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£3.3m Luton funding welcomed as government launches plan to end rough sleeping

More than £3.3 million has been earmarked for Luton as part of a government drive to end rough sleeping, with the town’s housing chief describing the investment as the “serious, sustained” funding the council has [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

£3.3m Luton funding welcomed as government launches plan to end rough sleeping

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

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

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

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