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An artist's impression view of the exterior of Luton Town' new Power Court stadium and how the River Lea will flow around the site, plus some of the proposed homes
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Watchdog report warns Power Court housing plans could change without £29.5m subsidy

March 2, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Watchdog report warns Power Court housing plans could change without £29.5m subsidy

A government watchdog has raised questions about the justification for £29.5million of public funding proposed to support future housing development at the site where Luton Town Football Club’s new Power Court stadium is being built. […]

One of the integrated digital community Project PlacePods at the University of Bedfordshire
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New ‘PlacePod’ hub launches in Luton to bring digital services closer to residents

February 27, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on New ‘PlacePod’ hub launches in Luton to bring digital services closer to residents

A new high-tech digital hub designed to help people access essential services has opened at the University of Bedfordshire’s Luton campus. The facility, known as PlacePod, is a self-contained immersive space that combines video collaboration, […]

An artist's impression of what the new footbridge and lifts will look like once work is complete at Luton Station
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First look at the long-awaited lifts at Luton Station as work begins

February 25, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on First look at the long-awaited lifts at Luton Station as work begins

Work has started on a major upgrade at Luton Station that will finally bring step-free access to all platforms, ending years of limited accessibility for passengers, with a first image of what the fully accessible […]

The University of Bedfordshire, Luton campus
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University of Bedfordshire ranked among top universities in Europe

February 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on University of Bedfordshire ranked among top universities in Europe

The University of Bedfordshire has been named one of the top 500 universities in Europe in the latest QS Europe University Rankings, marking another milestone for the Luton-based institution. The rankings place the university 449th […]

The cooker fire
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One closed door, countless lives protected: Closed fire door helps contain Luton high-rise blaze

February 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on One closed door, countless lives protected: Closed fire door helps contain Luton high-rise blaze

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to close their doors at night following a kitchen fire in a Luton tower block that was successfully contained — due in part to a closed fire door. In […]

St Mary’s Church
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Luton to mark 150 years of borough status with tree planting at St Mary’s Church

February 19, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton to mark 150 years of borough status with tree planting at St Mary’s Church

Luton will mark 150 years since it became a municipal borough with a commemorative tree planting at one of the town’s most historic landmarks later this month. On 25 February 1876, Luton was officially granted […]

Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard
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Police Commissioner backs mandatory support plan for children caught with knives

February 17, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Police Commissioner backs mandatory support plan for children caught with knives

Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard has welcomed new government plans that will require police to refer every child found in possession of a knife to specialist youth services, saying the move strengthens prevention […]

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
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Luton hospital theatre staff could lose thousands after overtime pay scrapped, union warns

February 17, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton hospital theatre staff could lose thousands after overtime pay scrapped, union warns

Operating theatre staff at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital could be left thousands of pounds worse off each year after overtime payments were withdrawn, according to a leading health union. UNISON says the decision by […]

An artist's impression of how the the MRI facility will look in the Community Diagnostic Centre at the Luton campus of the University of Bedfordshire
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New £25m scan centre at university site in Luton to cut NHS waits and reduce hospital trips

February 16, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on New £25m scan centre at university site in Luton to cut NHS waits and reduce hospital trips

Patients in Luton are set to gain faster access to scans and tests after plans were confirmed for a new £25m Community Diagnostic Centre on the University of Bedfordshire’s Luton campus. Work on the facility […]

Missing The Ferry sing through Luton town centre, with the town hall in the background
Music

Sneak peek inside Luton love song video that hails hometown heroes, pubs, pints and places

February 12, 2026 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Sneak peek inside Luton love song video that hails hometown heroes, pubs, pints and places

Luton will take centre stage in Missing The Ferry’s latest release, and before the song and the full music video drops this weekend, we can reveal a sneak peek at some exclusive images from the […]

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    Rock band Kaiser Chiefs have been announced as the headline act for Luton’s biggest music event of 2026 as the town celebrates 150 years of borough status. The Leeds group, best known for hits including [...]
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    Luton’s ‘next wave of future talent’ to take centre stage at expanded Market Hill Live music festival

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    Some of Luton’s most exciting emerging musicians will take over the town centre later this month as Market Hill Live returns with its biggest line-up yet. The free outdoor music event will showcase seven local [...]
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    Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’

    April 20, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’
    A community-built landmark in Marsh Farm will once again take centre stage this summer as Luton Henge Festival returns for a second year. The free event, taking place across Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August, [...]
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