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Year: 2024

Radio 1's Big Weekend
Music

Residents ‘never been so proud to be a Lutonian’ as Big Weekend gave Luton economy £7M boost

October 14, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Residents ‘never been so proud to be a Lutonian’ as Big Weekend gave Luton economy £7M boost

BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend held at Stockwood Park in May generated around £7million for local businesses and helped instil a sense of local pride in Luton, according to an independent economic impact report. The huge […]

Baby Southern white rhino born at Whipsnade Zoo
News

First-time mum Fahari delivers healthy white rhino calf at Whipsnade Zoo

October 11, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on First-time mum Fahari delivers healthy white rhino calf at Whipsnade Zoo

A baby southern white rhino has been born at Whipsnade Zoo, marking an important step forward in the European breeding programme (EEP), which helps to conserve a genetically diverse and healthy back up population to […]

The Luton Airport car park fire on October 10 2023
News

Sprinklers could have delayed spread of major Luton Airport car park blaze – report finds

October 10, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Sprinklers could have delayed spread of major Luton Airport car park blaze – report finds

A report published on the one year anniversary of the major fire that damaged 1,352 vehicles and partially collapsed a Luton Airport car park has shown that a suitable sprinkler system may have delayed the […]

Teden Mengi
Luton Town news

Mengi called up to England U21 squad for crunch Euro qualifiers

October 10, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Mengi called up to England U21 squad for crunch Euro qualifiers

Luton’s Teden Mengi has been called up by England Under-21s after Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton withdrew on medical advice from Ben Futcher’s squad for their Euro 2025 qualifiers against Ukraine and […]

No Picture
Luton Town news

Edwards says Luton new boy McGuinness will ‘get better as time goes on’

October 8, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Edwards says Luton new boy McGuinness will ‘get better as time goes on’

Rob Edwards has insisted that Luton’s summer signing Mark McGuinness will get better, but that it has been a challenging start for the defender.  Signed from Cardiff for a fee initially understood to be in […]

Farooq (seated, centre) and the surgical team after the first Aquablation procedures
News

Hospital begins to offer revolutionary new prostate procedure

October 7, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Hospital begins to offer revolutionary new prostate procedure

The Urology department at The Luton & Dunstable University Hospital has become only the tenth unit in the UK to offer a revolutionary procedure for men with benign prostate enlargement. The new and increasingly popular […]

Myles Smith
Music

Myles Smith unveils new track as sold out US tour continues

October 7, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Myles Smith unveils new track as sold out US tour continues

Chart-topping Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith is back with his latest release, ‘Whisper,’ as he continues to take America by storm. The fan track, available now via Sony Music UK/RCA Records, is about finding solace and […]

Rob Edwards
Luton match reaction

Sheffield United 2 Luton 0: ‘It’s on me. I’ve got to fix it,’ says Edwards

October 5, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Sheffield United 2 Luton 0: ‘It’s on me. I’ve got to fix it,’ says Edwards

Rob Edwards said Luton’s continued poor form is “on me” and up to him to fix after a 2-0 Championship defeat at Sheffield United.  Last season, both teams suffered relegation from the Premier League, but […]

Rob Edwards
Luton Town interviews

‘I’m not that stubborn or silly’ – Edwards explains defensive shape and whether it will change

October 4, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘I’m not that stubborn or silly’ – Edwards explains defensive shape and whether it will change

Luton boss Rob Edwards has said he’ll look at “tweaks” and changes to try to solve Town’s issues with shipping goals but insists his side rarely play a three-man defence when out of possession. The […]

Rob Edwards
Luton Town interviews

Edwards ‘hurting’ over Luton’s start to the season and says, ‘I don’t want us to suffer’

October 4, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Edwards ‘hurting’ over Luton’s start to the season and says, ‘I don’t want us to suffer’

Luton boss Rob Edwards has admitted that he’s facing the biggest challenge of his career and says he’s “hurting” over the club’s poor start to the season, but that he’s trying to make improvements. With […]

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    Luton Henge Festival unveils packed line-up celebrating Marsh Farm’s activist spirit

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    Luton Henge Festival will return to Marsh Farm next month with an expanded two-day programme celebrating creativity, activism and community. The free festival, presented by Marsh Farm Outreach and Revoluton Arts, takes place on Saturday [...]
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    Myles Smith dedicates new short film with Stephen Graham to Luton Hospital as debut album on course for No.1

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    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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    Music

    Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year

    June 5, 2026 Comments Off on Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year
    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 [...]
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