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Jack Thorne giving speech in St Mary's Church, Luton, after being awarded with an Honorary Doctor of Arts by the University of Bedfordshire for his outstanding contribution to theatre and literature.
News

There’s ‘a spirit to the place’ – BAFTA winning TV writer reveals his love for Luton in Romesh Ranganathan podcast

February 5, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

The multi BAFTA Award-winning television screenwriter and playwright behind the smash-hit Netflix series ‘Adolescence’ has spoken warmly about his years living in Luton, describing the town as a place with a spirit that “made sense” […]

The Radio LaB team with one of their awards.
News

Radio LaB celebrates record awards haul after standout year for uni students

November 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Radio LaB celebrates record awards haul after standout year for uni students

Luton’s student-run radio station has capped its most successful year to date after scooping six honours at the Student Radio Awards. Radio LaB, based at the University of Bedfordshire’s campus in Park Town, beat stiff […]

L-R: Victims Kyle Prosper, Juliana Falcon and Giselle Prosper
News

Documentary on triple murder to air — top cop hopes it sparks debate like hit show Adolescence

September 29, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Documentary on triple murder to air — top cop hopes it sparks debate like hit show Adolescence

A Channel 4 documentary will examine the murders of Juliana Falcon, Giselle Prosper and Kyle Prosper and a foiled Luton school shooting plan, described by Bedfordshire Police as “one of the most shocking incidents in […]

Stacey Dooley
TV and Radio

Stacey Dooley to front new BBC series on social media health fads

September 8, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Stacey Dooley to front new BBC series on social media health fads

Luton documentary maker Stacey Dooley is set to front a new BBC series investigating the rise of online health crazes and the risks behind them. With one in three Britons now turning to social media […]

Police
News

24 Hours in Police Custody TV show to reveal how drug gangs target young boys

July 11, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on 24 Hours in Police Custody TV show to reveal how drug gangs target young boys

A mum’s desperate call to police about her missing son kicks off the next episode of 24 Hours in Police Custody which airs this weekend, focusing on how drugs gangs are grooming vulnerable boys in […]

The EmpowerED: Success For All podcast
News

New university podcast series aims to break down stigma for neurodivergent students

June 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on New university podcast series aims to break down stigma for neurodivergent students

A brand new podcast series exploring support available to students with neurodivergent conditions has been launched by the University of Bedfordshire’s award-winning community radio station Radio LaB in collaboration with its Health & Wellbeing team. […]

Stacey Dooley (left) and Lilly Phillips
News

Stacey Dooley returns to UK screens — but OnlyFans star’s inclusion sparks controversy

June 13, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Stacey Dooley returns to UK screens — but OnlyFans star’s inclusion sparks controversy

One of Luton’s favourite daughters is returning to our screens later this year with a brand-new series of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over, set to hit the airwaves — but the inclusion of controversial OnlyFans star […]

Nadiya Hussain
Food and drink

Nadiya Hussain says BBC axe of her show is a ‘huge turning point’

June 6, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Nadiya Hussain says BBC axe of her show is a ‘huge turning point’

TV chef and Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain has revealed her BBC cookery show Nadiya’s Simple Spices will not be returning — calling the decision a “huge turning point” in her career. In […]

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin (right) and guitarist Jonny Buckland
Luton Town news

‘The people of Luton deserved that moment’ –Coldplay’s Hatters song scoops big radio award

May 15, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘The people of Luton deserved that moment’ –Coldplay’s Hatters song scoops big radio award

A major music moment celebrating Luton has taken home one of the top prizes at this year’s ARIAS – the UK’s biggest radio awards – after Coldplay’s surprise tribute to the town captured the nation’s […]

Terry Lee meets King Charles at Buckingham Palace
News

King ‘impressed’ by uni radio station as academic celebrated for role in local broadcasting

April 2, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on King ‘impressed’ by uni radio station as academic celebrated for role in local broadcasting

An academic from the University of Bedfordshire was recently invited to a reception at Buckingham Palace, hosted by the King and Queen, in recognition of his contributions to local and regional media across the UK. […]

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