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New sixth form centre for Dunstable school
A speciAl school in Dunstable is to get a new sixth form centre with the help of the connolly Foundation, a local charity. Weatherfield Academy is a special school for children aged 7 to 19 years, who find it difficult to learn in mainstream setting. The Academy offers a curriculum that is tailored to the needs of the pupils. There are currently 135 pupils on roll at the Academy, which has an excellent learning environment, including a sensory garden and small holding, with some livestock. The grounds and farm are almost entirely looked after by the pupils of the Academy.
Due to ever increasing numbers, however, space is at a premium, particularly for the growing sixth form. With the help of the connolly Foundation, a brand new sixth form centre is to be built. Work begins this month, with completion expected to be in February 2019. Headteacher, Joe selmes said: “We are indebted to The connolly Foundation for their amazing support. This project can now become a reality and will allow our post 16 students to thrive and learn in a new state of the art classroom facility. This project will benefit the most vulnerable young people in our community”.
MOMENTOUS WEEK FOR ALL IN THE BATTLE TO SAVE OUR TOWN
Two Luton Town Football Club supporters’ groups have hailed “a momentous week” in the battle against “disgraceful” opposition to the Hatters’ regeneration plans.
A joint statement was released by luton Town supporters’ Trust and loyal luton supporters club on proposals for a 17,500-capacity stadium at power court in the town centre and a mixed use scheme at Newlands park next to M1 Junction 10. “This has been a momentous week for luton and 2020 Developments in the
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battle against capital & Regional’s disgraceful opposition to planning applications which will ensure we achieve regeneration for your town and a new stadium for your football club,” said the statement.
OveR JusT A FeW DAys THeRe WAs: l Confirmation of the purchase by 2020 Developments of the final ‘packages’ of land around Power Court from Luton Borough Council. l Intu, one of the biggest owners of shopping malls and retail property management in the UK, withdrew its objection to the Newlands Park development, which will fund the new stadium. l Capital & Regional, operators of The Mall,
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the remaining major objector to Newlands Park, saw its share price continue to tumble. l 2020 Developments’ chief executive Gary Sweet publicly debunked C&R’s suggestion that they have offered cash or ‘in kind’ support for Power Court. l It was revealed that C&R’s claimed support for Power Court is based on using taxpayers’ money to fund the development, which LTST and LLSC says is “both laughable and outrageous, given that 2020’s regeneration plans will be funded entirely by the private sector”.
The statement, signed by Tony Murray and Mark Bradbury, who chair lTsT and llsc respectively, said: “it’s been a really positive week for all of the communities in and around luton who massively support the plans for power court and Newlands park, Continued on page 3
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MOMENTOUS WEEK FOR ALL IN THE BATTLE TO SAVE OUR TOWN Continued from page 1
with the 10,000 new jobs and £250million annual boost to the local economy they’ll bring – along with new facilities and attractions we can all be proud of. “With the new land purchases the whole power court site is now under one ownership for the first time in many a decade. And the funding was from existing 2020 Development shareholders – not from the public purse. “This means that what we’re all waiting for now is the green light of planning approval from lBc – and a significant potential obstacle to that has also disappeared this week, with intu withdrawing its objection to Newlands park.” intu, which operates major shopping malls including those in Milton Keynes and Watford, had “highlighted issues” and objected to Newlands park in 2016 and May 2018. But now they have seen the recent retail reports on the applications, they are “comfortable with the suggested mix of tenants” and “with the distinctive aspirational mix of uses are prepared to withdraw previous submissions made in relation to
these proposals”. The statement continued: “intu’s status and integrity as market leaders makes these statements even more impressive and authoritative. it is pretty much unprecedented in the sector for an objection to be withdrawn like this. intu had genuine concerns for the impact on the communities they serve, they looked into those concerns and found them to be satisfactorily answered. That’s what a decent, responsible organisation does. “What a contrast with capital & Regional’s response to those retail reports. “intu says that the ‘retail impact on the centres within the surrounding region can be sustained’. c&R says it can’t. so who are we to believe? “Anyone familiar with what has been happening over the last two years will know that c&R has been employing all sorts of dirty tricks and misinformation to – in their own words – kick the regeneration plans for luton ‘into the long grass’. “Recently those dirty tricks and delaying tactics have included lots of last minute requests to the council for additional reports and information. it would be interesting to know
how much dealing with that has cost the public purse – that’s us, the luton taxpayers and the communities c&R laughably claim to care about. “speaking of the public purse, Gary sweet’s letter highlights yet another example of c&R misinformation and malpractice. They stated in last week’s luton News that ‘We have previously offered to help support 2020’s power court application and we take this opportunity to re-affirm that offer once again.’ “Not so. Gary’s response starts by saying that ‘we do not need any further assistance in funding our stadium’. it goes on to point out that luton Borough council’s ceO chaired a meeting in April which all parties agreed would remain confidential, but that on a number of occasions c&R has broken that agreement. “That has led to Gary needing to directly respond to the c&R claims – and what a damning response it is. “it seems that c&R are of the opinion that funding for the stadium could come from other sources rather than the Newlands park mixed use development, but that every source of funding they suggested ultimately came from the public purse. Not their
money, but ours, in the shape of additional taxation of local businesses or the general public. so much for them ‘helping’. “2020 are rightly proud that that they have never, and will never, ask for public funding for power court and Newlands park. Gary sweet goes on to say that they have never had any funding offers made to them by c&R – neither do they need them. “unlike the operators of The Mall, 2020 Developments are all about supporting the communities of luton: with a new stadium for the football club, new facilities and a new pride in the town centre and a state-of-the-art ‘gateway’ to the town, all of which will generate thousands of new jobs, boost local finances enormously and make our town an even better place to live in. All at no cost to local taxpayers. “As fans of lTFc and of the town we all love, we can’t wait for it all to happen.” 2020 Developments’ planning applications for power court and Newlands park are waiting to be considered by luton council’s development control committee. Mr sweet said last week that he was hopeful a decision on the proposals will be made in December.
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Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service support the Road Victims Trust
THe Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) have shown their support for the Road Victims Trust (RVT), a Bedfordshire based charity who support all persons affected by a fatal road collision. each year the Trust supports in excess of 550 people who have been affected by a road death across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. The BFRS are sponsoring the RVT Annual Service of Remembrance that takes place at St Pauls Church, Bedford at 1500hrs on Sunday 18th November 2018. The Deputy Chief Fire officer, Andrew Hopkinson is pictured presenting a cheque for £500 to the Chief executive of the Road Victims Trust, Mark Turner. DCFo Hopkinson said: “we are delighted to support a locally based charity that does so much to support people at their lowest possible ebb. Firefighters at Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service know full well the consequences of serious road traffic collisions and the Remembrance Service is both an opportunity to raise the profile of the consequences of these too frequent serious incidents and to remember and support those who have been involved in them.” Mark Turner said: “ The traumatic effects of a road death on those left behind is absolutely devastating. It is heart-warming to receive the support of the BFRS who attend the scene of so many fatalities and do their jobs with the upmost pride and professionalism. we are very grateful” The Trust are extending an open invite to the Annual Service, that remembers and celebrates the lives of all those killed on the roads of Bedfordshire and beyond, and would love to see as many people there as possible on the day. To find out more about the Road Victims Trust visit www.rvtrust.co.uk
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Parents force Trust to rethink proposed cuts
ouTRAgeD parents of children who attend three schools run by The Heart Academies Trust have forced a major rethink of the Trust’s proposed cuts to senior staff at the schools in question.
parents of children attending shackleton, shortstown and cauldwell primary schools have formed a pressure group (ssc Action steering Group) and have fought the proposed cuts. A petition gathered several thousand signatures was presented to the Trust demanding a rethink of their plans to cut senior staff and the abolition of the three boards of governors. The Trust’s proposal was to bring all three primary schools within Heart under one head teacher. cut backs have already led to losses of Teaching Assistants at shackleton and parents fear the same will happen at the other schools. A spokesperson for the Trust said: “We have reflected on the comments and views of parents and have decided it would be better to pause the proposed restructure and not take any decisions until a mediation process is complete.” One parent, who didn’t want to be named, told us: “We feel we are paying the price for incompe-
tence elsewhere in the Heart Academies Trust and our children will suffer. They are trying to get rid of Governors of the individual schools so they can dominate us from the Trust level.” Heart Academies Trust was formed after Bedford Academy, formerly John Bunyan school, was selected by the labour Government for a new academy status with a £25 million state-ofthe-art new-build. The Harpur Trust was an educational sponsor in keeping with its charitable status.Then without warning in september 2018 a restructure was announced which would result in a number of senior leader positions being lost – including all three primary Head teachers. A member of ssc said: “The cost savings are a myth – the chosen model does not take into account all staffing and therefore actually costs more rather than saves. “consistency across three very different schools will not bring about an improvement in educational outcomes.”
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oNe of the longest serving teachers in Bedford has retired after more than 39 years. wendy Cooper has been at Biddenham School since it opened as John Howard upper in 1979. She was one of only 16 members of staff at the brand new school, which originally had just 200 students. wendy was appointed Head of girls Pe and worked along side former Bedford Blues president, gareth Davis who was Head of Boys Pe. “The experience of opening a new school is something I will never forget”, said wendy. “I have carried out a number of different job roles over the years including Head of Year, Head of Sixth Form and Acting Deputy Head. I have also taught a number of subjects such as Religious Studies, Business Studies and Sociology. I became the examination officer in 2000 and now after 19 years in that role feel it is time to retire.” David Bailey, Head Teacher said: “wendy Cooper has been a Biddenham stalwart over the past 39 years - the like and longevity of we will never see again. Her contribution to the school and community over that time is immeasurable and I can’t thank her enough. She and gareth Davies went on to lay the foundations for the present day excellence in sport. She will be sorely missed.”
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Double success for home care company in Luton and Central Bedfordshire A HOMe care company that supports people across luton and central Bedfordshire is celebrating winning two awards. At a recent ceremony Home instead luton and central Bedfordshire’s Jennie Treanor won the social care Hero award at last week’s luton and Bedfordshire community Awards. The individual success for cAReGiver Jennie followed hot on the heels of the company scooping coveted 4 star status in The Best employers in care Award. Jennie, a mum of two from luton, is described as a ‘first among heroes’ in the company’s team of 60 cAReGivers. she says hearing about the life stories of clients as a blessing. she says: “i am completely shocked, i was not expecting it at all. The other finalists are wonderful and it is a lovely surprise. “i look forward to telling all my clients. it is a privilege for me to work with older people. They are an archive of wonderful stories and great moments of history.” Maria collins, the company director, said: “This award is well deserved for Jennie. she is the personification of someone who goes above and beyond the call of duty, and absolutely sums up what it means to be a caregiver.” Maria was also delighted to receive the 4 star Award, which is only given to the top 10 per cent of companies that enter the awards. it is based on feedback from the company’s caregivers. Maria added: “Getting such positive feedback from our dedicated team of people is a great result for us. Without our team, we would not be able to prove that there is a better way of providing these services, which are based on compassion.”
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BIGGLESWADE HAIRDRESSER WINS AT HJ’S BRITISH HAIRDRESSING BUSINESS AWARDS 2018 Maxwells Professional Hairdressing, Biggleswade, has been named as one of the country’s brightest hairdressing stars having won at HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards 2018. Maxwells Professional Hairdressing collected the Salon Team of the Year award, during a star-studded ceremony, hosted by TV presenter Vernon Kay. Held at the Park Plaza Hotel in London, the event was attended by over 800 hairdressers,VIPs and household names. This category celebrates teams of three or more employees, where the team is the backbone of the salon business. Maxwells is a home-grown family business, now the largest independent salon in Bedfordshire, with a team of over 40.They impressed the judges thanks to their team strengths, the contributions they all make to the financial success of the business, as well as the work they do to remember former friend and colleague Kirsty Buttigieg.Through the company’s Buttercup Awards (named after Kirsty) which encourage excellence among em-
ployees, and regular cancer charity fundraising events, they ensure Kirsty’s memory lives on. Jayne Lewis-Orr, executive director of the British Hairdressing Business Awards said; “Huge congratulations to Maxwells Professional Hairdressing on being named Salon Team of the Year.They are fantastic ambassadors for the industry with skills and vision that make them the perfect winners.Through these awards, we champion and celebrate the very best within British hairdressing – everyone from the Front of House Team to the Business Director. Hairdressing is often undervalued as a career choice despite the opportunities it affords people including worldwide travel as a session stylist, flexible working as well as a creative and business outlet for driven individuals. “There are over 40,000 hairdressing, barbering and beauty businesses in the UK, with the number growing daily.The industry employs nearly 300,000 individuals with over half being selfemployed and it is a hugely innovative
industry and one we are all incredibly proud to work in.” Launched in 1998, HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards promote professionalism, innovation and excellence – while recognising those individuals and teams who work tirelessly to raise the profile of the hairdressing industry, with previous winners including Toni&Guy, Rush, Electric and Lee Stafford. Commenting on winning the award, Ian Hendry of Maxwells, said, “It feels absolutely amazing to win.This is the award we really wanted, and we got it! The team and the clients, that’s what it’s all about. I’m just sorry that not everyone from the salon could be here tonight, some of them have stayed behind to hold the fort – to them, and everyone, thank you!” The British Hairdressing Business Awards took place on 17th September 2018 at the Park Plaza Hotel,Westminster Bridge, London. For further details please visit www.hji.co.uk/hjs-british-hairdressingbusiness-awards/
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#MeToo Movement lands in Bedfordshire
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HoLLYwooD may have brought the MeToo Movement to light, but this week the fight for gender inequality arrived in Bedfordshire with the launch of the eVoLVe network by the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation. Hosted by the High Sheriff, Julian Polhill at Howbury Hall the launch was lifted by an inspiring speech from the wellknown business woman and philanthropist, Dame Stephanie Shirley. The eVoLVe network was initiated to harness the skills, expertise and resources of local women in order to address gender inequality within the county and to raise funds for the Mark west Fund for women, which funds local charities who support women in vulnerable situations. Fozia Irfan, the Ceo of the Foundation stated “we know that women and women’s services have been disproportionately hit by austerity measures – women face a triple jeopardy of cuts to jobs, benefits and vital services. Many women work in part time, insecure employment which makes them vulnerable but conversely a lot of the services they need to access for themselves and their families, have also been severely underfunded.” So far, the Foundation has raised almost £100’000 for the Mark west Fund for women from individual donations and from organisations such as London Luton Airport Limited and the Amateurs Trust. These donations have been used to fund projects run by local charities such as Azalea to help women, facing poverty and homelessness and Families First who work with victims of domestic abuse. The Foundation is calling on local women who are interested in being part of the movement to advocate for gender equality in the county and to raise funds for women, to come together in this collaborative network. Thanks also have to go to MHA MacIntyre Hudson and the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce for supporting this event and to the Lord Lieutenant, Helen Nellis for taking on the role of Patron of the network. Further details can be found on our website http://www.blcf.org.uk/giving/donate/evolve/ or by contacting fozia.irfan@blcf.org.uk on 01234 834930
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CRIME WATCH Appeal following Appeal following fatal collision in Luton
BeDFORDsHiRe police are appealing for witnesses after a young boy was fatally wounded in a collision with a car in luton on October 20, 2018. At approximately 2.20pm, we were called to reports of the collision on White Horse vale, at the northern end, close to the junction with Kirby Drive. emergency services attended and provided treatment to a 6-yearold boy, but he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. One man has been detained. sergeant James Thorne, investigating, said: “We are currently trying to establish the surroundings of this incident and would appreciate help from anyone who witnessed the collision to get in touch with us. “We’d especially like to hear from anyone who saw a blue vauxhall Astra in the area shortly before or after the incident, or from any drivers who may have dashcam footage of the area at this time today.” The road is currently closed whilst the investigation is underway. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or visit our online reporting centre, quoting reference 185 of 20 October.
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THe police are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary at a property in Dunstable Road, near the Byron Road junction in luton, on Monday, October 22, 2018. At around 8.20pm, three men entered the property through the back door and claimed to be police officers before threatening the occupants with offensive weapons. One of the men was carrying what is believed to be a knife, and the other two men were in possession of screwdrivers. The offenders searched the house and stole cash, jewellery and a red handbag. The first offender is described as white, around 30 years old, with brown eyes. He was muscular, wearing a black hat and scarf covering his face. He was speaking with an english accent and was threatening the occupants with a long screwdriver. The other two men, who went upstairs and searched the address, are described as white and were wearing dark clothing and face coverings. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police through their online reporting centre or by calling 101 and quoting reference number 40/32768/18. Alternatively call crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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Police dogs track down would be burglars
FOuR men from luton have been sentenced to a total of nine-and-a-half years in prison after an investigation by a Bedfordshire police team dedicated to tackling burglary. David cable, Kyle lloyd, Nathaniel Williams and Niall Bingham were found guilty at luton crown court on Friday October 19, after a five-day trial. The four men, all wearing balaclavas, were spotted trying door handles in Turnpike Drive, luton at around 1.40am on April 25 this year. police were called and a police dog was able to track from the doors to where the four men were located nearby. The group were searched and face coverings and gloves were recovered in their possession. A vehicle they were using was searched and officers found bolt croppers, as well as more face coverings and gloves. cable, 29, of Kingsley Road, lloyd, 30, of Hitchin Road, and Williams, 35, of lennox Green, each received a two and a half year sentence. Bingham, 27, of Tintagel close, was handed a two year sentence. Detective constable Jason Wheeler, who investigated the incident, said: “These four men were virtually caught in the act and this marks a fantastic result for us.
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CCTV images released after shots fired in Houghton Regis THe police have released ccTv images as part of an investigation after shots were fired in Houghton Regis. At around 10.55pm on Thursday september 20, 2018, two shots were fired at a window of a house in Trident Drive. One person sustained minor injuries from broken glass. Detective sergeant Wil Taylor, from the Boson Taem, said: “understandably this will cause concern amongst our communities, so i’d like to reassure the wider public that we believe this was a targeted incident rather than a random attack. “We’re taking this incident incredibly seriously and we’re
looking at a number of lines of enquiry to help us establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. As part of our investigation we’re keen to identify the person pictured in the ccTv image and would urge anyone with any information to come forward. “if you recognise any part of the person in the ccTv, including any items of clothing, please contact the police”. Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting reference number 40/25949/18. Alternatively report information online by visiting our online reporting centre or call independent charity crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Teenagers charged over aggravated burglary in Luton
TWO teenagers from luton have been charged in connection with an aggravated burglary. edward cawley, 19, of Downs Road, and a 15-year-old boy have been charged in relation to an incident in Wellgate Road, luton. The pair have also been charged
with two counts of attempted burglary over separate incidents in luton and Dunstable. cawley remains under investigation for four other offences and was remanded in custody at luton Magistrates’ court on Monday October 22, pending a future date.
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2018 sees the 40th Anniversary of the release of ‘All Mod cons’ the third album release by The Jam. Back for their another show at Bedford corn exchange following a sell-out show in 2017, this time round the band will be performing hits from the All Mod cons album, including one of their most commercially successful singles, ‘Down in The Tube station At Midnight’. British invasion pop influences run throughout the album, including the bands’ take on The Kinks’ ‘David Watts’. This show will see the band perform tracks from the iconic album, followed by a selection of the classic hits and great album tracks from across their fantastic catalogue. in 2000, Q magazine placed ‘All Mod cons’ at Number 50 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums ever. The Jam had amazing chart success with 18 singles and 7 albums to make the top 40 in the united Kingdom from their debut in 1977 to their break up in 1982. Their last 5 albums were all top ten hits and their last 8 singles made it into the top 10. Those attending this gig can expect to hear masses of classic Jam hits such as Down in The Tube station At Midnight, Going underground, Town called Malice and The Modern World and many more… Tickets are available in person (booking fee free) from slide Record shop in the Arcade, Bedford, Mario’s Hair Design in Kempston and online from seetickets
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castle comedy Bedford has some brilliant shows to finish the year off. On Thursday November, there is a double headline special featuring two up and coming stars! in December look out for the christmas specials starring Ivo graham (live At The Apollo) and Pat Monahan (show Me The Funny). Opening the November show is Stephen Bailey. He is a comedian and television personality, whose friendly and open brand of gossipy humour has made him one of the most sought after acts on the uK comedy circuit today. He has just filmed his first comedy special for comedy central. stephen is also the presenter of channel 5 and 5star’s new show celebs on the Farm and is the resident agony aunt on Zoe Ball on saturday/sunday for iTv. “He’s an arch-bitch with a winning smile, everyone’s favourite gay best friend. Bailey’s confident,
funny & suitably rude” The Reviews Hub closing the show is sean Mcloughlin, he is an acclaimed young comedian who has supported Ricky Gervais and Katherine Ryan on tour. His television appearances include stand-up central, live At The comedy store and he starred in a 5-part series on viceland. sean has also made appearances at Just For laughs in Montreal and headlined shows across europe. “The best comedian you haven’t heard of.” Time out plus musical comedy sensation, george Rigden and Paul Revill will host the show. Doors open 7.30pm, show starts at 8.15pm and tickets are £10 (£8 Nus) or £18 which includes a pre show meal and glass of wine at the Gordon Arms. To book & information on the christmas specials go to www.castlecomedy.co.uk or call 07736 060541 castle comedy – Bringing comedy Royalty to Bedfordshire.
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Headlining the Jim Marshall Auditorium at The stables, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, this month is Danni Nicholls. The November 10 concert will be her first time headlining the venue’s main stage. Danni, a former pupil of Mark Rutherford school Bedford, describes her music as ‘Americana’. so what exactly is Americana? “it’s a melting pot of American roots styles” says Danni who goes on to quote Jed Hilly, ceO of the Americana Music Association who says you’ll know Americana “if you can taste the dirt through your ears,”. One of Danni’s biggest musical influences is her grandmother, who has always had a love of country and rock n roll “i was brought up on this stuff; patsy cline, Johnny cash, elvis. i have mixed some other genres and influences in to create my own sound”. The past year has seen Bedfordborn and based Danni Nicholls supporting the legendary shakin’ stevens on 28 dates of his major uK tour, opening for lucinda Williams,
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TWO HOME WINS – TWO GREAT PERFORMANCES
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cOMpOseD luton again dominated at home as they eased past Walsall 2-0 in a victory that could have been many more. inspirational skipper Glen Rea gave the Hatters the lead with a scrappy opener as Town dominated throughout and made sure of victory with Jorge Grant’s exquisite free-kick in the second half. The Hatters created numerous other opportunities in another entertaining encounter as they made it five wins and two draws from seven home league games this season. The only sour point for luton was an injury to full-back Dan potts who was forced off just before the break. Town started brightly as Andrew shinnie’s turn and shot was deflected behind while Matty pearson poked wide from a corner Walsall were unable to clear. shinnie’s fantastic through-ball ran just too far for Jack stacey as he was just beaten to it by the keeper on 15 minutes. luton finally took a deserved lead though four minutes later with the scrappiest of goals. A Grant corner was headed down by the returning Danny Hylton and Town skipper Rea somehow bundled the ball through a crowd of players to score. The saddlers won a dangerous free-kick moments later but Zeli ismail’s effort was headed away by the wall. A wonderful turn and shot from Grant after the half hour was too close to liam Roberts as the Hatters continued to dominate possession. Walsall finally found some space out wide but Andy cook could only glance wide of the goal from the cross as the visitors proceeded to enjoy their best spell of the half. luton were forced into a change moments before the break when potts pulled up in agony with a groin injury and was replaced by James Justin. The substitute was in the wars early in the second half when pelly Ruddock-Mpanzu’s fullyblooded clearance caught him full in the face, but after some treatment he was OK to continue. A brilliant surging run from deep by Grant was ended on the edge of the area by Jon Gurthrie’s foul for which he was booked. Grant then saw justice was done when his sublime free-kick sailed over the wall leaving Roberts clutching thin air to make it 2-0 on 55 minutes. Town had claims for a penalty ignore when sonny Bradley seemed to be caught in the face as James collins proceeded to drive over the bar. The woodwork then came to the saddlers’ rescue as Justin’s driving run and shot rebounded off the near post with Hylton unable to capitalise on the rebound. A clever short-corner routine saw shinnie’s clever chip cleared before Hylton was unable to turn home a flowing Hatters attack. substitute connor Ronan fizzed harmlessly over from 35 yards before referee Andy Woolmar’s inadvertent touch allowed luton to counter as collins’ deflected effort went straight into Roberts’ midriff.
The Hatters were happy to build from deep and stacey raced forward before finding Hylton, who turned on a sixpence and teased the defender before dragging agonisingly wide on 72 minutes. At the other end, Josh Ginnelly was superbly halted by Justin and Andy cook proceeded to lash the loose ball well over from range. Replacement Harry cornick almost made an instant impact as he exchanged passes with collins and crossed for the target man whose craning header dipped just over the bar. A firecracker from shinnie from long-range was fumbled to safety by Roberts before Bradley saw his close-range effort well blocked from another dangerous Town free-kick. A brutal Mpanzu challenge drew cheers from the crowd before substitute Kazenga lua lua’s deep cross found cornick and his low drive was turned behind by the keeper’s foot at his near post. cook’s flick was easily saved by James shea in stoppage time as the Hatters continued their incredible home form and moved to within touching distance of the play-offs. HATTeRS: James shea, Dan potts (James Justin 45), sonny Bradley, Matty pearson, Jack stacey, Danny Hylton (Harry cornick 79), Andew shinnie, Glen Rea (c ), pelly Ruddock-Mpanzu, Jorge Grant (Kazenga lua lua 88), James collins. subs not used: Alan Mccormack, elliot lee, Harry isted, Alan sheehan. SADDLeRS: liam Roberts, luke leahy, George Dobson (c ), Jon Guthrie, Nicky Devlin (Kane Wilson 62), Andy cook, Zeli ismail (connor Ronan 62), Josh Ginnelly (Josh Gordon 83), liam Kinsella, Morgan Ferrier, Jack Fitzwater. subs not used: Kieron Morris, chris Dunn, connor Johnson, isaiah Osbourne. Attendance: 8,953 (504 Walsall).
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FiT and firing Hatters hitman Danny Hylton was back on song as he hit a hat-trick to help rout Accrington stanley 4-1 at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday night. The reinvigorated and rejuvenated striker was part of a luton team that was far too good for the spoilers of stanley whose attempts to goad players and supporters alike proved fruitless as Andrew shinnie also struck in another fine victory as Town moved into the league One play-off places. With Dan potts ruled out, James Justin came into the starting Xi and he had an immediate impact as he laid on the fifth-minute opener. From defending a free-kick on the edge of their own area luton broke at pace with Jorge Grant’s brilliant through-ball releasing Justin on the left and his first-time left-foot cross perfectly picked out Hylton in the area to side-foot home on the volley past the exposed Jonny Maxted. stanley passed up a great opportunity to level the scores after a quarter of an hour when sam Finley’s cross picked out the unmarked Offrande Zanzala in the area but his free header was too close to James shea who was able to palm the effort away. However, that warning went unheeded and they levelled on 27 minutes in almost carbon copy fashion. Another early cross picked out the unmarked Zanzala and, although his header was straight at shea, the ball somehow went through him as it squirmed over the line. luton looked to respond as a livid Justin was
convinced he should have a penalty when his low cross was blocked behind before his long-range effort was straight at Maxted. An even encounter ensued as shinnie dragged an effort wide from the edge of the box before a pass intended for Hylton ran through to the onrushing James collins on the edge of the area but he stroked too close to Maxted when he should have given luton lead on the stroke of half time. A hard-fought first half was then marred as the Accrington bench surrounded the officials on the way off the field as both teams clashed with luton sub Alan Mccormack eventually booked for his reaction to some pushing and shoving. The second half started in bitty fashion as sonny Bradley volleyed over from a corner before the Hatters retook the lead on 52 minutes. shinnie intercepted well in the final third, drove forward and unleashed a fantastic low effort to beat Maxted. And it was 3-1 moments later when Grant and shinnie combined well with the scotsman’s low driven cross running to Hylton at the far post to gleefully stroke home. shell-shocked stanley looked to respond as they upped the pace and a swift counter created room for sean Mcconville whose curler was well saved by shea’s fingertips with Justin doing brilliantly to block Jordan clark’s follow up. The game became increasingly frenetic and illtempered as Grant was booked for a poor challenge that brought another melee from the stanley bench. More good play on the edge of the box by the visitors allowed Mcconville to wriggle free but his low effort lacked venom and was easily saved. As the bookings started to tot up Town made sure of victory as Hylton completed his hat-trick. Grant floated a free-kick to the back post and Bradley headed back across goal for Hylton to head in off a post from close range as Kenilworth Road erupted. Accrington should have grabbed a lifeline on 74 minutes when Zanzala could only head against the bar from point-blank range as a tetchy game grew increasingly niggly. Mcconville, constantly in the referee’s ear, was also stanley’s biggest threat as he cut inside Jack stacey on 83 minutes before leathering straight at shea. With five minutes added Glen Rea’s looping defensive header beat shea and somehow dipped just over the bar. From the corner luton broke in numbers with a four-on-two but, with just Maxted left to beat, collins’ effort was too close to the keeper when he really should have scored. However, it mattered not as fortress Kenilworth Road claimed another victim as luton went sixth in the table.
HATTeRS: James shea, James Justin, sonny Bradley, Matty pearson, Jack stacey, Danny Hylton (Kazenga lua lua 81), Andrew shinnie (Alan sheehan 85), Glen Rea (c ), pelly Ruddock-Mpanzu, Jorge Grant (Harry cornick 76), James collins. subs not used: Alan Mccormack, elliot lee, Aaron Jarvis, Harry isted. STANLeY: Jonny Maxted, callum Johnson (connor Hall 74), Mark Hughes, Michael ihiekwe, Jordan clark, Offrande Zanzala (Andy Mangan 87), sean Mcconville (c ), sam Finley (scott Brown 59), Nick Anderton, Daniel Barlaser, Billy Kee. subs not used: Ross sykes, piero Mingoia, Matty platt, Tony Warner. Attendance: 8,454 (stanley 64).