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Police
News

Police carry out major knife crime education drive in Luton

November 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Police carry out major knife crime education drive in Luton

Bedfordshire Police have carried out their largest ever push to teach young people in Luton about the risks of knife crime, reaching two thousand students in the space of just a week. The force stepped […]

Sarah Owen MP (Luton North, Labour), during a different debate. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
News

Luton MP among Labour backbench critics of radical asylum overhaul

November 18, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP among Labour backbench critics of radical asylum overhaul

Luton North MP Sarah Owen has challenged the government’s radical shake-up of the UK asylum system, warning ministers that firmness does not require cruelty. Her criticism came after Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set out the […]

Proposed View from Luton rail station towards mixed-use building and Bute Mills. New public square in the foreground
News

Green light for The Stage as construction date confirmed for £136m regeneration project

November 17, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Green light for The Stage as construction date confirmed for £136m regeneration project

Luton Council has confirmed that construction on The Stage will finally begin in January, marking the most significant step forward for the £136million town centre regeneration scheme since it stalled earlier this year. The announcement […]

The Contactless ticketing system that is coming to Luton stations from next month
News

Contactless ticketing set to launch at Luton and Leagrave stations next month

November 17, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Contactless ticketing set to launch at Luton and Leagrave stations next month

Passengers using Luton and Leagrave stations will soon be able to tap-in and tap-out when travelling, after the government confirmed both stops are included in a major expansion of contactless rail ticketing. The upgrade, arriving […]

Ali Al-Hamadi
Luton Town news

‘I don’t think it’s a bad one’ – Wilshere provides update after Hatter suffers injury with his country

November 17, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘I don’t think it’s a bad one’ – Wilshere provides update after Hatter suffers injury with his country

Jack Wilshere is hopeful that the injury Ali Al-Hamadi suffered while on international duty is not a serious one as Luton aim to establish the extent of issue. The striker was called called up by […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton Town news

Wilshere reveals why midfield ace was subbed at half time in drab draw with Rotherham

November 17, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Wilshere reveals why midfield ace was subbed at half time in drab draw with Rotherham

Luton manager Jack Wilshere revealed that promising 18-year-old Jake Richards was replaced at half time in Saturday’s stalemate against Rotherham because he’d been battling through a knock. Despite picking up the issue in training earlier […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

Luton 0 Rotherham 0: Wilshere left to ponder ‘tough’ stalemate

November 15, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton 0 Rotherham 0: Wilshere left to ponder ‘tough’ stalemate

Luton boss Jack Wilshere admitted it was a “tough” afternoon as his side stretched their unbeaten run to five games in all competitions, but barely troubled in-form Rotherham in a bore draw.  If possession – […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton Town news

Wilshere: Luton ‘has taken over my life… but in a good way’

November 15, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Wilshere: Luton ‘has taken over my life… but in a good way’

Jack Wilshere says Luton Town has consumed him in the best possible way since stepping into management, where he’s revelled in their early results and the reaction from fans while insisting the intensity of the […]

Ali Al-Hamadi
Luton Town news

Fresh concern for Al-Hamadi after Luton striker injured on Iraq duty

November 15, 2025 James Cunliffe 1

Luton’s hopes of giving Ali Al-Hamadi a run of games could be in doubt after the forward picked up another injury while representing Iraq. The 23-year-old had only just returned to fitness following a calf […]

Zack Nelson
Luton Town news

Wilshere gives frank verdict on Nelson after tough Stockport call

November 14, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Wilshere gives frank verdict on Nelson after tough Stockport call

Jack Wilshere has hinted that Zack Nelson will return to the Luton squad against Rotherham and has urged the youngster to use it as a springboard for the next stage of his development, after leaving […]

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    Rhino, lemurs and macaques enjoy Halloween treats at Whipsnade Zoo

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    Luton rockers explore parenthood and the butterfly effect on new single ‘Freckles’ with DIY video shot in the town

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    A Luton band have returned with their latest single which is the first instalment in a planned trilogy exploring different aspects of parenthood and an accompanying video DIY-filmed video shot at locations around the town. [...]
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    Theatre

    Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

    September 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween
    A Luton-born playwright will bring her debut play to the town this Halloween, with a supernatural thriller exploring witch persecutions, working-class women and a forgotten language. Cheryl Prince, founder of 5D Theatre CIC, will bring [...]
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