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The former Vauxhall plant on Kimpton Road

Green light for £400m transformation of former Vauxhall plant as 2,400 jobs promised

July 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off

Luton Council has approved plans for a £400 million redevelopment of the former Vauxhall van plant, paving the way for thousands of new jobs on one of the town’s most historic employment sites. Councillors have […]

Concept image of the cafe and amenity area on the redeveloped former Vauxhall site, being called the Luton Gateway

Plans recommended to transform historic former Vauxhall factory into employment hub

July 13, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off

The future of the former Vauxhall factory in Luton has moved a step closer as plans to redevelop the historic Kimpton Road site into a major new employment hub have been recommended for approval. The […]

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Luton’s Stacey Dooley to tackle bizarre online health claims in new BBC series

September 9, 2026 0

Luton’s Stacey Dooley is taking on some of the internet’s strangest health claims in a brand new BBC series – and the first trailer has now been released. Clickbait Clinic with Stacey Dooley will see [...]
Music

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 singer-songwriter Myles Smith has released a powerful new short film dedicated to children and staff at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital while also announcing that his debut album is in early contention to go [...]
Film

Three major new Stacey Dooley documentaries announced tackling abuse, addiction and military failings

June 17, 2026 Comments Off on Three major new Stacey Dooley documentaries announced tackling abuse, addiction and military failings

Luton-born documentary maker Stacey Dooley is set to front three new BBC documentaries examining some of the UK’s most difficult and controversial issues. The award-winning presenter and filmmaker will return to BBC Three and iPlayer [...]