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Elephants at Whipsnade Zoo keep cool with home-made suncream

As temperatures soared this week, Whipsnade Zoo’s tiny three-week-old Asian elephant calf has been learning from his herd the best way to keep cool. Photos taken by Whipsnade Zoo member Chris Ballard show the pint-sized [...]

Myles Smith dedicates new short film with Stephen Graham to Luton Hospital as debut album on course for No.1

by James Cunliffe in Music 1

Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has released a powerful new short film dedicated to children and staff at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital while also announcing that his debut album is in early contention to go [...]

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Three major new Stacey Dooley documentaries announced tackling abuse, addiction and military failings

June 17, 2026 0

Luton-born documentary maker Stacey Dooley is set to front three new BBC documentaries examining some of the UK’s most difficult and controversial issues. The award-winning presenter and filmmaker will return to BBC Three and iPlayer [...]

Film

Luton-shot film wins international acclaim ahead of cinema release as first trailer unveiled

June 12, 2026 0

The first trailer has been released for Ish, a coming-of-age drama set and filmed in Luton that has already won awards on the international film festival circuit ahead of its UK cinema debut later this [...]

Music

Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year

June 5, 2026 0

Rock band Kaiser Chiefs have been announced as the headline act for Luton’s biggest music event of 2026 as the town celebrates 150 years of borough status. The Leeds group, best known for hits including [...]

Elephants at Whipsnade Zoo keep cool with home-made suncream

Myles Smith dedicates new short film with Stephen Graham to Luton Hospital as debut album on course for No.1

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Three major new Stacey Dooley documentaries announced tackling abuse, addiction and military failings

Luton-shot film wins international acclaim ahead of cinema release as first trailer unveiled

Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year