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Month: July 2024

Andros Townsend
Luton transfer news

Andros Townsend scores in Luton XI friendly defeat amid links to Turkish transfer

July 31, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Andros Townsend scores in Luton XI friendly defeat amid links to Turkish transfer

Andros Townsend scored as a youthful Luton XI lost 3-1 at Port Vale last night amid links with a move to Turkish Super Lig side Alanyaspor. The 33-year-old was one of three senior Hatters that […]

Jaspal Nangla in 'The Tipping Point' documentary
Film

Luton talents in film, music and art to feature in bigger than ever Bute Street Festival

July 30, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton talents in film, music and art to feature in bigger than ever Bute Street Festival

Bute Street Festival returns this weekend with an inspiring host of talent from Luton alongside screenings of internationally acclaimed films, live music, art exhibitions, talks and an awards ceremony voted for by you. The sixth […]

(L-R): Peter West, Mik Scarlet and Matthew Fisher receive their honorary degrees from the University of Bedfordshire
News

Radio star and disability campaigner among honorary recipients at uni graduation

July 30, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Radio star and disability campaigner among honorary recipients at uni graduation

A host of well-known faces joined the University of Bedfordshire’s Class of 2024 celebrating their graduation, as a number of honorary awards were presented to guests who have made a valuable impact in the arts […]

Rob Edwards
Luton Town news

Edwards gives insight into how Hatters helped him after Lockyer cardiac arrest

July 29, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Edwards gives insight into how Hatters helped him after Lockyer cardiac arrest

Luton boss Rob Edwards has revealed, in an fascinating podcast discussion, what went on behind the scenes in the moments and days after Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch at Bournemouth last […]

Rob Edwards
Luton Town news

Luton ‘working really hard’ on new signings as Edwards taking no risks with injured stars

July 27, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton ‘working really hard’ on new signings as Edwards taking no risks with injured stars

Luton manager Rob Edwards is hoping to make signings in the “next week or so”, but for now is relieved after coming through a 2-2 friendly with Dundee United no more injuries.  The Hatters have […]

Luton Airport have rolled out next generation security scanners
News

What £20m quicker security checks at Luton Airport will mean for your summer travels

July 27, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on What £20m quicker security checks at Luton Airport will mean for your summer travels

Passengers travelling through London Luton Airport (LLA) no longer need to remove liquids and electronic items from their bags as they pass through security, following the successful roll-out of next generation security scanners. The completion […]

University of Bedfordshire Luton campus
Art

Student awarded third place in national book cover design competition

July 26, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Student awarded third place in national book cover design competition

A graphic design student from the University of Bedfordshire has secured third place in the prestigious Penguin Cover Design Award, battling against hundreds of nominations across the country. Karin Kerotova, a second year student, was […]

Roadworks
News

Extensive road improvement programme will help Luton’s ‘need to cut carbon’

July 26, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Extensive road improvement programme will help Luton’s ‘need to cut carbon’

A large, multi-million pound programme of works is underway to repair, protect and preserve Luton’s roads, which will also assist in the towbn’s carbon reduction commitments. More than 221,000m2 of roads will be improved in […]

Doting Pere David mum cleans her fawn at Whipsnade Zoo (c) Gracie_Gee_ZSL Large
News

Flurry of fawns born boost for zoo efforts to recover ‘extinct in wild’ species

July 25, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Flurry of fawns born boost for zoo efforts to recover ‘extinct in wild’ species

The pitter patter of tiny hooves can be heard across Whipsnade Zoo this summer, as a flurry of fawns have been born including 15 of a bambi-esque deer species that was classified as extinct in […]

Linus Udofia
Boxing

Title fight set as Udofia vows to ‘become a two time English champion’

July 25, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Title fight set as Udofia vows to ‘become a two time English champion’

Boxer Linus Udofia will fight Dan Catlin for the English middleweight title in September. The Lutonian is a previous holder of the national strap, having beaten Tyler Denny in 2019 to become a champion for […]

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