Reviews
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.
Review: Evita
It was just five minutes into the award-winning show at Milton Keynes Theatre when I discovered my love for Evita.
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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.
Singing out to help hospice
The story of Pasque Harmony is a heartwarming tale of selflessness and success.
VIDEO: Medieval Siege Society in action video
Young and old enjoyed the attractions at the Dunstable Medieval Weekend.
Top 10 things to bear in mind when applying for planning permission
“Applying for planning permission can be a daunting experience, but it needn’t be that way if some thought is put into potential pitfalls that can be avoided,” says Michael Holmes, spokesperson for The Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show which will be at Surrey’s Sandown Park on Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30.
Alan Dee’s movie preview: The Hangover Part 3, Epic
It’s not uncommon for those who have supped not wisely but too well to wake up the morning after and make heartfelt vows about their future behaviour.
CHUMS concert
Your chance to see up-and-coming band Keston Cobblers’ Club in aid of children’s bereavement charity CHUMS.
‘First quarter figures showing a move in the right direction’
Overall market conditions for the UK show welcome signs of improvement, according to data collated in the Move with Us Residential Market Review for the first quarter of 2013.
Packed programme for county’s big showcase
With the Whitsun bank holiday upon us, there’s only one place to be this weekend – everyone’s heading to the Herts County Show.
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Plant sale aims for a bumper crop of hospice cash
A village plant sale which last year raised more than £5,000 for charity is setting its sights even higher this weekend.
It’s time for tea and tales
Dunstable town guide Ann Ledger will be the speaker at the next Tea Time Tales session, on Thursday, May 23.
Alan Dee: Tactics must change for next year’s Eurovision campaign
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this debriefing session of the GB Eurovision task force 2013.
1 commentTRAVEL : Venturing into Vietnam
Rural villages, floating markets and top-class tailors are all highlights of a trip to Vietnam, says Tori Mayo.
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.
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.
More protection for owners of leasehold flats is welcomed
Owners of leasehold flats will get greater protection against poor service from managing agents following the launch of a new regulatory regime.
‘Allo! ‘Allo! It’s CADS
The debut performance of a new theatre group’s show took place last night (May 16).
‘Time to make a move if you have your eye on a particular school’
It’s coming up to half term, and it’s a key time of year for many parents as arrangements are made for the allocation of school places.
It’s Broadway, but not as you know it
Stars of the local am-dram scene are preparing to take audiences on a whistle-stop tour of the history of Broadway, lovingly poking fun at every famous musical they encounter.
All’s fair at town’s historic church
Dunstable’s Priory Church, which celebrates its 800th anniversary this year, will hold its spring fair on Saturday, May 18.
VIDEO: Traders setting out their stalls for Wednesday’s Dunstable Market video
This was the scene early on Wednesday, May 15, as traders were setting out their stalls at Dunstable Market.
REVIEW: Abigail’s party at MK Theatre
Get transported back to suburban 1977 in Mike Leigh’s classic Abigail’s Party running at MK Theatre, writes guest reviewer Alison Devlin.
Help To Buy is helping the market, say surveyors
Chartered surveyors say that their expectations for property sales in the East were at their most positive in more than four years during April – and point to the the government’s announcement on the ‘Help to Buy’ scheme making a real impact on the housing market.
Here for the beer ... and music
Grove House Gardens was transformed for three days into the home of real ale and cider connoisseurs, who discovered that local is often best.
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May Queen’s regal role at village fair
A packed programme of fun, including the coronation of the May Queen, has been lined up for Studham May Fair, on Saturday, May 18.
Hormonal housewives vent anger at the Arena
If you missed out when the Hormonal Housewives were giving vent to their frustrations at the Watford Colosseum last month, don’t despair – the crabby crew are at the Alban Arena on Thursday.
Teechers (review)
It felt like I was back at school when I took a seat in the auditorium at The Grove Theatre last night for Teechers, John Godber’s anarchic comedy about the staff and students at a local “inadequate” comp.
Congratulations, it’s Rental Freedom Day - but not for Londoners!
Break out the bubbly and propose a toast – today, Sunday, May 12, is this year’s Rental Freedom Day.
Geoff Cox’s DVDs: Django Unchained
Quentin Tarantino follows up his war homage Inglourious Basterds with another Oscar-winner, DJANGO UNCHAINED (18: Sony), a thrilling swagger through the good, bad and ugly sides of slavery.
Rock into Little Shop Of Horrors for an out of this world musical experience
Gardeners were no doubt making the most of the sunshine over the Bank Holiday weekend, tending to their blossoming flowers and sowing their seeds.
‘Good neighbours add value to your home’
Anti-social neighbours are the biggest turn-off to prospective homebuyers, according to a recent survey of over 4,000 potential purchasers by PrimeLocation.com.
Funding for music-lovers to host a gig in their local area
Music-lovers are invited to organise a government-funded gig in their local area as part of a national celebration of music this summer.
Seconds still sweet for our Rachel in TV cookery final
Millions of TV viewers saw a Dunstable 20-year-old enjoy a serving of success by making it through to the finals of ITV’s Food Glorious Food.
Paige’s crowning achievement
The sun shone for the Houghton Regis May Fayre on Saturday, May 4, where nine-year-old Paige Adams was crowned May Queen.
Alan Dee’s movie preview: Star Trek - Into Darkness, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, Mud
The summer blockbusters are stacked overhead in a landing pattern to ensure maximum box office bang for buck, and touching down this week, hot on the heels of Iron Man 3, is Star Trek: Into Darkness.
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Crafty fun and dog show
A dog show and craft fair will be held in Eaton Bray on Sunday, May 12, in aid of Appledown Rescue and Rehoming Kennels. The event runs from 11am-4pm at Appledown, in Harling Road.
Make LEO’s event a roaring success
A family day on Dunstable Downs is a chance to meet emergency services teams and volunteers who lend them a helping hand.
Ashley impresses in her Les Mis role
An eight-year-old girl’s dream is coming true as she treads the boards in West End musical Les Miserables for the third time.
ABBA reunion show
With the current trend for pop groups reuniting, watching the ABBA Reunion show you’d be forgiven for thinking everyone’s favourite Swedish band were at it too, but in fact it’s the world famous tribute group.
Matt Adcock’s film review: Dead Man Down
“They killed my wife. They killed my daughter. They should have made sure they killed me too.”
18th century garden reveals splendours video
The rescue and restoration of one of Luton’s historic landmark buildings has had an unexpected result.
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