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Month: March 2026

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, […]

Kal Naismith
Luton match reaction

Luton 2 Reading 3: ‘It hurts,’ says Wilshere as Kal calamity steals defeat from jaws of victory

March 7, 2026 James Cunliffe 0

Déjà Vu struck again as Luton lost to Reading by the same scoreline for the second time this season as a late blunder by captain Kal Naismith gifted Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan his hat-trick and dealt a […]

The ukemaniacs playing their part in Pride in Luton
Festivals

Luton Pride festival cancelled as charity to close

March 7, 2026 Newsdesk 0

The charity responsible for organising Luton’s annual Pride celebrations has announced it is winding down, meaning this year’s festival will no longer take place. Pride in Luton confirmed that it will be dissolving after trustees […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match preview

Wilshere: ‘It feels like it is a big game’ against Reading as Luton fight to stay in play-off hunt

March 7, 2026 James Cunliffe 0

Luton Town boss Jack Wilshere has acknowledged that today’s clash at home Reading “feels” important as the Royals have overtaken Town in League One so the result could shape their push for the play-offs. The […]

Kasey Palmer
Luton match preview

Wilshere explains Palmer call as Luton boss gives injury updates on Al-Hamadi, Jones, Adebayo, Odoffin and Sandal

March 6, 2026 James Cunliffe 0

Luton Town boss Jack Wilshere has insisted Kasey Palmer will still have an important role to play for the Hatters this season, despite leaving the midfielder out of the starting line-up in recent games, while […]

The start of construction on The Stage regeneration project in Bute Street, marked with a groundbreaking ceremony featuring (R-L) Cllr James Taylor, , portfolio holder for regeneration and inclusive growth, Rachel Hopkins MP, Mayor Cllr Amy Nicholls, Council CEO Mark Fowler and Simon Ramage from Willmott Dixon
News

Work begins on £136m The Stage development set to transform gateway to Luton town centre

March 5, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Construction has officially begun on a £136million regeneration project that council leaders say will transform a key gateway into Luton town centre. A groundbreaking ceremony was held today (Thursday 5 March) to mark the start […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

Wilshere sees shades of himself in Luton match-winner Walsh and says ‘there’s more to come’

March 5, 2026 James Cunliffe 0

Jack Wilshere says he sees a lot of his own playing mentality in Liam Walsh after the midfielder fired Luton Town into a Wembley final and insisted “there’s another level to come from him.” Walsh’s […]

The Luton SOS Bus
News

SOS first aid night service returning to Luton town centre for major events

March 5, 2026 Newsdesk 0

A night-time first aid service is set to return to Luton town centre this year after receiving fresh funding aimed at improving safety during busy evenings and major public events. Luton BID has confirmed it […]

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  • Luton MPs Rachel Hopkins (left) and Sarah Owen.jpg
    News

    £40m funding boost announced for Marsh Farm and central Luton communities

    March 20, 2026 0
    Up to £40 million in government funding has been earmarked for two areas of Luton, with communities set to decide how the money is spent over the next decade. Central Luton and Marsh Farm will [...]
  • Olivia Lynn
    Music

    Luton singer wants to ‘put Luton on the map’ after performing at major country music festival

    March 16, 2026 0
    A country singer from Luton says she is determined to put the town “on the map for good reasons” after performing at one of the biggest events in the global country music calendar. Olivia Lynn, [...]
  • 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 1
    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 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 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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