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Year: 2024

Vauxhall on Kimpton Road
News

MP’s call for Minister to meet Vauxhall workers ‘more important than ever’ after CEO quits

December 2, 2024 Newsdesk 1

Luton’s MP has said it is “more important than ever” that the government meet Luton workers after the CEO of the parent company planning to close Vauxhall’s van plant resigned. Last week it was announced […]

Rob Edwards
Luton match reaction

Norwich 4 Luton 2: ‘Raging’ Edwards slams players for ‘absolutely ridiculous’ errors

November 30, 2024 James Cunliffe 1

Luton boss Rob Edwards hit out at some of his players for “massive” mistakes as they conceded four goals and slumped to their sixth straight away defeat with a 4-2 reverse at Norwich City.  Town […]

Reece Burke (centre) in action against Tottenham last term
Luton match preview

‘It is frustrating’ says Edwards as key defender crocked again for Norwich clash

November 29, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on ‘It is frustrating’ says Edwards as key defender crocked again for Norwich clash

Luton will be without Reece Burke and Liam Walsh for the trip to Norwich City, but boss Rob Edwards saying the defender’s injury is “frustrating” as he’s working on becoming more resilient.  The 28-year-old only […]

Rob Edwards
Luton match reaction

Leeds 3 Luton 0: Edwards admits ‘big mistakes’ have hurt Hatters ‘for a long time’

November 28, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Leeds 3 Luton 0: Edwards admits ‘big mistakes’ have hurt Hatters ‘for a long time’

Rob Edwards insists there is still fight in his Luton side despite a 3-0 slump at Leeds United, but was left frustrated as the players came “off piece” from a “clear plan”. It was the […]

Vauxhall
News

Planned Vauxhall factory closure marks ‘dark day’ for Luton, says Business Secretary

November 27, 2024 Newsdesk 2

Luton faces a significant economic and cultural setback following the announcement of Stellantis’ proposal to close its Vauxhall van plant, with Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds describing the decision as a […]

Vauxhall on Kimpton Road
News

Unite slams Vauxhall closure plan as ‘slap in the face’ for Luton workers

November 27, 2024 Newsdesk 1

Unite, the UK’s largest trade union, has condemned Stellantis’ proposal to shut down its Vauxhall van plant in Luton, describing the move as “a slap in the face” to the local workforce. The factory, a […]

Myles Smith
Music

Luton’s Myles Smith: From open mics to BRIT Award nominee

November 27, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton’s Myles Smith: From open mics to BRIT Award nominee

Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has followed in the footsteps of Adele, Sam Smith, and Florence + The Machine by being nominated for the BRIT Awards Rising Star, a recognition that cements his journey from local […]

Rob Edwards
Luton match preview

Edwards eyes ‘complete performance’ at Leeds to end Town’s travel sickness

November 27, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Edwards eyes ‘complete performance’ at Leeds to end Town’s travel sickness

Rob Edwards says there won’t be wholesale changes for the trip to Leeds United tonight, as he seeks a “complete performance” on the road to end a run of coming unstuck on their travels.  The […]

No Picture
Luton transfer news

Edwards hails ‘big step forward’ in Fanne transfer after fans’ first glimpse

November 27, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Edwards hails ‘big step forward’ in Fanne transfer after fans’ first glimpse

Rob Edwards says the transfer capture of Lamine Fanné was a “big step forward” for Luton’s recruitment but has urged fans not to put pressure on the midfielder too soon. Town swooped for the 20-year-old […]

Vauxhall on Kimpton Road
News

‘Deeply troubling’ – Luton faces Vauxhall closure as 1,100 jobs at risk

November 26, 2024 Newsdesk 5

Luton’s historic Vauxhall plant faces closure, putting 1,100 jobs at risk in a move that one MP for Luton has called “deeply troubling”. The decision ends over a century of automotive legacy at the Kimpton […]

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