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    Luton’s smoking rate under spotlight as historic tobacco law nears

    More than two-thirds of people in the East of England support plans to prevent future generations from ever legally buying tobacco, as new figures show smoking remains more prevalent in Luton than nationally. Some 66 [...]
Ricky Wilson the frontman of Kaiser Chiefs during their headline set at Party in the Park
In the Spotlight

150 years of the past – but the future’s ours: How Luton is finally finding its voice

by James Cunliffe in Music 1

Standing in Stockwood Park among thousands of people singing, dancing and waving their arms in the air as fireworks, lights and lasers lit up the sky, it didn’t feel particularly like a celebration of the [...]

News & Sport in Luton

  • Kitchen food caddy
    Food waste collections to be rolled out to flats across Luton
    September 28, 2026 0
  • Joe Johnson
    Wilshere: Johnson is ‘top level’ on the ball but must master ‘other side’ of game
    September 25, 2026 0
  • Dawid Gawel wheels away to celebrate his first senior goal
    ‘It’s not normal’: Wilshere hails Gawel’s goalscoring record but warns Luton fans over teen’s next move
    September 25, 2026 0
  • Teden Mengi
    Wilshere explains why Mengi was left on Luton bench against Ipswich and what’s next for ex-Man Utd man
    September 24, 2026 0
  • Luton traffic wardens to work until midnight in town centre and other hotspots
    September 24, 2026 0
  • News

    New AI heritage trail brings Brantwood and Dallow local history to life

    September 17, 2026 0
    People in Brantwood and Dallow can explore the history of their communities in a completely new way with the launch of an AI-powered heritage trail in Luton. The new AI Heritage Trail combines local stories [...]
  • Stacey Dooley to host Clickbait Clinic on the BBC
    News

    Luton’s Stacey Dooley to tackle bizarre online health claims in new BBC series

    September 9, 2026 0
    Luton’s Stacey Dooley is taking on some of the internet’s strangest health claims in a brand new BBC series – and the first trailer has now been released. Clickbait Clinic with Stacey Dooley will see [...]
  • Awaken
    Theatre

    Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

    September 18, 2026 0
    A Luton-born playwright will bring her debut play to the town this Halloween, with a supernatural thriller exploring witch persecutions, working-class women and a forgotten language. Cheryl Prince, founder of 5D Theatre CIC, will bring [...]
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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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