TRAVEL: Washington ... setting a president!
Rosa Silverman heads to Washington DC and the surrounding areas to soak up some American history.The early evening air chimes with the clinking of glasses and clattering of cutlery.I’m strolling down...
View ArticleConnie Primmer: Watch out, the Christmas guilt-trip has already started
I KNOW it’s a bit early to be getting irate about Christmas, but I was so appalled by what I saw this week that I couldn’t keep quiet. Without naming any names, a certain retailer has started showing...
View ArticleWretched night as Town kids crash out of cup
DESPITE bossing possession and creating plenty of chances Luton Town’s U18s crashed out of the FA Youth Cup at the third round qualifying stage as they were beaten 2-1 by Dereham Town on Friday night,...
View ArticlePolice award for EDL march handling
BEDFORDSHIRE Police has won a coveted award for its handling of February’s English Defence League march.The Force was presented with the partnership trophy and certificate at the ‘Equality and...
View ArticleChristmas Craft Fair
A Christmas craft fair is taking place at Icknield High School on Saturday November 19.The themed event, from 12pm- 4pm, will showcase different arts, crafts and foods and organisers are keen to hear...
View ArticleSetbacks for our brave mum Maggie
CANCER mum Maggie Thomas (left) was enjoying a relaxing reiki massage yesterday and staying positive in the face of serious setbacks.The Toddington mother of six was hoping to have surgery last week to...
View ArticleHospital recruits for breast cancer trials
WOMEN diagnosed with breast cancer are being offered the opportunity to take part in drug trials at the Luton&Dunstable Hospital.The L&D’s Clinical Trial Team is involved in several projects...
View ArticleCarney looks for Lacey inspiration after break
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin has told starlet Newman Carney to draw inspiration from fellow youngster Alex Lacey after he broke his leg in Friday’s FA Youth Cup defeat at Dereham Town, writes Mark Wood.The...
View ArticleHelp for Heroes concert stars injured soldier who inspired the charity
VAUXHALL Male Voice Choir will have a very special guest at their Help for Heroes concert at St Mary’s Church in Luton next month, writes Bev Creagh.Fijian-born Private Derek Derenalagi, 36, who lost...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s guide to new DVD releases (27.10.11)
WITH the likes of Batman and Iron Man out there, it’s not enough just to put superheroes on the screen.Imaginative direction and a pacey, character-driven script are essential, but they’re not in...
View ArticleJJ impresses for Hampton
HATTERS: On-loan Hatter JJ O’Donnell impressed for new club Hampton & Richmond on Saturday as he played 90 minutes in their 3-3 home draw with Havant and Waterlooville in Blue Square Bet South.Boss...
View ArticleTraining plain sailing for Darren after he joins the Royal Navy
FORMER Lea Manor High School pupil Darren Richardson has successfully passed the first stage of his Royal Navy training at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall.The 23-year-old trainee submariner from Marsh Farm who...
View ArticleBonus for Luton Rugby
Bonus point to youthful LutonRUGBY: Much-improved Luton lost 24-18 at Gravesend in National League Three London & South East on Saturday.Tries from centre Jake Hobbs and wing Alex Sutherland, plus...
View ArticleRebel Kelvin fights for referendum on UK in Europe
REBEL Luton North MP Kelvin Hopkins was one of just 19 Labour MPs to vote in favour of a nationwide referendum on Britain’s membership of the European union.Outspoken Mr Hopkins MP described Monday...
View ArticleConcerts continue at Leighton Buzzard Theatre
LEIGHTON Buzzard Music present two brilliant young award-winning artists at the Lake Street venue on Saturday, November 12.Bulgarian clarinettist Boyan Ivanov and Australian pianist Olivia Sham are...
View ArticleHand wanted permanently
HATTERS: Town boss Gary Brabin has confirmed he wants to sign midfielder Jamie Hand on a permanent basis when his loan spell ends in December.The 27-year-old has made 10 appearances for the club since...
View ArticleNew Mall manager in ‘best job ever’
NEW Mall general manager Mark Broadhead swept into Luton from Barnsley last month and declared he couldn’t be happier with his Bedfordshire posting.“It’s a fantastic opportunity to work at one of the...
View ArticleMoran to stand trial in April
FORMER Luton South MP Margaret Moran will stand trial for illegal parliamentary expenses claims in April.Ms Moran, 56, who now lives in Southampton, faces 15 charges of false accounting and six of...
View ArticleCouncillors seek cleaning assurance
A COUNCIL scrutiny committee has asked for assurances that certain standards of street cleaning will be maintained despite budget cuts following a campaign by this newspaper.Plans to cut Luton’s street...
View ArticleSomething special from artist Storey
LEIGHTON artist David Storey is keeping busy this month with work in three exhibitions including a four-week show at the town’s Lake Street theatre.David, of Ashwell Street, opens the Leighton Theatre...
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