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Poll shows strong trust in Bedfordshire Police but deep concern over rising crime

November 25, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Poll shows strong trust in Bedfordshire Police but deep concern over rising crime

A new poll commissioned by Bedfordshire Police and Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard has found that most residents trust the county’s police force, but many are increasingly worried about crime and feel less connected […]

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Festive light switch on events to brighten 20 wards in Luton

November 24, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Festive light switch on events to brighten 20 wards in Luton

Luton will see all 20 of its wards lit up with new community Christmas trees over the coming weeks as the council launches a town-wide festive programme aimed at bringing neighbours together. Funded through the […]

Bridget Phillipson MP, The Secretary of State for Education pictured speaking in the House of Commons. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
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Education Secretary hails ‘real impact’ of free breakfast clubs in Luton schools

November 21, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Education Secretary hails ‘real impact’ of free breakfast clubs in Luton schools

The Education Secretary has praised the early success of the government’s new breakfast club scheme in Luton, saying it is already making a tangible difference for families, seven months after its launch. The programme was […]

One of the fly-tipping signs posted around Luton
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Council crackdown after more than 40 fly tipping incidents at recycling centre

November 20, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Council crackdown after more than 40 fly tipping incidents at recycling centre

Luton Council has launched a tougher crackdown on illegal dumping after uncovering a surge of fly tipping at the Calverton Road glass recycling centre, where more than 40 separate incidents were recorded in just four […]

The Radio LaB team with one of their awards.
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Radio LaB celebrates record awards haul after standout year for uni students

November 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Radio LaB celebrates record awards haul after standout year for uni students

Luton’s student-run radio station has capped its most successful year to date after scooping six honours at the Student Radio Awards. Radio LaB, based at the University of Bedfordshire’s campus in Park Town, beat stiff […]

Food and drink

Luton takeaway celebrates hat-trick of national food awards

November 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton takeaway celebrates hat-trick of national food awards

A Luton restaurant has scooped a third successive national Food Awards prize, saying the latest win reflects years of hard work and a growing reputation for quality. Lemon Crispy Chicken and Pizza on Old Bedford […]

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Police carry out major knife crime education drive in Luton

November 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Police carry out major knife crime education drive in Luton

Bedfordshire Police have carried out their largest ever push to teach young people in Luton about the risks of knife crime, reaching two thousand students in the space of just a week. The force stepped […]

Sarah Owen MP (Luton North, Labour), during a different debate. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
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Luton MP among Labour backbench critics of radical asylum overhaul

November 18, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP among Labour backbench critics of radical asylum overhaul

Luton North MP Sarah Owen has challenged the government’s radical shake-up of the UK asylum system, warning ministers that firmness does not require cruelty. Her criticism came after Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set out the […]

Proposed View from Luton rail station towards mixed-use building and Bute Mills. New public square in the foreground
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Green light for The Stage as construction date confirmed for £136m regeneration project

November 17, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Green light for The Stage as construction date confirmed for £136m regeneration project

Luton Council has confirmed that construction on The Stage will finally begin in January, marking the most significant step forward for the £136million town centre regeneration scheme since it stalled earlier this year. The announcement […]

The Contactless ticketing system that is coming to Luton stations from next month
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Contactless ticketing set to launch at Luton and Leagrave stations next month

November 17, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Contactless ticketing set to launch at Luton and Leagrave stations next month

Passengers using Luton and Leagrave stations will soon be able to tap-in and tap-out when travelling, after the government confirmed both stops are included in a major expansion of contactless rail ticketing. The upgrade, arriving […]

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    JW Paris drop Britpop-inspired anthem ‘with sonic nods’ to Elastica, Blur, Pulp and Oasis

    October 3, 2025 Comments Off on JW Paris drop Britpop-inspired anthem ‘with sonic nods’ to Elastica, Blur, Pulp and Oasis
    Luton’s own JW Paris are back with a brand-new single, ‘Anything’ — a shimmering, swaggering slice of 90s-inspired Britpop that captures both the nostalgia and restless energy of a British summer night. The three-piece — [...]
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    Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics

    September 1, 2025 Comments Off on Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics
    Luton is no stranger to harsh headlines. But away from a long line of column inches painting the town in an unflattering light, one seasoned pub-goer has found something very different: a town centre brimming [...]
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