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Tom Grennan gives a speech as he collects his honorary degree for outstanding contribution to the arts from the University of Bedfordshire

Stone Roses star tells Tom Grennan to drive ‘flock of sheep’ through Luton after Uni degree honour

July 26, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off

Luton was name checked by Stone Roses bass playing legend Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield in a tweeted reply to Bedford pop sensation Tom Grennan after he was handed an honorary degree by the University of Bedfordshire. […]

Arts Centre in #FactoryRest with money off ticket offer

July 26, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off

The Hat Factory Arts Centre in Luton town centre has teased the reopening of its doors with a new programme of events and a special money off offer for the upcoming shows. The Hat Factory […]

Watch art collective Colour The Town tease new project

July 26, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off

Luton art collective Colour The Town have revealed a ‘sneak preview’ video about a project they’re soon to unveil at the new Bartlett Square developments int he town centre. The collective posted a video featuring […]

Luton Town Hall lit up with a message about Black Lives Matter during the People Power Passion Peace Day Riots anniversary spectacular. Photo credit: Luton Council

It’s a riot alright: 100 years on and Luton lights up again

July 20, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off

One hundred years ago, on July 19, 1919, riots broke out in Luton Town centre and the Town Hall was set alight. When only the privileged were invite to Luton’s Peace Day celebrations honouring the […]

Filmstock returns after decade away

July 17, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off

Early bird tickets are now on sale for Luton’s Filmstock festival after it was announced earlier this year that the popular four-day independent movie extravaganza would return after a ten-year hiatus. Filmstock 12 will return […]

Luton Town news

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

December 17, 2024 0

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, [...]
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Here’s what’s on during five weeks of festive fun in Luton town centre

November 13, 2024 Comments Off on Here’s what’s on during five weeks of festive fun in Luton town centre

A programme of festive events and activities has been unveiled to bring holiday cheer to Lutonians, businesses and shoppers. The festivities begin with Lighting Up Luton on Saturday 23 November outside the Town Hall, George [...]
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Detailed plans revealed for Luton’s new stadium – but what do they mean for the town?

September 25, 2024 1

New images of Luton Town Football Club’s future Power Court stadium have been revealed after the Hatters’ detailed planning application for the 25,00-seat ‘landmark’, a music venue and a hotel was made public by the [...]