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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 […]

News

Here’s what’s on during five weeks of festive fun in Luton town centre

November 13, 2024 0

A programme of festive events and activities has been unveiled to bring holiday cheer to Lutonians, businesses and shoppers. The festivities begin with Lighting Up Luton on Saturday 23 November outside the Town Hall, George [...]
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Detailed plans revealed for Luton’s new stadium – but what do they mean for the town?

September 25, 2024 1

New images of Luton Town Football Club’s future Power Court stadium have been revealed after the Hatters’ detailed planning application for the 25,00-seat ‘landmark’, a music venue and a hotel was made public by the [...]
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 [...]