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New PCC pledges ‘zero tolerance of all crime’ as he asks for residents’ views on police plan

August 5, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on New PCC pledges ‘zero tolerance of all crime’ as he asks for residents’ views on police plan

Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard has launched a consultation survey for the people of Luton and Bedfordshire to share their views on the core objectives of his Police and Crime Plan. You can feed […]

(L-R): Peter West, Mik Scarlet and Matthew Fisher receive their honorary degrees from the University of Bedfordshire
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Radio star and disability campaigner among honorary recipients at uni graduation

July 30, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Radio star and disability campaigner among honorary recipients at uni graduation

A host of well-known faces joined the University of Bedfordshire’s Class of 2024 celebrating their graduation, as a number of honorary awards were presented to guests who have made a valuable impact in the arts […]

Luton Airport have rolled out next generation security scanners
News

What £20m quicker security checks at Luton Airport will mean for your summer travels

July 27, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on What £20m quicker security checks at Luton Airport will mean for your summer travels

Passengers travelling through London Luton Airport (LLA) no longer need to remove liquids and electronic items from their bags as they pass through security, following the successful roll-out of next generation security scanners. The completion […]

University of Bedfordshire Luton campus
Art

Student awarded third place in national book cover design competition

July 26, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Student awarded third place in national book cover design competition

A graphic design student from the University of Bedfordshire has secured third place in the prestigious Penguin Cover Design Award, battling against hundreds of nominations across the country. Karin Kerotova, a second year student, was […]

Roadworks
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Extensive road improvement programme will help Luton’s ‘need to cut carbon’

July 26, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Extensive road improvement programme will help Luton’s ‘need to cut carbon’

A large, multi-million pound programme of works is underway to repair, protect and preserve Luton’s roads, which will also assist in the towbn’s carbon reduction commitments. More than 221,000m2 of roads will be improved in […]

Doting Pere David mum cleans her fawn at Whipsnade Zoo (c) Gracie_Gee_ZSL Large
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Flurry of fawns born boost for zoo efforts to recover ‘extinct in wild’ species

July 25, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Flurry of fawns born boost for zoo efforts to recover ‘extinct in wild’ species

The pitter patter of tiny hooves can be heard across Whipsnade Zoo this summer, as a flurry of fawns have been born including 15 of a bambi-esque deer species that was classified as extinct in […]

The Knife Angel sculpture by Alfie Bradley, made from over 100,000 seized blades.
Art

Knife Angel sculpture to arrive in Luton as memorial to lost lives

July 23, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Knife Angel sculpture to arrive in Luton as memorial to lost lives

A towering 27-foot sculpture crafted from over 100,000 seized blades, called The Knife Angel, will be unveiled in St George’s Square on Saturday 3 August. The artwork by Alfie Bradley presents a striking visual reminder […]

The Luton Point shopping centre entrance in St George's Square
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New era for shopping centre with name change

July 22, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on New era for shopping centre with name change

A new era will begin for the town’s shopping centre today (July 22) as The Mall changes its name to become Luton Point. The name was selected to represent the retail hub’s unique positioning at […]

Deadpool & Wolverine is released in cinemas on July 25
Film

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman urge Luton film fans to give blood

July 21, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman urge Luton film fans to give blood

Hollywood superstars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are calling on Luton film fans to be ‘heroes’ by becoming blood donors in a collaboration between NHS Blood and Transplant and Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine movie. The actors […]

London Luton Airport Departures
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Luton Airport ‘fully operational’ amid worldwide IT chaos hitting planes, trains and NHS

July 19, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Airport ‘fully operational’ amid worldwide IT chaos hitting planes, trains and NHS

London Luton Airport “remains fully operational” as a major worldwide IT outages have hit travel, retail and healthcare industries across the world, with more than 5,000 flights cancelled across the globe.  This issue has been […]

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