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  • Gideon Kodua
    Luton match report

    Reading 3 Luton 4: Kodua seals stunning late comeback victory after Marriott first half hat-trick

    Substitute Gideon Kodua bagged a last-gasp opening day winner as Luton came from 3-1 down to end a hoodoo against Reading that threatened to continue after former Hatter Jack Marriott’s first half hat-trick.  Kasey Palmer [...]
Luton-based comedian, author and illustrator Olaf Falafel reads 26 Minutes to Save Summer with year 4 pupils from Farley Junior Academy at Luton Airport.
In the Spotlight

Luton Airport gives away free Olaf Falafel ‘funny’ book to help children rediscover reading this summer

by Newsdesk in Books 0

Families flying from Luton Airport this summer will be able to pick up a free graphic novel by Luton author and comedian Olaf Falafel as part of a campaign to encourage children to rediscover the [...]

News & Sport in Luton

  • Jack Wilshere
    Wilshere wants Luton to settle Reading score as new League One season begins
    August 15, 2026 0
  • Emilio Lawrence unveils Luton's new purple third kit
    Wilshere ‘was always confident’ that Man City ace Lawrence would return to Luton for second loan spell
    August 14, 2026 0
  • Jack Wilshere
    Wilshere insists injured Luker remains ‘an important part’ of Luton plans
    August 14, 2026 1
  • Emilio Lawrence returns to Luton on loan and unveils the club's new purple third kit
    ‘Feels great to be back’: Lawrence returns to Luton with new purple kit
    August 14, 2026 1
  • Luton life the Vertu Trophy
    Wilshere says Wembley trophy triumph was a factor in Lawrence return on loan from Manchester City
    August 14, 2026 0
  • Ish premiere
    Film

    Luton’s ‘people, places and potential’ on show as homegrown film Ish premieres in town

    July 30, 2026 0
    Luton Council has hailed the release of homegrown feature film Ish as a celebration of the town’s talent, creativity and communities following its hometown premiere. The coming-of-age drama, which was set, filmed and cast in [...]
  • Kaiser Chiefs
    Music

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

    June 5, 2026 Comments Off on Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year
    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 [...]
  • Myles Smith
    Music

    ‘This week has been one I’ll carry with me forever’: It’s official… Myles Smith has biggest debut album of 2026 so far

    June 26, 2026 Comments Off on ‘This week has been one I’ll carry with me forever’: It’s official… Myles Smith has biggest debut album of 2026 so far
    Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith UK has thanked fans after his debut album officially became the biggest-selling debut release of 2026 so far, going straight into the UK charts at number 2 just days after returning [...]
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    July 27, 2026 0
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    July 27, 2026 0
  • Green light for £400m transformation of former Vauxhall plant as 2,400 jobs promised
    July 23, 2026 0
  • Luton MP welcomes electricity bill tax cut as PM announces first cost of living measure
    July 23, 2026 0
  • Luton Airport staff honoured for helping save passenger’s life
    July 23, 2026 0
  • Further operating theatre staff strikes set to affect services at Luton Hospital this week
    July 21, 2026 0
About The Lutonian

The Lutonian is a 21st century independent news desk for a modern, forward-thinking Luton.

We are here to report on the news, sport and culture that matters to you, with journalism by Lutonians for Lutonians.

Our town is changing for the better, so it’s time to start shouting about it while also celebrating more of the things, places and people that bring us together and make life worth living.

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