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University of Bedfordshire
News

University celebrates rise in student satisfaction across major national surveys

July 21, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on University celebrates rise in student satisfaction across major national surveys

The University of Bedfordshire has been named one of the most improved institutions in the country for student experience, following a string of positive results in national surveys. Students across undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research […]

The Brewery Tap
Food and drink

Back on Tap: Closed down Luton pub set to reopen with ‘major improvements’

July 17, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Back on Tap: Closed down Luton pub set to reopen with ‘major improvements’

A much-loved Luton town centre pub that shut its doors earlier this year is set to reopen next month, following a wave of community backing and promises of a fresh new look. The Brewery Tap, […]

Luton Council CEO Mark Fowler
News

Council appoints new Chief Executive with aim to ‘deliver the change Luton deserves’

July 16, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Council appoints new Chief Executive with aim to ‘deliver the change Luton deserves’

Mark Fowler has been formally appointed to the permanent role of Luton Council’s Chief Executive, with a ringing endorsement from the leader who said he’s “genuinely passionate about improving the lives of our residents”. The […]

Luton Mayor Amy Nicholls (third from right) with parks staff celebrating the retention of the Green Flag Award for five of the town's parks
News

Five Luton parks retain coveted Green Flag Award

July 16, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Five Luton parks retain coveted Green Flag Award

Five Luton parks have retained their Green Flag Award – the international quality mark for parks and open space Brantwood Park, Peoples Park, Memorial Park, Stockwood Park and Wardown Park have achieved the accreditation from […]

London Luton Airport
News

Luton Airport supports record number of jobs, says new report

July 15, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Airport supports record number of jobs, says new report

Luton Airport now supports a record 14,000 directly-linked jobs in the area, according to its newly published 2024 sustainability report. The report outlines the airport’s ongoing efforts to deliver positive impacts for local communities and […]

Police
News

24 Hours in Police Custody TV show to reveal how drug gangs target young boys

July 11, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on 24 Hours in Police Custody TV show to reveal how drug gangs target young boys

A mum’s desperate call to police about her missing son kicks off the next episode of 24 Hours in Police Custody which airs this weekend, focusing on how drugs gangs are grooming vulnerable boys in […]

easyJet plane in front of the Monarch hangar at Luton Airport
News

Old Monarch hangar makeover to create 150 jobs at Luton Airport

July 11, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Old Monarch hangar makeover to create 150 jobs at Luton Airport

The operator and owner of London Luton Airport (LLA) are laying the foundation for up to 150 new jobs following an £11.5 million refurbishment programme that includes two new aircraft engineering and repair hangars and […]

Rachel Hopkins MP, pictured in another debate
News

Luton MP backs pension shake-up to simplify savings and boost retirement returns

July 8, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP backs pension shake-up to simplify savings and boost retirement returns

Pensions are set to become simpler, easier to manage and more rewarding for ordinary workers under a major new law backed by Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins. For thousands of workers in Luton and across […]

Bedfordshire Police Assistant Chief Constable - John Murphy
News

‘Devastating consequences’ of anti-social behaviour highlighted by victims’ commissioner

July 7, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘Devastating consequences’ of anti-social behaviour highlighted by victims’ commissioner

A woman whose husband was murdered following a spate of unchecked anti-social behaviour delivered a stark warning to Luton leaders, saying lives are still at risk unless more is done to tackle the problem. Baroness […]

Councillor David Wynn
News

Tributes paid following unexpected death of Councillor David Wynn

July 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Tributes paid following unexpected death of Councillor David Wynn

Tributes have been paid to Councillor David Wynn following the announcement that he passed away at Luton and Dunstable hospital on Thursday 26 June. Councillor Wynn had represented Stopsley ward for the Liberal Democrat party […]

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  • The Looted Youth aka Ben Thomson
    Music

    Luton’s The Looted Youth releases heartfelt single ‘Maybe That’s Just Life?’

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    Music

    Luna Rosa roar back with new single ahead of Luton gig in stacked live weekend at The Castle

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    Music

    Luton Town FC, Sugar Loaf, L&D and more: Myles Smith shows hometown love in debut album reveal

    March 23, 2026 0
    Global pop star Myles Smith has used some of his hometown haunts and Luton landmarks to announce the release of his long-awaited debut album to millions of fans around the world. But despite his rise [...]
  • Awaken
    Art

    Creative projects rooted in community, culture and creativity across Luton awarded funding boost

    March 23, 2026 0
    Creative projects celebrating everything from Luton’s carnival heritage to refugee experiences and the town’s chalk landscape have been awarded funding through a programme designed to support community-led arts. Seventeen projects across the town have secured [...]
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