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Luton culture is diverse. Here you’ll find articles about art, music, comedy, festivals, film and much more

The Castle
Music

Don’t ‘kill’ our music venue – council urged to reject ‘bedsit’ plans

May 2, 2023 Ronny Trousers 11

A music collective has issued a rallying cry for Lutonians to object to a proposed housing development which could “kill” the town’s only alternative live music venue.  A planning application has been submitted to Luton […]

Luton players (L-R): Jordan Clark, Elijah Adebayo, Allan Campbell, Carlton Morris, Tom Lockyer and Fred Onyedinma, celebrate Adebayo's goal against Huddersfield, but will one of them be crowned Luton's Player of the Season?
Luton comment

Who is Luton’s player of the season? Let the debate rage

May 2, 2023 Sportsdesk 3

It’s been another fine season (so far) for Luton Town Football Club. They’ve already qualified for the Championship play-offs and will finish third in the league. That marks the ninth straight season where the Hatters have […]

33 @ 77 on High Town Road where Brown Books will open
Books

New pilot project bookshop to open in High Town with plan to boost reading and creative writing

April 25, 2023 Music and arts desk Comments Off on New pilot project bookshop to open in High Town with plan to boost reading and creative writing

A new bookshop is set to open in High Town and run for a year as a pilot project aiming to make a positive impact on the local community by encouraging a love of reading […]

(L-R): James Cunliffe, Lars Elstrup and Kevin Harper after recording an episode of the Luton Town Supporters' Trust Podcast
Luton Town features

Inside Lars Elstrup’s random Luton return after 32 years of surreal stories

April 25, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Inside Lars Elstrup’s random Luton return after 32 years of surreal stories

For 32 years since he left Luton Town, Lars Elstrup has been an enigma. The source of weird tales, outlandish episodes and bizarre antics – and then, out of the blue, he rocked up at […]

Nishant Joshi (right) on stage with KILL, THE ICON!
Music

KILL, THE ICON! hit out at subtle racists with new single ‘Heavy Heart’

April 22, 2023 Music and arts desk Comments Off on KILL, THE ICON! hit out at subtle racists with new single ‘Heavy Heart’

KILL, THE ICON! have ‘released ‘Heavy Heart’, the racist-slating second single from their upcoming debut EP ‘Your Anger Is Rational’, due for release on June 2 via Blaggers Records.  The band is the synth-punk passion project from […]

The Bear Club's new owners Neil and Giles
Music

Bear Club new bosses ‘not about to change anything in a hurry’

December 24, 2022 Music and arts desk 17

The new owners of The Bear Club have promised not to change anything in a hurry when the popular jazz and blues music venue reopens its doors in February.  The internationally renowned nightspot had been […]

Justin Doherty behind the bar at The Bear Club
Music

New owners found to keep Bear Club ‘on the rails’

December 9, 2022 Music and arts desk 1

The Bear Club will get a new lease of life after new owners were announced.  The internationally renowned jazz and blues music venue was due to close after the former owner Justin Doherty admitted the […]

Rob Edwards is unveiled as Luton's new boss. Photo by David Horn/PRIME Media Images
Luton Town interviews

Podcast exclusive: Edwards planning football that fans want

December 9, 2022 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Podcast exclusive: Edwards planning football that fans want

Rob Edwards has ruled out slow-build “total football” and says he wants his Luton side to carry on evolving as an aggressive, attacking side – because that’s what fans want.  The new Hatters boss will […]

Will the 3pm TV blackout be lifted on Saturdays?
Luton comment

Podcast: Should football’s 3pm TV blackout be lifted?

October 28, 2022 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Podcast: Should football’s 3pm TV blackout be lifted?

The Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast discuss whether the 3pm blackout should be lifted in light of the news that the EFL are striving for a TV deal which will seek an end to it. […]

Tom Lockyer shakes hands with Ethan Horvath
Luton match preview

‘We know how much it means to the fans,” says Lockyer on Watford rivalry

October 22, 2022 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘We know how much it means to the fans,” says Lockyer on Watford rivalry

Tom Lockyer says Luton players know how much Sunday’s derby day against Watford means to Hatters fans but has warned against his team-mates playing the occasion.  Town hold the bragging rights after beating them 1-0 […]

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    News

    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 [...]
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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

    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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