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One of the fly-tipping signs posted around Luton
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Council pledges £5.5m push to tackle litter, parking and antisocial behaviour in Luton neighbourhoods

July 6, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Council pledges £5.5m push to tackle litter, parking and antisocial behaviour in Luton neighbourhoods

Luton Council has set out a major investment plan aimed at delivering visible improvements across neighbourhoods, with a renewed focus on everyday issues residents say are affecting quality of life. The programme places frontline services, […]

Rachel Hopkins MP speaking in another debate
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Prime Minister promises 1,000 new homes in Luton and Beds after MP pushes for council housing boost

July 2, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Prime Minister promises 1,000 new homes in Luton and Beds after MP pushes for council housing boost

The Prime Minister has pledged that 1,000 new social and affordable homes will be delivered in Luton and Bedfordshire after a Luton MP called for a major acceleration in council housebuilding during Prime Minister’s Questions. […]

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 […]

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  • Stacey Dooley to host Clickbait Clinic on the BBC
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    Luton’s Stacey Dooley to tackle bizarre online health claims in new BBC series

    September 9, 2026 Comments Off on Luton’s Stacey Dooley to tackle bizarre online health claims in new BBC series
    Luton’s Stacey Dooley is taking on some of the internet’s strangest health claims in a brand new BBC series – and the first trailer has now been released. Clickbait Clinic with Stacey Dooley will see [...]
  • Myles Smith
    Music

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

    June 23, 2026 1
    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 [...]
  • Stacey Dooley outside the Acorn Recovery unit in Stockport
    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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