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  • Anisa Khan, Founder of Bombay Pizza
    Food and drink

    The Apprentice TV show finalist’s south Asian-inspired pizza business to open new Luton store

    A pizza business founded by a finalist on BBC’s The Apprentice is opening a new store in Luton, with a local father-and-son team behind the expansion. Bombay Pizza, founded by 2025 finalist Anisa Khan, will [...]
The Orange Picture Club team: (top) Jaspal Nangla. Bottom (L-R) Mac Pajika, Jasbir Nangla and Dan Eyles
In the Spotlight

How Luton’s cinema history offers inspiration for the future

by James Cunliffe in Film 1

What does it take to keep a town’s film culture alive? In Luton, the answer may lie in looking back as much as looking forward – from the grand old art deco picture houses that [...]

News & Sport in Luton

  • Luton Town
    Luton handed first ever FA Cup clash at National League side
    November 9, 2026 0
  • Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard
    Police commissioner backs force mergers but warns against losing local accountability
    November 9, 2026 0
  • Political row erupts over campaign to save Luton pub
    November 9, 2026 0
  • Luton Town Hall
    Luton residents asked to help decide council spending priorities for 2027/28
    November 8, 2026 0
  • Jack Wilshere
    Luton 2 Forest Green Rovers 0: Wilshere satisfied with ‘getting the job done’ to progress in FA Cup
    November 7, 2026 0
  • Anthem For Dissatisfaction. Photo by Bernie McAllister AFD5
    Theatre

    From Oasis to The Jam: Working-class anthems soundtrack tale of rebellion as award-winning show comes to Luton

    November 2, 2026 0
    A coming-of-age theatre production combining rock, punk, pop, politics and poverty is heading to Luton Library Theatre this month. Anthem for Dissatisfaction will be performed on Tuesday, 17 November, at 7.30pm, following award-winning runs at [...]
  • Olivia Lynn at Party in the Park 2026
    Music

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

    September 17, 2026 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 [...]
  • James Blunt at Luton Airport
    Music

    Pop star and Celebrity Traitors finalist James Blunt takes over Luton Airport to film new album promotion

    November 6, 2026 1
    Singer-songwriter James Blunt has filmed promotional videos for his new album at Luton Airport, with staff getting the chance to appear alongside the star. The singer chose the airport as the backdrop for a series [...]
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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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