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Year: 2026

Bistro Lagoa Cafe is one of the popular food spots already existing on High Town Road, but campaigners are calling for the encouragement of more independent businesses
News

Campaign launched calling for historic street restoration ‘that Lutonians can truly be proud of’

March 16, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Residents have launched a petition calling for greater investment to protect and revitalise one of Luton’s most historic streets. The online campaign urges local politicians and the council to include High Town Road in future […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

Wycombe 1 Luton 2: ‘That one is for them,’ says Wilshere to fans as Town finally end away drought

March 14, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Jack Wilshere dedicated Luton’s long-awaited first away victory in four months to the club’s travelling supporters after the Hatters beat Wycombe Wanderers 2-1 at Adams Park to end a 10-game winless run on the road. […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match preview

Wilshere insists Luton not thinking about relegation as top six finish ‘plays a lot in my mind’

March 14, 2026 James Cunliffe 0

Jack Wilshere says he’s still focused on reaching the play-offs and not about the threat of relegation despite a worrying recent run that has left some Luton supporters looking nervously over their shoulders. The Hatters […]

Nigel Lonwijk
Luton match preview

Luton sweat on Andersen fitness but Lonwijk ‘all right’ after stretcher scare, says Wilshere

March 13, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Luton Town boss Jack Wilshere says Mads Andersen faces a late fitness test ahead of tomorrow’s League One trip to Wycombe Wanderers, while Nigel Lonwijk has avoided serious injury after being stretchered off in midweek. […]

Kasey Palmer
Luton Town news

Wilshere pleased by Palmer contract celebration hint but Luton boss ‘not thinking about that’ yet

March 13, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Luton Town boss Jack Wilshere admitted he was pleased to see Kasey Palmer’s goal celebration hinting at a desire to stay at Kenilworth Road – but insisted there have been no discussions yet over making […]

Myles Smith performing a free outdoor pop-up show in the Hat District on Bute Street
Music

‘I hope I made you proud’ – Star Myles Smith wows Luton in homecoming pop-up show

March 12, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

Luton’s Brit Award-winning mega-selling pop star Myles Smith returned home last night to play a surprise pop-up show outdoors in the Hat District, insisting afterwards that he hopes he makes the town proud.  The ‘Stargazing’ […]

Luton Council’s children’s services have been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
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Luton children’s services rated ‘good’ by Ofsted after major turnaround

March 11, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton Council’s children’s services have been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, marking a significant improvement after previously being judged inadequate six years ago. The latest inspection found the service had made sustained progress since its last […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

Doncaster 1 Luton 1: Hatters ‘won’t be happy’ after more second-half struggles, admits Wilshere

March 10, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Luton Town boss Jack Wilshere admitted his side were “holding on” in a disappointing second-half display as the Hatters had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Doncaster Rovers. Kasey Palmer’s first goal for the […]

Cllr Hazel Simmons (inset) has announced she'll be stepping down as Luton Council leader in May having been in the role at the Town Hall for 19 years
News

Luton Council leader Hazel Simmons to step down after 19 years

March 10, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton Council leader Councillor Hazel Simmons MBE has announced she will step down from the role in May after nearly two decades at the helm of the authority. Councillor Simmons confirmed in a public letter […]

Luton hosted Radio 1's Big Weekend in 2024 and is Stockwood Park is set to host a Party in the Park this year
Music

Luton to host major Party in the Park – biggest music event since Radio 1’s Big Weekend

March 9, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

A major new outdoor music event attracting 10,000 people is planned for Stockwood Park this year as part of celebrations marking 150 years since Luton became a borough. The Luton 150 Party in the Park, […]

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  • Jack Thorne giving speech in St Mary's Church, Luton, after being awarded with an Honorary Doctor of Arts by the University of Bedfordshire for his outstanding contribution to theatre and literature.
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    There’s ‘a spirit to the place’ – BAFTA winning TV writer reveals his love for Luton in Romesh Ranganathan podcast

    February 5, 2026 Comments Off on There’s ‘a spirit to the place’ – BAFTA winning TV writer reveals his love for Luton in Romesh Ranganathan podcast
    The multi BAFTA Award-winning television screenwriter and playwright behind the smash-hit Netflix series ‘Adolescence’ has spoken warmly about his years living in Luton, describing the town as a place with a spirit that “made sense” [...]
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    Luton Carnival ‘returning to it’s spiritual home’ for 50th birthday bash

    February 1, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Carnival ‘returning to it’s spiritual home’ for 50th birthday bash
    Luton International Carnival will return to Wardown Park this spring in what organisers and councillors have described as a homecoming for one of the town’s most significant cultural events. The move marks the first time [...]
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