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

January 29, 2026 Newsdesk 0

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 0

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 0

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 0

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 0

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 0

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 […]

A newborn baby in its mother's arms
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Luton maternity services ‘fell short’ of standards but improvements under way after inspections

January 23, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Maternity services at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital did not consistently meet the standards of care expected during inspections last summer, hospital bosses have acknowledged, while stressing that women using the service reported largely positive […]

Brenda Edwards
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University hands honorary degree to singer and TV star as graduations celebrate class of 2026

January 23, 2026 Newsdesk 0

The University of Bedfordshire has marked its January graduation ceremonies in Luton by honouring a number of high-profile and locally connected figures, as hundreds of students celebrated the formal end of their studies at St […]

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Victims’ bravery at heart of second Carson Grimes investigation airing on Channel 4

January 21, 2026 Newsdesk 0

The next episode of Channel 4’s 24 Hours in Police Custody will focus on the victims who came forward years after suffering sexual abuse in Luton, triggering a second investigation into prolific offender Carson Grimes. […]

The Vauxhall plant on Kimpton Road is set to close
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‘Major milestone’ as plans submitted for £400m redevelopment of former Vauxhall van factory

January 20, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Plans to regenerate the former Vauxhall van factory site in Luton have taken a major step forward, with property group Goodman submitting a planning application to the council. The proposals would see the 36-hectare site […]

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