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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital A&E
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Hospital trust awarded £2m after improving A&E waiting times

July 1, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Hospital trust awarded £2m after improving A&E waiting times

The NHS trust that runs Luton and Dunstable University Hospital has been awarded £2million in bonus funding after being recognised as one of England’s most improved hospital trusts for A&E performance. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation […]

Rachel Hopkins MP
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Luton businesses urged to claim £3,000 grants to hire unemployed young people

July 1, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton businesses urged to claim £3,000 grants to hire unemployed young people

Businesses across Luton are being encouraged to take advantage of a new government scheme offering £3,000 for every eligible young person they hire. The Youth Jobs Grant launched yesterday as part of the government’s wider […]

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
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Patients warned not to ignore new NHS text messages as Luton Hospital launches appointment system

June 30, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Patients warned not to ignore new NHS text messages as Luton Hospital launches appointment system

Patients at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital are being urged not to mistake new NHS text messages for scams as the hospital introduces a new digital appointment system. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has begun […]

Javier Marin, Executive Vice Chairman, Aena, accepted the award on behalf of Luton Airport.
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Luton Airport recognised among Europe’s best for second year running

June 29, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Airport recognised among Europe’s best for second year running

Luton Airport has been recognised as one of Europe’s leading airports for the second consecutive year after receiving a Highly Commended award at the prestigious ACI Europe Best Airport Awards. The accolade follows the airport […]

The Hatters Way-Chaul End Lane roundabout
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Drivers warned of disruption as 16-week overhaul begins today at busy Luton roundabout

June 29, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Drivers warned of disruption as 16-week overhaul begins today at busy Luton roundabout

Drivers are being warned to expect disruption from today as work gets under way on a 16-week project to improve safety and traffic flow at one of Luton’s busiest roundabouts. The works at the Hatters […]

3-week old Asian elephant at Whipsnade Zoo tries dust-bathing for the first time
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Elephants at Whipsnade Zoo keep cool with home-made suncream 

June 28, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Elephants at Whipsnade Zoo keep cool with home-made suncream 

As temperatures soared this week, Whipsnade Zoo’s tiny three-week-old Asian elephant calf has been learning from his herd the best way to keep cool.  Photos taken by Whipsnade Zoo member Chris Ballard show the pint-sized […]

Train services are set to resume between Bedford and Luton on Monday
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Trains to return between Luton and Bedford after fatal crash

June 27, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Trains to return between Luton and Bedford after fatal crash

Train services between Luton and Bedford will resume from Monday, allowing passengers from Leagrave to travel by rail for the first time since last week’s fatal train collision. Network Rail has confirmed that all recovery […]

David Morgan(Air Commandore)
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easyJet receives Armed Forces award on record-breaking flight from Luton

June 26, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on easyJet receives Armed Forces award on record-breaking flight from Luton

Passengers on an easyJet flight from London Luton Airport found themselves part of what is believed to be an aviation first when the airline received a Ministry of Defence award at 20,000 feet. The certificate […]

Luton and Dunstable Hospital
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Luton Hospital theatre staff begin strike action in overtime pay dispute

June 25, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Hospital theatre staff begin strike action in overtime pay dispute

Operating theatre staff at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital have begun strike action today in a dispute over changes to overtime pay. The two-day walkout, organised by UNISON, is taking place after talks failed to […]

EEAST CEO Neill Moloney (centre) and Chief Operating Officer Darren Meads (left) present Marc Stanbridge, Head of Clinical Operations for Bedfordshire and Luton, with a 20 year Ambulance Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and an award for 25 years' NHS service.
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Ambulance staff in Bedfordshire and Luton recognised for over 400 years’ service

June 24, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Ambulance staff in Bedfordshire and Luton recognised for over 400 years’ service

Ambulance staff in Bedfordshire and Luton have been formally recognised and thanked for over 400 years of combined service to the NHS, at a long service. The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) […]

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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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