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Year: 2026

News

£3.3m Luton funding welcomed as government launches plan to end rough sleeping

August 20, 2026 Newsdesk 0

More than £3.3 million has been earmarked for Luton as part of a government drive to end rough sleeping, with the town’s housing chief describing the investment as the “serious, sustained” funding the council has […]

How inside of the new 25,000-seater Power Court stadium will look on a match day
Luton Town news

Power Court stadium remains on track and where Luton Town’s Premier League money went – the figures revealed

August 19, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Luton Town have revealed how the money generated by their historic Premier League campaign and subsequent parachute payments has been invested – with almost a fifth going towards the Power Court stadium project, which remains […]

Luton Henge
Film

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

August 18, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

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 […]

Jack Wilshere delivers his passionate half-time speech against Reading that prophesied Luton coming back from 3-1 down.
Luton comment

Opinion: No teacups, no hairdryer – just belief, passion and premonitions in Wilshere’s 55-second Reading clinic

August 18, 2026 Kevin Harper 1

What a wonderful way to start a league season that was at Reading on Saturday! And now we have an insight into something quite instrumental. A brilliant come-from-behind victory capped off with a 96th minute Gideon […]

Sarah Owen MP (Luton North, Labour), during a different debate. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
News

Luton MP ‘appalled’ as fireworks set off despite Luton fire warnings and emergency government alert

August 18, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton North MP Sarah Owen has said she is “appalled” after fireworks were reportedly set off in the town despite warnings over the very high risk of wildfires. Ms Owen said she had raised the […]

Firefighters tackle the blaze at Selbourne Road
News

Major incident stood down after huge Luton fire

August 16, 2026 Newsdesk 1

A full investigation into the cause of a major fire at a commercial building in Luton will take place after Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service crews tackled a blaze which had been declared a major […]

Gideon Kodua
Luton match report

Reading 3 Luton 4: Kodua seals stunning late comeback victory after Marriott first half hat-trick

August 15, 2026 James Cunliffe 0

Substitute Gideon Kodua bagged a last-gasp opening day winner as Luton came from 3-1 down to end a hoodoo against Reading that threatened to continue after former Hatter Jack Marriott’s first half hat-trick.  Kasey Palmer […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match preview

Wilshere wants Luton to settle Reading score as new League One season begins

August 15, 2026 James Cunliffe 0

Jack Wilshere believes Luton Town have a score to settle when they return to Reading for this afternoon’s League One opener. The Hatters suffered two painful 3-2 defeats against the Royals last season, despite producing […]

Emilio Lawrence unveils Luton's new purple third kit
Luton transfer news

Wilshere ‘was always confident’ that Man City ace Lawrence would return to Luton for second loan spell

August 14, 2026 James Cunliffe 0

Jack Wilshere says there was never any doubts in his mind that Emilio Lawrence would return to Luton Town for a season-long loan spell after he “chased him all summer”, despite interest from clubs in […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton Town news

Wilshere insists injured Luker remains ‘an important part’ of Luton plans

August 14, 2026 Sportsdesk 1

Jack Wilshere has insisted Jayden Luker remains “an important part” of his plans despite the young Luton Town midfielder facing a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. Luker impressed during pre-season and earned […]

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    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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    Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year

    June 5, 2026 Comments Off on Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year
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