News
Fabulous Phyl celebrates a century in style
A former fashion model celebrated her 100th birthday in style with champagne for breakfast and a private performance from an opera singer.
Charlie’s charity leap for Keech
A Luton woman has raised over £1,500 for ‘vital’ charity Keech Hospice by leaping 10,000ft out of an aeroplane.
Vandals smash Royal Mail office and cars
Four men were arrested after a vandalism spree at a Royal Mail sorting office on Thursday morning (May 16).
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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.
School girl grabbed by sex offender
A 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted as she walked home from school yesterday (May 16).
Attempted murder suspect released on bail
A teenager arrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of a 16-year-old was released on police bail last night (May 16).
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Sport
Crawley Green enjoy awards night
Crawley Green held their presentation evening on Friday at Crawley Green Sports & Social Club.
Wembley dream realised by official Robathan
Running the line at last weekend’s FA Vase final between Tunbridge Wells and Spennymoor Town at Wembley was a dream come true for proud Bedfordshire FA official Daniel Robathan, writes Mark Wood.
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.
Slip End prepare for Carrow Road final
Slip End claim runners-up sport as they ready for Carrow Road final
Reynolds into Southern semi-finals
Luton boxer Jordan Reynolds won his Southern Championships quarter-final bout with a third round stoppage of Hayden Bullock from Crawley ABC.
Video
Video: Project aims to remember fallen video
As the centenary to mark the start of the First World War approaches, the Imperial War Museum is calling for help with a unique project.
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….”
Workers in Luton are top walkers but Central Beds commuters stick to cars
Pounding the pavements is part of thousands of Lutonians’ daily commute, as they nearly top the table for walking to work.
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.
No ‘Sidstock’ but the Real Thing’s at Xmas
Cali-R promoter Sid Hudson is shrugging off the disappointment of cancelling his open air summer event and planning ahead for a bumper Christmas bash.
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.
Community
Could you be your town’s poet laureate?
The search is on for the poet laureate of Luton, Dunstable and Leighton.
Video: Project aims to remember fallen video
As the centenary to mark the start of the First World War approaches, the Imperial War Museum is calling for help with a unique project.
What do you think of carnival? Organisers want to hear views
Do you usually attend the Luton carnival? If not, why not?
Countess launches Barnfield partnership video
A new venture to improve teaching across schools in the Barnfield Federation and beyond was officially launched by the Countess of Verulam, Dione Grimston, yesterday.
Fun, sun and run
More than 180 enthusiastic participants took part in the second annual Luton Sixth Form College Fun Run in aid of Sue Ryder and Luton Foodbank.
Platinum award
Shell’s aviation fuel depot at Luton Airport has achieved double platinum status in the Anglo Dutch company’s safety awards.
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Monday 20 May 2013
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