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Bedfordshire Police Crime Commissioner John Tizard and Deputy PCC Umme Ali (pictured standing) visiting Wardown House Museum
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PCC visits creative project shining a light on hidden abuse

December 4, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on PCC visits creative project shining a light on hidden abuse

Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard has visited a Luton arts project that uses poetry, technology and survivor testimony to expose the hidden impact of domestic abuse. He met creators Nine Red Presents at Wardown […]

Culture

Rising stars to light up Luton with new creative vision

December 2, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Rising stars to light up Luton with new creative vision

Eleven emerging artists and creative groups with strong links to Luton have secured funding from the Lightning Fund, part of the town’s wider Create Fund, in a move the council says will bring fresh cultural […]

Luton Henge Festival by Revoluton Arts & Chiltern National Landscape
Art

Luton arts group secures £240,000 boost to power local creativity

October 28, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton arts group secures £240,000 boost to power local creativity

Luton-based arts organisation Revoluton Arts has been awarded £240,000 in new funding to continue its work connecting artists and communities across the town. The three-year investment, from the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Arts Fund, will support […]

Representatives from Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity, CHUMS Charity and Revoluton Arts
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Artwork honouring carers unveiled at Luton and Dunstable Hospital

October 6, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Artwork honouring carers unveiled at Luton and Dunstable Hospital

A new artwork celebrating the unseen work of carers has gone on display at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital. The piece, called Circles of Care, is an excerpt of a textile wall hanging created […]

The Hat District where some of the Heritage Open Day events are held
Festivals

From factory floors to church towers: Free festival uncovers Luton’s forgotten history

September 1, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on From factory floors to church towers: Free festival uncovers Luton’s forgotten history

Heritage Open Days return to Luton from Saturday 8 to Sunday 17 September, offering a free programme of walks, talks and exhibitions that celebrate the town’s rich history. Thanks to support from the National Lottery […]

Maria Cecilia Sarte with the Embers of Care artwork
Art

Luton Hospital staff feature in national artwork series to honour migrant NHS workers

August 28, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Hospital staff feature in national artwork series to honour migrant NHS workers

New artwork has been unveiled at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital reflecting on the unique journeys and experiences of three members of staff. The painting was created by Yayen John as part of the […]

Luton hosted Radio 1's Big Weekend in 2024 and is Stockwood Park is set to host a Party in the Park this year
Festivals

Luton’s Orange moment immortalised as top prize at farewell film festival goes to Big Weekend doc

August 8, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton’s Orange moment immortalised as top prize at farewell film festival goes to Big Weekend doc

A film inspired by Luton’s viral moment with Coldplay took the top prize at the final Bute Street Festival, as the town’s much-loved celebration of film, music, art and performance wrapped its last edition before […]

A Q&A with writer and director Daniel Ellerby at Bute Street Festival
Festivals

Film and art festival prepares for last showing as organisers announce hiatus

July 25, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Film and art festival prepares for last showing as organisers announce hiatus

A well-loved celebration of film, art and performance, will hold its final festival next week before a planned two-year hiatus. Now in its seventh year, Bute Street Festival has carved out a space for joy, […]

Marsh House in Marsh Farm with its iconic Bob Marley mural
Festivals

From ancient beginnings to rave legacy – Luton Henge Festival to celebrate Marsh Farm spirit

July 16, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on From ancient beginnings to rave legacy – Luton Henge Festival to celebrate Marsh Farm spirit

A once-in-a-generation celebration of Luton’s spirit will take place this summer as the newly completed henge in Marsh Farm is officially launched with a free, all-day festival. The Luton Henge Festival will take place on […]

A visualisation Luton Henge by artist Matthew Rosier
Art

Luton’s answer to Stonehenge to take shape in solstice celebration

June 11, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton’s answer to Stonehenge to take shape in solstice celebration

Luton will mark the summer solstice with a moment of history in the making, as its own version of Stonehenge begins to rise from the chalky ground of Marsh Farm. Luton Henge – a new […]

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    150 years of the past – but the future’s ours: How Luton is finally finding its voice

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    Luton Henge to host film premiere exploring the people and stories of the town for autumn equinox double bill

    August 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Henge to host film premiere exploring the people and stories of the town for autumn equinox double bill
    A new dance film exploring Luton through movement, migration and the town’s changing identity will premiere at Luton Henge as part of a special autumn equinox event. Like the River Lea, conceived and directed by [...]
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