News
Psychic and craft fair to support KidsOut
A holistic therapy centre is hosting a special event to raise money for children’s charity.
Jobs: Entrepreneurs would ‘do it all again’
Nine out of 10 business owners would set out on their own again despite the difficulties of running their own firms.
Village pub hosts vegetable competition for children
A village pub has involved schools in a project to spark their imagination and to wider their knowledge of growing vegetables and healthy eating.
Martins picks his choice for Beds Chief Con
Beds Police crime commissioner Olly Martins is putting up Colette Paul, currently Deputy Chief Constable of South Wales Police, as the county’s new Chief Constable.
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Leighton man confesses to countywide burglaries
A Leighton man has been charged with five burglaries in Harpenden and has confessed to committing a further 40 across the county.
Green light for disabled access
It’s not quite full steam ahead just yet, but the wheels are in motion for the go-ahead of future plans to improve access at Leighton train station.
Sport
Blocked moves were a frustration for departing Dance
Departing Town midfielder James Dance was left frustrated when a number of loan moves in the January window blocked, writes Mark Wood.
Justham drawn by Town management duo
New Town signing Elliot Justham admitted that Hatters boss John Still and number two Terry Harris were a massive draw behind him joining, writes Mark Wood.
Hatters snap up Hull striker Cullen
Town have completed the signing of striker Mark Cullen on a two-year contract after he was released by Premier League-bound Hull City.
Tyler pens new Town deal
Hatters goalkeeper Mark Tyler has signed a new one-year contract with the club.
Hatters to host Aston Villa
Luton Town will play Premier League side Aston Villa at Kenilworth Road as part of their pre-season schedule.
Whalley tipped to be a star at Kenilworth Road
New Hatters signing Andrew Parry has backed former Southport team-mate Shaun Whalley to be a big hit at Kenilworth Road the next season, writes Mark Wood.
Video
Video: hand reared piglets at Whipsnade Zoo video
Three wild boar piglets are being hand reared by zoo keepers - with the help of a cuddly toy sheep.
Lifestyle
Matt Adcock’s film review: The Great Gatsby
“Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther... And so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past….”
Travel: Discovering the art and soul of Amsterdam
After a 10-year renovation, one of Europe’s most important art galleries, The Rijksmuseum, has reopened in Amsterdam.
Upmarket agency gets to the haart of the capital
The largest independent estate agency in the UK has launched a new upmarket sister agency in response to the growing demand for a niche estate agent to meet the needs of discerning buyers at the top end of the property market.
Geoff Cox’s DVDs: Gangster Squad
Action-heavy crime thriller GANGSTER SQUAD (15: Warner) has more brawn than brains, but sets its sights firmly from the start and hits the mark with relish.
From slum to Sainthood at MK Theatre
Some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre will be rousing audiences at Milton Keynes Theatre from Monday when Evita opens.
Haunting fairytale show explores what happens after the happily ever after
If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a haunting but magical treat.
Community
Could you be your town’s poet laureate?
The search is on for the poet laureate of Luton, Dunstable and Leighton.
Party time for pre-school
Vandyke Preschool celebrated their positive Ofsted report with a celebratory bounce in the grounds of their Leighton site.
This Ashridge event isn’t half appealing!
Organisers of the first Ashridge Half Marathon hope that this serene scene will entice enthusiastic athletes to sign up for next month’s event and boost numbers after a slow start.
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Gipsy plan survey
A consultation on where new gipsy and traveller pitches should go in Central Bedfordshire starts on May 20.
Video: hand reared piglets at Whipsnade Zoo video
Three wild boar piglets are being hand reared by zoo keepers - with the help of a cuddly toy sheep.
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Monday 20 May 2013
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