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Month: December 2025

Rachel Hopkins MP, pictured in another debate
News

MP hails East-West rail push as a major opportunity for Luton’s future

December 4, 2025 Newsdesk 0

The ambitious expansion of East West Rail (EWR) — a keystone of the government’s newly relaunched Oxford‑Cambridge growth corridor — has been spotlighted by local MP Rachel Hopkins as a game-changer for Luton’s economy, employment […]

Luton and Dunstable Hospital
News

Luton Hospital limits visits as flu surge puts pressure on emergency care

December 4, 2025 Newsdesk 0

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital has warned of exceptionally high demand on its services after a sharp rise in admissions linked to respiratory illnesses including flu. The hospital said the increase is affecting waiting times […]

Bedfordshire Police Crime Commissioner John Tizard and Deputy PCC Umme Ali (pictured standing) visiting Wardown House Museum
News

PCC visits creative project shining a light on hidden abuse

December 4, 2025 Newsdesk 0

Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard has visited a Luton arts project that uses poetry, technology and survivor testimony to expose the hidden impact of domestic abuse. He met creators Nine Red Presents at Wardown […]

Bedfordshire Police
News

Winter of action to focus on keeping Luton safe over festive season

December 4, 2025 Newsdesk 0

Bedfordshire Police will step up patrols in Luton’s town centre throughout this month and January as part of a Winter of Action aimed at tackling the seasonal rise in crime and anti social behaviour. The […]

Lasse Nordås
Luton match reaction

Nordås admits ‘tough’ absence but laughs off Wilshere’s ‘nicest man’ tag

December 3, 2025 James Cunliffe 0

Lasse Nordås admitted it has been “tough” dealing with long stretches out of the Luton squad, but after responding with a brace against Exeter last night the forward insisted he has kept himself ready by […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

Wilshere explains change he wants to see from nice man Nordås

December 3, 2025 James Cunliffe 1

Lasse Nordås left Kenilworth Road with a brace, an assist and the man of the match award after last night’s 4-0 win over Exeter, with boss Jack Wilshere explaining how the striker can be more […]

Lasse Nordås
Luton match reaction

Luton 4 Exeter 0: Nordås on song as Hatters blast past Grecians

December 2, 2025 James Cunliffe 1

A Lasse Nordås inspired first half saw Luton sweep aside Exeter City to book their place in the third round of the Vertu Trophy. The Norwegian, making his first appearance in more than a month, […]

Luton Town Hall
Culture

Luton set for year of celebration as borough marks 150 years

December 2, 2025 Newsdesk 0

Luton will host a full year of celebrations in 2026 as the town marks 150 years since becoming a municipal borough. The milestone was trailed at the weekend during the Luton Lights Up for Christmas […]

Culture

Rising stars to light up Luton with new creative vision

December 2, 2025 Music and arts desk 0

Eleven emerging artists and creative groups with strong links to Luton have secured funding from the Lightning Fund, part of the town’s wider Create Fund, in a move the council says will bring fresh cultural […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

‘He wouldn’t like that’ — Wilshere on super sub tag for Kodua and how he can shake it off

December 1, 2025 James Cunliffe 0

Luton boss Jack Wilshere has admitted that Gideon Kodua won’t relish in his current role as an impact substitute, but says the youngster understands it, while explaining how he can become a regular starter. The […]

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