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Luton-based comedian, author and illustrator Olaf Falafel reads 26 Minutes to Save Summer with year 4 pupils from Farley Junior Academy at Luton Airport.
Books

Luton Airport gives away free Olaf Falafel ‘funny’ book to help children rediscover reading this summer

July 28, 2026 Newsdesk 1

Families flying from Luton Airport this summer will be able to pick up a free graphic novel by Luton author and comedian Olaf Falafel as part of a campaign to encourage children to rediscover the […]

A crop fire
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Luton residents urged to avoid bonfires as wildfire risk remains very high

July 27, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton residents urged to avoid bonfires as wildfire risk remains very high

The fire service has teamed up with Luton Council to urge residents to avoid outdoor bonfires and garden fires as the Bedfordshire faces a very high risk of wildfire. The county is currently experiencing a […]

The Castle
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Business rates cut for pubs and live music venues welcomed by Luton’s MPs

July 25, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Business rates cut for pubs and live music venues welcomed by Luton’s MPs

Pubs, social clubs and live music venues across Luton are set to benefit from a 20 per cent cut in business rates from next April, with the town’s two Members of Parliament praising the new […]

The former Vauxhall plant on Kimpton Road
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Green light for £400m transformation of former Vauxhall plant as 2,400 jobs promised

July 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Green light for £400m transformation of former Vauxhall plant as 2,400 jobs promised

Luton Council has approved plans for a £400 million redevelopment of the former Vauxhall van plant, paving the way for thousands of new jobs on one of the town’s most historic employment sites. Councillors have […]

The new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
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Luton MP welcomes electricity bill tax cut as PM announces first cost of living measure

July 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP welcomes electricity bill tax cut as PM announces first cost of living measure

Households across Luton South and South Bedfordshire are set to see their electricity bills fall this winter after the new Prime Minister announced the removal of VAT from domestic electricity bills. The measure, one of […]

Royal Humane winners
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Luton Airport staff honoured for helping save passenger’s life

July 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Airport staff honoured for helping save passenger’s life

Four Luton Airport employees have been recognised for their bravery after helping to save the life of a passenger who suffered a medical emergency at the airport. Guest Experience Team colleagues Zahid Khan and Abdul […]

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
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Further operating theatre staff strikes set to affect services at Luton Hospital this week

July 21, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Further operating theatre staff strikes set to affect services at Luton Hospital this week

Patients at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital are being warned to expect disruption for the remainder of this week as operating theatre staff prepare to take further industrial action. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has […]

The current Luton Fire Station
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Plans progress for £14m rebuild of Luton Fire Station

July 21, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Plans progress for £14m rebuild of Luton Fire Station

Plans to rebuild Luton Fire Station on Studley Road are moving forward, with councillors backing the next stage of the £14m project. Members of the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority (BFRS) were updated on progress […]

Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrives at 10 Downing Street
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Luton MPs welcome Andy Burnham’s first day as Prime Minister as he pledges to end rough sleeping

July 20, 2026 Newsdesk 1

Luton’s two Labour MPs have welcomed Andy Burnham’s first day as Prime Minister after he announced a major drive to end rough sleeping and tackle the cost of living. In his first speech outside Downing […]

Cllr Tahmina Saleem, Cllr Javeria Hussain and Rick Donnelly (Parks Operation Manager) with Green Flag Award
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Luton’s five flagship parks retain prestigious Green Flag status

July 20, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton’s five flagship parks retain prestigious Green Flag status

Five of Luton’s best-loved parks have once again been recognised among the country’s finest after retaining their prestigious Green Flag Awards. The Green Flag Award is regarded as the benchmark for excellence in park management […]

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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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