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Awaken
Theatre

Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

September 18, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

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 […]

Mick Harford
Luton Town news

Luton boss Wilshere has asked Arsenal about loan move for teen ‘superstar’, says Harford

September 17, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Luton did explore the possibility of signing Arsenal youngster Max Dowman on loan, according to Hatters senior scout and club ambassador Mick Harford. The 16-year-old has emerged as one of English football’s most exciting young […]

Ricky Wilson the frontman of Kaiser Chiefs during their headline set at Party in the Park
Music

150 years of the past – but the future’s ours: How Luton is finally finding its voice

September 17, 2026 James Cunliffe 1

Standing in Stockwood Park among thousands of people singing, dancing and waving their arms in the air as fireworks, lights and lasers lit up the sky, it didn’t feel particularly like a celebration of the […]

News

New AI heritage trail brings Brantwood and Dallow local history to life

September 17, 2026 Newsdesk 0

People in Brantwood and Dallow can explore the history of their communities in a completely new way with the launch of an AI-powered heritage trail in Luton. The new AI Heritage Trail combines local stories […]

Liam Walsh
Luton Town news

Luton warned they must find another route when rivals target Walsh

September 17, 2026 Sportsdesk 1

Luton must find alternative ways of progressing the ball when opponents succeed in limiting playmaker Liam Walsh’s influence, Chris Powell has warned with Town set to face the best defence in League One. The midfielder […]

Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard
News

Luton groups invited to bid for £5,000 grants to tackle racism

September 16, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Community groups in Luton are being invited to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to fund projects aimed at tackling racism, bringing communities together and building resilience. Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard […]

Nahki Wells came on as a substitute at Stevenage but could not help change the match in Luton's favour
Luton Town news

‘We’ve got to create more chances,’ admits Powell after Luton’s Stevenage struggles

September 16, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Luton assistant manager Chris Powell admits the Hatters must become more dangerous in the final third if they are to achieve their League One promotion ambitions. Town dominated possession for long spells during Thursday night’s […]

Myles Smith
Music

Luton pop star Myles Smith breaks silence on Ed Sheeran controversy

September 16, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

Luton pop star Myles Smith has spoken out about the controversy engulfing his friend and fellow singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, insisting that supporting Palestinian people does not mean he has to “betray someone” he knows to […]

Cllr Amjid Ali, who was appointed the new leader of Luton Council
News

‘We will not accept authoritarian rule’: Bitter accusations fly and political divisions laid bare as Labour loses council

September 15, 2026 Newsdesk 1

Luton’s political establishment was torn apart in a remarkable council meeting last night which saw accusations of “authoritarian rule”, political hypocrisy and outside interference fly across the chamber as Labour lost control of the town […]

Councillor Amjid Ali the new Leader of Luton Council
News

Amjid Ali confirmed as new Luton Council leader after Labour loses control

September 14, 2026 Newsdesk 1

Councillor Amjid Ali has been elected as the new leader of Luton Council following the dramatic collapse of Labour’s nearly 20-year administration. The Liberal Democrat councillor was elected at a fractious extraordinary meeting of Full […]

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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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    Three major new Stacey Dooley documentaries announced tackling abuse, addiction and military failings

    June 17, 2026 Comments Off on Three major new Stacey Dooley documentaries announced tackling abuse, addiction and military failings
    Luton-born documentary maker Stacey Dooley is set to front three new BBC documentaries examining some of the UK’s most difficult and controversial issues. The award-winning presenter and filmmaker will return to BBC Three and iPlayer [...]
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