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Year: 2026

Luton MPs Rachel Hopkins (left) and Sarah Owen.jpg
News

£40m funding boost announced for Marsh Farm and central Luton communities

March 20, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Up to £40 million in government funding has been earmarked for two areas of Luton, with communities set to decide how the money is spent over the next decade. Central Luton and Marsh Farm will […]

Leoni and Duke the giraffe calves exploring the great outdoors. Photo by ZSL
News

Baby rhino and giraffes take first steps outside at Whipsnade Zoo

March 20, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Twelve tiny hooves met grass for the first time this week, as spring sunshine and warmer weather meant Whipsnade Zoo’s three-month-old southern white rhino calf and two four-month-old reticulated giraffe calves could explore their grassy paddocks at the UK’s largest […]

Josh Keeley
Luton Town news

Luton keeper Keeley called up to Republic of Ireland squad for World Cup play-off

March 19, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Luton Town goalkeeper Josh Keeley has for been named in the Republic of Ireland senior squad for next week’s World Cup play-off semi-final against the Czech Republic. The 22-year-old has impressed since arriving at Kenilworth […]

Sverre Sandal
Luton match reaction

Wilshere says Sandal cameo will ‘leave a little bit more hunger’ after Luton debut

March 19, 2026 James Cunliffe 0

Luton Town boss Jack Wilshere believes Sverre Sandal’s brief first appearance at Kenilworth Road will only increase the midfielder’s desire for more minutes after finally making his debut in the Hatters’ 3-2 win over Exeter […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

Luton 3 Exeter 2: Wilshere hails Town’s set-piece strength

March 17, 2026 James Cunliffe 0

Luton made it hard for themselves but they saw off Exeter as a first-half three-goal set-piece blitz and Hakeem Odoffin’s first Hatters goal eventually proved decisive.  Town were the better team, and though they gifted […]

High Town Road
News

Campaign launched calling for historic street restoration ‘that Lutonians can truly be proud of’

March 16, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Residents have launched a petition calling for greater investment to protect and revitalise one of Luton’s most historic streets. The online campaign urges local politicians and the council to include High Town Road in future […]

Olivia Lynn
Music

Luton singer wants to ‘put Luton on the map’ after performing at major country music festival

March 16, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

A country singer from Luton says she is determined to put the town “on the map for good reasons” after performing at one of the biggest events in the global country music calendar. Olivia Lynn, […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

Wycombe 1 Luton 2: ‘That one is for them,’ says Wilshere to fans as Town finally end away drought

March 14, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Jack Wilshere dedicated Luton’s long-awaited first away victory in four months to the club’s travelling supporters after the Hatters beat Wycombe Wanderers 2-1 at Adams Park to end a 10-game winless run on the road. […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match preview

Wilshere insists Luton not thinking about relegation as top six finish ‘plays a lot in my mind’

March 14, 2026 James Cunliffe 0

Jack Wilshere says he’s still focused on reaching the play-offs and not about the threat of relegation despite a worrying recent run that has left some Luton supporters looking nervously over their shoulders. The Hatters […]

Nigel Lonwijk
Luton match preview

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

March 13, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

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. […]

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