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Year: 2026

An artist's impression of what the new footbridge and lifts will look like once work is complete at Luton Station
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First look at the long-awaited lifts at Luton Station as work begins

February 25, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Work has started on a major upgrade at Luton Station that will finally bring step-free access to all platforms, ending years of limited accessibility for passengers, with a first image of what the fully accessible […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

‘I’ve learned a lot in the last few days,’ says Wilshere as Luton go from hurt to hope in Trophy

February 25, 2026 James Cunliffe 0

Jack Wilshere admitted he has “learned a lot the last few days” after Luton Town ended their fan fury-inducing three-game winless run with a 2-1 victory over Plymouth last night to book a Vertu Trophy […]

Jordan Clark
Luton match reaction

Luton 2 Plymouth 1: Wilshere hails Hatters character as late Clark penalty books semi spot

February 24, 2026 James Cunliffe 0

A late Jordan Clark spot-kick sent Luton into the Vertu Trophy semi-finals to provide a tonic to a tumultuous week, as boss Jack Wilshere declared his men “showed a lot of character.” Three days earlier, […]

Residential accommodation at The Stage on Bute Street
Luton Town news

Luton Council approves £30m services boost, 500 new homes and sport and leisure upgrade in budget

February 24, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton Council has approved its budget for 2026/27, committing more than £30million in additional investment as it seeks to protect frontline services, support vulnerable residents and press ahead with major regeneration projects across the town. […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match preview

Striker hope for Wilshere ahead of Vertu Trophy quarter-final clash with Plymouth

February 24, 2026 James Cunliffe 0

Striker Ali Al-Hamadi could be available for Luton Town’s Vertu Trophy quarter-final against Plymouth Argyle tonight after missing the 1-1 League One draw with Burton Albion. The Iraq international was not included in Saturday’s squad […]

Kal Naismith
Luton match reaction

Naismith: Fans have ‘every right to voice their disappointment’ after Burton blow brings boos

February 24, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Kal Naismith admitted he fully understood the anger from Luton Town supporters after Burton Albion struck in stoppage time to snatch a 1-1 draw at Kenilworth Road on Saturday. Boos rang out at full time, […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton Town news

‘We never talk about that’ – Wilshere defends Luton’s style as fans boo after 97 seconds

February 23, 2026 James Cunliffe 0

Jack Wilshere has sought to explain to fans that sterile control is not what he is coaching, after his Luton side were booed 97 seconds into Saturday’s 1-1 League One draw with Burton Albion. “Sideways […]

The University of Bedfordshire, Luton campus
News

University of Bedfordshire ranked among top universities in Europe

February 23, 2026 Newsdesk 0

The University of Bedfordshire has been named one of the top 500 universities in Europe in the latest QS Europe University Rankings, marking another milestone for the Luton-based institution. The rankings place the university 449th […]

The cooker fire
News

One closed door, countless lives protected: Closed fire door helps contain Luton high-rise blaze

February 23, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to close their doors at night following a kitchen fire in a Luton tower block that was successfully contained — due in part to a closed fire door. In […]

Jack Wilshere puts an arm across Kal Naismith to help prevent a confrontation with captain Kal Naismith and a fan
Luton match reaction

Wilshere explains fan clashes with him and Naismith as frustrations boil over against Burton

February 22, 2026 James Cunliffe 3

The 1-1 draw with Burton Albion yesterday was a flashpoint as much as a result — and Jack Wilshere faced both sides of the emotional reaction in confrontations with the crowd over the performance, expectations […]

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