Herald & Post (Luton, England) back issues from November 2007:
Immigrants fuelling violent crime says senior policeman.
Nov 01, 2007 ... County comes ninth in list of total knife crimes A senior police officer in Luton has said that the town's high immigration rate is fuelling violent crime. Luton has the fourth-highest immigration rate of any town outside London, and this week Bedfordshire rated ninth ...
Compulsory recycling coming in the spring.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Bin officers, door-knockers and dump permits could all be on the way People in Luton face compulsory recycling in the spring, after the Town Hall decided on Monday to introduce new measures to improve waste management in the town. At a meeting of Luton Borough ...
Council puts the brake on town drivers.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Urban speed limits to be slashed by at least 10mph Motorists in Luton will be travelling slower after the Town Hall's decision to lower speed limits on some main roads in the town. Key A and B roads including Airport Way, New Bedford Road and Newlands Road, will all ...
Firework causes car blaze.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Warning after 'prank' causes 999 call Firefighters had to extinguish a car fire in Luton after a firework was thrown through the rear window. The incident, on Guernsey Close, happened at about 10.50pm on Thursday. Just two days previously a woman had to be ...
Gallant Hatters come unstuck in cup.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Everton's Toffees sneak through in extra time Gallant Hatters gave Everton a real fright on Hallowe'en night, but the visitors left Kenilworth Road with an all-important extra-time victory in their goodie bag. Premiership Toffees were made to look extremely ordinary ...
SLIDESHOW: Action pictures from Hatters v Everton.
Nov 01, 2007 ... See a gallery of photos from thrilling Carling Cup tie Luton Town 0 Everton 1 Gallant Hatters gave Everton a real fright on Hallowe'en night, but the visitors left Kenilworth Road with an all-important extra-time victory in their goodie ...
Hatters holding company is dormant.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Luton's finance director says it will soon be extinct Hatters' holding company Jayten Stadium Ltd still exists - but only as a dormant company which will soon become extinct. Town announced last Friday that its board had approved the renaming of Jayten to Luton Town ...
Risky shop comes to festive Arndale.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Fleeting visit from saucy ladies' store Risky Lady will shimmy into Luton's Arndale centre in November. The novelty ladieswear store, thought to be similar to Ann Summers, is due to open in the shopping spot between Cardfair and The Officer's Club. Currently ...
Keep fame in the family.
Nov 02, 2007 ... Leon Barnett backs "favourite auntie" X Factor Beverley Former Luton Town footballer Leon Barnett has praised our X Factor songbird - and his auntie - Beverley Trotman. Talent and ambition must run in the family as Luton's top notch singer and her professional ...
Town's firework display will cost [pounds sterling]35k.
Nov 02, 2007 ... Pricey pyrotechnics for Pope's Meadow No doubt Luton's annual firework display will go off with a bang on Saturday night (Nov 3). But as well as watching the colourful shower of sparks the audience will also see about [pounds sterling]35,000 go up in smoke - as that ...
L&D workers join NHS pay demo.
Nov 02, 2007 ... Luton staff head for London this weekend Local hospital staff are heading to London this weekend to protest against the involvement of private contractors in the NHS. Members of the Unison union from the Luton and Dunstable Hospital will join thousands of other NHS ...
Dress swap fever zips back to Barton.
Nov 02, 2007 ... Prom Angels holds another swap shop Bored of the garments hanging in your wardrobe? Well here is another chance for you to swap the clothes you never wear for different ones. Prom Angels in Barton Watermill is holding its second three-day dress swap ...
Clubbers call-up to Branningans reunion.
Nov 02, 2007 ... Do you pine for Luton venue that shut four years ago? Remember the good old days when you could dance the night away at Brannigans in Luton? Well now's your chance to relive the cheesy music and cheap drinks for one more night at the Brannigans reunion on Sunday ...
Got a parking space? Become a landlord!
Nov 02, 2007 ... Prized plots could be nice little earners thanks to website For rent: spacious property in quiet area, close to town centre, stylish monochrome design throughout, [pounds sterling]50 per month. Sounds too good to be true? Well if you're looking for a new family pad it ...
Christmas shopping fair is a hospice helper.
Nov 02, 2007 ... Mums get together to aid vital facility A Christmas shopping extravaganza in Toddington has been organised by two local mums to raise money for the Pasque Hospice in Luton. Rachel Whitelock, from Dunstable, and Zoe Phelps, from Luton, have been busy organising the ...
Hatters blame fans' protest for increased losses.
Nov 02, 2007 ... But supporters' group says its never told anyone to boycott matches or demonstrate against club Hatters' board say the actions of a rogue band of fans are destablising the cash-strapped club. In a lengthy statement issued yesterday on Luton's website and in the ...
Can Hatters break away-day hoodoo?
Nov 02, 2007 ... Furlong, Peschisolido and Talbot all out for Brighton trip Hatters will be without leading scorer Paul Furlong for their trip to Brighton. Kevin Blackwell revealed the striker would not be available for the trip to the south coast at Friday afternoon's press ...
Airport staff gear up for terrorism fight.
Nov 03, 2007 ... New uniforms will help identify border team Staff at Luton Airport are kitting themselves out for the fight against crime and terrorism. Arriving and departing travellers are now being met by uniformed border control officials in dark blue suits and light blue shirts, ...
State of the art surgery with lots to offer.
Nov 03, 2007 ... Kingsway development should be a boost to deprived area Patients at Luton's new state-of-the-art Kingsway Primary Care Centre will benefit from wider access to GPs than is generally available at present. Luton Primary Care Trust is working closely with practices ...
Making Christmas special for someone you don't know.
Nov 03, 2007 ... How Luton brought joy to Romanian children last year Beds, Herts and Bucks sent more than 20,000 shoeboxes filled with gifts to underprivileged children in Eastern Europe and Africa. This year the Operation Christmas Child campaign is calling on schools, churches, ...
Seagulls seek out victory in scrappy affair.
Nov 03, 2007 ... Alan Goodall's late red card kills off any hopes of a Hatters comeback Coca-Cola League One Brighton & Hove Albion 3 (1) Luton Town 1 (0) Canny Seagulls had enough nous to pick apart struggling Hatters in a scrappy encounter at the Withdean Stadium today. ...
Luton boss rues his lack of attacking options.
Nov 03, 2007 ... Striker crisis leaves Luton without a cutting edge A dearth of attacking options once again left Luton without a cutting edge as they lost 3-1 to Brighton & Hove Albion. Manager Kevin Blackwell, with the likes of Paul Furlong, Sam Parkin, Drew Talbot and Paul ...
Starlight given new hope.
Nov 04, 2007 ... Council tells youth club 'you can stay for now' Starlight Youth Club will stay in its current Luton town centre building until a suitable alternative has been found, the Town Hall has said. At a meeting of Luton Borough Council's executive committee on Monday night, ...
Medina Road to be one-way.
Nov 05, 2007 ... Council make plan a priority The Town Hall plans to turn Medina Road in Luton in to a one way street, following a request from people living there. At a meeting of Luton Borough Council's executive committee on Monday night, councillors agreed to make the proposal a ...
Would you tackle DIY dentistry?
Nov 05, 2007 ... People are glueing teeth back in says dental nurse There may be plenty of spare NHS dental places in Luton, but people are still trying to treat themselves, according to one dental nurse. Lisa Smith, practice manager at Bramingham Dental Clinic, has had patients come ...
See Trisha Goddard free.
Nov 05, 2007 ... No charge to see chat show queen in action Are you lively and opinionated? Fancy going to watch television chat show queen Trisha Goddard in action? The Trisha Goddard show is running a free coach to its filming ...
Bev still flying high while X Factor struggles.
Nov 05, 2007 ... Luton teacher wins more praise for her performance Industry insiders say ITV's The X Factor talent show is being thumped in the ratings by BBC rival Strictly Come Dancing. But producers have defended the show's performance, claiming it peaked at 9.5million viewers on ...
Hatters boss waits on loan signing.
Nov 05, 2007 ... Striker may be recruited in time for Carlisle's visit Hatters boss Kevin Blackwell hopes to have a loan signing finalised in time for tommorow's visit of table-topping Carlisle United. With Town going into the clash without the services of Paul Furlong, Drew Talbot, ...
Luton author launches sci-fi novel.
Nov 05, 2007 ... Origin could be the start of success It may be to infinity and beyond for Luton science-fiction author Roger Hydes, as his debut novel launches in Luton on Sunday, November 11. The 55-year-old has penned Origin, the first of a series of four books known as The ...
Have a beer and say bonjour!
Nov 06, 2007 ... Pub hosts weekly French lessons There's a big bonjour waiting for boozers at The Boater - because the Icknield Way pub has started hosting free French lessons. The Boater - or should that be Le Beret? - becomes a classroom every Wednesday lunchtime so that Debbie ...
SLIDESHOW: Firepower failure frustration for Hatters.
Nov 06, 2007 ... Lack of cutting edge means Blackwell's men only pick up a point against table-toppers HATTERS 0 CARLISLE 0 Mark Wood reports from Kenilworth Road Without a poacher up front to snatch the goals which they deserved, the Hatters had to settle for a point ...
Traveller site could expand.
Nov 06, 2007 ... Town Hall identifies a growing need The Town Hall is inviting people living in Stopsley to have their say about a possible expansion of the existing traveller site in St Thomas's Road. Luton Borough Council is the first local authority in the area to propose that the ...
BMMG signs Audley Anderson.
Nov 06, 2007 ... Former Fame Academy singer joins Luton-based label Luton-based music company Brown Moose Music Group has signed former Fame Academy contestant Audley Anderson to its record label. The Dudley Street music label Brown Moose Records has said it sees Audley as a ...
Proud pupils cheer on our Bev.
Nov 06, 2007 ... School trip to X Factor studios to support their star It was an extra special performance for Luton songbird Beverley Trotman on Saturday night's X Factor, as her school pupils were in the audience cheering. There were 15 youngsters from 6T, Mrs Trotman's Icknield ...
Double blaze at Luton pub.
Nov 06, 2007 ... The Heron is victim of two fires in two days The Heron pub in Luton came under fire twice this week, after fire crews had to tackle two seperate blazes in the building. On Sunday night, firefighters were called to the Watermead Road spot shortly before 9pm after ...
New scheme aims to outlaw cowboys.
Nov 07, 2007 ... Town Hall register will let people buy with confidence Cowboy tradesmen became outlaws on Tuesday night with the launch of a new scheme listing businesses approved by the council's trading standards service. In an attempt to help consumers avoid rogue traders, only ...
It's going to be easy, but not right away.
Nov 07, 2007 ... Spring date for new Luton hotel The going is not proving to be as easy as expected as a Luton town centre hotel is transformed into the latest addition to the an ever-expanding budget travel empire. Work is now under way to turn the former St Lawrence Hotel in ...
Library offers volumes of health advice.
Nov 07, 2007 ... Winter wellbeing fair will help you turn over a new leaf If you've got no reservations about turning over a new leaf and adopting a healthier lifestyle, then book a place at Luton Central Library on Thursday. The team at the St George's Square book base have laid on ...
Police prompts are helping cut car crime.
Nov 07, 2007 ... Letters to motorists prove a winner Police are warning motorists who park in Luton town centre car parks not to leave valuables on display in their cars. The new initiative to cut down on car crime during the run up to Christmas has been organised by Bedfordshire ...
Stars at rugby club to boost charity quiz night.
Nov 07, 2007 ... Boxing legend will add punch to fundraising Two stars from the world of sport will host a quiz in Luton to raise money for charity. Popular broadcaster and former Arsenal and Scotland goalkeeper Bob Wilson and former British Light Welterweight and Welterweight ...
Rugby club is aiming for the premier league.
Nov 07, 2007 ... It's not just Hatters putting the town on the map Corporate entertaining at a top flight sporting venue in Luton is not just about watching the Hatters trying to score a goal at Kenilworth Road. Luton Rugby Football Club claims it can do just as good a job in ...
PICTURE GALLERY: Clover could be lucky if you're looking for a pet.
Nov 07, 2007 ... Can you give a cat a happy home? Standing proud and with a glint in her eye, it is hard to believe that Clover was ever anything less than beautiful. But when the long-haired silvery tabby cat arrived at Stray Cat Rescue shelter at the end of August, it seemed she was ...
Police car in collision.
Nov 07, 2007 ... Nobody hurt A marked police car was involved in a road collision in Luton on Tuesday morning. The vechicle was in collision with two other cars, one Astra and one Fiesta, ...
Fireworks thrown at Luton Town game.
Nov 07, 2007 ... Five youths lob explosives into ground Football fans at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday night were horrified when youths lobbed fireworks in to the football ground during Luton Town's match with Carlisle United. A loud bang alerted supporters to the explosives, which ...
Aid agency hosts service of thanks.
Nov 08, 2007 ... Bishop will attend Luton event Cafod, the Catholic Aid Agency, is holding a service in Luton to pay tribute to people who have supported the organisation over the past 45 years. The CAFOD Memorial Mass will take place on Saturday, November 10, at the Church of Our ...
Double chance for a model victory.
Nov 08, 2007 ... Two Luton girls fight it out Two models from Luton will go head to head in a catwalk contest on Saturday. Local lovelies Leianna Campbell and Tanya Blades caught the eye of judges in the national model competion Top Model Of Colour, and are two of 25 finalists ready ...
Neville's knocked out by his day at the palace.
Nov 08, 2007 ... Royal accolade for pillar of Luton's community It was nothing but the best when Neville White went up to London on Friday to collect his MBE. The chairman of the West Indian Community Association - accompanied by wife Alzia, daughter Audrey and grand-daughter India - ...
VIDEO: It rally is a big family affair.
Nov 08, 2007 ... Brothers prepare for the prestigious Lombard Rally Top endurance rally drivers Owen and Jamie Turner will be taking part in the prestigious Lombard Rally which begins tommorow. The Dunstable-based duo are hoping for yet more success in their 1400cc Rover saloons ...
Explosive Luton bag bonus-point win.
Nov 08, 2007 ... Rip-roaring Lutonians hammer struggling Clifton to move away from the danger zone A sparkling six-try haul crowned Luton's first home win in the National League on Saturday, as they thrashed fellow strugglers Clifton 44-17 at Newlands Road. Defeat would have left ...
Dees finally seal Bidwell Hill victory.
Nov 08, 2007 ... Battling Dunstablians mount courageous fightback to down Newport Dunstablians 34 Newport 22 Dunstablians had to battle back from 10-0 down to claim their first home win of the season in a thrilling Midlands One contest at Bidwell Hill on Saturday. James ...
'Major' interest in several Hatters players.
Nov 08, 2007 ... Blackwell admits he's fearful of transfer window Hatters have already had 'major' enquiries on several of their players ahead of the January transfer window. And boss Kevin Blackwell has admitted he may struggle to keep hold of his stars when the vultures come ...
It rally is a big family affair.
Nov 08, 2007 ... Owen and Jamie Turner are revving up for this week's race with the help of their dad Mike. TOP endurance rally drivers Owen and Jamie Turner will be taking part in the prestigious Lombard Rally which begins tommorow, writes Sanjay Odedra. The Dunstable-based duo are ...
Rovers lose to their masters.
Nov 08, 2007 ... Relegation strugglers Barton Rovers slip to yet another defeat Barton Rovers U18s slumped to a 5-1 home loss to league leaders Cablemaster to remain bottom of the AVC Sports Chiltern League Division One. Temitayo Akerele scored a late consolation goal as Rovers ...
Blackwell may take 'calculated risk' on Furlong.
Nov 08, 2007 ... Luton striker comes through training session Hatters may have striker Paul Furlong available again as they begin their FA Cup campaign with a home tie against Brentford. The veteran, who picked up a hamstring strain early on in last week's cup defeat against Everton, ...
Luton cause a surprise as table toppers lose at last.
Nov 08, 2007 ... AFC Luton shock former league leaders AFC Luton B defied the form book with a 2-1 win over high-flying Bromham in Filmergraphics U10s Division Three. Goals from Luton's Reece Powell and Alex Hake inflicted the first defeat of the season on former league leaders ...
Lollipop patrols face up to menacing motorists.
Nov 09, 2007 ... String of 'failure to stop' incidents reported to Town Hall Menacing motorists are regularly putting lives at risk by not bothering to stop for Luton's school crossing patrols. Lollipop men and women have reported 18 'failure to stop' incidents to the town's road ...
Booking in with Luton's charms in a calendar.
Nov 09, 2007 ... Major book store joins stockists of local venture Waterstone's bookstore in George Street is selling the I Love Luton calendar, the brainchild of Limbury councillor Margaret Simons who put it together after being incensed by the town's negative publicity. Bookshop ...
Rail crime blitz is right on track.
Nov 09, 2007 ... More cameras planned for Luton to make further improvements A drive to cut anti-social behaviour on trains and stations in Luton has been hailed as a success by rail operators and police. Extra police officers and improved security measures have helped to bring about ...
PICTURE GALLERY: Company champ reaches for the sky.
Nov 09, 2007 ... Luxury airline is big winner at business awards bash A high-profile business class airline which has linked Luton and New York is the big winner at this year's Bedfordshire and Luton Business Excellence Awards. Luton Airport-based Silverjet, which provides luxury ...
Charles double in cup win.
Nov 09, 2007 ... Luton progress to second round of FA Youth Cup Ryan Charles collected a brace on Friday as Hatters U18s triumphed over Leyton Orient in their FA Youth Cup first round tie at Kenilworth Road. And their reward is another home tie against Corby Town in round two, with ...
High-flying Sparta wobble again.
Nov 09, 2007 ... Brache slump to third successive loss Hopeless Markyate are still rock bottom of Molten Spartan SML Division Two after going down 9-0 at home to Tring Corinthians. The defeat leaves them in a perilous position at the foot of the table having lost all seven league ...
Brennan departs and joins Big Ron.
Nov 09, 2007 ... One in, one out for Rovers Barton joint-boss Gary King has confirmed that top-scorer Dean Brennan has joined the Big Ron revolution at Halesowen Town. The lure of playing in the division above under the stewardship of legendary football icon Ron Atkinson was too much ...
Joes' cup quest.
Nov 09, 2007 ... Cup specialists St Joseph's progress serenely into next round Five-time FA Sunday Cup finalists St Joseph's are on course for a sixth final appearance after their 5-1 annihilation of Quested in round two. The result was never in doubt after Gary Capehorn had fired ...
Board's claims are 'ludicrous'.
Nov 09, 2007 ... Trust in Luton hit back at board Luton fans' group Trust in Luton says blaming supporters for the state of Hatters' finances is "ludicrous". Town's board responded to the Trust's leaflet drop at the Nottingham Forest home game by issuing a lengthy statement last ...
Chris highlights Children in Need appeal.
Nov 10, 2007 ... DJ braves colourful hair treatment for charity This radio presenter from Dunstable enjoyed a hair-raising spell in the TV spotlight this weekend, when celebrity stylists gave him a shock of multicoloured hair. Chris Quech, who hosts a show on L&D Hospital Radio, ...