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Eaton Green Re-Use shop
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Permanent reuse shops open at Luton recycling centres to cut waste and save people money

February 2, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Permanent reuse shops open at Luton recycling centres to cut waste and save people money

Two permanent reuse shops have opened at Luton’s Eaton Green and Progress Way recycling centres as part of a council drive to reduce waste and promote sustainability. Luton Council has launched the new purpose-built shops […]

Local families have accessed more than £1million in additional benefits and grants through Luton’s Healthier Wealthier Families programme.
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Families in Luton access more than £1m in financial support

February 2, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Families in Luton access more than £1m in financial support

Families in Luton have accessed more than £1 million in additional benefits and grants through a new partnership programme aimed at improving financial security, health and wellbeing. The Healthier Wealthier Families initiative links families using […]

Luton Carnival 2025
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Luton Carnival ‘returning to it’s spiritual home’ for 50th birthday bash

February 1, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton Carnival ‘returning to it’s spiritual home’ for 50th birthday bash

Luton International Carnival will return to Wardown Park this spring in what organisers and councillors have described as a homecoming for one of the town’s most significant cultural events. The move marks the first time […]

The 'If You can dream it you must do it' mural on Bute Street is lit up at night
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Plan to boost Luton’s night life backed amid calls for a safer, more inclusive town centre

January 29, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Plan to boost Luton’s night life backed amid calls for a safer, more inclusive town centre

Older residents who feel unsafe in Luton town centre after dark and cut off from information about what is happening in the evenings were at the heart of concerns raised by councillors as the council’s […]

Professor Deborah Johnston MBE
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New vice chancellor appointed to lead University of Bedfordshire

January 29, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on New vice chancellor appointed to lead University of Bedfordshire

The University of Bedfordshire has announced the appointment of a new vice chancellor, with senior academic leader Professor Deborah Johnston MBE set to take up the role later this year. She will become vice chancellor […]

The winners of the 2026 Black Unsung Heroes Awards
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Unsung heroes honoured at Luton awards bash

January 29, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Unsung heroes honoured at Luton awards bash

Luton has celebrated the contribution of 30 residents whose work has made a lasting impact on the town’s black African and Caribbean communities. The annual Black Unsung Heroes Awards were held at Luton Town Hall, […]

Rachel Hopkins MP
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Luton MP launches petition to tackle pavement parking as new council powers come in

January 27, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP launches petition to tackle pavement parking as new council powers come in

Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins has launched a petition calling on the council to make full use of new powers to tackle pavement parking following recent changes to national enforcement rules. Ms Hopkins says inconsiderate […]

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Record pothole repairs carried out on Luton roads after £6m investment

January 26, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Record pothole repairs carried out on Luton roads after £6m investment

Luton Council says it has delivered a record number of pothole repairs over the past year as part of a £6million investment in the town’s road network. The authority says more than 50,000 square metres […]

Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard
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Crime Commissioner urges caution over force mergers ahead of police reform plans

January 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Crime Commissioner urges caution over force mergers ahead of police reform plans

Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard has urged the government to prioritise effective local policing and democratic accountability as it prepares to unveil major police reforms next week. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected […]

Rachel Hopkins MP
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Luton MP welcomes £1.5bn arts funding pledge

January 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP welcomes £1.5bn arts funding pledge

A Luton MP has welcomed a major government announcement that £1.5billion will be invested in cultural organisations over the next five years, saying the funding will help open up access to arts and culture “for […]

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