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Year: 2026

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
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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 […]

Minnie the brown bear basking in spring sunshine at Whipsnade Zoo
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Whipsnade Zoo’s brown bears gently wake from hibernation

March 5, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Whipsnade’s four European brown bears Mana, Minnie, Naya and Cinderella have awoken from their winter hibernation. The fluffy foursome were spotted basking in the first of the spring rays, having awoken after three months of deep slumber. Footage captured by zookeepers this week shows […]

Liam Walsh
Luton match reaction

Luton 2 Northampton 1: Walsh worldie sends Hatters to Wembley

March 4, 2026 James Cunliffe 1

What a week Liam Walsh has had. After announcing he is to be a father, he scored a wold-class winner having laid the path for Nahki Wells’ leveller in a wonderful display that helped send […]

Mick Harford
Luton match preview

Wilshere draws Wembley inspiration from Harford’s defiant 2009 trophy triumph

March 4, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

As Jack Wilshere prepares Luton Town for a Vertu Trophy semi-final that could send the Hatters back to Wembley, the manager has been looking back at one of the most defiant moments in the club’s […]

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