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Month: August 2024

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News

Council leader ‘proud’ as Luton shows it’s ‘no place for hate’ after riot rumours

August 8, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Council leader ‘proud’ as Luton shows it’s ‘no place for hate’ after riot rumours

Council Leader Hazel Simmons MBE has praised Luton communities for standing together against violent far right thugs after the town remained peaceful last night despite fears of riots hitting the town.  After more than a […]

Teden Mengi
Uncategorized

Mengi fit to face Burnley as Edwards reveals how close crocked Hatters are to a return

August 8, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Mengi fit to face Burnley as Edwards reveals how close crocked Hatters are to a return

Teden Mengi is expected to be fit for the Championship curtain-raiser against Burnley on Monday, but Luton’s injury concerns still persist with boss Rob Edwards having few options in defence.  But it’s not as bad […]

The Lampadophores light show moves down Old Bedford Road
Art

Luton is ‘enriched through migrant stories and identity,’ says arts group amid UK riots

August 8, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton is ‘enriched through migrant stories and identity,’ says arts group amid UK riots

A Luton arts organisation has condemned the riots that have whipped up racism and hate across the country and promised to keep celebrating a town “enriched” by its diverse communities.  Revoluton Arts have been operating […]

Luton Town news

Luton unveil their new away kit for Championship season

August 7, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton unveil their new away kit for Championship season

Luton Town have unveiled their new away kit for the upcoming Championship campaign, with a change from the white of previous seasons’ second shirts.  The new navy Umbro shirt follows the same design as their […]

Revée Walcott-Nolan
Athletics

Walcott-Nolan ‘relieved’ to book Olympic 1500m semi spot after strong repechage

August 7, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Walcott-Nolan ‘relieved’ to book Olympic 1500m semi spot after strong repechage

Luton’s Revée Walcott-Nolan said she was “relieved” to have qualified for the women’s 1500 metres semi-final at the second opportunity after finishing second in the repechage. The Team GB runner had originally missed out on […]

Police
News

Police ‘well prepared to take action’ but urge don’t share riot rumours online

August 7, 2024 Newsdesk 1

Bedfordshire Police are “are well prepared to take action” if riots break out, but they have urged Lutonians not to share online disinformation about potential unrest in the town.  Posts have been circulating online speculating […]

Joe Taylor (left) in discussion with Chiedozie Ogbene after the Celta Vigo friendly
Luton transfer news

Rob Edwards reveals what might ‘dictate’ Luton transfer exits amid switch rumours

August 6, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Rob Edwards reveals what might ‘dictate’ Luton transfer exits amid switch rumours

Rob Edwards says that transfer signings may “dictate” any exits out of the club, with the Luton manager’s position unchanged about potential loans away from Kenilworth Road for forwards Joe Taylor and John McAtee. Prior […]

Cllr Hazel Simmons and Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard
News

Leaders aim to reassure Luton after ‘revulsion’ with violent riots across country

August 6, 2024 Newsdesk 1

Leaders in Luton have sought to reassure communities about “potential local threats” in the wake of violent riots in cities across the country.  Luton Council Leader Hazel Simmons MBE and Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner […]

Revée Walcott-Nolan
Athletics

Walcott-Nolan ‘gutted’ after trio of ‘trips’ leave 1500m Olympic bid in the balance

August 6, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Walcott-Nolan ‘gutted’ after trio of ‘trips’ leave 1500m Olympic bid in the balance

Luton middle distance runner Revée Walcott-Nolan will have a second chance at Olympic 1500m qualification but was left “disappointed” after a series of collisions saw her finish eighth in her heat. The Team GB athlete, […]

The Knife Angel St sculpture in George's Square
News

Luton mum recognised for efforts to combat knife crime iconic sculpture unveiled

August 6, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton mum recognised for efforts to combat knife crime iconic sculpture unveiled

A Luton mum whose son was stabbed to death has been honoured for her campaign against knife crime as a huge statue arrived in St George’s square as a month-long memorial to those who have […]

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