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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 0

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 0

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 […]

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 [...]
Music

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

June 5, 2026 Comments Off on Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year

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 [...]