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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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More Luton stories

  • The Looted Youth aka Ben Thomson
    Music

    Luton’s The Looted Youth releases heartfelt single ‘Maybe That’s Just Life?’

    March 27, 2026 0
    A Luton singer-songwriter has released his debut single, reflecting on grief and the struggle to move forward after loss, hoping it can help listeners like it did him. The Looted Youth, the musical project of [...]
  • Luna Rosa
    Music

    Luna Rosa roar back with new single ahead of Luton gig in stacked live weekend at The Castle

    March 23, 2026 0
    Luna Rosa are back with their first new music in more than two years and Luton fans will have the chance to hear it live this weekend when the Corby noiseniks return to The Castle [...]
  • Myles Smith during his pop-up hometown show at Luton's Hat District
    Music

    Luton Town FC, Sugar Loaf, L&D and more: Myles Smith shows hometown love in debut album reveal

    March 23, 2026 0
    Global pop star Myles Smith has used some of his hometown haunts and Luton landmarks to announce the release of his long-awaited debut album to millions of fans around the world. But despite his rise [...]
  • Awaken
    Art

    Creative projects rooted in community, culture and creativity across Luton awarded funding boost

    March 23, 2026 0
    Creative projects celebrating everything from Luton’s carnival heritage to refugee experiences and the town’s chalk landscape have been awarded funding through a programme designed to support community-led arts. Seventeen projects across the town have secured [...]
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