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The bridge in Wardown Park
News

University secures funding to improve community access to green spaces

July 23, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on University secures funding to improve community access to green spaces

The University of Bedfordshire has secured funding for a new initiative which aims to improve health, access, and connections to nature in Luton, with a particular focus on those identified as facing barriers to access, […]

Luton Mayor Amy Nicholls (third from right) with parks staff celebrating the retention of the Green Flag Award for five of the town's parks
News

Five Luton parks retain coveted Green Flag Award

July 16, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Five Luton parks retain coveted Green Flag Award

Five Luton parks have retained their Green Flag Award – the international quality mark for parks and open space Brantwood Park, Peoples Park, Memorial Park, Stockwood Park and Wardown Park have achieved the accreditation from […]

A visualisation Luton Henge by artist Matthew Rosier
Art

Luton’s answer to Stonehenge to take shape in solstice celebration

June 11, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton’s answer to Stonehenge to take shape in solstice celebration

Luton will mark the summer solstice with a moment of history in the making, as its own version of Stonehenge begins to rise from the chalky ground of Marsh Farm. Luton Henge – a new […]

One of the new benches installed at Stockwood Park
News

New mental health support benches installed in local parks

April 1, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on New mental health support benches installed in local parks

Two specially designed benches have been installed in two of the town’s parks as part of a mission is to support those suffering from mental health issues and to prevent the tragic loss of life […]

Mother macaque Maggie (left) and Bella (right) cuddling newly-born baby macaque, Eka (middle). Photo by Mark Johnson
Parks

Primate soulmates: Whipsnade Zoo shares tender moment between motherly macaques

February 14, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Primate soulmates: Whipsnade Zoo shares tender moment between motherly macaques

Whipsnade Zoo has shared a tender picture of two motherly Sulawesi-crested macaques doting on three-month-old infant, Eka.   Zoo member Mark Johnson captured the special moment between the primate parents Maggie and Bella at the conservation […]

The Green Flag can keep flying in six Luton parks
News

Six Luton parks retain prestigious award that rewards Britain’s top green spaces

July 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Six Luton parks retain prestigious award that rewards Britain’s top green spaces

Six Luton parks have retained their Green Flag Award, with the council hailing the international quality mark for parks and open space as a testament to the hard work and dedication of the teams and […]

Luton Hoo Memorial Park
Parks

New food and gardening activities at Memorial Park

July 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on New food and gardening activities at Memorial Park

Environmental charity, Groundwork East, is running a range of free activities in Memorial Park, to help people to get outside and learn about nature. For those wanting to immerse themselves in nature, Memorial Park will […]

The design of the new state-of-the-art skate park and children’s play areas in Wigmore Park
Lifestyle

Work to start on skate and play facilities in Wigmore Park

June 18, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Work to start on skate and play facilities in Wigmore Park

Work is to begin a new state-of-the-art skate park and children’s play areas in Wigmore Park as part of a £2million investment for the community that will also be one of the largest concrete multi-discipline […]

The Hat Gardens
Lifestyle

‘The success of Hat Gardens has shown what’s possible for Luton’s town centre,’ says council chief

June 7, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘The success of Hat Gardens has shown what’s possible for Luton’s town centre,’ says council chief

Luton’s first pocket park has marked its first anniversary, with council CEO Robin Porter saying the success of the Hat Gardens in its first year has shown Lutonians how the town centre is being rejuvenated. […]

Summer In Town
Culture

Free town centre summer events announced to ‘create unforgettable memories’

June 6, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Free town centre summer events announced to ‘create unforgettable memories’

An extended programme of free family-friendly activities is to take place in the town centre this summer with street shows, workshops, film screenings, storytelling, and much more. The ‘Summer in Town’ schedule kicks off on […]

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    Music

    JW Paris drop Britpop-inspired anthem ‘with sonic nods’ to Elastica, Blur, Pulp and Oasis

    October 3, 2025 Comments Off on JW Paris drop Britpop-inspired anthem ‘with sonic nods’ to Elastica, Blur, Pulp and Oasis
    Luton’s own JW Paris are back with a brand-new single, ‘Anything’ — a shimmering, swaggering slice of 90s-inspired Britpop that captures both the nostalgia and restless energy of a British summer night. The three-piece — [...]
  • The Bricklayers' Arms
    Food and drink

    Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics

    September 1, 2025 Comments Off on Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics
    Luton is no stranger to harsh headlines. But away from a long line of column inches painting the town in an unflattering light, one seasoned pub-goer has found something very different: a town centre brimming [...]
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