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A still from the Lost Boys film
News

‘Innovative’ new virtual reality film launched to help save ‘Lost Boys’

June 5, 2025 Newsdesk 0

Bedfordshire Police are urging the public to help break county lines, as it launches a new cutting-edge campaign to help save a generation of ‘Lost Boys’. The Lost Boys campaign will see a bespoke virtual […]

The Lower Level t-shirts designed to celebrate Vauxhall's 120 years as part of the fabric of Luton
Fashion

Stitched in the memory: Luton artist creates new shirts to celebrate Vauxhall’s story

June 3, 2025 Newsdesk 0

A Luton creative collective is releasing two limited edition t-shirts to mark the end of an era — the closure of the Vauxhall car factory that helped define the town’s identity for over a century. […]

Wardown Park
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Council warns of traffic disruption in Luton during Eid celebrations

June 3, 2025 Newsdesk 0

Luton Council has issued a warning about potential traffic disruption as thousands of people are expected to attend Eid-al-Adha celebrations across the town from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 June. The Muslim festival is a […]

Police
News

Record number of blades surrendered in ongoing campaign against knife crime

June 2, 2025 Newsdesk 0

More than 3,500 knives have been taken off the streets in Bedfordshire’s most successful weapon surrender since the launch of its anti-knife crime campaign, Just Drop It. Officers recovered 3,577 knives and 23 other weapons […]

Rainbow flags are waved at an LGBTQ+ gay pride march
News

University celebrating Pride Month is ‘more important that ever’

May 31, 2025 Newsdesk 0

The University of Bedfordshire is celebrating Pride Month throughout June with two special online events led by academics which are open to students, staff and members of the public to attend. The first event will […]

Pride in Luton
News

Pride in Luton bans political parties from official presence at this year’s festival

May 29, 2025 Newsdesk 1

Pride in Luton has announced it will not allow political parties or their officials to attend this year’s festival in any professional capacity, including speaking from the main stage. Organisers say the move comes after […]

Luton Council’s Interim Chief Executive Mark Fowler and Portfolio Holder for Women, Equalities and Community Safety Cllr Maria Lovell MBE, signing UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter
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Luton Council signs Anti-Racism Charter with UNISON

May 29, 2025 Newsdesk 0

Luton Council has strengthened its commitment to tackling racism and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion by signing UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter. The council’s Interim Chief Executive Mark Fowler and Portfolio Holder for Women, Equalities and Community […]

(L-R): Barnfield College Principal Cath Gunn with Sarah Owen MP in the new Patient Care Training Centre
News

MP opens new patient care centre to provide ‘healthcare workers we so desperately need’

May 28, 2025 Newsdesk 0

A Member of Parliament for Luton has officially unveiled Barnfield College’s brand-new Patient Care Training Centre, saying it can help address the town’s growing demand for skilled healthcare workers The new cutting-edge facility, unveiled by […]

The ‘Grenfell: Total System Failure’ installation
Art

University lecturer’s augmented reality work part of award-winning Grenfell art installation

May 27, 2025 Newsdesk 0

Work created by an academic from the University of Bedfordshire is currently on show at one of Europe’s most prestigious art and design exhibitions, as part of a campaign group set up after the Grenfell […]

News

Luton Carnival 2025 in pictures: A vibrant celebration of culture

May 26, 2025 Newsdesk 0

Luton’s town centre was transformed into a kaleidoscope of colour, music and dance on Sunday, 25 May, as the 49th Luton International Carnival brought together thousands of residents and visitors to celebrate the town’s rich […]

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