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Police step up patrols ahead of Bonfire Night celebrations

November 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Police step up patrols ahead of Bonfire Night celebrations

Bedfordshire Police will be increasing patrols across the county this week as officers prepare for one of their busiest nights of the year — Bonfire Night. The force is urging Lutonians to celebrate safely and […]

North African Lion cubs investigate Halloween pumpkins in his enclosure at Whipsnade Zoo.
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Animals enjoy hair-raising Halloween treats at Whipsnade Zoo

October 30, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Animals enjoy hair-raising Halloween treats at Whipsnade Zoo

Rhinos, black lemurs, and a pride of ten lions were trick-or-treated to Halloween fun this week at Whipsnade Zoo, as ‘Boo at the Zoo’ takes over for October half-term.  Kicking off the spook-tacular fun at […]

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
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App helps Luton stroke patients find their voice

October 29, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on App helps Luton stroke patients find their voice

A new speech therapy app is transforming recovery for stroke patients at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital. CueSpeak, an interactive therapy tool designed to help people with difficulties speaking, understanding, reading and writing, is now […]

Rachel Hopkins MP
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New renters’ rights law passes with promise of greater security for tenants

October 28, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on New renters’ rights law passes with promise of greater security for tenants

In what Luton MP Rachel Hopkins hailed as a landmark victory for private renters, the government’s new legislation banning “no-fault” evictions has received Royal Assent. Many renters have long felt vulnerable to sudden eviction, abrupt […]

3D View of proposed mixed-use building on approach from Bute Street
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Work on £136m project to restart in January as £20m funding confirmed ‘safe and secure’

October 28, 2025 Newsdesk 1

Work on Luton’s £136 million town centre regeneration scheme The Stage is expected to restart early in the new year after the council confirmed it is close to receiving final safety approval. The Stage, located […]

Rachel Hopkins MP
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Major Typhoon jet deal to create 1,000 jobs in Luton South area, says MP

October 28, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Major Typhoon jet deal to create 1,000 jobs in Luton South area, says MP

Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins has welcomed a landmark defence agreement between the UK and Türkiye, claiming it will secure around 1,000 jobs for communities in and around the town. The deal, announced by the […]

The Holiday Inn
Food and drink

Luton hotel fined after guest suffers allergic reaction

October 27, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton hotel fined after guest suffers allergic reaction

The operators of a hotel in Luton have been fined almost £40,000 after serving food to a customer which resulted in an allergic reaction. A guest at the Holiday Inn, Airport Way, suffered an allergic […]

Hazelbury Crescent car park
Luton Town news

Luton Council teams up with Hatters to provide new public car parking in Bury Park

October 24, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Council teams up with Hatters to provide new public car parking in Bury Park

Luton Council and Luton Town Football Club have teamed up to offer additional parking facilities in the Bury Park area. An agreement in principle has been reached that will allow the council to operate the […]

HRH The Princess Royal visits easyJet at London Luton Airport
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Princess Royal visits easyJet HQ at Luton Airport ahead of airline’s 30th anniversary

October 20, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Princess Royal visits easyJet HQ at Luton Airport ahead of airline’s 30th anniversary

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited easyJet’s head office and maintenance base at London Luton Airport last week to mark the success of the airline’s apprenticeship programme and celebrate its contribution to local skills […]

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Luton Council calls for fire services to be given legal say in major developments after Grenfell

October 20, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Council calls for fire services to be given legal say in major developments after Grenfell

Luton Council is demanding the Government change national planning rules to make fire services statutory consultees on all major developments — a move councillors say is vital to prevent another disaster like the Grenfell Tower […]

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    ‘I hope I made you proud’ – Star Myles Smith wows Luton in homecoming pop-up show

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    Luton’s Brit Award-winning mega-selling pop star Myles Smith returned home last night to play a surprise pop-up show outdoors in the Hat District, insisting afterwards that he hopes he makes the town proud.  The ‘Stargazing’ [...]
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