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Tysie Gallagher celebrates becoming super bantamweight Commonwealth champion

Tysie Gallagher: Watch the moment Luton’s first female pro boxer became a champion

April 15, 2023 Sportsdesk 2

Luton’s Tysie Gallagher made history on Friday night by beating Lisa Whiteside on points to become the super bantamweight Commonwealth champion – and then she set her sights on the world title held by Nina […]

Watch the moment Kay Prosper was crowned new English champion

September 8, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off

Kay Prosper beat Sam O’Maison at the iconic York Hall last night to win the English super-lightweight title at the second time of asking to become Luton’s first ever national champion. The 10-round fight also […]

History

Luton celebrates Black History Month 2024

October 3, 2024 Comments Off on Luton celebrates Black History Month 2024

Community groups and individuals across Luton have organised a range of activities to promote and celebrate Black History Month 2024. There are events for everyone ranging from stalls, poetry, music and art; to an exploration [...]
Fashion

TV and film milliners behind Bridgerton praise project to save hat making craft from extinction

September 13, 2024 Comments Off on TV and film milliners behind Bridgerton praise project to save hat making craft from extinction

A unique and ground-breaking project to prevent the extinction hat making skills and support British millinery has drawn praise from film and television costume makers that have worked on Bridgerton, Star Wars, Les Miserables, Dr [...]
Luton Town news

Revamped Hatters’ Heritage site launched packed with Luton Town history

July 22, 2024 Comments Off on Revamped Hatters’ Heritage site launched packed with Luton Town history

The new and improved Hatters’ Heritage website has now been launched, and the group are calling on patrons to help continue to preserve the history of Luton Town Football Club. Spearheaded by Club historian Roger [...]