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Detective Inspector Ben Searle in the control room at Bedfordshire Police headquarters
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Luton residents warned about phone scam involving fraudsters posing as police officers

November 5, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton residents are being warned to watch out for telephone scammers posing as Bedfordshire Police officers and attempting to trick people into handing over their bank details. The force says it has received a number […]

One of the new theatres in the Planned Surgery Centre at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
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Luton Hospital theatre staff win overtime pay dispute after series of strikes

November 4, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Operating theatre staff at Luton and Dunstable Hospital have secured a new deal over overtime pay following a dispute which led to a total 14 days of strike action. The agreement means staff will not […]

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Luton residents can access free 24-hour mental health support by text

November 4, 2026 Newsdesk 0

People in Luton can now access free mental health support around the clock through a new NHS-funded service offering help by text message, WhatsApp and online chat. The Crisis Text Support Service connects children, young […]

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service's Chief Fire Officer Andy Hopkinson
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Luton households urged to prepare for emergencies with three days of essential supplies

November 3, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton households are being encouraged to keep three days’ worth of essential supplies at home as part of a new campaign to help residents prepare for emergencies. The government’s Be Ready campaign, supported by the […]

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
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Luton patients to benefit from new hospital discharge scheme

November 2, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Patients from Luton who need extra care after leaving hospital are set to benefit from a new scheme designed to help them recover at home and reduce delays in being discharged. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation […]

Bedfordshire Police
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Police urge Luton residents against Halloween antics that frightens others as spike in 999 calls expected

October 29, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Bedfordshire Police is urging Luton residents to think carefully about when and how they contact the force as demand for its services remains high ahead of Halloween and Bonfire Night, while warning others to be […]

John Healey MP, The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Rawmarsh and Conisbrough, Labour) delivers his Budget. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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Luton MPs say Budget will give households ‘breathing space’ on cost of living

October 28, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton’s two Labour MPs have welcomed the government’s Budget, highlighting a £100 payment towards energy costs for tens of thousands of households across their constituencies, an increase in the minimum wage and measures aimed at […]

Sarah Owen MP (Luton North, Labour), during a different debate. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
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Luton MP says Christmas rough sleeping plan must offer lasting route out of homelessness

October 27, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton North MP Sarah Owen has welcomed a government commitment to offer everyone sleeping rough in the town a route off the streets before Christmas, insisting the initiative must lead to lasting support rather than […]

A firefighter
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Luton Airport expansion among risks facing town over next five years, warns fire chief

October 26, 2026 Newsdesk 0

The expansion of Luton Airport, the arrival of East West Rail and plans for a Universal theme park resort are among the major developments Bedfordshire’s fire service says it must prepare for over the next […]

Cllr Amjid Ali
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Luton Council leader warns town could miss out on devolution funding as deadline looms

October 23, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton’s Council leader has warned the town could miss out on vital investment and powers unless four local authorities agree to work together on a proposed regional devolution deal. Cllr Amjid Ali has joined his […]

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    From Oasis to The Jam: Working-class anthems soundtrack tale of rebellion as award-winning show comes to Luton

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    A coming-of-age theatre production combining rock, punk, pop, politics and poverty is heading to Luton Library Theatre this month. Anthem for Dissatisfaction will be performed on Tuesday, 17 November, at 7.30pm, following award-winning runs at [...]
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    Music

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

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    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. [...]
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    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
    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 [...]
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