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Baby giraffe and mum Luna at Whipsnade Zoo. Photo by Whipsnade Zoo
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Endangered giraffe calf born at Whipsnade Zoo during meteor shower 

November 27, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Endangered giraffe calf born at Whipsnade Zoo during meteor shower 

While stargazers were searching the skies for the Leonids meteor display last week, zookeepers at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire were observing their own other-worldly spectacle – the birth of a giraffe calf.   After a 15-month […]

Ali Al-Hamadi
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Al-Hamadi reveals new injury setback… and it’s not good for Luton

November 26, 2025 Sportsdesk 1

Ali Al-Hamadi has revealed he will be sidelined for “a few months” after suffering a significant setback during international duty, with the forward admitting the latest blow has halted the rhythm he was finally beginning […]

Leonardo's Capability Green site
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Luton aerospace staff end strike threat after strike pressure forces pay rise deal

November 25, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton aerospace staff end strike threat after strike pressure forces pay rise deal

Workers at Leonardo’s Luton site have secured a pay rise after months of tension with the aerospace giant, bringing an end to the threat of further strike action at the town’s high-tech manufacturing hub. The […]

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Poll shows strong trust in Bedfordshire Police but deep concern over rising crime

November 25, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Poll shows strong trust in Bedfordshire Police but deep concern over rising crime

A new poll commissioned by Bedfordshire Police and Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard has found that most residents trust the county’s police force, but many are increasingly worried about crime and feel less connected […]

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Festive light switch on events to brighten 20 wards in Luton

November 24, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Festive light switch on events to brighten 20 wards in Luton

Luton will see all 20 of its wards lit up with new community Christmas trees over the coming weeks as the council launches a town-wide festive programme aimed at bringing neighbours together. Funded through the […]

Bridget Phillipson MP, The Secretary of State for Education pictured speaking in the House of Commons. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
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Education Secretary hails ‘real impact’ of free breakfast clubs in Luton schools

November 21, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Education Secretary hails ‘real impact’ of free breakfast clubs in Luton schools

The Education Secretary has praised the early success of the government’s new breakfast club scheme in Luton, saying it is already making a tangible difference for families, seven months after its launch. The programme was […]

One of the fly-tipping signs posted around Luton
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Council crackdown after more than 40 fly tipping incidents at recycling centre

November 20, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Council crackdown after more than 40 fly tipping incidents at recycling centre

Luton Council has launched a tougher crackdown on illegal dumping after uncovering a surge of fly tipping at the Calverton Road glass recycling centre, where more than 40 separate incidents were recorded in just four […]

The Radio LaB team with one of their awards.
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Radio LaB celebrates record awards haul after standout year for uni students

November 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Radio LaB celebrates record awards haul after standout year for uni students

Luton’s student-run radio station has capped its most successful year to date after scooping six honours at the Student Radio Awards. Radio LaB, based at the University of Bedfordshire’s campus in Park Town, beat stiff […]

Food and drink

Luton takeaway celebrates hat-trick of national food awards

November 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton takeaway celebrates hat-trick of national food awards

A Luton restaurant has scooped a third successive national Food Awards prize, saying the latest win reflects years of hard work and a growing reputation for quality. Lemon Crispy Chicken and Pizza on Old Bedford […]

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Police carry out major knife crime education drive in Luton

November 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Police carry out major knife crime education drive in Luton

Bedfordshire Police have carried out their largest ever push to teach young people in Luton about the risks of knife crime, reaching two thousand students in the space of just a week. The force stepped […]

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    Luton Town FC, Sugar Loaf, L&D and more: Myles Smith shows hometown love in debut album reveal

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