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Home2025December

Month: December 2025

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

Fleetwood 4 Luton 2 (pens) – 2-2 aet: Missed chances cost Town as Wilshere rues shootout exit

December 7, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Fleetwood 4 Luton 2 (pens) – 2-2 aet: Missed chances cost Town as Wilshere rues shootout exit

Luton only had themselves to blame after a glut of wasted chances let Fleetwood off the hook before a penalty shootout defeat ended their FA Cup run. Town boss Jack Wilshere was blunt about a […]

Kal Naismith
Luton Town news

Wilshere defends Naismith over fan flak as skipper set for century milestone

December 5, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Wilshere defends Naismith over fan flak as skipper set for century milestone

Kal Naismith could make his 100th appearance for Luton at Fleetwood tomorrow and boss Jack Wilshere has pushed back against criticism of his captain, insisting the defender has been a driving force rather than a […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match preview

Midfielder back in Luton squad for Fleetwood FA Cup tie as boss Wilshere gives injury updates

December 5, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Midfielder back in Luton squad for Fleetwood FA Cup tie as boss Wilshere gives injury updates

Luton Town are set to welcome midfielder Jake Richards back into the squad for the FA Cup second round trip to Fleetwood Town tomorrow after he missed the last two games through injury. The 19-year-old […]

Myles Smith
Music

Myles Smith shares emotional message with fans after stellar year

December 5, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Myles Smith shares emotional message with fans after stellar year

Luton singer songwriter Myles Smith has spoken openly about the toll of his stardom, telling fans his success has come during the hardest period of his life. The 27-year-old, who has become one of the […]

Book cover designs by Karin Kerotova
Books

Uni graduate secures top publishing mentorship and Penguin Books recognition

December 5, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Uni graduate secures top publishing mentorship and Penguin Books recognition

A graduate from the University of Bedfordshire is celebrating after landing a coveted place on a publishing mentorship scheme – and has been named Creative of the Month by popular publisher Penguin Books. During the […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

Pressing proof for Wilshere as Luton’s frustrated fringe players show they can deliver

December 4, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Pressing proof for Wilshere as Luton’s frustrated fringe players show they can deliver

The hunger shown by Luton’s fringe players in the 4-0 Vertu Trophy win over Exeter proved why Jack Wilshere trusts the group to step in and deliver League One intensity when called on. The Luton […]

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

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

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 Comments Off on PCC visits creative project shining a light on hidden abuse

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

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 […]

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