Wins for AFC and Dunstable Town
A HAT-TRICK from former Hatter Stephen O’Leary, two from the spot, inspired Dunstable Town to a 7-0 victory over Broxbourne Borough in the first round qualifying of the FA Cup on Saturday. Grant...
View ArticleHistorical group strike gold in Luton
A RARE Roman coin was among hundreds of historical artefacts dug up by a Polish historical society in Luton earlier this month.Members of the Polish Historical Exploration Club Thesaurus struck gold...
View ArticlePlans for junction works already £1m
MULTI-million pound road improvements to a busy roundabout linking Luton with the M1 motorway have already cost £1 million even though overall funding for the project has yet to be secured.The money,...
View ArticleAppearance fees thwart Town’s bid for Drury
A DEMAND for ‘bigger appearance fees’ scuppered a Kenilworth Road homecoming for former crowd favourite Andy Drury, writes Mark Wood.The Hatters admitted they were ‘quite close’ to sealing a loan move...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Don’t get in a state about sell-by dates
HOORAH! We are to be freed from the tyranny of sell-by dates! Salvation is at hand, and no longer will we be forced to throw away £12 billion worth of food every year for fear that it will strike us...
View ArticleHatters rated v Bath City
Mark Tyler: 7 – Very little to do and would have been disappointed with his lack of protection for the goal.Jake Howells: 7 – Made some driving runs, especially second half as he continues to...
View ArticleKovacs: Luton the only Conference club I would have joined
DEFENDER Janos Kovacs admitted there was no other club in the Conference he would have joined other than Luton Town, writes Mike Simmonds.The 26-year-old made his second debut for the Hatters on...
View ArticleTop spot no consolation for Luton boss Brabin
MOVING to the top of the Blue Square Bet Premier was of little consolation to Hatters manager Gary Brabin after his side were held to a 1-1 draw by nine-man Bath City on Tuesday night, writes Mike...
View ArticleZoo’s animal artist at work!
PACHYDERM painter Karishma put the finishing touches to her latest masterpieces at Whipsnade Zoo yesterday, ready to celebrate Elephant Appreciation Day this Saturday and Sunday. The 13-year-old female...
View ArticleWhere are Luton’s 556 missing wheelie bins?
A COST-CUTTING plan to charge residents for replacement wheelie bins is under review after it failed to produce the savings predicted.As part of its budget this year, Luton Borough Council decided to...
View ArticleMisfiring Town lack instinct
A LACK of a predator’s instinct was the reason why Hatters didn’t take three points at Twerton Park on Tuesday night, according to Town manager Gary Brabin, writes Mike Simmonds.When asked the reason...
View ArticleHow the Inglis family has followed fashion trends of household linen From...
THE name Inglis has been synonymous with household linens in Luton for almost a century.Londoner Sid Inglis started the business when he moved his family to Luton during the Second World War.It was...
View ArticleSally-Anne Stewart: Town Hall jargon drives me mad
EVER broken down a corporate silo? Or adopted a cross-cutting strategic approach?If you’ve no idea of what either of these phrases means, then you’re not alone. I haven’t the foggiest either.These...
View ArticleFA Cup woe for Barton Rovers
UNDER-PRESSURE boss Dan Kennoy saw his Barton Rovers side beaten 2-1 at Hatfield Town in their FA Cup first round qualifying replay on Tuesday night as they missed out on a trip to near neighbours...
View ArticleHoughton Regis roadworks ‘nearly finished’
ROADWORKS causing huge traffic jams in Houghton Regis could be finished tonight (Thurs), a spokesperson for the National Grid has said.Motorists have suffered hold-ups due to temporary traffic lights...
View ArticleLicensed to regenerate
NORTH of England developer and regeneration specialist Keepmoat Homes has appointed Andrew Almond, pictured, to establish the company in the eastern region, based from an office in Luton.Keepmoat...
View ArticleNursery to hold a family fun day
CHAPEL Street Nursery & Children’s Centre is holding a garden extravaganza on Saturday.Star guest Peppa Pig will be visiting the nursery to open its new garden.Families can also enjoy a table top...
View ArticleTown boss rues first half display
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin couldn’t hide his bitter disappointment after Town surrendered their unbeaten record in tame fashion at York City on Saturday afternoon, writes Mike Simmonds.A first half brace...
View ArticleCommuters ‘perplexed’ by rail service changes
RAIL services could be cut and fares increased as a result of government changes to the Bedford-Brighton franchise, commuters have claimed.The government has announced that the First Capital Connect...
View ArticleBudget survey on services
WHICH council services do you value most? Central Bedfordshire Council is asking residents where they feel savings could be made in a budget survey.The local authority is consulting with the public as...
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