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Luton MPs Rachel Hopkins (left) and Sarah Owen.jpg
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Luton MPs launch public survey to decide how £1.5m Pride in Place funding should be spent

November 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MPs launch public survey to decide how £1.5m Pride in Place funding should be spent

Luton’s two Members of Parliament have launched a public survey asking residents how the town’s £1.5million share of the government’s new Pride in Place fund should be used. The money, announced last month as part […]

University of Bedfordshire student Danielle Foley collects an award
News

University station celebrates triple win at national Community Radio Awards

November 3, 2025 Newsdesk 1

Luton’s student-run station Radio LaB has scooped three prizes at the Community Radio Awards, including the coveted Gold for Creative Radio of the Year. The University of Bedfordshire-based station impressed judges with its inventive programming […]

News

Police step up patrols ahead of Bonfire Night celebrations

November 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Police step up patrols ahead of Bonfire Night celebrations

Bedfordshire Police will be increasing patrols across the county this week as officers prepare for one of their busiest nights of the year — Bonfire Night. The force is urging Lutonians to celebrate safely and […]

Teden Mengi
Luton Town news

Luton Town condemn racist abuse aimed at defender Teden Mengi after FA Cup win

November 2, 2025 Sportsdesk 1

Luton Town have issued a powerful statement condemning the racist abuse directed at defender Teden Mengi following their 4–3 FA Cup victory over Forest Green Rovers. The 23-year-old centre-back was targeted on Instagram after Friday […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

Luton 4 Forest Green 3: Kodua rescues Hatters as Wilshere admits sometimes ‘you have to suffer’

October 31, 2025 James Cunliffe 1

Gideon Kodua’s late winner saw Luton survive an FA Cup Halloween fright night in a seven-goal thriller against non-league Forest Green Rovers as manager Jack Wilshere admitted that sometimes you “have to suffer.” The substitute […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match preview

Wilshere wary of Savage’s Forest Green threat ahead of FA Cup tie

October 31, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Wilshere wary of Savage’s Forest Green threat ahead of FA Cup tie

Jack Wilshere says Luton Town will show full respect to Robbie Savage’s Forest Green Rovers as the Hatters aim to avoid a potential FA Cup upset at Kenilworth Road this weekend. The Luton boss warned […]

James Shea
Luton Town features

Wilshere hails old Arsenal mate as ‘real leader’ and a symbol of Luton’s revival

October 30, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Wilshere hails old Arsenal mate as ‘real leader’ and a symbol of Luton’s revival

When James Shea stood in front of the cameras after Luton’s 3-1 defeat at Cambridge United in the last round of the Vertu Trophy, he didn’t sugar-coat a thing. “It’s like we’re up against 13 […]

Elijah Adebayo
Luton Town news

Wilshere hails Adebayo’s hunger to return from knee op but urges patience

October 30, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Wilshere hails Adebayo’s hunger to return from knee op but urges patience

Hatters manager Jack Wilshere says striker Elijah Adebayo’s commitment to his rehabilitation has been “unbelievable” as the Luton forward continues his recovery from a long-term injury. The 27-year-old striker remains some way from returning to […]

Ali Al-Hamadi
Luton match preview

Al-Hamadi ‘close’ to debut as Wilshere welcomes key men back for Rovers cup clash

October 30, 2025 James Cunliffe 1

Luton fans could get their first sight of new striker Ali Al-Hamadi when the Hatters host Forest Green Rovers in the FA Cup first round clash tomorrow night. The Iraq international, who signed on transfer […]

North African Lion cubs investigate Halloween pumpkins in his enclosure at Whipsnade Zoo.
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Animals enjoy hair-raising Halloween treats at Whipsnade Zoo

October 30, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Animals enjoy hair-raising Halloween treats at Whipsnade Zoo

Rhinos, black lemurs, and a pride of ten lions were trick-or-treated to Halloween fun this week at Whipsnade Zoo, as ‘Boo at the Zoo’ takes over for October half-term.  Kicking off the spook-tacular fun at […]

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    Luton Town FC, Sugar Loaf, L&D and more: Myles Smith shows hometown love in debut album reveal

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