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Retro Arcade gaming event levels up Luton as ‘vibrant’ and ‘welcoming’ place

March 4, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off

The success of free four-day Retro Arcade for families during the February half term helped play “a vital role in making Luton a vibrant and welcoming destination,” according to the boss of the town’s Business […]

Level-up your half-term! Free retro arcade brings Pac-Man, Street Fighter and more to Luton

January 27, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off

The biggest computer games from the 80s and 90s will be making a comeback in Luton town centre, with a free-to-play retro arcade taking centre stage during the February half-term holidays. Luton Point will be […]

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There’s ‘a spirit to the place’ – BAFTA winning TV writer reveals his love for Luton in Romesh Ranganathan podcast

February 5, 2026 0

The multi BAFTA Award-winning television screenwriter and playwright behind the smash-hit Netflix series ‘Adolescence’ has spoken warmly about his years living in Luton, describing the town as a place with a spirit that “made sense” [...]
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Luton Carnival ‘returning to it’s spiritual home’ for 50th birthday bash

February 1, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Carnival ‘returning to it’s spiritual home’ for 50th birthday bash

Luton International Carnival will return to Wardown Park this spring in what organisers and councillors have described as a homecoming for one of the town’s most significant cultural events. The move marks the first time [...]