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Year: 2026

The Papa J's team
Food and drink

Popular restaurant leaves Luton after two decades

June 15, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Popular restaurant leaves Luton after two decades

One of Luton’s best-known independent restaurants has left the town after more than two decades. The award-winning Papa J’s, which pioneered Indian tapas in the UK and has operated in Luton for 22 years, has […]

Ish - the new Luton-shot film from Imran Perretta
Film

Luton-shot film wins international acclaim ahead of cinema release as first trailer unveiled

June 12, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton-shot film wins international acclaim ahead of cinema release as first trailer unveiled

The first trailer has been released for Ish, a coming-of-age drama set and filmed in Luton that has already won awards on the international film festival circuit ahead of its UK cinema debut later this […]

Endangered Asian elephant born at Whipsnade Zoo
News

Endangered Asian elephant born at Whipsnade Zoo… and animal fans can help name him

June 11, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Endangered Asian elephant born at Whipsnade Zoo… and animal fans can help name him

An endangered Asian elephant has been born at Whipsnade Zoo with the birth being called an “amazing success”, while animals will have a chance to help name the calf. Following a 22-month gestation, the not-so-tiny infant was born […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton Town news

Wilshere explains why Saudi pre-season test can help prepare Hatters for League One challenge

June 10, 2026 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Wilshere explains why Saudi pre-season test can help prepare Hatters for League One challenge

Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere believes facing Saudi Pro League side Al Kholood in the heat of Spain will provide exactly the type of challenge his squad needs ahead of the new League One season. […]

George Johnston.
Luton transfer news

“Luton was always at the forefront of my mind” – Johnston targets success after swapping Bolton for the Hatters

June 9, 2026 Sportsdesk 3

Luton Town have made defender George Johnston their first new signing of the summer with the former Bolton captain saying the Hatters were his first choice this summer after completing his move to Kenilworth Road. […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton Town news

Wilshere explains why Luton stars cut short summer break to train before pre-season starts

June 9, 2026 Sportsdesk 1

Luton Town boss Jack Wilshere has talked of a shared determination to make the Hatters the “fittest team in the league” next season, as players voluntarily returned to training during their summer break. Several of […]

Olaf Falafel
Art

Luton children invited to create character for new book by local author Olaf Falafel

June 8, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton children invited to create character for new book by local author Olaf Falafel

Primary school children in Luton are being given the chance to see their imagination brought to life in a new graphic novel written by local author and comedian Olaf Falafel, with free copies to be […]

The new University of Bedfordshire Vice Chancellor, Professor Deborah Johnston MBE
News

New vice chancellor takes charge at University of Bedfordshire

June 8, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on New vice chancellor takes charge at University of Bedfordshire

The University of Bedfordshire has officially welcomed Professor Deborah Johnston MBE as its new vice chancellor and chief executive. Professor Johnston takes over leadership of the university from Professor Rebecca Bunting, who retired in December, […]

Luton and Dunstable Hospital
News

Hospital operating theatre staff set to strike over overtime pay row

June 5, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Hospital operating theatre staff set to strike over overtime pay row

Operating theatre staff at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital have voted unanimously in favour of strike action in a growing dispute over changes to overtime pay. The ballot result was announced by UNISON after workers […]

Liam Walsh
Luton Town news

‘I couldn’t be any happier’ – Walsh explains why staying at Luton was always his priority

June 5, 2026 Sportsdesk 1

Liam Walsh says extending his stay at Luton Town was something he had wanted “for a while” after signing a new contract at Kenilworth Road. The midfielder has become the latest player to commit his […]

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