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Luton Town Hall
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Luton Council leader warns against rise in hate speech

September 9, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Council leader warns against rise in hate speech

Luton Council leader Cllr Hazel Simmons MBE has warned of a “concerning rise in hate speech” and urged residents to stand united against racism, division and hostility. In a strongly worded statement, Cllr Simmons said: […]

Stacey Dooley
TV and Radio

Stacey Dooley to front new BBC series on social media health fads

September 8, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Stacey Dooley to front new BBC series on social media health fads

Luton documentary maker Stacey Dooley is set to front a new BBC series investigating the rise of online health crazes and the risks behind them. With one in three Britons now turning to social media […]

School children learning outdoors
News

Zoo charity calls on government to ensure access to nature is compulsory in schools

September 8, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Zoo charity calls on government to ensure access to nature is compulsory in schools

As schools in Luton spent last week welcoming back children fresh from a summer spent climbing trees, building sandcastles and playing football in the park, conservation charity ZSL is calling on the UK government not […]

The red panda cub
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Win for conservation as rare red panda born at Whipsnade Zoo

September 7, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Win for conservation as rare red panda born at Whipsnade Zoo

A new arrival at Whipsnade Zoo marks a vital boost to the European breeding programme for the red panda – a globally endangered species.   Born at the conservation zoo on 23rd June to mum Ruby […]

Diane Cleary
News

Family speak out as man jailed for ‘brutal and senseless’ killing of mother and grandmother

September 5, 2025 Newsdesk 1

The family of a much-loved mother and grandmother have spoken of being “broken” after a Luton man was today (Friday) sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years and six months for the […]

Priscilla Sackey was the first patient to have a new treatment to manage her sickle cell disease
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Luton mum first to benefit from new sickle cell service

September 5, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton mum first to benefit from new sickle cell service

A Luton mum has described a new NHS treatment service in the town as “life-changing” after becoming the first patient to receive it this week. Priscilla Sackey, 56, was treated on Wednesday morning at Luton […]

An Arriva bus
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Luton bus drivers to strike for 16 days over pay dispute

September 5, 2025 Newsdesk 1

Bus drivers in Luton will walk out for 16 days this autumn as part of a dispute over pay with Arriva. Members of the Unite union based at the town’s depot are among more than […]

Luton Airport staff
News

Luton Airport shortlisted for three industry awards

September 5, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Airport shortlisted for three industry awards

Luton Airport has been named a finalist in three national industry awards in recognition of its customer service and strong operational performance. The airport has been shortlisted twice in the 2025 UK Customer Experience (CX) […]

Matt Fry
News

Lib Dems hold Stopsley in by-election as new councillor elected

September 5, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Lib Dems hold Stopsley in by-election as new councillor elected

Matt Fry of the Liberal Democrats was last night elected councillor for Stopsley Ward following the by-election, with the final count concluding at 12.30pm at Luton Town Hall. Fry secured 935 votes, narrowly defeating Reform […]

Police cordon off the Humberstone Road crime scene
News

Teens charged with murder as victim in fatal stabbing named

September 4, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Teens charged with murder as victim in fatal stabbing named

Bedfordshire Police have charged two teenagers in connection with the fatal stabbing of 26-year-old Luton man Adam Khan, who has been formally identified as the victim. Following the custody extension of a boy and a […]

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  • Vauxhall workers
    News

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

    April 20, 2026 Comments Off on New Vauxhall exhibition to celebrate Luton’s industrial past after factory closure
    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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    Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’

    April 20, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’
    A community-built landmark in Marsh Farm will once again take centre stage this summer as Luton Henge Festival returns for a second year. The free event, taking place across Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August, [...]
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