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From left: MP for Luton South and South Bedfordshire, Rachel Hopkins, and Luton Airport Parkway station manager, Joe Healy, celebrate the station's 25th anniversary.
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Luton Airport Parkway station celebrates silver anniversary with special event

November 26, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Airport Parkway station celebrates silver anniversary with special event

Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins and members of the community gathered at Luton Airport Parkway yesterday (Monday 25 November) to celebrate 25 years since the station opened in 1999. Opened by Queen Elizabeth II in […]

O'Shea's Bar and Grill on Castle Street
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Luton Irish pub O’Shea’s to close after 33 years

November 25, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Irish pub O’Shea’s to close after 33 years

A part of Luton’s nightlife and community for more than three decades has announced its impending closure. Iconic Irish pub, O’Shea’s Bar and Grill, which first opened its doors on 29th May 1991, has been […]

Boxer pupfish adult at Whipsnade Zoo.
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Zoo launches ambitious plan to save a rare fish from extinction 

November 19, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Zoo launches ambitious plan to save a rare fish from extinction 

Whipsnade Zoo is spearheading a dramatic conservation effort to save a rare fish species from extinction.   The Bedfordshire conservation zoo transported precious Boxer pupfish eggs to Bristol Zoo Project, following the revelation that the last […]

man in santa claus costume
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Here’s what’s on during five weeks of festive fun in Luton town centre

November 13, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Here’s what’s on during five weeks of festive fun in Luton town centre

A programme of festive events and activities has been unveiled to bring holiday cheer to Lutonians, businesses and shoppers. The festivities begin with Lighting Up Luton on Saturday 23 November outside the Town Hall, George […]

Luton Sixth Form College
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Luton Sixth Form College staff vote to strike over ‘baffling’ pay dispute

November 13, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Sixth Form College staff vote to strike over ‘baffling’ pay dispute

Luton Sixth Form’s National Education Union members have voted to strike in a dispute over pay and funding which a union chief has called “baffling” as it favours some colleges over others. Luton members were […]

More than 1,500 knives have been handed into weapons surrender bins over the last six months
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Knife crime falls as police back ‘Just Drop It’ action week

November 12, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Knife crime falls as police back ‘Just Drop It’ action week

Knife crime in Bedfordshire has fallen by more than 35 per cent, as the police continue to call for people to ‘Just Drop It’ during national knife crime action week. Incidents involving a knife fell […]

Jet2 is coming to Luton Airport
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Jet2 new Luton base ‘will create exciting new jobs,’ says airport boss

November 12, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Jet2 new Luton base ‘will create exciting new jobs,’ says airport boss

London Luton Airport has been chosen as the latest UK base for Jet2.com and Jet2holidays in a move that will create more than 125 jobs.  In their first summer of operations from Luton, the UK’s […]

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Men charged with town centre robbery and machete attack on off-duty cop

November 11, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Men charged with town centre robbery and machete attack on off-duty cop

Two men have been charged in connection with a Luton town centre robbery and attack on an off-duty police officer. Hannan Mahmood, 19, and Humar Mahmood, 18, both of Belmont Road, Luton were arrested on […]

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Ex-cop jailed for lying about speeding offence

November 11, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Ex-cop jailed for lying about speeding offence

A former police officer who admitted lying about a speeding offence has been jailed for 16 months. Sabrina Kaur, 23, from Luton, was working for Bedfordshire Police as a police community support officer (PCSO) when […]

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Luton blaze photos released to show shut doors can save lives in a fire

November 10, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton blaze photos released to show shut doors can save lives in a fire

The fire service is reminding residents of the importance of closing doors in your home following the release of dramatic pictures following a fire in Luton.   Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) praised the […]

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