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    Thousands of Luton renters set for new protections as landlord licensing scheme launches

    Private landlords in parts of Luton must now apply for licences for their rental properties after the council successfully defended a legal challenge against new housing regulations. Luton Council has confirmed that its selective licensing [...]
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New Vauxhall exhibition to celebrate Luton’s industrial past after factory closure

by Music and arts desk in News Comments Off on New Vauxhall exhibition to celebrate Luton’s industrial past after factory closure

A major new exhibition charting more than a century of car manufacturing in Luton is set to open next month, offering a poignant look at the town’s industrial heritage following the closure of the Vauxhall [...]

News & Sport in Luton

  • Luton Town
    Luton hire Hearts recruitment chief to bolster Wilshere’s summer rebuild
    May 28, 2026 0
  • Luton Airport's new consolidation centre
    New Luton Airport logistics hub to create up to 30 jobs
    May 27, 2026 0
  • 1932 - Elephants and camels walked to Whipsnade Zoo in January from the train station. Photo by ZSL
    Zoo shares never-before-seen historic images on 95th Birthday
    May 22, 2026 0
  • Jack Wilshere
    Wilshere tips ‘leader’ for top career after Luton youngster signs new deal
    May 21, 2026 0
  • Anastacia Jones
    Luton Scout honoured after saving fellow youngster’s life in Swiss lake
    May 21, 2026 0
  • Missing The Ferry's singer Chris Anderson sinks a pint of Guinness
    Festivals

    Luton hometown favourites lead debut New Town festival as music line-up revealed

    May 18, 2026 0
    A new free event promising to bring “everyone together through music, culture and community spirit” this summer will be anchored by homegrown acts with deep ties to the Luton, as organisers prepare for the inaugural [...]
  • Luton Henge Festival by Revoluton Arts & Chiltern National Landscape
    Festivals

    Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’

    April 20, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’
    A community-built landmark in Marsh Farm will once again take centre stage this summer as Luton Henge Festival returns for a second year. The free event, taking place across Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August, [...]
  • Young skateboarder Kiersten Gaughan officially opens the Wigmore Skate Park, flanked by Mayor of Luton Amy Nicholls (left), Councillor Javeria Hussain (far left) and Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins (right)
    News

    Cheers as young skateboarder opens revamped Wigmore park in front of hundreds

    May 6, 2026 0
    Hundreds of residents gathered in Wigmore over the weekend to celebrate the transformation of Wigmore Valley Park, as new facilities were officially opened with a day of music, skating and family activities. The free community [...]
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About The Lutonian

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