The Lutonian
  • Home
  • News
  • Hatters
    • Luton Town news
    • Transfer news
    • Match previews
    • Match reports
    • Opinion
    • Interviews
    • Features
  • Sport
    • Luton Town
    • Boxing
  • Culture
    • Music
    • Art
    • Film
    • Theatre
    • Things to do
  • Lifestyle
    • Food and drink
    • Parks and outdoors
Homechildren

children

Rachel Hopkins MP. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
News

MP hails education reforms as boost for Luton children

June 19, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton is set to benefit from a series of education initiatives being rolled out by the government, including financial incentives for early years teachers and expanded mental health support in schools, according to Luton South […]

Olaf Falafel
Art

Luton children invited to create character for new book by local author Olaf Falafel

June 8, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Primary school children in Luton are being given the chance to see their imagination brought to life in a new graphic novel written by local author and comedian Olaf Falafel, with free copies to be […]

Luton Airport has received the National Literacy Trust’s 2026 Literacy Changemakers Award
News

Luton Airport recognised with national literacy award after supporting 61,000 children

May 19, 2026 Newsdesk 1

Luton Airport has been recognised with a national award for its work supporting children’s literacy and education projects. The airport received the National Literacy Trust’s 2026 Literacy Changemakers Award at the charity’s Vision for Literacy […]

Children play on the new Wigmore Park play area equipment
News

New skatepark and play area open at Wigmore Valley Park

April 17, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on New skatepark and play area open at Wigmore Valley Park

Families and young people in Luton can now enjoy a major upgrade to Wigmore Valley Park, with a new skatepark and children’s play area officially opening to the public. The improvements, delivered by Luton Rising, […]

Luton Council’s children’s services have been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
News

Luton children’s services rated ‘good’ by Ofsted after major turnaround

March 11, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton children’s services rated ‘good’ by Ofsted after major turnaround

Luton Council’s children’s services have been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, marking a significant improvement after previously being judged inadequate six years ago. The latest inspection found the service had made sustained progress since its last […]

Rachel Hopkins MP. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
News

Luton Council leader and MPs hail “a major step” towards ending child poverty

November 27, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Council leader and MPs hail “a major step” towards ending child poverty

The abolition of the two-child benefit cap announced yesterday by Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been hailed by Luton Council as a turning point for many of the town’s poorest families. From next April the scheme […]

Bridget Phillipson MP, The Secretary of State for Education pictured speaking in the House of Commons. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
News

Education Secretary hails ‘real impact’ of free breakfast clubs in Luton schools

November 21, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Education Secretary hails ‘real impact’ of free breakfast clubs in Luton schools

The Education Secretary has praised the early success of the government’s new breakfast club scheme in Luton, saying it is already making a tangible difference for families, seven months after its launch. The programme was […]

Mister Maker at Whipsnade Zoo
News

CBeebies’ Mister Maker and Rebecca Keatley to visit Whipsnade Zoo this May half-term

April 26, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on CBeebies’ Mister Maker and Rebecca Keatley to visit Whipsnade Zoo this May half-term

Families visiting Whipsnade Zoo this May half term will have the chance to get creative with their favourite TV stars, when CBeebies’ Mister Maker and Rebecca Keatley visit the UK’s largest zoo.   From Saturday […]

The design of the new state-of-the-art skate park and children’s play areas in Wigmore Park
Lifestyle

Work to start on skate and play facilities in Wigmore Park

June 18, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Work to start on skate and play facilities in Wigmore Park

Work is to begin a new state-of-the-art skate park and children’s play areas in Wigmore Park as part of a £2million investment for the community that will also be one of the largest concrete multi-discipline […]

Christmas lights in Luton
Uncategorized

Peppa Pig set for Luton Xmas lights switch-on

October 12, 2023 Newsdesk Comments Off on Peppa Pig set for Luton Xmas lights switch-on

The council’s annual Christmas lights switch-on, Lighting up Luton, will be returning this year on Saturday 25 November, with popular kids TV characters Peppa Pig and George doing the honours. There will be outdoor entertainment […]

More Luton stories

  • Kaiser Chiefs
    Music

    Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year

    June 5, 2026 0
    Rock band Kaiser Chiefs have been announced as the headline act for Luton’s biggest music event of 2026 as the town celebrates 150 years of borough status. The Leeds group, best known for hits including [...]
  • The Castle
    Music

    Luton’s ‘next wave of future talent’ to take centre stage at expanded Market Hill Live music festival

    June 3, 2026 Comments Off on Luton’s ‘next wave of future talent’ to take centre stage at expanded Market Hill Live music festival
    Some of Luton’s most exciting emerging musicians will take over the town centre later this month as Market Hill Live returns with its biggest line-up yet. The free outdoor music event will showcase seven local [...]
  • Luton Henge Festival by Revoluton Arts & Chiltern National Landscape
    Festivals

    Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’

    April 20, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’
    A community-built landmark in Marsh Farm will once again take centre stage this summer as Luton Henge Festival returns for a second year. The free event, taking place across Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August, [...]
Articles you might have missed
  • Luton Hospital theatre staff begin strike action in overtime pay dispute
    June 25, 2026 0
  • Ambulance staff in Bedfordshire and Luton recognised for over 400 years’ service
    June 24, 2026 0
  • Luton rail passengers told to make essential journeys only as heatwave hits
    June 24, 2026 0
  • Myles Smith dedicates new short film with Stephen Graham to Luton Hospital as debut album on course for No.1
    June 23, 2026 1
  • Luton boxing star Tysie Gallagher secures major promotional deal as world title dream moves closer
    June 22, 2026 0
  • Leagrave station among those closed all week as rail disruption continues after fatal Bedford train crash
    June 22, 2026 1
  • Public urged to avoid A&E as ‘extremely busy’ Luton Hospital helps respond to serious Bedford train crash
    June 19, 2026 1
About The Lutonian

The Lutonian is a 21st century independent news desk for a modern, forward-thinking Luton.

We are here to report on the news, sport and culture that matters to you, with journalism by Lutonians for Lutonians.

Our town is changing for the better, so it’s time to start shouting about it while also celebrating more of the things, places and people that bring us together and make life worth living.

You don’t need to have been born here, you don’t need to live here, but if you carry Luton and, more importantly, its people in your heart, then you are a Lutonian and you are in the right place. Welcome.

Copyright © 2026 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes