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Month: December 2025

Kal Naismith
Luton match preview

Wilshere backs Naismith after Orient errors but weighs up selection call and injuries for Port Vale

December 12, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Wilshere backs Naismith after Orient errors but weighs up selection call and injuries for Port Vale

Kal Naismith’s place in the Luton Town side is under scrutiny after a difficult night at Leyton Orient, yet Jack Wilshere insists his captain remains central to what the team needs right now. The skipper […]

Malik the north African lion investigates fireplace, made by students from University Centre Peterborough (Stamford College), and scented stockings, crackers and Christmas presents
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Animals enjoy festive treats at Whipsnade Zoo

December 12, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Animals enjoy festive treats at Whipsnade Zoo

Lions, elephants, macaques, and rockhopper penguins were treated to an early Christmas at Whipsnade Zoo, with zookeepers creating special seasonal food and gifts for them.   Kicking off the festive fun at the UK’s largest zoo, […]

Proposed View from Luton rail station towards mixed-use building and Bute Mills. New public square in the foreground
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Council to unveil new plan for £1.7bn Luton town centre transformation

December 11, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Council to unveil new plan for £1.7bn Luton town centre transformation

Luton Council will set out a fresh blueprint for the future of the town centre next week as it prepares to launch its latest delivery plan, billed as a major update on how £1.7 billion […]

Luton's new Economic Growth Strategy unveiled at Luton Airport
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Long term plan unveiled to boost jobs and start ‘shaping the kind of town we want Luton to be’

December 11, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Long term plan unveiled to boost jobs and start ‘shaping the kind of town we want Luton to be’

Luton has set out a sweeping vision to reshape its economy over the next decade, unveiling a new Economic Growth Strategy at a summit held at London Luton Airport. The plan aims to push the […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

‘I want to hear their frustrations’ — Wilshere lifts lid on chat with ‘angry’ Luton fans after Orient draw

December 10, 2025 Sportsdesk 1

Luton boss Jack Wilshere has explained what was said when he went into the away end to talk to “frustrated” Hatters fans after last night’s last-gasp 1-1 draw at Leyton Orient.  Gideon Kodua, scored yet […]

Aadvarks Nacho and Tafari sharing a meal
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Pair of aardvarks arrive at Whipsnade Zoo as part of conservation breeding programme

December 10, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Pair of aardvarks arrive at Whipsnade Zoo as part of conservation breeding programme

Nacho and Tafari, a pair of aardvarks, have taken up residence at Whipsnade Zoo – a move carefully coordinated to support the conservation breeding programme.  The nocturnal pair wasted no time exploring their new digs […]

Gideon Kodua
Luton match reaction

Leyton Orient 1 Luton 1: Kodua to the rescue in late show as Hatters pinch a point

December 9, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Leyton Orient 1 Luton 1: Kodua to the rescue in late show as Hatters pinch a point

Gideon Kodua stole an unlikely point for Luton at Leyton Orient with yet more last-gasp heroics after a worryingly woeful performance. His fifth goal of the season came in the sixth minute of injury time […]

Teden Mengi
Luton match preview

Mengi calls for ruthless edge at Leyton Orient as Town target quick response to FA Cup exit

December 9, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Mengi calls for ruthless edge at Leyton Orient as Town target quick response to FA Cup exit

Luton go to Leyton Orient tonight looking to turn frustration into points after their FA Cup exit on penalties at Fleetwood, with Teden Mengi calling for more ruthlessness. An injury time equaliser from the defender […]

London Luton Airport
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High Court rejects challenge to Luton Airport growth plans

December 9, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on High Court rejects challenge to Luton Airport growth plans

Luton Airport’s plans to grow to 32 million passengers a year by the mid 2040s have had a major boost, after the High Court rejected a legal challenge from local campaigners. The court ruled that […]

London Luton Airport Departures
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Christmas travel at risk as Luton Airport staff plan strike over pay

December 8, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Christmas travel at risk as Luton Airport staff plan strike over pay

EasyJet passengers flying from Luton just before and after Christmas face disruption as DHL workers who handle check in and baggage have voted to strike in a dispute over pay. Around 200 staff who work […]

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