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The 'If You can dream it you must do it' mural on Bute Street is lit up at night
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Review on improving town centre to ask your experience of Luton night life

February 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Review on improving town centre to ask your experience of Luton night life

A council cross-party group has been set up to review Luton’s night-time town centre night life and activities to help improve the experience for residents, workers and visitors. At a council Overview and Scrutiny Committee […]

Mother macaque Maggie (left) and Bella (right) cuddling newly-born baby macaque, Eka (middle). Photo by Mark Johnson
Parks

Primate soulmates: Whipsnade Zoo shares tender moment between motherly macaques

February 14, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Primate soulmates: Whipsnade Zoo shares tender moment between motherly macaques

Whipsnade Zoo has shared a tender picture of two motherly Sulawesi-crested macaques doting on three-month-old infant, Eka.   Zoo member Mark Johnson captured the special moment between the primate parents Maggie and Bella at the conservation […]

Cath Gunn, Principal of Barnfield College (left), and Gill Worgan, Chief Executive of West Herts College Group
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College’s new £38m facility ‘to empower local people’ and boost skills ‘for in-demand jobs’

February 13, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on College’s new £38m facility ‘to empower local people’ and boost skills ‘for in-demand jobs’

Barnfield College has officially unveiled its brand‐new £38million Construction and Engineering Centre which has been built to become a cornerstone for teaching and innovation in Luton. The new facility will offer a dynamic space that […]

The Vauxhall plant on Kimpton Road is set to close
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Luton’s MPs blast Vauxhall closure call ‘callous’ and a ‘destructive blow’ for town

February 6, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton’s MPs blast Vauxhall closure call ‘callous’ and a ‘destructive blow’ for town

Luton’s Members of Parliament have blasted the decision to close the Vauxhall plant and owner Stellantis’ refusal to engage with plans to save the 120-year-old automotive factory, with one saying she is “devastated”. It was […]

Rachel Hopkins MP
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Luton MP praises police funding boost for ‘safer streets’ but warns of ongoing challenges

February 6, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP praises police funding boost for ‘safer streets’ but warns of ongoing challenges

Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins has expressed her support for a 6.6 per cent increase in funding allocated to Bedfordshire Police and the government’s “commitment to safer streets” but has cautioned that challenges remain. A […]

North African Lion Winta's three nine-week-old cubs outside for the first time at Whipsnade Zoo.
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Whipsnade Zoo’s lion cub trio take their first steps outside the den

February 6, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Whipsnade Zoo’s lion cub trio take their first steps outside the den

Whipsnade Zoo’s trio of Northern African lion cubs have been pictured taking their first exploratory steps outside, under the watchful eye of their mother Winta.  The nine-week-old cubs appeared tentative at first, but with a […]

A 3D model of the school
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Plans revealed for new special school in Luton

February 6, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Plans revealed for new special school in Luton

Plans have been announced to build a first-of-its-kind in Luton specialist school to support pupils aged 9-16 years with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) special needs to help meet growing demand. The new school […]

The Vauxhall insignia on the Kimpton Road plant
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‘This will impact the whole town,’ says Luton Council leader as Vauxhall closure confirmed

February 5, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘This will impact the whole town,’ says Luton Council leader as Vauxhall closure confirmed

Vauxhall is to close after 120 years in Luton, it has been confirmed by the owners of the Kimpton Road automotive factory, Stellantis, with Luton Council extremely disappointed and angry at the decision after numerous […]

The old ABC Cinema on George Street in Luton town centre
Art

Artists chosen to ‘brighten up’ old ABC Cinema and other town centre spots

February 4, 2025 Newsdesk 1

The old, derelict ABC Cinema, which is set to be adorned with a mural artwork celebrating Luton’s unique heritage, is among three public art projects set to brighten up some highly visible neglected spots in […]

Bedfordshire Police
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Police funding boost ‘will get more officers into our town centres,’ says Home Secretary

January 31, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Police funding boost ‘will get more officers into our town centres,’ says Home Secretary

Bedfordshire Police is set to receive a 6.6 per cent boost in funding boost to enhance efforts to combat crime in urban areas, including Luton, it has been announced by the government. The increase, announced […]

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    Luton wants cleaner shops, better parks and more flowers as £1.5m ‘Pride in Place’ plans approved

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    Cleaner shopping parades, brighter gateways into town and upgraded play parks are among the first improvements residents could begin seeing across Luton after councillors approved plans for a £1.5million government-funded regeneration programme. Luton Council’s executive [...]
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    New exhibition shines light on hidden history of school dispersal

    April 21, 2026 Comments Off on New exhibition shines light on hidden history of school dispersal
    A powerful new installation exploring a little-known chapter of British history has arrived in Luton, bringing with it stories that many in the town may recognise on a deeply personal level. Bussing Out, an immersive [...]
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    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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