Motoring: Cocky young drivers reckon they’re the tops
More than 60 per cent of young male novice drivers think they are more skilful than the average driver, according to driving charity the IAM’s latest report. Only 32 per cent of young women say the...
View ArticleFun-filled time with Pinocchio puppets
CHILDREN of all ages are enthralled and entranced by the scary puppets appearing in The Amazing Adventures of Pinocchio at the Stables in Wavendon.Nine-year-old Luton burns survivor Shamiam Arif was no...
View ArticleBrabin’s delight as Luton thrash Kettering 5-0 once again
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin felt his side earned their just rewards after recording back-to-back 5-0 wins over 10-man Kettering Town on New Year’s Day, writes Mike Simmonds.Jake Howells put the visitors...
View ArticleTrue meaning of Christmas on the tree
SHOPPERS made more than 750 prayers in the run-up to Christmas at the Prayer Tree in The Mall in Luton. The prayers formed an integral part of the Midnight Holy Communion Service on Christmas Eve at St...
View ArticleDJ Mark saves New Year’s Day party at farm
IT’S different from the nightclubs of London and Ibiza that he’s used to playing, but a professional DJ has saved the day by volunteering to play at the Woodside Animal Farm New Year’s Day Party.Mark...
View ArticleSomething for everyone in Grove’s movie line-up
CHIPMUNKS, penguins, an iron-willed Tory Baroness, and scenes of sexual torture. It sounds like a strange combination, but they are just some of the fantastic flicks coming to the Grove Theatre in...
View ArticleSpecial Constable resigned over Facebook use
A SPECIAL constable from Bedfordshire Police resigned following a complaint over their behaviour on Facebook.The officer was one of more than 150 across the UK facing disciplinary action over the past...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Time to log off to prevent a potential logjam
IT won’t surprise any regular readers to know that on Saturday night I steered well clear of Hogmanay hooligans and was tucked up in bed long before Big Ben tolled. After all, if you can’t be a killjoy...
View ArticleAntwi departs Hatters
CENTRAL defender Will Antwi has left the Hatters after his contract expired.Signed to help cover a defensive crisis during pre-season, Antwi played 12 times for the Hatters and scored twice, including...
View ArticleThird teenager arrested over New Year’s party death
A THIRD teenager has been arrested in connection with the death of a man at a New Year’s Eve party in Luton.Police last night named the victim as Michael Geffkin, a German national who had lived in the...
View ArticleMentors wanted
BEDFORDSHIRE and Luton Chamber of Commerce has joined a new national campaign to recruit an army of volunteer mentors.The Get Mentoring scheme is part of a landmark agreement between major UK business...
View ArticleResidents get a helping hand to keep fit in 2012
RESIDENTS in Farley have been given extra motivation to stick to their New Year’s resolutions with a special offer of subsidised sports and exercise sessions in 2012.Active Luton will be supplying 100...
View ArticleTown secure Kovacs on permanent deal
HATTERS have completed the permanent signing of Janos Kovacs on Monday following his release by League Two Hereford United.The 26-year-old Hungarian penned a deal to keep him at Kenilworth Road until...
View Article2011 Review of the Year
Take a look back at the major events of 2011 in Luton with our Review of the Year...Our {http://www2.lutontoday.co.uk/2011review/|microsite|Click here for Review of the Year} takes you through all of...
View ArticleWellington Street is on the up again and buzzing with new businesses
BACK in the day, Wellington Street was one of Luton’s swankiest shopping destinations. In 1914, it boasted the town’s oldest established drapers, Strange and Son, as well as Webdale’s, specialists in...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: The Artist, Goon, The Iron Lady
The ArtistReleased as 2011 drew to a close, this was the last great film of the year. An imaginative silent movie that is poised to be the surprise of the awards season as it bewitches audiences,...
View ArticleTen to treasure: Matt Adcock’s films of 2011
2012 is here, but first let’s look back on the movies of the past 12 months that really stuck in the mind. It’s a countdown of quality, so watch out for these titles if you haven’t seen them yet...10....
View ArticleSpecial TV delivery for midwife Moira
A MIDWIFE had a surprise delivery just before Christmas when she received a stack of presents on ITV1 show Text Santa, thanks to a grateful mum.Unbeknown to community midwife Moira Leech, of Dunstable,...
View ArticleDrury and Shaw remain on Hatters wishlist
HATTERS remain interested in both Conference top scorer Jon Shaw and former star midfielder Andy Drury as the January transfer window opened on Sunday, writes Mark Wood.Championship side Ipswich...
View ArticleTaylor completes Luton switch
FULL back Greg Taylor has completed his free transfer switch to Luton Town from Darlington.The 21-year-old, who has made six appearances for Luton and netted his first goal in the 5-0 hammering of...
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