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Year: 2026

The Luton Lifelines on the outside of Luton Central Library
Art

‘Gift of Life’ mural unveiled in Luton to encourage more people to become blood and organ donors

June 29, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

A striking new community-designed mural has been unveiled in Luton in the hope it will inspire more people to become blood and organ donors and help save lives. The 30-metre artwork, titled Luton Lifelines, now […]

Javier Marin, Executive Vice Chairman, Aena, accepted the award on behalf of Luton Airport.
News

Luton Airport recognised among Europe’s best for second year running

June 29, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton Airport has been recognised as one of Europe’s leading airports for the second consecutive year after receiving a Highly Commended award at the prestigious ACI Europe Best Airport Awards. The accolade follows the airport […]

The Hatters Way-Chaul End Lane roundabout
News

Drivers warned of disruption as 16-week overhaul begins today at busy Luton roundabout

June 29, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Drivers are being warned to expect disruption from today as work gets under way on a 16-week project to improve safety and traffic flow at one of Luton’s busiest roundabouts. The works at the Hatters […]

3-week old Asian elephant at Whipsnade Zoo tries dust-bathing for the first time
News

Elephants at Whipsnade Zoo keep cool with home-made suncream 

June 28, 2026 Newsdesk 0

As temperatures soared this week, Whipsnade Zoo’s tiny three-week-old Asian elephant calf has been learning from his herd the best way to keep cool.  Photos taken by Whipsnade Zoo member Chris Ballard show the pint-sized […]

Train services are set to resume between Bedford and Luton on Monday
News

Trains to return between Luton and Bedford after fatal crash

June 27, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Train services between Luton and Bedford will resume from Monday, allowing passengers from Leagrave to travel by rail for the first time since last week’s fatal train collision. Network Rail has confirmed that all recovery […]

Myles Smith
Music

‘This week has been one I’ll carry with me forever’: It’s official… Myles Smith has biggest debut album of 2026 so far

June 26, 2026 James Cunliffe 0

Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith UK has thanked fans after his debut album officially became the biggest-selling debut release of 2026 so far, going straight into the UK charts at number 2 just days after returning […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton Town news

Wilshere relishing Luton’s promotion mission after fixture list release

June 26, 2026 James Cunliffe 0

Jack Wilshere is pleased that Luton Town will be among the first teams to get the new League One season underway after the Hatters were handed a lunchtime trip to Reading on the opening day […]

David Morgan(Air Commandore)
News

easyJet receives Armed Forces award on record-breaking flight from Luton

June 26, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Passengers on an easyJet flight from London Luton Airport found themselves part of what is believed to be an aviation first when the airline received a Ministry of Defence award at 20,000 feet. The certificate […]

Luton life the Vertu Trophy
Luton Town news

Luton discover their Premier League opponents ahead of Hatters’ Vertu Trophy defence

June 25, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Luton Town have discovered the final piece of the puzzle for their EFL Trophy title defence after being drawn against Ipswich Town Under-21s in the group stage of the competition. The Hatters, who lifted the […]

Reading's Select Car Leasing Stadium
Luton Town news

Luton face opening day trip to Reading as full 2026/27 league fixture list is revealed… but first game of the season is in Kent

June 25, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Luton Town will begin their bid to return to the Championship with a trip to Reading as the full 2026/27 League One fixture list has been released today. Jack Wilshere’s side start the new league […]

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    Luton’s ‘next wave of future talent’ to take centre stage at expanded Market Hill Live music festival

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    Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’

    April 20, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’
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