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University of Bedfordshire, Luton campus
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University of Bedfordshire marks 20 years with memories from two decades in Luton

October 7, 2026 Newsdesk 0

The University of Bedfordshire is marking 20 years since it took its current name with a new collection of photographs and personal memories looking back at its history and impact on the local community. The […]

Sarah Owen MP (Luton North) pictured speaking in the House of Commons
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Luton leaders unite to condemn ‘no-go zones’ claims and invite Tory MP to town

October 6, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton’s political leaders have united to condemn claims by a senior Conservative MP that there are parts of the town where “white people won’t go”. Luton North MP Sarah Owen and council leader Cllr Amjid […]

Cllr Adrees Latif in Bury Park
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Luton Council puts Bury Park red route on hold for economic impact assessment

October 6, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton Council’s new administration has put the proposed Bury Park red route on hold while it commissions an independent assessment of its potential impact on local businesses. The council’s executive has agreed to introduce a […]

Dunstable Road in Bury Park
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Bury Park red route faces rethink as £700,000 enforcement bill revealed

October 5, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton Council could have to spend around £700,000 a year to enforce existing parking restrictions in Bury Park instead of introducing the controversial trial red route, a new report has revealed. The figure comes as […]

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 […]

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Luton launches Black History Month campaign celebrating town’s ‘unsung heroes’

October 2, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton is marking Black History Month with a month-long programme of events and a new campaign celebrating the people, stories and achievements of the town’s Black African Caribbean communities. Events will take place across Luton […]

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 Comments Off on Free flu jabs offered to thousands of Luton children this autumn

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 Comments Off on £195K secured to support victims affected by prisoner releases

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

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 […]

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    Luton’s Stacey Dooley to tackle bizarre online health claims in new BBC series

    September 9, 2026 Comments Off on Luton’s Stacey Dooley to tackle bizarre online health claims in new BBC series
    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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