for pre-season training has been welcomed by pacy winger Robbie Willmott, writes Mark Wood.Luton Town’s stars are set to be put through their paces for the first time at Ely Way tomorrow...
View ArticleStellar show from Galaxy gymnasts
GYMNASTS from Galaxy Gymnastics Club put in a stellar performance at an Artistic Competition in Milton Keynes Gymnastics Centre on Sunday.The club’s fab four showed what stars they are by bringing home...
View ArticleHow to avoid massive fines for employing illegal workers
BUSINESSES that knowingly employ illegal workers face unlimited fines and even prison.Additionally, those firms that don’t knowingly employ illegal workers but have no excuse for doing so can be liable...
View ArticleStart up for the summer
BEDFORDSHIRE residents can get a taste of what it’s like to run a company of their own at free workshops organised by Business LinkThe government’s help organisation is offering workshops covering...
View ArticleSoftware experts who have the Wright stuff
A FAMILY of software experts have continued to see their company grow since they picked up a brace of awards at last year’s Rising Stars.The Wright family, who hail from Dunstable, started Io Systems,...
View ArticlePhew! I can still accept a free lunch under new Bribery Act
IT’S a scenario any self-respecting business journalist fears – a possible threat to corporate hospitality.There’s a new wide-ranging Bribery Act coming into force on July 1 and it will need to be...
View ArticleHosts with the most can help save costs of doing it yourself
RATHER than doing it for yourself when it comes to IT, paying for someone else to store company data could be a money-saving option for businesses. A hosted service provider is a business that provides...
View ArticleWhat a picture!
PHOTOGRAPHIC retailer Jessops has opened a new store in Luton’s Mall. The store at Unit 22, boasts a new customer-friendly layout enabling visitors to test and trial live interactive cameras. This new...
View ArticleRegenerating after 80 years in business
THE Luton office of communiy regeneration specialists Bramall Construction joined in the celebrations as the company reached its 80th anniversary.Some 47 staff are based at the Capability Green offices...
View ArticleContest to break into Asia
Companies in the east of England aiming to break into the Asian export market have been invited to enter a UK Trade & Investment competition to win £3,000 of market research support.Exports from...
View ArticleHat’s the way to do it!
A LUTON designer who dressed Prince Charles’ PA and a string of other guests for the Royal Wedding has opened a flagship central London store Nigel Rayment, based in Frederick Street, off Old Bedford...
View ArticleAward for Uni’s academics
Two lecturers in the University of Bedfordshire’s Business School have received a prestigious award from the Emerald Literati Network for their research.Guy Parrott and Muhammad Azam Roomi co-authored...
View ArticleL&D consultant appears on Channel 4 programme
A CONSULTANT gynaecologist and bladder specialist at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital will appear on a Channel 4 health programme next week.Abdalla Fayyad will feature in Embarrassing Bodies, where...
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