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Year: 2026

Ish premiere
Film

Luton’s ‘people, places and potential’ on show as homegrown film Ish premieres in town

July 30, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton’s ‘people, places and potential’ on show as homegrown film Ish premieres in town

Luton Council has hailed the release of homegrown feature film Ish as a celebration of the town’s talent, creativity and communities following its hometown premiere. The coming-of-age drama, which was set, filmed and cast in […]

Luton-based comedian, author and illustrator Olaf Falafel reads 26 Minutes to Save Summer with year 4 pupils from Farley Junior Academy at Luton Airport.
Books

Luton Airport gives away free Olaf Falafel ‘funny’ book to help children rediscover reading this summer

July 28, 2026 Newsdesk 1

Families flying from Luton Airport this summer will be able to pick up a free graphic novel by Luton author and comedian Olaf Falafel as part of a campaign to encourage children to rediscover the […]

The George 2nd pub where the festival will take place
Music

“It’s about much more than music”: New free festival celebrates Luton’s reggae heritage and community spirit

July 27, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on “It’s about much more than music”: New free festival celebrates Luton’s reggae heritage and community spirit

A new free music festival celebrating reggae, ska and two tone music is set to make its debut in Luton this weekend, with organisers hoping it will become an annual fixture in the town’s cultural […]

A crop fire
News

Luton residents urged to avoid bonfires as wildfire risk remains very high

July 27, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton residents urged to avoid bonfires as wildfire risk remains very high

The fire service has teamed up with Luton Council to urge residents to avoid outdoor bonfires and garden fires as the Bedfordshire faces a very high risk of wildfire. The county is currently experiencing a […]

Milli Alli
Luton transfer news

Alli completes permanent move from Luton to Charlton

July 26, 2026 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Alli completes permanent move from Luton to Charlton

Winger Millenic Alli has completed a permanent move away from Luton Town to Championship side Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee. The 26-year-old leaves Kenilworth Road after just 18 months at the club, having joined […]

The Castle
News

Business rates cut for pubs and live music venues welcomed by Luton’s MPs

July 25, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Business rates cut for pubs and live music venues welcomed by Luton’s MPs

Pubs, social clubs and live music venues across Luton are set to benefit from a 20 per cent cut in business rates from next April, with the town’s two Members of Parliament praising the new […]

The former Vauxhall plant on Kimpton Road
News

Green light for £400m transformation of former Vauxhall plant as 2,400 jobs promised

July 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Green light for £400m transformation of former Vauxhall plant as 2,400 jobs promised

Luton Council has approved plans for a £400 million redevelopment of the former Vauxhall van plant, paving the way for thousands of new jobs on one of the town’s most historic employment sites. Councillors have […]

The new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
News

Luton MP welcomes electricity bill tax cut as PM announces first cost of living measure

July 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP welcomes electricity bill tax cut as PM announces first cost of living measure

Households across Luton South and South Bedfordshire are set to see their electricity bills fall this winter after the new Prime Minister announced the removal of VAT from domestic electricity bills. The measure, one of […]

Royal Humane winners
News

Luton Airport staff honoured for helping save passenger’s life

July 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Airport staff honoured for helping save passenger’s life

Four Luton Airport employees have been recognised for their bravery after helping to save the life of a passenger who suffered a medical emergency at the airport. Guest Experience Team colleagues Zahid Khan and Abdul […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton comment

Opinion: Wilshere ball rubbishes Tuchel’s World Cup DNA claims as Luton boss has shown speed of change

July 22, 2026 Kevin Harper Comments Off on Opinion: Wilshere ball rubbishes Tuchel’s World Cup DNA claims as Luton boss has shown speed of change

If you are a fan of English football it has been a bit of a strange week hasn’t it? You would have seen yet another capitulation in a big knockout match when England were architects of […]

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

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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
    Rock band Kaiser Chiefs have been announced as the headline act for Luton’s biggest music event of 2026 as the town celebrates 150 years of borough status. The Leeds group, best known for hits including [...]
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