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Tom Lockyer celebrates at the final whistle
Luton match preview

Ton-up Lockyer ready to ‘thrive’ in Sunderland play-off cauldron

May 12, 2023 James Cunliffe 2

The feverish Stadium of Light atmosphere might be daunting for many players, but Tom Lockyer is banking on an enjoyable occasion in which to mark a century of Luton appearances and draw first blood at […]

Alfie Doughty comes away with the ball
Luton match reaction

Luton 0 Hull 0: Edwards looks ahead to ‘difficult’ Sunderland play-off clash after end-of-term draw

May 8, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton 0 Hull 0: Edwards looks ahead to ‘difficult’ Sunderland play-off clash after end-of-term draw

Luton made it 14 games unbeaten with a stalemate at home against Hull to see out the regular season, but all the excitement happened elsewhere in the Championship as the Hatters finally learned they’d face […]

Luke Freeman in action against Blackpool, his first appearance for four months after groin surgery
Luton Town interviews

Freeman finally over ‘cocktail of injuries’ that he feared would end his season

May 5, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Freeman finally over ‘cocktail of injuries’ that he feared would end his season

Luke Freeman says he’s finally over a “cocktail” of groin injuries which had meant four surgeries in four years, the last of which he feared would cut short his debut Luton season. The midfielder signed […]

Five-time awards winner Tom Lockyer with Luton manager Rob Edwards
Luton Town news

Lockyer cleans up at Luton annual awards bash

May 3, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Lockyer cleans up at Luton annual awards bash

Tom Lockyer scooped five trophies including the main Player of the Season gong at the Luton Town Supporters’ Trust annual awards bash, in their 20th anniversary, and then admitted he was “embarrassed” to take away […]

Rob Edwards
Luton match reaction

Blackburn 1 Luton 1: ‘Momentum’ is Edwards’ top priority for play-offs

May 2, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Blackburn 1 Luton 1: ‘Momentum’ is Edwards’ top priority for play-offs

Luton boss Rob Edwards said it was “frustrating” not to claim victory at Blackburn Rovers due to a late Hayden Carter leveller, but insisted it’s now all about taking momentum into the play-offs.  The Hatters […]

Tom Lockyer
Luton Town interviews

Lockyer thought Luton exit loomed at ‘sad’ start of season

April 28, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Lockyer thought Luton exit loomed at ‘sad’ start of season

The ‘sad’ start of the season could not be more different to the business end for Luton defender Tom Lockyer who has revealed he thought he’d have to leave the club when he couldn’t break […]

Tom Lockyer scored to level against Middlesbrough to crown a magnificent week in which he was named in the Championship team of the season
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Opinion: If we’ve learned anything about Luton, the best of times can always get better

April 26, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Opinion: If we’ve learned anything about Luton, the best of times can always get better

Some of us have never had it so good! A certain vintage have, sure, and I was even alive for Town’s halcyon decade in the top flight, but you’ve never heard about the baby genius whose […]

(L-R): James Cunliffe, Lars Elstrup and Kevin Harper after recording an episode of the Luton Town Supporters' Trust Podcast
Luton Town features

Inside Lars Elstrup’s random Luton return after 32 years of surreal stories

April 25, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Inside Lars Elstrup’s random Luton return after 32 years of surreal stories

For 32 years since he left Luton Town, Lars Elstrup has been an enigma. The source of weird tales, outlandish episodes and bizarre antics – and then, out of the blue, he rocked up at […]

Carlton Morris strokes in from the penalty spot against Middlesbrough to bring up his 20th goal of the season
Luton match reaction

Luton 2 Middlesbrough 1: Morris joins Stein in 20-goal club as unbeaten streak continues

April 24, 2023 James Cunliffe 8

Carlton Morris’ hot streak continued as he bagged his 20th Luton goal of the season to seal a comeback victory against nearest Championship rivals Middlesbrough and join an elite band of Hatters strikers. It was […]

Carlton Morris was on target for the third game in a row to get a point at Reading that booked Luton into the Championship play-offs
Luton match reaction

Reading 1 Luton 1: Edwards hails ‘great night’ as Morris books play-offs

April 20, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Reading 1 Luton 1: Edwards hails ‘great night’ as Morris books play-offs

Boss Rob Edwards hailed a “great night” as Luton came from behind against ten-man Reading with a Carlton Morris leveller that confirmed a Championship play-off place and extend Town’s unbeaten run to 11 games. The […]

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  • JW Paris.
    Music

    JW Paris drop Britpop-inspired anthem ‘with sonic nods’ to Elastica, Blur, Pulp and Oasis

    October 3, 2025 Comments Off on JW Paris drop Britpop-inspired anthem ‘with sonic nods’ to Elastica, Blur, Pulp and Oasis
    Luton’s own JW Paris are back with a brand-new single, ‘Anything’ — a shimmering, swaggering slice of 90s-inspired Britpop that captures both the nostalgia and restless energy of a British summer night. The three-piece — [...]
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    Food and drink

    Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics

    September 1, 2025 Comments Off on Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics
    Luton is no stranger to harsh headlines. But away from a long line of column inches painting the town in an unflattering light, one seasoned pub-goer has found something very different: a town centre brimming [...]
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