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Month: May 2026

Rachel Hopkins MP
News

MP hails ‘historic’ changes as Luton renters gain new rights with start of major housing reforms

May 7, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on MP hails ‘historic’ changes as Luton renters gain new rights with start of major housing reforms

Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins has said more than 15,000 local renters will benefit from “historic” changes, as the government has begun rolling out its long-promised overhaul of the private rented sector. The reforms, introduced […]

Young skateboarder Kiersten Gaughan officially opens the Wigmore Skate Park, flanked by Mayor of Luton Amy Nicholls (left), Councillor Javeria Hussain (far left) and Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins (right)
News

Cheers as young skateboarder opens revamped Wigmore park in front of hundreds

May 6, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Cheers as young skateboarder opens revamped Wigmore park in front of hundreds

Hundreds of residents gathered in Wigmore over the weekend to celebrate the transformation of Wigmore Valley Park, as new facilities were officially opened with a day of music, skating and family activities. The free community […]

Should the Luton fans be feeling optimistic?
Luton Town news

Luton freeze ticket prices as fans’ voice heard after talks with supporters’ trust

May 6, 2026 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton freeze ticket prices as fans’ voice heard after talks with supporters’ trust

Luton Town supporters have been told that their season ticket prices have been frozen for the 2026/27 campaign, with the Hatters’ official fans’ trust hailing the club for agreeing to their recommendation to not “pay […]

Christ Makosso
Luton transfer news

Makosso returns to Luton after loan spell with Oxford

May 6, 2026 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Makosso returns to Luton after loan spell with Oxford

Oxford United have confirmed that Luton Town defender has returned to Kenilworth Road after the end of his loan spell. The defender joined the U’s in January in a loan deal with an option to […]

Luton Town
Luton transfer news

Have loan duo played their last game for Luton?

May 6, 2026 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Have loan duo played their last game for Luton?

Luton Town’s squad is still to be confirmed after the end of the season, but one loan player has reflected candidly on a difficult campaign while hinting, like another, that they may have made their […]

Luton fans celebrate
Luton Town news

Identity ‘rediscovered’: Luton Town board back Wilshere after play-off near miss

May 5, 2026 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Identity ‘rediscovered’: Luton Town board back Wilshere after play-off near miss

Luton Town’s board say the Hatters has “rediscovered the identity that defines this club” after a turbulent campaign, insisting the foundations are now in place to push forward again following their heartbreak at missing out […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

Bolton 2 Luton 3: Wilshere ‘proud’ but play-off dream over after controversial Stevenage goal

May 2, 2026 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Bolton 2 Luton 3: Wilshere ‘proud’ but play-off dream over after controversial Stevenage goal

Luton Town’s remarkable late push for the League One play-offs fell agonisingly short despite a dramatic 3-2 victory at Bolton Wanderers, with a controversial late goal for Stevenage ultimately denying them a top-six finish. The […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match preview

Wilshere hails mentality shift behind Luton turnaround as Hatters chase play-off dream

May 1, 2026 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Wilshere hails mentality shift behind Luton turnaround as Hatters chase play-off dream

Jack Wilshere has credited Luton Town’s dramatic late-season surge to a mentality shift within his squad, insisting their ability to “deal with adversity” and “live and breathe” his methods has transformed their campaign. The Hatters […]

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