Asian Star winner at Luton AllStars
A Luton AllStars under 9’s player won the Asian Star programme at Chelsea FC’s training complex on Monday, May 5.Nearly 400 children took part in the scheme and Ibrahim Khan, 9, won his category.He has...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s movie preview: Arnie’s back in another creaky geriaction effort
We’ve heard a lot about pensioners forced by these tough times to work on long beyond their normal retirement age just to make ends meet.Surely that can’t be the case with golden oldie Arnold...
View ArticlePutteridge High hosts schools’ track and field championships
Tomorrow (May 8) is the biggest day in Luton schools’ annual athletics calendar.Putteridge High will be hosting the senior track and field championships at Stockwood Park athletics track from 9.30am to...
View ArticleAnswers over death of Leon Briggs ‘no closer’ six months on
Answers surrounding the circumstances of Leon Briggs’ death are “no closer” six months on, according to campaigners.Father-of-two Leon died on November 4 after being detained under section 136 of the...
View ArticleFootball brings community together
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue service reached out to the community at Luton Town Football Club on Monday, May 5. A faith based community cup for under 10’s, under 12’s, under 14’s and mens, brought...
View ArticleMolly’s Minx’s get their running shoes on
Molly’s Ltd workers will be joining hundreds of women at Stockwood park on Sunday, June 22, for Race For Life.Molly’s Minx’s who work for the Lewsey Farm company raised over £1000 at last years...
View ArticleRobbers ‘with gun’ hold up Luton bookmakers
Police are searching for two men who robbed a bookmakers with what is believed to be a gun last night.The incident took place at around 9pm at Ladbrokes in St Dominics Square, Luton, when the two...
View ArticleMan robbed at knifepoint in alleyway
A man was attacked and robbed at knifepoint in an alleyway off Milton Road on Monday.The incident occurred at 11am when three men ran out in front of the 28-year-old victim, threatened him with a knife...
View ArticleA new chapter
Luton based internet pet supplies retailer VioVet marked the beginning of the next exciting chapter in it’s brief but remarkable story when the Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis opened their...
View ArticleGive these cats a home
Homeless Cats Rescue are looking for new owners for three of their felines.Marley was a stray, the vet thinks he is three-years-old. He has been micro-chipped and neutered. He likes his home comforts...
View ArticleMan left with broken nose after fight over parking space
A man suffered a broken nose and ‘nasty injuries’ after a row over a parking space spilt over into a bloody brawl.The incident took place on Sunday April 27 between 6.30pm and 6.45pm in the car park...
View ArticleHome Leone to build 1000 homes
Lord Bill McKenzie will launch a new charity, set up by entrepreneur Nigel Hyde, this Saturday, May 10, in The Mall.Mr Hyde set up the charity, Home Leone, to help build a thousand homes in Freetown,...
View ArticleKeep your smile, check your teeth
As part of National Smile Month, from May 19 to June 19, the council’s community dental service is encouraging people to take care of their gums and teeth.Gerry Taylor, Luton’s director of public...
View ArticlePolice make double arrest in Caddington after reports of cable theft
Two suspected cable thiefs were arrested last Friday after an exhaustive police search around Caddington.The search began at 11.30am after intruders were spotted cutting up the metal cable at an aerial...
View ArticlePizzaman robbed
A pizza delivery driver was robbed after a group of men threatened him with a knife on Burnham Road this morning.The incident happened at approximately 1.30am after the driver had arrived to deliver...
View ArticleOn the run for L&D baby unit
Joel Lagnado who works in the L&D Hospital’s supplies department is not content to run just one marathon for charity. Keen sportsman Joel is currently in the middle of a mighty challenge to run 3.5...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVD reviews: The Wolf Of Wall Street, Hustlers
Martin Scorsese’s fact-based drama THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (18: Universal) is an exhilarating tale of decadence and debauchery.It’s the director’s fifth collaboration with Leonardo DiCaprio and the...
View ArticleHelp to choose your salon of the year
Help us find the top hairdressing or beauty salon in the News/Gazette area We need YOU to help us find the top hairdressing and/or beauty salon in our area. Somewhere that’s a cut above the rest and...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Sabotage is a sorry slab that should call time on...
“Scheming on a thing, that’s a mirage, I’m trying to tell you now, it’s sabotage…”Alas there’s not a Beastie Boy to be seen (or even heard) in this limp and stupid ‘action thriller’ that pretty much...
View ArticleCouncil wants residents views on local issues
Luton Borough Council wants volunteers to help carry out surveys as part of their ‘Your Say, Your Way’ scheme in June. The scheme is about increasing opportunities for people to help shape the future...
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