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Anastacia Jones
News

Luton Scout honoured after saving fellow youngster’s life in Swiss lake

May 21, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Scout honoured after saving fellow youngster’s life in Swiss lake

A young Scout from Luton has been recognised by Dwayne Fields after saving the life of a fellow Scout during a dramatic incident in Switzerland. Anastacia Jones was named one of the UK’s 20 recipients […]

Councillor Tahmina Saleem, Leader of Luton Council
News

‘Great honour’ as first new Luton Council leader in 20 years takes office and reshuffles cabinet

May 20, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘Great honour’ as first new Luton Council leader in 20 years takes office and reshuffles cabinet

Councillor Tahmina Saleem has been officially appointed as the new leader of Luton Council following the decision of long-serving leader Councillor Hazel Simmons MBE to step down after nearly two decades in charge. Cllr Saleem […]

University of Bedfordshire’s annual Creative Industries Degree Show
Art

Free university art and design exhibition open to public in Luton

May 20, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Free university art and design exhibition open to public in Luton

Lutonians are being invited to explore everything from short films and photography to fashion and immersive design as the University of Bedfordshire’s annual Creative Industries Degree Show opens to the public this week. The exhibition, […]

Luton Airport has received the National Literacy Trust’s 2026 Literacy Changemakers Award
News

Luton Airport recognised with national literacy award after supporting 61,000 children

May 19, 2026 Newsdesk 1

Luton Airport has been recognised with a national award for its work supporting children’s literacy and education projects. The airport received the National Literacy Trust’s 2026 Literacy Changemakers Award at the charity’s Vision for Literacy […]

Missing The Ferry's singer Chris Anderson sinks a pint of Guinness
Festivals

Luton hometown favourites lead debut New Town festival as music line-up revealed

May 18, 2026 Music and arts desk 1

A new free event promising to bring “everyone together through music, culture and community spirit” this summer will be anchored by homegrown acts with deep ties to the Luton, as organisers prepare for the inaugural […]

Nakhi Wells opened his Hatters account against Plymouth in September and was the only Town striker to reach double figures for the season
Luton Town news

Wilshere wants more goals next season as Luton boss plots ‘next step’

May 15, 2026 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Wilshere wants more goals next season as Luton boss plots ‘next step’

Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere says the Hatters must become more “clinical” and consistent next season and he’ll make scoring goals a focus of Town’s pre-season after they ultimately “fell short” in their late push […]

Luton fans
Luton Town news

‘It feels like it’s back’ — Wilshere on the return of Luton’s fan connection

May 14, 2026 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘It feels like it’s back’ — Wilshere on the return of Luton’s fan connection

Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere says rebuilding the connection between the club and its supporters was his “biggest target” after taking charge at Kenilworth Road. The Hatters boss admitted he knew restoring belief among supporters […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton Town news

Wilshere explains Spain summer switch as Luton boss demands ‘world-class’ pre-season

May 13, 2026 James Cunliffe 1

Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere says the Hatters’ decision to move their summer training camp from Slovenia to Spain is part of a wider push to deliver a “world-class pre-season” that he believes will see […]

Zack Nelson
Luton transfer news

Wilshere explains reason Luton trio released with more player exits expected in ‘busy summer’

May 13, 2026 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Wilshere explains reason Luton trio released with more player exits expected in ‘busy summer’

Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere has talked about the “tough decisions” behind the release of three players and why the Hatters are planning more player departures as the club prepares to rebuild this summer. Town […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton Town news

Wilshere admits missing play-offs ‘hurt a lot’ as Luton prepare for summer rebuild

May 12, 2026 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Wilshere admits missing play-offs ‘hurt a lot’ as Luton prepare for summer rebuild

Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere says watching the League One play-offs without his team in the shake-up “hurt a lot” – but that preparations for a summer of change have already begun. Town’s remarkable late-season […]

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    Rhino, lemurs and macaques enjoy Halloween treats at Whipsnade Zoo

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    Luton rockers explore parenthood and the butterfly effect on new single ‘Freckles’ with DIY video shot in the town

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    A Luton band have returned with their latest single which is the first instalment in a planned trilogy exploring different aspects of parenthood and an accompanying video DIY-filmed video shot at locations around the town. [...]
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    Theatre

    Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

    September 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween
    A Luton-born playwright will bring her debut play to the town this Halloween, with a supernatural thriller exploring witch persecutions, working-class women and a forgotten language. Cheryl Prince, founder of 5D Theatre CIC, will bring [...]
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