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Luton MPs Rachel Hopkins (left) and Sarah Owen.jpg
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Luton MP backs Prime Minister’s vision for ‘hope’ after Labour conference speech

October 2, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton’s two Labour MPs have backed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s vision for the country, highlighting plans for a National Care Service, more council housing and greater investment in young people. Luton North MP Sarah Owen […]

Cllr Steve Stephens with new RCV
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Luton’s new bin lorries run on fuel made from waste vegetable oil

October 1, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton’s new bin lorries will be running on renewable fuel made from waste vegetable oil as the council brings 10 new vehicles into service. The new vehicles are replacing older vehicles in the council’s existing […]

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Free flu jabs offered to thousands of Luton children this autumn

September 30, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Thousands of children across Luton are being offered free NHS flu vaccinations this autumn to help protect them, their families and the wider community over the winter. The vaccine is available to all children aged […]

Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard
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£195K secured to support victims affected by prisoner releases

September 30, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard has secured £195,000 from the Ministry of Justice to strengthen support for victims affected by the early release of prisoners. The funding will be used to enhance existing […]

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Luton’s smoking rate under spotlight as historic tobacco law nears

September 29, 2026 Newsdesk 0

More than two-thirds of people in the East of England support plans to prevent future generations from ever legally buying tobacco, as new figures show smoking remains more prevalent in Luton than nationally. Some 66 […]

Kitchen food caddy
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Food waste collections to be rolled out to flats across Luton

September 28, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Food waste collections are being extended to flats across Luton, with residents set to receive new kitchen caddies and communal food waste bins. The service has already been introduced to more than 60,000 households with […]

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Luton traffic wardens to work until midnight in town centre and other hotspots

September 24, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Traffic wardens are now working until midnight in parts of Luton in a move aimed at tackling irresponsible evening parking. Luton Council has introduced later shifts for a number of its parking enforcement officers, officially […]

Luton Town Hall
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New executive unveiled so who are the councillors now running Luton Council?

September 23, 2026 Newsdesk 0

The councillors who will run Luton Council under its new coalition administration have been confirmed, with Independent Alliance Group councillor Rob Roche appointed deputy leader of the executive. The Northwell councillor will also take responsibility […]

Judge Dredd as drawn by Steve Dillion which will feature in the exhibition at Luton Comic Con
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The Luton connection behind Comic Con bringing home the final ever exhibition of legendary Judge Dredd artist

September 22, 2026 Ronny Trousers 0

Comic book fans are set to travel from across the globe to St George’s Square this weekend for the final ever exhibition celebrating the life and work of a legendary artist from Luton. Steve Dillon, […]

Sarah Owen MP (Luton North) pictured speaking in the House of Commons
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Luton MP welcomes new legal right to bereavement leave for pregnancy loss after years of campaigning

September 22, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton North MP Sarah Owen has welcomed a new legal right to bereavement leave for women and their partners who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, following years of campaigning on the issue. The government […]

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

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    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 [...]
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    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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