Payout dismissed as a publicity stunt
THE Blue Square’s offer to pay out on Crawley winning the Conference title tonight if they beat AFC Wimbledon is nothing but a PR stunt according to Town managing director Gary Sweet, writes Mark...
View ArticleCar parking chaos at new academy
CHAOS on the roads around Barnfield West Academy is causing misery for local residents.The new £30million building which opened on February 28, is missing one crucial feature - a car park.This has...
View ArticleWriters rally with prose and poetry for hospice
A GROUP of literary missionaries are coming to Luton with an inspirational book and several charity events in a bid to raise money for Keech Hospice Care.Phrase Writers, based in Middlesex, have been...
View ArticleMoney urges fans to cheer the Hatters on to Wembley
UNITED Hatters can win through to Wembley tomorrow if everyone bands together according to Town chief Richard Money, writes Mark Wood.Luton trail 1-0 to Mansfield on aggregate after losing their FA...
View ArticleImpassioned boss pleads with fans to help see them home
IMPASSIONED Luton manager Richard Money has urged Town’s supporters to get fully behind the team between now and the end of the season, writes Mark Wood.With promotion, both automatic and through the...
View ArticleMoney left fuming by referee’s performance
Hatters suffer cruel Trophy defeatHATTERS boss Richard Money felt his side were denied a place in the FA Trophy Final by a poor refereeing performance as they were knocked out by Mansfield on Saturday,...
View ArticleWoman breaks leg in road crash
A WOMAN suffered a broken leg in an accident in Stockingstone Road on Wednesday evening (March 16).The collision happened at approximately 7.20pm in Stockingstone Road, when the driver of a black Audi...
View ArticlePolice hunt knifepoint robber
POLICE are hunting a robber who threatened a shop worker at knifepoint last week.The incident happened at around 9.20pm last Wednesday at the Co-op store in Birdsfoot Lane.The employee was forced to...
View ArticleScouts’ top award
A TRIO of top Explorer Scouts in Luton have been celebrating after each scooped a pair of prestigious awards.Phillipa Guy and twins Ellie and Francesca Giles of the Luton Sea Scouts not only achieved...
View ArticleEdinburgh looks for Diamonds to sparkle
JUSTIN Edinburgh expects Rushden & Diamonds to give a better account of themselves tonight.Three successive home draws against teams fighting for survival in the Blue Square Bet Premier have left...
View ArticleInjury-riddled Town prepare for huge ask
INJURY-RIDDLED Luton face a real uphill task when they take on local rival Rushden & Diamonds at Nene Park tomorrow night, writes Mark Wood.Shane Blackett (groin), Dan Gleeson (knee), Freddie...
View ArticleSolicitor aims to help change law
A LUTON lawyer has been helping the family of a 17-year-old killed by a cyclist to persuade the government to change bicycle laws.Head of personal injury and a partner at Pictons Solicitors, in...
View ArticleHatters braves ready to battle through
VETERAN striker Lloyd Owusu has pledged his willingness to be selected for tonight’s trip to Rushden & Diamonds, writes Mark Wood.Although one of many to be left fatigued after Saturday’s epic draw...
View ArticleScramble for places as prep school abandons fees
STAFF at Luton’s only independent prep school have been swamped with inquiries after it was announced fees would no longer be charged for places.Moorlands School, in Leagrave, currently charges up to...
View ArticleBright future beckons for cash-hit LAMP
A LUTON homeless charity has been handed a funding reprieve by the government after it was chosen for a share of £1 million as part of the Big Society scheme.The Luton News reported last autumn how...
View ArticleWillmott strikes in Team Luton victory
Blue Square Bet Premier Rushden & Diamonds 0 (0) Luton Town 1 (1)TEAM Luton got off to a winning start with a battling victory at Rushden & Diamonds tonight, writes Mike Simmonds.Roared on by...
View ArticleVIDEO: Students dazzle on the catwalk at the Hat Factory
RETAIL students put on a dazzling display of creativity at a fashion show in the Hat Factory last week.The Luton Sixth Form College pupils were inspired by their visit to Birmingham Clothes Show Live...
View ArticleStubbings and McGarry sign on for Bedfordshire
Experienced pair to bolster countyAN experienced top order batsman and an opening bowler have been recruited by Bedfordshire for the forthcoming MCC season, writes Mark Wood.After last term’s promising...
View ArticleRobbie takes his chance
GOALSCORER Robbie Willmott was delighted to put the memory of Newport County behind him and net the winner at Rushden & Diamonds on Tuesday night.The winger had missed two one-on-one chances in...
View ArticleMoney hails his herculean Hatters
Team Luton now gathering paceTOWN boss Richard Money hailed a herculean effort from his side as they battled to a 1-0 victory at Rushden & Diamonds on Tuesday night, writes Mike Simmonds.Robbie...
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