Steve Nolan: Leveson evidence a shock even to some of us journalists
THE first day of my postgrad journalism course focused on two things. Firstly, that journalism is a notoriously poorly paid profession - I didn’t take heed of the warning, but I’ve since learned that...
View ArticleLaw is on your side on minimum pay
Q: I heard on the radio that the minimum wage has gone up. Has it, and if so, what is it now? What can I do if my boss doesn’t pay me it? A: You heard right – the minimum wage went up on October 1 this...
View ArticleAm-dram’s bare faced cheek!
THERE are those of a nervous disposition in the audience at Leighton Buzzard Theatre who are likely to still be traumatised by the sight of four male bare bottoms mooning on stage and more than a few...
View ArticleHatful of goals for Blues
Dunstable Town 6 Hatfield Town 2DUNSTABLE Town responded to their disappointing exit from the FA Vase by securing a comfortable 6-2 win against lowly Hatfield Town in Molten Spartan SML Premier on...
View ArticleSanta Claus is coming to the market
SANTA Claus is coming to Luton’s Indoor Market when the first ever Santa’s Grotto opens on December 1. Father Christmas will be at the grotto every day for children to visit and tell him their...
View ArticleKeane in with a chance as Hatters may look to Stoke things up
HARD-WORKING Hatters midfielder Keith Keane is in with a chance of being fit for tomorrow’s trip to Newport County, while on-loan Stoke striker Ryan Brunt could also be handed a start with top scorer...
View ArticleGrimes forgets his boxing in stoppage loss
SHAMROCK fighter Duane ‘Bang Bang’ Grimes was stopped in the second round of his fight with Ideh Ockuku at the Big Top, Bloomsbury, London, on Monday night.Billed as a genuine 50-50 fight, light...
View ArticleCelebrating 33 years of the arts
THREE is the magic number for the 33 Arts Centre in Luton, which celebrates its 33rd birthday this week. The centre, which was the first arts hub of its kind in the town, is inviting anyone who has...
View ArticlePREVIEW: Luton look to continue Newport’s struggle
IT’s been a bitterly disappointing Blue Square Bet Premier campaign for Newport County as they sit in 22nd place with just 16 points to their name from 20 games, writes Mike Simmonds.Much had been...
View ArticleVIDEO: Fans can’t take eyes off Argent
THOUSANDS of reality TV fans packed Luton town centre on Sunday as Essex crooner James ‘Arg’ Argent switched on the town’s Christmas lights.The Only Way is Essex star performed renditions of popular...
View ArticleDunstable derby will officially open Creasey Park
THE Molten Spartan SML Premier Division Dunstable derby between AFC Dunstable and Dunstable Town will help to mark the official opening of the new £3.2million Creasey Park Community Football...
View ArticleFormer Chelsea star at charity auction
FORMER Chelsea Football Club star Ron ‘Chopper’ Harris will host a charity auction for disadvantaged children on December 3. The charity Go Make It Happen aims to offer training and guidance to young...
View ArticleJohn Pilgrim: Just how hard can a bowl of soup be?
I AM writing this with the sound turned down on the TV which isn’t the right way to watch ‘Come Dine With Me’ because it’s what the contestants say to each other that is the funniest part of the whole...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s pick of the week’s TV coming up
SATURDAYTony Robinson’s Gods and Monsters (Channel 4, 8.15pm)Mr Time Team sets out to show that the UK is more steeped in superstition than you might think.Each episode will explore a different...
View ArticleSharky’s unable to salvage draw
HOCKEY: Luton Town Ladies suffered a 2-1 defeat to Bedford IIIs in their Five Counties League Division One clash on Saturday.The visitors scored first after a short corner and made it 2-0 in the second...
View ArticleTake a pew for string quartet
LEIGHTON Buzzard Music’s season continues on December 3 at Hockliffe Street Baptist Church with The Piatti String Quartet, one of the most talented young ensembles to enter the professional scene in...
View ArticleTrain firm to increase standard seats with first class cuts
CUTS to the number of first class compartments on new First Capital Connect trains will mean more than 200 extra standard seats.The train operator has announced it is halving the number of first class...
View ArticleBen’s World - Crisis management, moustache quotes, and mississipiss... Oh,...
CRISIS management, the University of Bedfordshire way.Saturday morning, 3am - A teenager is stabbed at the university campus in Polhill Avenue.Monday morning, 9am - Every journalist in the county knows...
View ArticleVauxhall earn a narrow victory
HOCKEY: Vauxhall were 2-1 winners over Letchworth in their East Region Men’s League Division Three South West clash on Saturday.Some fine play from the hosts saw Tauqir Shah open the scoring with an...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs’ award for uni comparison website
TWO entrepreneurs from Luton have created an innovative new website for prospective students, and were honoured in the Ernst & Young Future 100 Young Entrepreneurs list. Yash Bheeroo and his...
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