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Month: March 2026

Nigel Lonwijk
Luton match preview

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

March 13, 2026 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton sweat on Andersen fitness but Lonwijk ‘all right’ after stretcher scare, says Wilshere

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

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 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 Council’s children’s services have been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
News

Luton children’s services rated ‘good’ by Ofsted after major turnaround

March 11, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton children’s services rated ‘good’ by Ofsted after major turnaround

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

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 Comments Off on Luton Council leader Hazel Simmons to step down after 19 years

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

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

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 Comments Off on Luton Pride festival cancelled as charity to close

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

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 […]

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