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Luton easyJet passengers warned of possible Xmas disruption as airport staff to vote on strike

November 6, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton easyJet passengers warned of possible Xmas disruption as airport staff to vote on strike

Luton Airport passengers flying with easyJet could face disruption over the festive period as DHL check-in and baggage handling staff ballot for strike action in a dispute over pay. Around 200 DHL employees who handle […]

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Council completes repair programme to create safer, smoother roads in Luton

November 6, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Council completes repair programme to create safer, smoother roads in Luton

Work to repair roads that are near the end of their life has been completed in Luton. These roads have been resurfaced to replace damage to the layers in the surface that cannot be treated […]

Leonardo's Capability Green site
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Strike at Luton aerospace factory suspended after new pay offer

November 4, 2025 Newsdesk 1

Planned strike action by staff at Leonardo’s Luton site has been suspended after the defence and aerospace company put forward an improved pay offer following last-minute talks with union officials. Unite members at the Capability […]

Jay, aged 12, Yusuf, aged 14, Mercedes, aged 14, Andrei, aged 14, and Jack, aged 12, from Lea Manor school in Luton, with uniforms donated by easyJet at London Luton Airport, as part of the airline’s new uniform donation initiative. Photo by: David Parry/PA Media Assignments
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easyJet donates old uniforms to help struggling Luton families

November 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on easyJet donates old uniforms to help struggling Luton families

easyJet is donating thousands of retired crew uniforms to Luton families struggling with the rising cost of school clothing, in a new partnership with local charity Level Trust. The Luton-based airline, whose headquarters are at […]

Two-year-old Jayden gives a thumbs-up before heading into surgery as the first patient at Luton & Dunstable Hospital's new Planned Surgery Centre
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Thumbs up from first young patient as Luton Hospital opens new surgery centre

November 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Thumbs up from first young patient as Luton Hospital opens new surgery centre

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital has opened a new suite of theatres and a Planned Surgery Centre in its newly built Cedar Wing, providing a modern, purpose-built space for children needing surgery. The centre includes […]

Luton MPs Rachel Hopkins (left) and Sarah Owen.jpg
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Luton MPs launch public survey to decide how £1.5m Pride in Place funding should be spent

November 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MPs launch public survey to decide how £1.5m Pride in Place funding should be spent

Luton’s two Members of Parliament have launched a public survey asking residents how the town’s £1.5million share of the government’s new Pride in Place fund should be used. The money, announced last month as part […]

University of Bedfordshire student Danielle Foley collects an award
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University station celebrates triple win at national Community Radio Awards

November 3, 2025 Newsdesk 1

Luton’s student-run station Radio LaB has scooped three prizes at the Community Radio Awards, including the coveted Gold for Creative Radio of the Year. The University of Bedfordshire-based station impressed judges with its inventive programming […]

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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 […]

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    New exhibition shines light on hidden history of school dispersal

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    New Vauxhall exhibition to celebrate Luton’s industrial past after factory closure

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    A major new exhibition charting more than a century of car manufacturing in Luton is set to open next month, offering a poignant look at the town’s industrial heritage following the closure of the Vauxhall [...]
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