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The Green Flag can keep flying in six Luton parks
News

Six Luton parks retain prestigious award that rewards Britain’s top green spaces

July 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Six Luton parks retain prestigious award that rewards Britain’s top green spaces

Six Luton parks have retained their Green Flag Award, with the council hailing the international quality mark for parks and open space as a testament to the hard work and dedication of the teams and […]

Luton’s new Mayor Councillor Tahmina Saleem and Deputy Mayor Councillor Babatunde Ajisola
News

New Mayor vows to ‘tirelessly promote’ a Luton ‘where everyone can thrive’

July 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on New Mayor vows to ‘tirelessly promote’ a Luton ‘where everyone can thrive’

Luton’s new Mayor Councillor Tahmina Saleem and Deputy Mayor Councillor Babatunde Ajisola were officially appointed in a ceremony held in the council chamber last night. Councillor Tahmina Saleem who serves the Biscot ward has been […]

Luton Hoo Memorial Park
Parks

New food and gardening activities at Memorial Park

July 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on New food and gardening activities at Memorial Park

Environmental charity, Groundwork East, is running a range of free activities in Memorial Park, to help people to get outside and learn about nature. For those wanting to immerse themselves in nature, Memorial Park will […]

Police
News

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
News

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
News

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 […]

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    Music

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

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    Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has released a powerful new short film dedicated to children and staff at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital while also announcing that his debut album is in early contention to go [...]
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    Film

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

    June 17, 2026 Comments Off on Three major new Stacey Dooley documentaries announced tackling abuse, addiction and military failings
    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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