Graduates joined by music and film stars
DURAN DURAN’S Nick Rhodes was one of the stars joining graduates at University of Bedfordshire ceremoniesThe keyboard player was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Arts for his contribution to the music...
View ArticleAdults spot brain tumour symptoms in children
ADULTS in East Anglia are more aware of the symptoms of brain tumour in children, new research shows. A survey by HeadSmart found that 75 per cent of adults are now aware of the main symptoms of brain...
View ArticleMurder mystery at Wrest Park
TWO MURDER mystery writers will be at Wrest Park to reveal all about historical crime writing on Tuesday December 6.Authors Imogen Robertson and Linda Stratmann will be discussing everything from...
View ArticleTales from a Sea Journey
IT’S time to get your sea legs on as NIE theatre company take us on a voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, all from the safety of the Hat Factory in Luton. Tales From a Sea Journey was created after the...
View ArticleCrow coup de grace wins it at the death
Blue Square Bet Premier: Newport County AFC 0 (0) Luton Town 1 (0)A LAST-GASP winner from substitute Danny Crow gave battling Luton a hard-fought 1-0 win at rain soaked Newport County AFC this...
View ArticleFirm helps care group
A LOCAL waste management firm gave a helping hand to Carers in Bedfordshire by transporting much needed office supplies from Cranfield university.Cawleys stepped in to provide transport when the uni...
View ArticleComedy and controversy headline at The Grove this spring
THE comics are coming to raise a laugh at The Grove which announced its spring season programme this week.The line-up includes Jimmy Carr, Rich Hall, Paul Merton, Roy Chubby Brown and veteran...
View ArticleFundraising fun for Children in Need
SCHOOLS, businesses and community groups across Luton, Dunstable and Houghton Regis showed their charitable side and got involved in a range of wacky activities for Children in Need on Friday.Staff at...
View ArticleBrabin: I always thought we would score
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin always felt his side were capable of scoring late on during yesterday’s last-gasp 1-0 victory at Newport County AFC, writes Mike Simmonds.Substitute Danny Crow stole all three...
View ArticleEngland Colleges call on talented young stopper
CENTRAL Bedfordshire College football development student Ryan Darby has been selected to attend the final stages of the prestigious four-day English Colleges trials at Lilleshall National Sports...
View ArticleEast Midlands to face defending champions
Defending champions North Midlands will meet East Midlands in the final of this season’s Midlands U18 Championship at the Super Sunday event at Broadstreet RFC on Sunday, December 4, kick-off...
View ArticleAward win for Linda
A UNIVERSITY of Bedfordshire nursing practice educator has won an award for her dissertation.Linda Dean picked up the Norah Rees Award which recognises and promotes research and development in child...
View ArticleWork begins on busway route’s concrete base
THE first concrete beams were laid on the route of the controversial Luton Dunstable Busway on Monday morning.The first pre-cast concrete beams, manufactured in Luton, were laid on the route near...
View ArticleBrabin relishing FA Cup run
HATTERS: Town manager Gary Brabin is looking forward to testing himself against League Two opposition once more as Luton were drawn at home to Cheltenham Town in the FA Cup second round last...
View ArticleX Factor’s Keech fundraising single
KEECH Hospice Care will be one of the charities to benefit from the X Factor Christmas single, it has been announced.The 16 finalists from the TV talent show are set to release a cover version of Rose...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Take Shelter
How much do you care about your family?What if you were wracked with apocalyptic nightmares that threatened their safety and might just herald the end of the world?Welcome to Take Shelter, a freaky...
View ArticleRail bosses halve number of first-class compartments to make more room for...
AN EXTRA 230 seats have been created for standard class ticket holders on rail services between Bedford and Brighton.The change has been introduced by First Capital Connect (FCC) by halving the number...
View ArticleMake sure it’s an emergency, say police
POLICE say reports of drug crime are taken seriously, despite asking the public not to dial 999 if they suspect drug use or dealing.Beds Police say people should now dial 101 to report some crimes,...
View ArticleSteaming in to visit the Railway Children
With Christmas just around the corner and the festive school holidays a week to two away, as a family treat it might be worth turning back the clock to a time when life was much less hectic and enjoy a...
View ArticleLuton at home to Swindon Supermarine in the FA Trophy
LUTON Town have been drawn against Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division side Swindon Supermarine in the FA Trophy first round proper.The Marine, who are jointly managed by Gary Horgan and Matt...
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