Smith edged out on points
LUTON fighter James Smith went six rounds with unbeaten middleweight Wayne Alwan-Arab at the Millennium Hotel in Mayfair last Thursday before falling to a 60-54 points defeat.The former Putteridge High...
View ArticleO’Connor has his mojo back after Town double
CONFIDENCE-FILLED striker Aaron O’Connor is delighted to have his mojo back after an indifferent start to life at Kenilworth Road, writes Mark Wood.A hamstring problem impeded him as he struggled to...
View ArticleElvis is in the legion!
The Royal British Legion in Thrift Road, Heath & Reach, is presenting an evening of cabaret on November 12 featuring one of the country’s top Elvis tribute acts. Alvin Printwhistle has been an avid...
View ArticleRovers keep their nerve to down Arlesey Town
Barton Rovers 1 Arlesey Town 1 aet, Barton won 7-6 on penaltiesTHERE was penalty shoot-out joy for Barton Rovers as they beat cup specialists and near neighbours Arlesey Town in the first round of the...
View ArticleMan arrested for criminal damage
A MAN was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage in Luton this afternoon. Police were called to the scene in Brook Street at 2.58pm following reports of two women fighting. Upon arrival they...
View ArticleEarl helps Katsidis prepare for Burns fight
OLD adversaries Michael Katsidis and Graham Earl have teamed up ahead of the Australian’s Interim WBO World Lightweight title clash with Ricky Burns at Wembley Arena this Saturday night, writes Mark...
View ArticleMen jailed for weapons haul
TWO men who tried to smuggle a swordstick, knives, knuckle dusters and extendable batons into the UK via Luton Airport have been jailed.Daniel Oldacre, 23, and Daniel Osmond, 22, both from Coventry,...
View ArticleThe Ladyboys of Bangkok (review)
THE Grove put on the glitz for The Ladyboys of Bangkok who returned with their sensational and unique cabaret revue.For anyone not familiar with these “ladies” they’re 16 of the most gorgeous...
View ArticleSpellbinding performance of The Witches!
JUST when you thought Hallowe’en was over comes an ever so slightly scary production of Roald Dahl’s The Witches at The Court Theatre, Tring.The Berkhamsted Youth Theatre Company, whose members come...
View ArticleSlava’s Snow Show (review)
THE crazy magical world of Slava Polunin returned to Milton Keynes Theatre this week and it brought out the inner child in every member of the audience.The opportunity to spend 30 minutes batting giant...
View ArticleTV: Best on the box for the week ahead (04.11.11)
SATURDAYThe Chase (ITV1, 6pm)As quiz shows go, this one is a little complicated. Take Total Wipeout, Fifteen to One, mix them together, reach back into history for a little of Moira Stewart’s The...
View ArticleMassive airport fine for pensioner
A LUTON pensioner is £122 out of pocket after being threatened by a debt-collecting company acting on behalf of Luton Airport parking operator APCOA. Patrick Corcoran contacted the Herald&Post...
View Article“Whorehouse” comes to town
LEIGHTON Masqueraders are embracing controversy with their 60th anniversary production - it’s the outrageous musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and their choice has already landed them in...
View ArticleReynolds moves into CYP semi-finals
LUTONIAN Jordan Reynolds earned a split decision against Kaz Mahmood (Capitol ABC) to progress to the semi-finals of the CYPs.The Luton fighter, boxing for Stevenage ABC, won his 66kg fight in...
View ArticleBeware of scam callers
OFFICERS are warning the public not to hand over personal details if they receive a call from a security company claiming to be working with Bedfordshire Police.The force says there have been several...
View ArticleDunstable Town net late double for vital win
Dunstable Town 3 Haringey Borough 2A THRILLING finale saw Dunstable Town net two late goals to snatch a 3-2 victory over Haringey Borough on Tuesday night and narrow the gap at the top of the Molten...
View ArticleTailor is all sewn up for retirement
A POPULAR tailor, who has worked in Hightown for 36 years, retired on Friday.Nicola Centracchio, who owns and runs Briganti Tailoring in Hightown Road in Luton, packed up his sewing machine for the...
View ArticleIt’s panto season! (oh no it isn’t!!)
WITH three television stars, the largest giant to be seen on any pantomime stage and a good pinch of magic, everything is in place for The Grove Theatre pantomime Jack And The Beanstalk.The adults will...
View ArticleHelping hand for first-time buyers
FIRST-TIME buyers are being given a helping hand to get onto the property ladder as Lloyds TSB and Luton Borough Council (LBC) join forces. The Local Lend A Hand product was launched on Tuesday and is...
View ArticleWhen buying is the right move to make
THERE are specific circumstances when buying commercial property may be better than renting.For example, anyone aiming to open a newsagent and wanting to live above the shop or where capital...
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