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Year: 2025

Nadiya Hussain
Food and drink

Nadiya Hussain says BBC axe of her show is a ‘huge turning point’

June 6, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Nadiya Hussain says BBC axe of her show is a ‘huge turning point’

TV chef and Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain has revealed her BBC cookery show Nadiya’s Simple Spices will not be returning — calling the decision a “huge turning point” in her career. In […]

Teden Mengi
Luton Town news

Luton defender misses out of England U21 squad for Euros

June 6, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton defender misses out of England U21 squad for Euros

Luton Town centre-back Teden Mengi has not been included in the final England U21 squad heading to Slovakia for this summer’s UEFA U21 European Championship. The 23-year-old, who has made 55 appearances since joining the […]

Rachel Hopkins MP
News

Free school meals expansion welcomed by Luton MPs

June 6, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Free school meals expansion welcomed by Luton MPs

Luton MPs Rachel Hopkins and Sarah Owen have welcomed the government’s move to expand eligibility for free school meals, calling it a “vital step” in tackling the cost of living and helping almost 8,500 children […]

University of Bedfordshire, Luton campus
News

University and NHS trust join forces to boost healthcare, education and community impact

June 6, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on University and NHS trust join forces to boost healthcare, education and community impact

The University of Bedfordshire and the NHS Trust behind the Luton & Dunstable Hospital have joined forces for a partnership aimed at driving advancements in education, healthcare, and community engagement across the region. At the […]

The calf with mum Orla at Whipsnade Zoo. Photo by Whipsnade Zoo
News

Bactrian camel calf born at Whipsnade Zoo

June 6, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Bactrian camel calf born at Whipsnade Zoo

A ‘chatty’ Bactrian camel calf has been born at Whipsnade Zoo in the heart of Bedfordshire.   The baby boy, who is yet to be named, was born on the 18 May, to first-time mum Orla, […]

Music lovers enjoy concerts at the Wardown Park bandstand in 2024
Music

Summer of free live music concerts announced at Luton’s iconic bandstand

June 6, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Summer of free live music concerts announced at Luton’s iconic bandstand

A collection of free concerts and performances at the Luton Rotary Bandstand is about to get underway this summer in Wardown Park. Lutonians will be able to bring a picnic down to the park on […]

A still from the Lost Boys film
Film

‘Innovative’ new virtual reality film launched to help save ‘Lost Boys’

June 5, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘Innovative’ new virtual reality film launched to help save ‘Lost Boys’

Bedfordshire Police are urging the public to help break county lines, as it launches a new cutting-edge campaign to help save a generation of ‘Lost Boys’. The Lost Boys campaign will see a bespoke virtual […]

Matt Bloomfield
Luton Town news

Bloomfield backs ‘exciting’ young Hatter after new Luton deal penned

June 4, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Bloomfield backs ‘exciting’ young Hatter after new Luton deal penned

Luton Town boss Matt Bloomfield has hailed a young winger as “a really exciting player for the future” after he signed a new contract at Kenilworth Road. Josh Phillips, who made his senior debut as […]

Thelo Aasgaard
Luton Town news

‘Hard to say’ – Aasgaard unsure on Luton future amid Norway warnings

June 3, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on ‘Hard to say’ – Aasgaard unsure on Luton future amid Norway warnings

Thelo Aasgaard has admitted it’s “hard to say” if he will remain a Luton Town player next season as the midfielder eyes a place in Norway’s World Cup squad with repeated warnings from his national […]

The Lower Level t-shirts designed to celebrate Vauxhall's 120 years as part of the fabric of Luton
Fashion

Stitched in the memory: Luton artist creates new shirts to celebrate Vauxhall’s story

June 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Stitched in the memory: Luton artist creates new shirts to celebrate Vauxhall’s story

A Luton creative collective is releasing two limited edition t-shirts to mark the end of an era — the closure of the Vauxhall car factory that helped define the town’s identity for over a century. […]

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