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Man arrested after ‘shots fired’ in Marsh Farm

July 16, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Man arrested after ‘shots fired’ in Marsh Farm

Bedfordshire Police have arrested a man on suspicion of affray after reports of “shots being fired” in a town. Bedfordshire Police said a “firearm” was discharged between the alleyway of Morris Close and Waleys Close, […]

London Luton Airport crowned European Airport of the year at the prestigious ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards
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Luton Airport lands award as best in Europe

July 15, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Airport lands award as best in Europe

London Luton Airport has been crowned European Airport of the year at the prestigious ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards. LLA was presented with the coveted award at ACI EUROPE’s Annual Congress and General Assembly in […]

Artist’s impression looking east along George Street as part of the council's vision for Luton 2040
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Luton’s 2040 vision to ‘transform our town’ championed

July 9, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton’s 2040 vision to ‘transform our town’ championed

Luton Council has been praised for its trailblazing and ambitious 2040 vision following an assessment by the Local Government Association. The Corporate Peer Challenge report champions Luton’s 2040 vision which focuses on creating a healthy, […]

The Food & Beverage Award won by London Luton Airport
Food and drink

Luton Airport lands European food and drink award

July 9, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Airport lands European food and drink award

London Luton Airport has been voted as the standout European airport for food and beverage choice at the 2024 Food & Beverage Awards held in Ontario, California. The award was presented to the airport in […]

Luton MPs Rachel Hopkins (left) and Sarah Owen.jpg
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Luton MPs hold seats as Labour trounce Tories in general election landslide

July 5, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MPs hold seats as Labour trounce Tories in general election landslide

Luton’s two Members of Parliament, Rachel Hopkins and Sarah Owen, have been returned to their seats as part of a landslide victory night for the Labour party as they ousted the Conservatives to take power […]

A destroyed Pride in Luton banner
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Pride in Luton ‘more defiant and determined than ever’ after third banner vandalised

July 4, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Pride in Luton ‘more defiant and determined than ever’ after third banner vandalised

The co-chairs of the Luton in Pride festival have responded with a defiant message to make the weekend’s celebrations “more queer than ever before” after a third spate of homophobic vandalism saw banners destroyed. An […]

Luton Town Hall
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Flag raised above Town Hall to mark Windrush anniversary

June 25, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Flag raised above Town Hall to mark Windrush anniversary

The Windrush flag was raised above the Town Hall on Saturday (22 June) at a special event to mark the 76th anniversary of Windrush arriving in the UK. The event included prizes for the best […]

Chaiiwala
Food and drink

Indian street-food chain Chaiiwala arrives at London Luton Airport

June 20, 2024 Newsdesk 1

Passengers will have the pick of a new dining option following the arrival of Indian street-food specialist, Chaiiwala at London Luton Airport, which has created 40 new jobs with the launch of the restaurant. With […]

Luton Town Hall
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Luton is no place for hate say community leaders

June 19, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton is no place for hate say community leaders

Community leaders gathered outside the Town Hall yesterday to highlight their commitment to ensuring Luton is no place for hate. To mark the United Nation’s International Day for Countering Hate Speech 18 June, representatives of […]

The design of the new state-of-the-art skate park and children’s play areas in Wigmore Park
Lifestyle

Work to start on skate and play facilities in Wigmore Park

June 18, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Work to start on skate and play facilities in Wigmore Park

Work is to begin a new state-of-the-art skate park and children’s play areas in Wigmore Park as part of a £2million investment for the community that will also be one of the largest concrete multi-discipline […]

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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

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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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