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Trains to return between Luton and Bedford after fatal crash

Train services between Luton and Bedford will resume from Monday, allowing passengers from Leagrave to travel by rail for the first time since last week’s fatal train collision. Network Rail has confirmed that all recovery [...]

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 [...]

Trains to return between Luton and Bedford after fatal crash

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