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24 Hours in Police Custody - The Ambush
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24 Hours in Police Custody returns as detectives continue their quest for justice after Luton teen left for dead

August 29, 2026 Newsdesk 0

24 Hours In Police Custody returns to screens with a double bill that follows Bedfordshire Police’s four-year fight for justice after a teenager was left for dead in Luton. In a brand-new two-part special that […]

Food and drink

Whitbread confirms final Beefeater date as two Luton restaurants to close

August 28, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Two Beefeater restaurants serving customers in and around Luton will close to the public next month as owner Whitbread prepares to pull the plug on the restaurant brand across the UK after more than half […]

Councillor Tahmina Saleem has been appointed as Leader of Luton Council
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Council backs new mayor for Luton, Bedford, Central Beds and Milton Keynes area in push for more local powers

August 27, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton Council has backed plans for a new mayor and devolved authority covering Luton, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes – arguing the arrangement could unlock billions of pounds of additional economic growth. The council […]

Universal Studios
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Luton Council leaders joins talks on how £50billion economic boost from Universal theme park could benefit the town

August 24, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Council Leader Tahmina Saleem and chief executive Mark Fowler joined regional leaders for the first ever talks about how the planned Universal theme park in Bedfordshire and the expected £50billion economic boost for the UK […]

The emergency anaphylaxis kit installed at Luton Airport
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Luton Airport the first in UK to install emergency allergy kits across terminal

August 21, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton Airport has become the first UK airport to install emergency anaphylaxis kits across its terminal, with staff being trained to respond to severe allergic reactions. The wall-mounted kits have been installed at more than […]

Luton Town Hall
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Luton Council to invest £18.9m in three-year drive to prevent problems before they start

August 20, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton Council is to invest £6.3 million a year until 2028/29 in a programme aimed at tackling problems earlier, from unemployment and homelessness to social isolation and unsafe neighbourhoods. The council says the investment is […]

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£3.3m Luton funding welcomed as government launches plan to end rough sleeping

August 20, 2026 Newsdesk 0

More than £3.3 million has been earmarked for Luton as part of a government drive to end rough sleeping, with the town’s housing chief describing the investment as the “serious, sustained” funding the council has […]

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 ‘appalled’ as fireworks set off despite Luton fire warnings and emergency government alert

August 18, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton North MP Sarah Owen has said she is “appalled” after fireworks were reportedly set off in the town despite warnings over the very high risk of wildfires. Ms Owen said she had raised the […]

Firefighters tackle the blaze at Selbourne Road
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Major incident stood down after huge Luton fire

August 16, 2026 Newsdesk 1

A full investigation into the cause of a major fire at a commercial building in Luton will take place after Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service crews tackled a blaze which had been declared a major […]

University of Bedfordshire
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Clearing offers second chance for Luton students after A-Level results day

August 13, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton students who have received their A-Level, T Level or BTEC results today are being urged not to panic if their grades or plans have not gone as expected, with university places still available through […]

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

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