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Concept image of the cafe and amenity area on the redeveloped former Vauxhall site, being called the Luton Gateway
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Plans recommended to transform historic former Vauxhall factory into employment hub

July 13, 2026 Newsdesk 0

The future of the former Vauxhall factory in Luton has moved a step closer as plans to redevelop the historic Kimpton Road site into a major new employment hub have been recommended for approval. The […]

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Hosepipe ban introduced for Luton homes as heatwave puts water supplies under pressure

July 10, 2026 Newsdesk 1

Most households across Luton are now subject to a hosepipe ban after Affinity Water introduced temporary restrictions following weeks of hot, dry weather. The Temporary Use Ban came into force today (Friday) and affects customers […]

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University of Bedfordshire among region’s best as student satisfaction rises again

July 10, 2026 Newsdesk 0

The University of Bedfordshire says it has continued to improve the student experience after recording another strong set of results in the latest National Student Survey. The National Student Survey is completed each year by […]

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Two more Luton schools to offer free breakfast clubs from September

July 8, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Two schools in Luton South and South Bedfordshire will begin offering free breakfast clubs from September as part of the government’s expansion of its Best Start scheme. Hillborough Junior School and Foxdell Primary School have […]

Luton Fire Station turns 70
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Luton Fire Station celebrates 70 years of serving the town

July 8, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton Community Fire Station has marked its 70th anniversary with a celebration honouring generations of firefighters who have served and protected the town. Current and former staff, their families and local dignitaries gathered at the […]

Luton Airport's Classroom to Careers programme
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Luton Airport invests £41m locally as jobs, community funding and emissions cuts reported in new update

July 7, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton Airport invested more than £41million with local businesses in 2025, including £25.2million spent directly with companies based in Luton, according to its latest sustainability report. The figures show the scale of the airport’s economic […]

One of the fly-tipping signs posted around Luton
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Council pledges £5.5m push to tackle litter, parking and antisocial behaviour in Luton neighbourhoods

July 6, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton Council has set out a major investment plan aimed at delivering visible improvements across neighbourhoods, with a renewed focus on everyday issues residents say are affecting quality of life. The programme places frontline services, […]

Rachel Hopkins MP speaking in another debate
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Prime Minister promises 1,000 new homes in Luton and Beds after MP pushes for council housing boost

July 2, 2026 Newsdesk 0

The Prime Minister has pledged that 1,000 new social and affordable homes will be delivered in Luton and Bedfordshire after a Luton MP called for a major acceleration in council housebuilding during Prime Minister’s Questions. […]

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital A&E
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Hospital trust awarded £2m after improving A&E waiting times

July 1, 2026 Newsdesk 0

The NHS trust that runs Luton and Dunstable University Hospital has been awarded £2million in bonus funding after being recognised as one of England’s most improved hospital trusts for A&E performance. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation […]

Rachel Hopkins MP
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Luton businesses urged to claim £3,000 grants to hire unemployed young people

July 1, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Businesses across Luton are being encouraged to take advantage of a new government scheme offering £3,000 for every eligible young person they hire. The Youth Jobs Grant launched yesterday as part of the government’s wider […]

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