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‘Naturally we are disappointed’ – Luton Airport expansion decision delayed for third time

December 18, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘Naturally we are disappointed’ – Luton Airport expansion decision delayed for third time

Luton Airport’s expansion plans, billed as the “biggest job creation programme in a generation” have been delayed for a third time by the government.  The airport wants to increase the annual capacity of its site […]

The view of the Luton Point shopping centre from St George's Square
Food and drink

New restaurants and stores coming to Luton Point shopping centre

December 18, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on New restaurants and stores coming to Luton Point shopping centre

A new food spot and an expanded old favourite are among the new and improved stores coming to the Luton Point shopping centre in the next few weeks. Hot on the heels of the recent […]

Luton Town CEO Gary Sweet and Chief Recruitment Officer Mick Harford inside the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital's refurbished emergency department
News

New-look hospital emergency department officially opened

December 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on New-look hospital emergency department officially opened

Luton Town Football Club CEO Gary Sweet and Chief Recruitment Officer Mick Harford were the special guests as the newly refurbished and expanded Emergency Department at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital was officially opened. […]

A sea of banners: Vauxhall workers aim their anger at Stellantis
News

In ‘limbo’ over Xmas – Vauxhall workers protest plan to close Luton factory

December 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on In ‘limbo’ over Xmas – Vauxhall workers protest plan to close Luton factory

Vauxhall workers in Luton have begun two days of protests over the planned closure of the Kimpton Road plant, amid calls for their redundancy consultation to be extended or even stopped altogether. One month ago, […]

Hatters CEO Gary Sweet with Luton supporting town councillor James Taylor, onstage in St George's Square with during the celebrations after the football club won promotion to the Premier League in 2023
Luton Town news

New Luton stadium will ‘spark a revitalisation’ of town centre, says councillor 

December 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on New Luton stadium will ‘spark a revitalisation’ of town centre, says councillor 

A councillor responsible for regeneration has said that Luton’s Power Court stadium will be the catalyst for change in the town centre after plans were approved last night.  Eight years after plans were first unveiled, […]

The Post Office's former home inside the former WH Smith branch, which has now closed
News

MP confirms Post Office aiming to remain in Luton town centre after WH Smith closure

December 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on MP confirms Post Office aiming to remain in Luton town centre after WH Smith closure

The Post Office is aiming to find a new branch in the centre of Luton after it was revealed that their current base inside WH Smith will close, Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins has confirmed. […]

The former Vauxhall plant on Kimpton Road
News

Vauxhall workers to protest Luton plant closure plans

December 16, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Vauxhall workers to protest Luton plant closure plans

Vauxhall workers in Luton will hold a two-day protest and a rally over Stellantis’ plans to shut its profitable electric van factory, Unite, the automotive workers’ union, has said. The protests will take place on […]

Luton Town Hall
Food and drink

Three Luton food businesses fined for hygiene offences

December 13, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Three Luton food businesses fined for hygiene offences

Three Luton food businesses have been prosecuted by the council for poor hygiene standards, including pest infestations within the premises. All three businesses were closed immediately using hygiene emergency prohibition powers. On 22 November, Pink […]

Vauxhall on Kimpton Road
News

Stellantis CEO’s exit must halt closure of Luton’s Vauxhall van factory, says union

December 5, 2024 Newsdesk 2

Unite, the union for automotive workers, has called on Stellantis to halt the planned closure of the Vauxhall van plant in Luton following the resignation of CEO Carlos Tavares. The union is meeting with management […]

The former Vauxhall plant on Kimpton Road
News

MP’s call for Minister to meet Vauxhall workers ‘more important than ever’ after CEO quits

December 2, 2024 Newsdesk 1

Luton’s MP has said it is “more important than ever” that the government meet Luton workers after the CEO of the parent company planning to close Vauxhall’s van plant resigned. Last week it was announced […]

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    Myles Smith dedicates new short film with Stephen Graham to Luton Hospital as debut album on course for No.1

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    Three major new Stacey Dooley documentaries announced tackling abuse, addiction and military failings

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    Luton-born documentary maker Stacey Dooley is set to front three new BBC documentaries examining some of the UK’s most difficult and controversial issues. The award-winning presenter and filmmaker will return to BBC Three and iPlayer [...]
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