Matt Adcock’s film review: A Very Hard & Kumar 3D Christmas (18)
It’s Christmas time – there’s no need to be afraid. At Christmas time, we let in light and banish shade… Oh, sorry, got a bit carried away there – but after seeing A Very Harold & Kumar 3D...
View ArticleSmall firms make big noises on fee collector tactics
LUTON and Bedfordshire small businesses have called for so-called ‘collecting societies’ to take a softer line against them.It is against the law for radios to be played in offices, shops, pubs,...
View ArticleTown drawn away to Hinckley in FA Trophy
LUTON Town have been drawn away at Blue Square Bet North strugglers Hinckley United in the FA Trophy second round.The Knitters earned their place in the draw after a fine 2-1 win at Blue Square Bet...
View ArticleCollision death man named
A 71-year-old man who died after he was in collision with a car in Luton last week has been named. Ernest Jones, of Sylam Close, died from multiple injuries following the incident in The Moakes in...
View ArticleFlat burgled twice in one day
A COUPLE were victims of an aggravated burglary in Cowell Rise in Luton on Friday (December 9). The resident and her boyfriend were in the flat between 8.30 and 8.45pm when two men forced the front...
View ArticlePolice hunt man after racially motivated attack
POLICE would like to speak to a man who spat at a bus driver in Luton in a racially motivated attack..The incident happened at around 12.25pm on November 7 as the number 38 bus travelling towards Luton...
View ArticleCall 999 for emergencies only
DRUNK friends, toenails falling off and children having tantrums are just some of the reasons people have called an ambulance in the region. As the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST)...
View Article‘Thugs’ slammed for car window attack
A DRIVER has hit out at the mindless thugs who threw objects at his car as he drove along a busy road – with two young children sat in the back.Wes Smith, 36, was driving his VW Golf on Bramingham...
View ArticleMotorbodies marks its 25th anniversary
A WELL-KNOWN businessmen has celebrated 25 years at the helm of a Vauxhall retailer.Motoring enthusiast and amateur rally driver Nigel Gray bought Motorbodies in 1985 and has seen the business go from...
View ArticleABC to be given new lease of life?
A LANDMARK Luton building could be given a new lease of life thanks to a group of music lovers who are drawing up plans to turn it into an exciting community building.The decaying old ABC Cinema in...
View ArticleAladdin - review by Connie Primmer
THEATRE-GOERS were given a festive baptism of fire at Milton Keynes Theatre last night, with a hilarious, boisterous and brilliant performance of this year’s pantomime, Aladdin. Starring Gareth Gates...
View ArticleWhen silence can be golden
AGAINST all the odds, devoted Arsenal fan Daryl Bettess did a sponsored silence for Keech Hospice Care during October’s riveting Chelsea v Arsenal game which the Gunners won 5-3.And the heating...
View ArticleTRAVEL: An awesome Christmas in Disneyland Paris
In the mood for some pre-Christmas fun, Sherna Noah heads off for a weekend family break in Paris.My son had asked the same question every day for a fortnight: “When are we going to see Mickey Mouse?”...
View ArticleEDL to form alliance with British Freedom
THE English Defence League say they will hold another march in Luton in the new year, and are likely to announce at the event that they are becoming a formal political party.The organisation’s leader,...
View ArticleJJ aims to follow in Watkins’ footsteps
YOUNGSTER JJ O’Donnell has pointed to midfielder Adam Watkins as the perfect example in his bid to make a name for himself during this season’s FA Trophy campaign, writes Mike Simmonds.Last season,...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the new movie releases
IT may seen a little ungallant to mention it, but mockney movie magnate Guy Ritchie’s film career seems to have been steered back on track since he and Madonna parted company.When Guy made a big splash...
View Article‘Don’t force us to leave our family home’
A GRIEVING woman facing eviction says she is desperate to stay in the council house where her family have lived for nearly 60 years.Janice Brown, 56, moved from her home in Kent back to her father...
View ArticleSweet urges Town fans to be patient
HATTERS managing director Gary Sweet has called for patience from Town’s fans despite the club’s disappointing start to the season, writes Mike Simmonds.At the midway point, Luton find themselves in...
View ArticleContract is something to get company’s teeth into
A LUTON-based security company has won a six-figure contract to supply guard dogs to the Harry Potter film studio complex near Watford.Arbeiten of Leagrave High Street was founded by former window...
View ArticleHatters quash bike rumours
LUTON Town have rubbished claims that manager Gary Brabin couldn’t attend Selby Magistrates Court last week because it was reported he had fallen off a bike, writes Mike Simmonds.Brabin had already...
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