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Home2025November

Month: November 2025

Monty Panesar
Cricket

Smith takes ‘Mastermind’ swipe at Monty Panesar before Ashes opener

November 20, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Smith takes ‘Mastermind’ swipe at Monty Panesar before Ashes opener

Australia’s stand in skipper Steve Smith has taken a dig at former England cricketer Monty Panesar on the eve of the Ashes, dragging the Lutonian into the pre-series build up. The spinner, who played 50 […]

One of the fly-tipping signs posted around Luton
News

Council crackdown after more than 40 fly tipping incidents at recycling centre

November 20, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Council crackdown after more than 40 fly tipping incidents at recycling centre

Luton Council has launched a tougher crackdown on illegal dumping after uncovering a surge of fly tipping at the Calverton Road glass recycling centre, where more than 40 separate incidents were recorded in just four […]

The Radio LaB team with one of their awards.
News

Radio LaB celebrates record awards haul after standout year for uni students

November 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Radio LaB celebrates record awards haul after standout year for uni students

Luton’s student-run radio station has capped its most successful year to date after scooping six honours at the Student Radio Awards. Radio LaB, based at the University of Bedfordshire’s campus in Park Town, beat stiff […]

Food and drink

Luton takeaway celebrates hat-trick of national food awards

November 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton takeaway celebrates hat-trick of national food awards

A Luton restaurant has scooped a third successive national Food Awards prize, saying the latest win reflects years of hard work and a growing reputation for quality. Lemon Crispy Chicken and Pizza on Old Bedford […]

Police
News

Police carry out major knife crime education drive in Luton

November 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Police carry out major knife crime education drive in Luton

Bedfordshire Police have carried out their largest ever push to teach young people in Luton about the risks of knife crime, reaching two thousand students in the space of just a week. The force stepped […]

Sarah Owen MP (Luton North, Labour), during a different debate. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
News

Luton MP among Labour backbench critics of radical asylum overhaul

November 18, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP among Labour backbench critics of radical asylum overhaul

Luton North MP Sarah Owen has challenged the government’s radical shake-up of the UK asylum system, warning ministers that firmness does not require cruelty. Her criticism came after Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set out the […]

Proposed View from Luton rail station towards mixed-use building and Bute Mills. New public square in the foreground
News

Green light for The Stage as construction date confirmed for £136m regeneration project

November 17, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Green light for The Stage as construction date confirmed for £136m regeneration project

Luton Council has confirmed that construction on The Stage will finally begin in January, marking the most significant step forward for the £136million town centre regeneration scheme since it stalled earlier this year. The announcement […]

The Contactless ticketing system that is coming to Luton stations from next month
News

Contactless ticketing set to launch at Luton and Leagrave stations next month

November 17, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Contactless ticketing set to launch at Luton and Leagrave stations next month

Passengers using Luton and Leagrave stations will soon be able to tap-in and tap-out when travelling, after the government confirmed both stops are included in a major expansion of contactless rail ticketing. The upgrade, arriving […]

Ali Al-Hamadi
Luton Town news

‘I don’t think it’s a bad one’ – Wilshere provides update after Hatter suffers injury with his country

November 17, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘I don’t think it’s a bad one’ – Wilshere provides update after Hatter suffers injury with his country

Jack Wilshere is hopeful that the injury Ali Al-Hamadi suffered while on international duty is not a serious one as Luton aim to establish the extent of issue. The striker was called called up by […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton Town news

Wilshere reveals why midfield ace was subbed at half time in drab draw with Rotherham

November 17, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Wilshere reveals why midfield ace was subbed at half time in drab draw with Rotherham

Luton manager Jack Wilshere revealed that promising 18-year-old Jake Richards was replaced at half time in Saturday’s stalemate against Rotherham because he’d been battling through a knock. Despite picking up the issue in training earlier […]

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    There’s ‘a spirit to the place’ – BAFTA winning TV writer reveals his love for Luton in Romesh Ranganathan podcast

    February 5, 2026 Comments Off on There’s ‘a spirit to the place’ – BAFTA winning TV writer reveals his love for Luton in Romesh Ranganathan podcast
    The multi BAFTA Award-winning television screenwriter and playwright behind the smash-hit Netflix series ‘Adolescence’ has spoken warmly about his years living in Luton, describing the town as a place with a spirit that “made sense” [...]
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    February 1, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Carnival ‘returning to it’s spiritual home’ for 50th birthday bash
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