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1932 - Elephants and camels walked to Whipsnade Zoo in January from the train station. Photo by ZSL
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Zoo shares never-before-seen historic images on 95th Birthday

May 22, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Celebrating 95 years of inspiring a love for wildlife and the great outdoors, Whipsnade Zoo has released a gallery of iconic images from its history today, on its birthday (23 May 2026). The nostalgic gallery includes a photo of two elephants and two camels being […]

Jack Wilshere
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Wilshere weighing up Odoffin fitness but one Hatter ruled out of Mansfield trip

April 17, 2026 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Wilshere weighing up Odoffin fitness but one Hatter ruled out of Mansfield trip

Jack Wilshere says Luton Town will make a late call on Hakeem Odoffin’s fitness ahead of Saturday’s trip to Mansfield Town, while confirming Isaiah Jones is set to miss out again. Both players featured in […]

Nakhi Wells
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Luton 2 Lincoln 2: Wells bags a belter but Wilshere says chalked off Andersen winner was ‘not a foul’

January 17, 2026 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton 2 Lincoln 2: Wells bags a belter but Wilshere says chalked off Andersen winner was ‘not a foul’

Nahki Wells’ first open play goal of the season was worth the wait as Luton came from 2-0 down against high-flying Lincoln to take a point that should’ve been three when Mads Andersen’s winner was […]

Jerry Yates
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Yates hopes ‘London buses’ moment can spark goal glut after winner against Huddersfield

November 26, 2025 James Cunliffe 1

Luton striker Jerry Yates said his goals are “like London red buses” after poked home the winner against Huddersfield last night and insisted he will never stop holding himself to the highest standard. The forward […]

Luton Town
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Luton draw League One rivals in Vertu Trophy

November 13, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton draw League One rivals in Vertu Trophy

Luton have been drawn against Exeter City in the last 32 of the Vertu Trophy. The Hatters had already earned a home tie after topping their group on goal difference with victories over Barnet and […]

Bashu the giraffe underwent general anaesthetic for a radical foot trim
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Whipsnade Zoo puts giraffe Bashu to sleep after sudden illness

October 8, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Whipsnade Zoo puts giraffe Bashu to sleep after sudden illness

Whipsnade Zoo has announced the death of Bashu, a 13-year-old male giraffe described by keepers as a “gentle giant” and the much-loved patriarch of the herd. The difficult decision to euthanise him was taken on […]

Kal Naismith talks to the press after the game
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Inside the unseen spark that lifted Luton from Lincoln low to Doncaster delight

September 29, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Inside the unseen spark that lifted Luton from Lincoln low to Doncaster delight

After a week of soul-searching following their 3-1 defeat at Lincoln City last weekend, Luton Town produced the steely reply with a 1-0 victory over Doncaster Rovers on Saturday – and match-winner Kal Naismith lifted […]

Luton manager Matt Bloomfield
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Bloomfield demands hunger and heart as Hatters build a new era to end relegation hangover

September 11, 2025 James Cunliffe 1

For Luton boss Matt Bloomfield, steering his Hatters away from the shadow of two consecutive relegations is not just about signing good players this summer but forging a united dressing room as the foundation for […]

The Bricklayers' Arms
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Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics

September 1, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics

Luton is no stranger to harsh headlines. But away from a long line of column inches painting the town in an unflattering light, one seasoned pub-goer has found something very different: a town centre brimming […]

Matt Bloomfield
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Chigozie debut a proud moment for Bloomfield as Luton boss hails academy pathway

August 15, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Chigozie debut a proud moment for Bloomfield as Luton boss hails academy pathway

Luton Town boss Matt Bloomfield says Christian Chigozie “showed” he was ready for senior football and believes the 17-year-old’s debut can help inspire other academy hopefuls to follow in his footsteps. As a Luton schoolboy […]

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