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Year: 2024

London Luton Airport Departures
News

Luton Airport ‘fully operational’ amid worldwide IT chaos hitting planes, trains and NHS

July 19, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Airport ‘fully operational’ amid worldwide IT chaos hitting planes, trains and NHS

London Luton Airport “remains fully operational” as a major worldwide IT outages have hit travel, retail and healthcare industries across the world, with more than 5,000 flights cancelled across the globe.  This issue has been […]

Rachel Hopkins
News

MP Hopkins says Labour’s agenda will ‘deliver real change’ for Lutonians

July 18, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on MP Hopkins says Labour’s agenda will ‘deliver real change’ for Lutonians

Luton South and South Bedfordshire MP Rachel Hopkins has said that the King’s Speech, which laid out in Parliament proposed new laws to reform housing, transport and workers’ rights will “deliver real change” for Lutonians.  […]

Universal Studios
News

Local council leaders unite to support Universal Studio’s theme park project in county

July 18, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Local council leaders unite to support Universal Studio’s theme park project in county

Luton Council are among the leaders and chief executives of six local authorities that have collectively endorsed Universal Studios expanding its theme park empire in Bedfordshire, in a letter sent to the Prime Minister. Though […]

The Carnival Hopper sculpture by Marta Zubieta, as part of the Short Tail Trail on Market Hill
Art

Luton artists reveal inspiration as biggest ever public art event hits town

July 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton artists reveal inspiration as biggest ever public art event hits town

The biggest outdoor public art event Luton has ever seen has begun as 90 animal sculptures have hopped into place for the summer, with some of the local creatives responsible revealing their inspiration behind works […]

The Green Flag can keep flying in six Luton parks
News

Six Luton parks retain prestigious award that rewards Britain’s top green spaces

July 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Six Luton parks retain prestigious award that rewards Britain’s top green spaces

Six Luton parks have retained their Green Flag Award, with the council hailing the international quality mark for parks and open space as a testament to the hard work and dedication of the teams and […]

Luton’s new Mayor Councillor Tahmina Saleem and Deputy Mayor Councillor Babatunde Ajisola
News

New Mayor vows to ‘tirelessly promote’ a Luton ‘where everyone can thrive’

July 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on New Mayor vows to ‘tirelessly promote’ a Luton ‘where everyone can thrive’

Luton’s new Mayor Councillor Tahmina Saleem and Deputy Mayor Councillor Babatunde Ajisola were officially appointed in a ceremony held in the council chamber last night. Councillor Tahmina Saleem who serves the Biscot ward has been […]

Luton Hoo Memorial Park
Parks

New food and gardening activities at Memorial Park

July 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on New food and gardening activities at Memorial Park

Environmental charity, Groundwork East, is running a range of free activities in Memorial Park, to help people to get outside and learn about nature. For those wanting to immerse themselves in nature, Memorial Park will […]

Police
News

Man arrested after ‘shots fired’ in Marsh Farm

July 16, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Man arrested after ‘shots fired’ in Marsh Farm

Bedfordshire Police have arrested a man on suspicion of affray after reports of “shots being fired” in a town. Bedfordshire Police said a “firearm” was discharged between the alleyway of Morris Close and Waleys Close, […]

Daiki Hashioka
Luton match reaction

Edwards frustrated after double injury scare in Luton’s friendly win over Lviv

July 16, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Edwards frustrated after double injury scare in Luton’s friendly win over Lviv

Rob Edwards has revealed a “frustrating” injury after two of his Luton players were forced off in the first half of a 1-0 pre-season win over Ukrainian top-flight side Rukh Lviv in Slovenia today.  Tahith […]

London Luton Airport crowned European Airport of the year at the prestigious ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards
News

Luton Airport lands award as best in Europe

July 15, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Airport lands award as best in Europe

London Luton Airport has been crowned European Airport of the year at the prestigious ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards. LLA was presented with the coveted award at ACI EUROPE’s Annual Congress and General Assembly in […]

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    Rhino, lemurs and macaques enjoy Halloween treats at Whipsnade Zoo

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    Greater one-horned rhino, ring-tailed and black lemurs and Sulawesi crested macaques got into the Halloween spirit this morning, tucking into spooky squashes to celebrate the season.  Ring-tailed lemurs Delilah and Diego, joined by black lemurs Camila [...]
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    Music

    Luton rockers explore parenthood and the butterfly effect on new single ‘Freckles’ with DIY video shot in the town

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    A Luton band have returned with their latest single which is the first instalment in a planned trilogy exploring different aspects of parenthood and an accompanying video DIY-filmed video shot at locations around the town. [...]
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    Theatre

    Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

    September 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween
    A Luton-born playwright will bring her debut play to the town this Halloween, with a supernatural thriller exploring witch persecutions, working-class women and a forgotten language. Cheryl Prince, founder of 5D Theatre CIC, will bring [...]
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