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Man Ho restaurant in Bury Park
Food and drink

Restaurant to close after four decades in Luton

July 24, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Restaurant to close after four decades in Luton

A popular Chinese restaurant will serve its final customers this Sunday after announcing it will close after more than 40 years. Man Ho in Bury Park has been serving Cantonese food since it opened in […]

The Brewery Tap
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Back on Tap: Closed down Luton pub set to reopen with ‘major improvements’

July 17, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Back on Tap: Closed down Luton pub set to reopen with ‘major improvements’

A much-loved Luton town centre pub that shut its doors earlier this year is set to reopen next month, following a wave of community backing and promises of a fresh new look. The Brewery Tap, […]

Nadiya Hussain
Food and drink

Nadiya Hussain says BBC axe of her show is a ‘huge turning point’

June 6, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Nadiya Hussain says BBC axe of her show is a ‘huge turning point’

TV chef and Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain has revealed her BBC cookery show Nadiya’s Simple Spices will not be returning — calling the decision a “huge turning point” in her career. In […]

The George 2nd pub where the festival will take place
Food and drink

Much-loved Luton teashop to reopen… in a pub

May 13, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Much-loved Luton teashop to reopen… in a pub

A Luton teashop is making a surprise return today – less than two months after it was forced to shut down in the Luton Point shopping centre. Robby’s Tea Shop, a town centre fixture for […]

The Baklava Company
Food and drink

Food fans queue around the block for opening of new Luton coffee and dessert shop

April 14, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Food fans queue around the block for opening of new Luton coffee and dessert shop

The grand opening of a beloved East London coffee and dessert shop celebrated for its artisanal pastries, handcrafted coffees, and warm hospitality saw Lutonians queuing around the block . The opening day saw strong footfall […]

Zandra's Bar and Restaurant with it's door boarded up after the fire
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Luton restaurant closes after weekend fire

March 17, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton restaurant closes after weekend fire

A restaurant in Luton town centre has been forced to shut after a fire broke out over the weekend. Fire crews responded to tackle the blaze at Zandra’s on Upper George Street on Saturday, March […]

Sandfords restaurant opens in Luton Airport
Food and drink

UK’s largest airport restaurant opens in Luton

February 28, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on UK’s largest airport restaurant opens in Luton

A brand-new American-style dining concept has opened its doors at London Luton Airport. Sanfords is the largest restaurant within a UK airport and the largest concession to be opened by TRGC, one of the UK’s […]

Popeyes chicken
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Chicken restaurant to open second spot in Luton with free food for first 100 customers

February 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Chicken restaurant to open second spot in Luton with free food for first 100 customers

Popeyes® UK has announced that it will be bringing even more of its signature New Orleans flavour to Luton with the opening of its second restaurant in town, launching at Hatters Way Retail Park on […]

The view of the Luton Point shopping centre from St George's Square
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New restaurants and stores coming to Luton Point shopping centre

December 18, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on New restaurants and stores coming to Luton Point shopping centre

A new food spot and an expanded old favourite are among the new and improved stores coming to the Luton Point shopping centre in the next few weeks. Hot on the heels of the recent […]

Luton Town Hall
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Three Luton food businesses fined for hygiene offences

December 13, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Three Luton food businesses fined for hygiene offences

Three Luton food businesses have been prosecuted by the council for poor hygiene standards, including pest infestations within the premises. All three businesses were closed immediately using hygiene emergency prohibition powers. On 22 November, Pink […]

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