Anger over council’s handling of hall bid
COUNCIL chiefs have been accused of ‘running away’ from deciding on the future of a large High Town site expected to be sold to a Shia Muslim organisation.The Masjid-e-Ali group, currently based in...
View ArticleTackling rape and myths around it
LUTON Rape Crisis is using International Women’s Month in March to raise awareness about rape and the myths that surround it. The organisation is holding a conference on March 31 to address the...
View ArticleWork gets started on affordable housing
WORK is underway on 450 new affordable homes for Luton, the result of a £75 million deal between Luton Borough Council and construction firm Wates.The agreement to build the homes is part of the...
View ArticleHatters boss insists there is a long way to go until Conference top spot is...
TOWN boss Richard Money is predicting plenty more twists and turns in the race for the Blue Square Bet Premier title.Hatters’ 2-0 win over Tamworth on Tuesday night saw Money’s side cut the gap to...
View ArticlePoints over performance every time for Luton striker
Wins are all that matter to OwusuVICTORY was the only thing occupying striker Lloyd Owusu’s mind during the Hatters’ 2-0 victory over Tamworth on Tuesday night, writes Mike Simmonds.An instantly...
View ArticleLawless out to end Mansfield hoodoo
Hatters midfielder determined to taste first win at Field MillHATTERS midfielder Alex Lawless is out to end his personal hoodoo at Mansfield in Town’s FA Trophy semi-final first leg tie on Sunday...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: The price of keeping you in the loop
THOUSANDS of pounds of taxpayers’ cash has been spent on hiring a public relations guru for Luton Borough Council, despite the authority having a 20-strong communications team of its own.The council...
View ArticleVIDEO: Richard makes his mark on tattoo industry’s world stage
LUTON is famous for a number of things; its hat-making dynasty, over a century of car production at Vauxhall and the legendary drinking capacity of the George Street Hobos to name just a few. But did...
View ArticleGenetics professor opens new campus
THE new Luton Sixth Form College was officially opened by ex-student Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys on Wednesday (March 9).After six years, the £56 million campus was completed on time and within...
View ArticleDirty sandwich factory handed huge fine
A LUTON sandwich manufacturer has been fined for posing ‘a very grave risk to the public’ after health inspectors putrefying fillings and mouldy rolls.Nilojan Food, based in Stanley Walk, was found...
View ArticleTown send duo out on loan
O’Donnell and Watkins to gain first team experienceLUTON Town youngsters JJ O’Donnnell and Adam Watkins have both been sent out on loan, writes Mike SimmondsO’Donnell has rejoined Blue Square South...
View ArticleRaids uncover illegal workers
IMMIGRATION officials have caught four illegal immigrants working at takeaway shops in Luton.Officers from the the UK Border Agency raided Lewsey Chicken ‘n Pizza in Tomlinson Avenue and Al Deen...
View ArticleNewton and Asafu-Adjaye back in contention
Light at the end of the tunnel for Hatters duoHATTERS duo Adam Newton and Ed Asafu-Adjaye are both available for the Sunday trip to Mansfield in the FA Trophy, writes Mike Simmonds.Asafu-Adjaye has...
View ArticleLuke is shining light on charity
A HOMELESS worker from Luton will be mingling with the stars at the V-inspired awards in London next Friday.Luke Bland, who works for charity LAMP, was nominated for setting up a football team for...
View ArticleHatters boss facing balancing act for Mansfield trip
Selection dilemma awaits MoneyLUTON Town manager Richard Money faces a balancing act over what side to select for Sunday afternoon’s FA Trophy semi-final first leg at Blue Square Bet Premier rivals...
View ArticleGnakpa is fully focused on the job in hand
WEMBLEY winner Claude Gnakpa is is fully focused on tonight’s league trip to Cambridge United despite the fact there is an FA Trophy semi-final second leg lurking on the horizon, writes Mark Wood.Town...
View ArticleMP goes back to school to open playground
LUTON North MP Kelvin Hopkins was on the slide on Friday - but it wasn’t the Labour stalwart’s popularity that was taking a tumble.Mr Hopkins joined in the fun at Ferrars Infant School, in Macaulay...
View ArticleLawless looks to right Stags defeat in double-quick time
ADRENALINE and desire can help inspire the Hatters to victory at the Abbey stadium tonight according to star Luton midfielder Alex Lawless, write Mark Wood.Town only played their last game on Sunday, a...
View ArticleDate confirmed for discussion of Old Drill Hall’s future
COUNCIL chiefs will be taking questions on the future of the Old Drill Hall site in High Town at a public meeting next week.The sale of the Old Bedford Road site was suspended last week after...
View ArticleChances go begging as U’s hold the Town
Blue Square Bet Premier Cambridge United (0) 0 Luton Town (0) 0LUTON Town lost further ground in the race for the Blue Square Bet Premier title after this 0-0 draw at lowly Cambridge United tonight,...
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