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3-week old Asian elephant at Whipsnade Zoo tries dust-bathing for the first time

Elephants at Whipsnade Zoo keep cool with home-made suncream

June 28, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off

As temperatures soared this week, Whipsnade Zoo’s tiny three-week-old Asian elephant calf has been learning from his herd the best way to keep cool. Photos taken by Whipsnade Zoo member Chris Ballard show the pint-sized […]

Endangered Asian elephant born at Whipsnade Zoo… and animal fans can help name him

June 11, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off

An endangered Asian elephant has been born at Whipsnade Zoo with the birth being called an “amazing success”, while animals will have a chance to help name the calf. Following a 22-month gestation, the not-so-tiny infant was born […]

News

Rhino, lemurs and macaques enjoy Halloween treats at Whipsnade Zoo

October 20, 2026 0

Greater one-horned rhino, ring-tailed and black lemurs and Sulawesi crested macaques got into the Halloween spirit this morning, tucking into spooky squashes to celebrate the season. Ring-tailed lemurs Delilah and Diego, joined by black lemurs Camila [...]
Music

Luton rockers explore parenthood and the butterfly effect on new single ‘Freckles’ with DIY video shot in the town

October 14, 2026 0

A Luton band have returned with their latest single which is the first instalment in a planned trilogy exploring different aspects of parenthood and an accompanying video DIY-filmed video shot at locations around the town. [...]
Theatre

Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

September 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

A Luton-born playwright will bring her debut play to the town this Halloween, with a supernatural thriller exploring witch persecutions, working-class women and a forgotten language. Cheryl Prince, founder of 5D Theatre CIC, will bring [...]