Grimsby chairman won’t sell Connell to Luton
GRIMSBY Town chairman John Fenty has reiterated his stance that highly-sought after frontman Alan Connell will not be joining Luton Town, writes Mike Simmonds.The 28-year-old netted 25 Blue Square Bet...
View ArticleDominant Beds throw victory chances away
A SEVENTH-WICKET partnership of 158 between Cumberland’s Chris Thompson and Chris Williams ended Bedfordshire’s hopes of a first Minor Counties Championship victory of the season at Sedbergh School on...
View ArticlePakistanis close in on Midweek League title
LUTON Pakistanis are on the brink of winning the Luton & District Midweek Cricket League Premier Division title after they overcame last year’s champions Luton Haiderys in a thrilling...
View ArticleBeckwith can’t wait to put on a Hatters shirt
NEW signing Dean Beckwith can’t wait to put on a Luton shirt for the first time tomorrow night.The Hatters travel to Hitchin for their first pre-season friendly and the capture from Northampton Town is...
View ArticleObjections flow in over hand car wash proposal
A FORMAL planning application has been submitted for a hand car wash at the former Royal Naval Club in Crawley Green Road, Luton.Residents living nearby held a meeting last month after work to prepare...
View ArticleEarl announces Renaissance night at Liquid
LUTON boxing promoter Graham Earl has announced he will hold his next event at the Liquid Nightclub on Sunday, July 31, writes Mike Simmonds.The Renaissance Show will feature six boxers from Earl’s...
View ArticleGraham plays waiting game over Katsidis bout
Graham Earl is still hanging on for his rematch with Australian Michael Katsidis, but admits hopes of the bout are fading fast, writes Mike Simmonds.The 32-year-old had agreed a deal to fight Katsidis,...
View ArticleBrabin won’t risk his stars for too long at Hitchin
CAREFUL Town will not risk playing any of their first teamers for too long when they visit Hitchin Town in their first pre-season game on Friday night, writes Mark Wood.The match is likely to figure...
View ArticleNeilson looking to the future as Luton visit Langford
ASSISTANT boss Alan Neilson will be keeping a close eye on the development when they travel to Langford for a pre-season friendly on Saturday, writes Mike Simmonds.Although promoted to manager Gary...
View ArticlePub attack on man was ‘homophobic’
A 47-YEAR-OLD man says he was the victim of a homophobic attack at a pub in Toddington on Saturday night. The man, who does not wish to be named, claims he was with his friends in The Bell at about...
View ArticleTen Cycletta bike ride places up for grabs
WITH only two months to go until the first all-women bike ride, the time to enter our competition to win free places is running out.Cycletta, a 40km traffic-free route that starts and ends at Whipsnade...
View ArticleJames Corden is One Man set for The Waterside
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre steps up a gear for its autumn season with a programme featuring the cream of drama, comedy, music and dance. Where else can you see Simon Callow, Bill Wyman and Omid...
View ArticleHorror on the shop floor at Vauxhall
A VAUXHALL worker is in hospital after being seriously injured in an accident at the Luton van plant.A colleague said the man had to drag himself to where he could be seen by colleagues after his cries...
View ArticleYoung tree surgeon lucky to be alive after chainsaw horror
A TREE surgeon who almost beheaded himself in a horrific chainsaw accident, has spoken out about how he is “lucky to be alive” after he miraculously escaped death by just three minutes.Tom Connelly,...
View ArticleCurtain up on Woburn Abbey’s Plays In The Park
PLAYS In The Park are back at Woburn Abbey this summer, kicking off with a family favourite, Snow White, on July 31.This year the venue is playing host to four productions. Peter Pan follows on August...
View ArticleNew homes plan will be scrapped
AFTER four years of work, a strategy to decide where ‘desperately needed’ new homes in Luton should go is being torn up.At a meeting at the Town Hall on Monday night, Luton Borough Council’s executive...
View ArticleTeens charged with firearm offences
POLICE have charged two people with firearms offences after officers were called to an incident in Cardigan Street on July 12.Majad Miah, 18, from Napier Road, was charged with the possession of a...
View ArticleHowling good time to be had at with wolf society
FOR a wild day with a difference, don’t miss Bedfordshire Anglian Wolf Society’s open day next month.On Sunday, August 7, the organisation will open its doors to the public. You can meet the four...
View ArticleWoman hurt in car collision
A WOMAN has been seriously injured in a hit and run in Luton this morning.Police are still seeking a car which was involved in the collision which happened at around 10.30am in Wheatfield Road, Lewsey...
View ArticleIt Asda be... imperfect
A NATIONAL parking enforcement firm has apologised after sending out £60 fines to ASDA customers due to a “system glitch”.Customers of the Wigmore store have been contacting the Herald&Post after...
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