News
It’s time to get physical for literacy lessons
Pupils at nine schools in Luton are experiencing an unusual kind of English lesson as a radical new programme is introduced in classrooms.
Wimpy to go as Garland take over bowling at Galaxy
New bosses are promising customers will reap the benefits as a leading national chain moves into the Namco Station.
Luton branded a ‘benefits ghetto’
A damning new report describes Luton as a “benefits ghetto”, with the fourth highest spend per person on welfare in England and Wales.
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Flowers outside army centre after Woolwich killing
A bouquet of red roses has been laid outside the Army Careers Centre in Bury Park after the killing of soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich on Wednesday.
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Family want answers over son’s final days
The family of a man who killed himself in the grounds of a primary school say his death might have been prevented by a psychiatric assessment.
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Expressions of interest made for operator of bars and clubs
A deadline for expressions of interest in rescuing a Milton Keynes company from adminstration passes this evening (Friday).
Sport
Histon boss believes duo will take chance with Hatters
Histon boss Brian Page felt Jim Stevenson and Danny Fitzsimons made the only decision they could by joining Luton Town this week.
Dunstable confirm double signing
Dunstable Town completed the signings of Joe Bruce and Chris Marsh this week as they continue to add to their promotion-winning squad.
Devine to face Hramyka at York Hall
Luton boxer Michael Devine will face Andre Hramyka in his next lightweight bout at York Hall, on Saturday, June 29, writes Mike Simmonds.
Hatters U18 Girls complete magnificent treble
Luton Town U18 Girls completed a magnificent treble by winning the League Cup with an excellent 4-0 win over Toddington Rovers U18s at Hilgrounds, Kempston.
Walker released by Hatters
Striker Dan Walker has not been offered a new contract by manager John Still and will leave the club when his contract expires this summer.
Hatters fans and mascots video
Luton Town Football Club has always had terrific support - both at home and away.
Lifestyle
History to be brought to life at Wrest Park this bank holiday
Half term gets off to an explosive start this Bank Holiday weekend as the First and Second World Wars are brought to life in an action-packed event at Wrest Park.
What Would Beyonce Do?! (Review)
Nearly 24 hours since all the single (and not-so-single) ladies of the news team went to see Luisa Omielan’s sensational show and we are still buzzing from the bootylicious, Beyoncé-crazy performance.
Review: Evita at MK Theatre
A large, grand coffin is positioned in the centre of the stage - as powerful imagery goes, there’s not much that makes more of an impact.
Singing out to help hospice
The story of Pasque Harmony is a heartwarming tale of selflessness and success.
Bohemian Rhapsody - The Music Of Queen (review)
Before Nathan James appeared on The Voice and made the final cut in the Jesus Christ Superstar reality show I saw him at The Grove, Dunstable, in a great little rock show called Route ’66.
Community
Getting in a spin for the homeless
One spinning class is enough to exhaust most people, but 68 cyclists endured six hours of spinning for a charity challenge on Saturday.
Hatters fans and mascots video
Luton Town Football Club has always had terrific support - both at home and away.
Save the world while eating biscuits
If your hand is always in the biscuit tin, why not put your snacking habit to good use by saving the environment and raising money for charity?
Foodbank benefits
Kind-hearted Barnfield staff and students have donated a mountain of tins, packets and non perishable items to Luton Foodbank.
Coffee and cake
Sight Concern is saying thank you to all its volunteers with coffee and cake at Stockwood Discovery Centre cafe from 10.30am on Monday, June 3.
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Sunday 26 May 2013
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