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Elijah Adebayo
Luton transfer news

Adebayo confirms Luton exit with emotional social media video

July 1, 2026 Sportsdesk 1

Elijah Adebayo has confirmed his departure from Luton Town after posting an emotional farewell message on social media. The striker, who was one of several players offered a new contract by the Hatters following the […]

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital A&E
News

Hospital trust awarded £2m after improving A&E waiting times

July 1, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Hospital trust awarded £2m after improving A&E waiting times

The NHS trust that runs Luton and Dunstable University Hospital has been awarded £2million in bonus funding after being recognised as one of England’s most improved hospital trusts for A&E performance. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation […]

Rachel Hopkins MP
News

Luton businesses urged to claim £3,000 grants to hire unemployed young people

July 1, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton businesses urged to claim £3,000 grants to hire unemployed young people

Businesses across Luton are being encouraged to take advantage of a new government scheme offering £3,000 for every eligible young person they hire. The Youth Jobs Grant launched yesterday as part of the government’s wider […]

Christ Makosso
Luton transfer news

Luton defender closes in on £2m move to French side, says report

June 30, 2026 Sportsdesk 1

Luton Town defender Christ Makosso is reportedly closing in on a permanent move to French top-flight side Auxerre. According to transfer journalist Ben Jacobs, the Hatters have reached an agreement in principle with the Ligue […]

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
News

Patients warned not to ignore new NHS text messages as Luton Hospital launches appointment system

June 30, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Patients warned not to ignore new NHS text messages as Luton Hospital launches appointment system

Patients at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital are being urged not to mistake new NHS text messages for scams as the hospital introduces a new digital appointment system. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has begun […]

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

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

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

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 Comments Off on Elephants at Whipsnade Zoo keep cool with home-made suncream 

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 Comments Off on Trains to return between Luton and Bedford after fatal crash

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 […]

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    Film

    Luton Henge to host film premiere exploring the people and stories of the town for autumn equinox double bill

    August 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Henge to host film premiere exploring the people and stories of the town for autumn equinox double bill
    A new dance film exploring Luton through movement, migration and the town’s changing identity will premiere at Luton Henge as part of a special autumn equinox event. Like the River Lea, conceived and directed by [...]
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    Music

    Myles Smith dedicates new short film with Stephen Graham to Luton Hospital as debut album on course for No.1

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    Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has released a powerful new short film dedicated to children and staff at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital while also announcing that his debut album is in early contention to go [...]
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