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Radio LaB with the Station of the Year prize at this year’s Community Radio Awards
News

Luton student radio station Radio LaB wins national Station of the Year award

October 29, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

Radio LaB has won the top prize at the Community Radio Awards for the first time in its history, with the University of Bedfordshire’s Luton-based station taking Gold in the Station of the Year category. […]

Awaken
Theatre

Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

September 18, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

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 […]

Myles Smith
Music

Luton pop star Myles Smith breaks silence on Ed Sheeran controversy

September 16, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton pop star Myles Smith breaks silence on Ed Sheeran controversy

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 […]

Stacey Dooley to host Clickbait Clinic on the BBC
News

Luton’s Stacey Dooley to tackle bizarre online health claims in new BBC series

September 9, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton’s Stacey Dooley to tackle bizarre online health claims in new BBC series

Luton’s Stacey Dooley is taking on some of the internet’s strangest health claims in a brand new BBC series – and the first trailer has now been released. Clickbait Clinic with Stacey Dooley will see […]

Coldplay headlining Radio 1 Big Weekend at Stockwood Park in 2024
Music

Luton Council gives green light for annual three-day music festival at Stockwood Park

September 7, 2026 Music and arts desk 1

Luton Council has approved a licence for an annual three-day music festival at Stockwood Park with capacity for almost 15,000 people after the town’s success in hosting BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend there in 2024. […]

Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter in the new TV series adaptation
News

Luton landmark appears in new Harry Potter TV series trailer

September 4, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton landmark appears in new Harry Potter TV series trailer

A familiar Luton landmark has appeared in the latest trailer for HBO’s new Harry Potter television series after Wardown Park was used as a filming location for the highly anticipated adaptation. The park’s distinctive suspension […]

Olaf Falafel
Comedy

Luton comedian Olaf Falafel wins Dave Joke of the Fringe and makes history with top 10 hat-trick of gags

August 21, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton comedian Olaf Falafel wins Dave Joke of the Fringe and makes history with top 10 hat-trick of gags

A comedian from Luton has been crowned the winner of the Dave Joke of the Fringe 2026, while making history as the first comic with three entries in the coveted competition’s top 10. Olaf Falafel […]

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

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 […]

Myles Smith
Music

Luton star Myles Smith cancels Canada show to return home due to family health issue

July 31, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton star Myles Smith cancels Canada show to return home due to family health issue

Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has cancelled one of the dates on his North American tour after revealing there has been a “major family health issue” at home. The 28-year-old, who recently returned to Luton for […]

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 […]

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  • A scene from the Freckles video shot at Stockwood Park
    Music

    Luton rockers explore parenthood and the butterfly effect on new single ‘Freckles’ with DIY video shot in the town

    October 14, 2026 0
    A Luton band have returned with their latest single which is the first instalment in a planned trilogy exploring different aspects of parenthood and an accompanying video DIY-filmed video shot at locations around the town. [...]
  • Awaken
    Theatre

    Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

    September 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween
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  • Olivia Lynn at Party in the Park 2026
    Music

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

    September 17, 2026 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 [...]
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