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Month: December 2025

Newborn giraffe
News

Second endangered giraffe calf born at Whipsnade Zoo

December 30, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Second endangered giraffe calf born at Whipsnade Zoo

A Christmas gift of gigantic proportions was received at Whipsnade Zoo, as the conservation zoo welcomed a second endangered giraffe calf – just four weeks after the birth of its half-sister, Leoni. The long-legged gift […]

Gideon Kodua in pre-season action against Spurs
Luton match reaction

Wilshere keen to activate option for West Ham ace as loan star emerges as Luton’s main man

December 30, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Wilshere keen to activate option for West Ham ace as loan star emerges as Luton’s main man

Luton Town’s option to turn Gideon Kodua’s loan move into a permanent deal is firmly on the table after the forward continued his rapid rise with another goal in a convincing 3-0 win over Leyton […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

Luton 3 Leyton Orient 0: Wilshere says ‘top guy’ Kodua has ‘really found a home here’

December 29, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton 3 Leyton Orient 0: Wilshere says ‘top guy’ Kodua has ‘really found a home here’

The super sub is dead, long live Luton’s new goal king. Gideon Kodua is now firmly the Hatters’ main man.  The West Ham loanee was the shining light in a sublime first-half attacking blitz where […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

Wilshere explains Christmas Day time off call after Luton thump Wycombe amid Covid outbreak

December 27, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Wilshere explains Christmas Day time off call after Luton thump Wycombe amid Covid outbreak

Jack Wilshere’s decision to give his Luton Town players Christmas Day off paid immediate dividends as the Hatters swept aside Wycombe Wanderers 4-0 on Boxing Day, despite a growing Covid outbreak ripping through the squad. […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton Town news

Wilshere lifts lid on Covid chaos behind the scenes before Luton’s rout of Wycombe

December 27, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Wilshere lifts lid on Covid chaos behind the scenes before Luton’s rout of Wycombe

Luton Town’s emphatic 4-0 Boxing Day victory over Wycombe Wanderers came against a backdrop of significant disruption, with Covid sweeping through the Hatters’ squad and forcing Jack Wilshere into late decisions on his team selection. […]

Gideon Kodua
Luton match reaction

Luton 4 Wycombe 0: Kodua bags brace as Covid-hit Hatters romp past Wanderers

December 26, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton 4 Wycombe 0: Kodua bags brace as Covid-hit Hatters romp past Wanderers

A Gideon Kodua brace against a gift-giving Wycombe was the start of a goal glut as Luton returned to winning ways after four without victory in League One.  Despite Covid sweeping through the ranks and […]

ScreamingMechanicalBrain singer Nik Scott
Music

Luton rockers close out 2025 trilogy with punchy new Fight Club-inspired single

December 26, 2025 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Luton rockers close out 2025 trilogy with punchy new Fight Club-inspired single

Luton rockers ScreamingMechanicalBrain are rounding off a prolific year with the release of the final chapter in a trilogy of singles released through hometown label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Out today, ‘Jack’s Complete Lack […]

The Looted Youth performing at the Hat Factory in December 2025
Music

The Looted Youth joins Luton label and drops new demo after whirlwind BBC Radio play

December 25, 2025 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on The Looted Youth joins Luton label and drops new demo after whirlwind BBC Radio play

A new voice from Luton is heading into 2026 with newfound momentum after The Looted Youth unveiled a Christmas Day demo that has already found its way onto BBC Radio before its official release. The […]

Cohen Bramall
Luton Town interviews

Bramall urges unity after fan clash: ‘That’s the last thing we need, going to war with each other’

December 24, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Bramall urges unity after fan clash: ‘That’s the last thing we need, going to war with each other’

Cohen Bramall has called for calm and togetherness after witnessing fighting among Luton supporters at the end of last week’s defeat at Reading, saying scrapping scenes in the away end were “the last thing that […]

News

Luton Airport strikes called off after improved pay offer

December 23, 2025 Newsdesk 1

Planned strike action by DHL workers at Luton Airport over the Christmas period has been suspended after an improved pay offer was put to staff. The move means hundreds of easyJet flights due to operate […]

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