Flower traders ‘stunned’ by council refusal
STREET traders who run the George Street Flower Rack are launching a campaign against Luton Borough Council’s decision to make them move their trailer every night.Chris Biegala and his brother Andy...
View ArticleCrow’s late winner enough for Luton
Pre-season friendlyAirbus UK Broughton 1 Luton Town 2DANNY Crow’s injury time strike saw Luton Town emerge victorious in the second match of their Welsh tour at Airbus UK Broughton on Tuesday evening,...
View ArticleBoardroom changes at Kenilworth Road
BOARDROOM changes at Kenilworth Road should help the Hatters to continue moving forward, writes Mark Wood.Work commitments mean that current director Stephen Browne will be stepping down into a special...
View ArticleTeen airlifted to hospital after stabbing
A 15-year-old has been arrested and another teenager had to be airlifted to hospital after a stabbing in Luton on Tuesday. lThe 17-year-old victim was walking with two friends in the park between...
View ArticleUni praised for Royal award win
THE University of Bedfordshire has been praised after picking up a prestigious award from the Queen.The Minister of State for Trade and Investment Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint has congratulated the Uni...
View ArticleMusic legend Elton John brightens a rainy day
I HAVE finally dried out after getting a thorough soaking at Magic Summer Live on Sunday.The one-day festival was blighted by torrential downpours during the afternoon and a constant drizzle throughout...
View ArticleVultures circling Hatters youth stars
EXPOSED Luton are staving off illegal approaches that have been made to over 20 of their most talented youngsters as certain clubs look to pillage the Hatters’ best prospects, writes Mark Wood.Both...
View ArticleUKCCA Festival of Learning comes to colourful close
THERE was lots of whistling, hand clapping and foot stomping when the UK Centre for Carnival Arts three year Creative Partnerships programme came to a close.A mini carnival parade, marking the end of...
View ArticleBedfordshire make three changes for Cambridgeshire clash
BEDFORDSHIRE have made three changes to their side for the Eastern Division clash with Cambridgeshire at Bedford Modern School starting on Sunday.In come Chris Esh, George Bacon and Oliver Swann to...
View ArticleArmstrong catches a fine perch at Lavendon
Reg Armstrong caught a specimen perch from the River Great Ouse at Lavendon which was weighed in on two sets of scales at 3lb 3oz.Current Luton AC mirror carp record holder Eric Jones returned to the...
View ArticleLittle Uno walks tall
HE might not be as big as the average giraffe, but Whipsnade Zoo’s newest arrival Uno is aiming to be number one with the girls.Uno – which means number one in Spanish – is nine-years old and is a bit...
View ArticleVoucher giveaway generates big grins
LITTLE LEARNERS at Luton’s William Austin Infant School were all smiles when their headteacher Lynn Alexander was presented with £150 worth of WHSmith vouchers.Staff at the Luton store nominated the...
View ArticleDefender turns down move home to stay with Luton
UNFINISHED business at Kenilworth Road was the driving force behind Irish defender Freddie Murray’s decision to put pen to paper on a new contract last week, writes Mike Simmonds.The 29-year-old had an...
View ArticleBrave soldier signs up for 500 mile charity cycle for Armed Forces
A COURAGEOUS Luton soldier who lost both his legs in an explosion in Afghanistan is to take part in a 500 mile charity event in aid of the Armed Forces.Rifleman Michael Swain, 21, said: “This will be...
View ArticleHatters looking at former Liverpool and Wigan youngster
LUTON Town manager Gary Brabin is running the rule over former Liverpool trainee Jon Routledge, writes Mike Simmonds.The 22-year-old played the full 90 minutes as Hatters won 2-1 at Welsh Premier...
View ArticleBadger cull is set to divide
GOVERNMENT plans to launch a badger culling pilot scheme in a bid to curb cattle tuberculosis have been welcomed by the National Farmers Union, which says it’s a ‘necessary step’ to tackle the...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVD round-up, 20.07.11
AFTER a promising start to his movie career, Matthew McConaughey has been playing it safe with a series of male lead roles in lightweight rom-coms.His acting ability has hardly been stretched in The...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Count to ten before you decide to send
I WAS trying to ignore it, hoping that it would go away – but all weekend the only thing anyone wanted to talk about was the mother-in-law from hell. It’s an easy target, everyone still has weddings on...
View ArticleLuton youngster Watkins tipped to shine
HATTERS youngster Adam Watkins has been tipped to make a real impact this season by manager Gary Brabin, writes Mike Simmonds.The attacking midfielder made his debut for Hatters back in January 2010...
View ArticleAsafu-Adjaye’s delight at new Hatters deal
TOWN defender Ed Asafu-Adjaye was thrilled to finally have his future sorted after signing a new deal with the club last week, writes Mike Simmonds.The popular 22-year-old has come through the ranks at...
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