Luton, East, England News

Rantzen meeting over MP decision
Television presenter Esther Rantzen holds a public meeting in Luton to decide whether to stand as an MP in the Bedfordshire town.

Newsagent killed in robbery named
The owner of a newsagents who was killed during a robbery near Luton town centre is named by Bedfordshire Police.

More TB tests for school children
Luton students undergo further tests for TB after someone associated with the school was diagnosed with the disease.

Seven jailed for teenager attack
Seven people are jailed for their part in an attack on an 18-year-old woman in Luton.

Sold for sex: tale of 16-year-old girl trafficked into Britain
After a week they took me and the girl who came with me to a coffee shop. There were three Albanians there. We knew they were talking...

Black taxis return after checks
A number of black cabs taken off the streets of Luton over fire...

PM in tribute to stabbed officer
The death of a police officer while on duty in Luton is to be remembered by fellow officers one year on.

London, Sep 27 DPA Newcastle United has named former Wimbledon manager Joe Kinnear as their caretaker manager.
SPO5SportsStruggling Newcastle name Kinnear caretaker managerLondon, Sep 27 DPA Newcastle United has named former Wimbledon manager Joe Kinnear as their caretaker manager. The 61-year-old, who also managed Luton Town, will be in charge only until the end of October after what was a shock appointment, coming hot on the heels of Terry Venables' refusal to take the role on a short-term basis. Kinnear will be reunited with Dennis Wise, the Newcastle executive director and his former Wimbledon midfielder. He steps into the void created by the resignation of Kevin Keegan, who stood down earlier this month over his lack of control over transfer affairs, which were run by Wise. "I am very excited by this challenge," Kinnear said after his appointment Friday, having been out of the game since 2004. "I am aware that the new owners have Kevin Keegan and possibly Alan Shearer parked around the corner. I understand investors are about to buy the club, current owner Mike Ashley told me openly. I will be here for six to eight games." Newcastle lie second from bottom in the English Premier League.--DPAabr/jg202 Words27091125

Man robbed at knifepoint in town
A man has been robbed at knifepoint on a footpath in the town centre in Luton, Bedfordshire.

Magpies name Kinnear interim boss
Former Wimbledon and Luton Town boss Joe Kinnear takes over as Newcastle manager on an interim basis.