New lifestyle web directory
A NEW online lifestyle directory has been launched by NHS Bedfordshire to mark National Self Care Week (November 14 to 20).Residents and health professionals can visit www.improvemylifestyle.co.uk to...
View ArticleTown cling on for a point in a true game of two halves
Blue Square Bet Premier: Cambridge United 1 (0) Luton Town 1 (1)A REAL game of two halves saw the Hatters cling on for a point as they drew 1-1 at Cambridge United this afternoon, writes Mark Wood.Town...
View ArticleBrabin bemoans poor second half performance
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin felt his side paid the price for a poor second half display as they were held to a 1-1 draw at fellow promotion chasers Cambridge United on Saturday, writes Mike Simmonds.Town...
View ArticleWhipsnade awarded for medicine use
WHIPSNADE Zoo has won a BIAZA Award for significant advances in zoo and wildlife medicine.BIAZA, British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums, is a conservation education and scientific wildlife...
View ArticleGrimes suffers Moises defeat
SHAMROCK fighter Duane ‘Bang Bang’ Grimes forgot his boxing as he went chasing a knockout in his 40-36 points defeat to Scott Moises at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Sunday.Grimes, 29, dominated the...
View ArticleBrave Maggie has more surgery
TODDINGTON mum Maggie Thomas has had surgery to remove another tumour from her right lung.The mother-of-six – who is fighting cancer with every breath in her body – is hoping she will be strong enough...
View ArticleEasy ways to prevent car theft
THIEVES don’t need much encouragement and Bedfordshire Police are urging motorists to take simple steps to reduce the chances of their cars being broken into. Sergeant Clare Thomas said: “Over half the...
View ArticleAward for flu-fighters
STAFF at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital were recognised for their commitment to preventing flu with a national NHS Flu Fighters award. The L&D Occupational Health team used an innovative approach...
View ArticleTots help plant trees
TOTS from Bizzie Bee’s Nursery used their green fingers to boost the local environment last week. Staff from Sainsbury’s Bramingham Park teamed up with Bizzie Bee’s Nursery in Sundon Park to help...
View ArticleBedfordshire Businesswomen Awards 2011
THE county’s leading business women have been honoured at a prestigious awards ceremony.More than 200 people attended the Bedfordshire Business Women (BBW) Awards 2011 at the home of Bedford Rugby...
View ArticleVIDEO: School gets to grips with the great outdoors
WINTER might be closing in, but that’s not stopping youngsters at one Luton nursery from having lots of fun in the great outdoors.Grasmere Nursery School has just been named a ‘forest school’ in...
View ArticleYes! We’ve got a loan from our bankers
NO WONDER husband and wife business couple Martin and Karen Quirke and their team are jumping for joy... they’ve moved from a converted shed in their back garden to proper premises.And not only that,...
View ArticleExtra patrols after jewellery thefts
POLICE in Luton are putting extra patrols in and around the Saints and Challney areas of the town due to an increase in burglaries targeting Asian jewellery.Thieves have broken in to properties by...
View ArticleVIDEO: Minister jumps at chance to chat to Denbigh students
HE probably wasn’t expecting a workout, but education secretary Michael Gove was happy to join in with students’ Children in Need efforts when he visited Denbigh High School on Friday.The MP for Surrey...
View ArticleAirport security measures agreed
A SPECIALLY set up Luton Airport Security Executive Group has readched a decision on what are appropriate security measures for the airport.The group reached a unanimous agreement with regard to the...
View ArticleChristmas jazz for Keech Hospice Care
GET THE festive season off to a fabulous start with the foot-tapping sound of the Aldbury Brass Quintet.They’ll be blowing up a storm for Keech Hospice Care with popular classics, sensational show...
View ArticleHatters rated v Cambridge
Kevin Pilkington: 7 – Several decent stops but given no chance by the goal.Greg Taylor: 6.5 – Big and strong, but didn’t look entirely natural at left-back, although he was up against a fine winger in...
View ArticleStoke forward Brunt hopes to hit the big time after joining Town on work...
STRIKER Ryan Brunt is hoping to grab the limelight after his work experience switch to Luton Town last week, writes Mike Simmonds.The Stoke City forward moved to Kenilworth Road on Wednesday and was...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: The Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn Part One
‘No measure of time with you will be long enough. But we’ll start with forever.’ So says Edward Cullen. And Breaking Dawn Part One certainly takes forever to get anywhere…The end is finally in sight...
View ArticleMini dynamo helping others
SHE MAY be five foot nothing, but Aklima Bibi packs a mighty punch when it comes to helping others.The 39-year-old has trained as a human rights lawyer and started an online e-newspaper dedicated to...
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