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Home2026January

Month: January 2026

Rachel Hopkins MP
Art

Luton MP welcomes £1.5bn arts funding pledge

January 23, 2026 Newsdesk 0

A Luton MP has welcomed a major government announcement that £1.5billion will be invested in cultural organisations over the next five years, saying the funding will help open up access to arts and culture “for […]

A newborn baby in its mother's arms
News

Luton maternity services ‘fell short’ of standards but improvements under way after inspections

January 23, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Maternity services at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital did not consistently meet the standards of care expected during inspections last summer, hospital bosses have acknowledged, while stressing that women using the service reported largely positive […]

Brenda Edwards
News

University hands honorary degree to singer and TV star as graduations celebrate class of 2026

January 23, 2026 Newsdesk 0

The University of Bedfordshire has marked its January graduation ceremonies in Luton by honouring a number of high-profile and locally connected figures, as hundreds of students celebrated the formal end of their studies at St […]

Kasey Palmer in action for Coventry against Luton in the Championship play-off final at Wembley
Luton Town news

‘You’ve got to deliver’ – Luton’s new loan signing Palmer lays down challenge at Kenilworth Road

January 22, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Kasey Palmer has arrived at Luton Town with a clear message about standards, responsibility and outcomes, as the experienced midfielder looks to play a decisive role in the club’s push up the League One table. […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton transfer news

Luton land Hull loan man as Wilshere backs him to help Hatters’ promotion push

January 22, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Luton Town have moved to strengthen their attacking midfield options for the run-in with the loan signing of experienced Championship campaigner Kasey Palmer, a player Jack Wilshere believes can make the difference in tight games. […]

The 2026 headliners line-up for Independent Venue Week at The Castle (clockwise from top left): Alien Chick, Big Trousers, Ugly Ozo, Flip Top Head, PENGSHUi
Music

Why Independent Venue Week of live music at The Castle matters for Luton’s future

January 21, 2026 Ronny Trousers 1

“It’s about putting Luton on the map, really making this venue a live music staple,” says Ben Barry. “I hate to use the phrase: use it or lose it — but that is where we […]

Joe Gbodé
Luton transfer news

Gbodé joins Woking on loan as Cards’ director explains drop into non-league

January 21, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Luton Town striker Joe Gbodé has joined National League side Woking on loan until the end of the season as he looks to gain valuable first-team minutes during the second half of the campaign. The […]

Ethon Archer
Luton transfer news

Archer joins Port Vale on loan for remainder of season

January 21, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Luton Town winger Ethon Archer has joined Port Vale on loan until the end of the season as he looks to gain regular first-team football in League One. The 23-year-old signed for the Hatters from […]

News

Victims’ bravery at heart of second Carson Grimes investigation airing on Channel 4

January 21, 2026 Newsdesk 0

The next episode of Channel 4’s 24 Hours in Police Custody will focus on the victims who came forward years after suffering sexual abuse in Luton, triggering a second investigation into prolific offender Carson Grimes. […]

Zack Nelson
Luton transfer news

Luton midfielder heads to Wimbledon on loan for rest of the season

January 20, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Luton Town midfielder Zack Nelson has joined AFC Wimbledon on loan for the remainder of the season as the Hatters’ academy graduate looks to secure regular minutes. The 20-year-old departs after making 26 appearances in […]

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