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Athletics

New research calls on local women runners to share safety experiences

July 15, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on New research calls on local women runners to share safety experiences

An academic from the University of Bedfordshire is calling on local women to take part in an international research project exploring safety and harassment while running outdoors. Led in Bedfordshire by Dr Joanne Hill, Senior […]

Chaiiwala
Food and drink

Indian street-food chain Chaiiwala arrives at London Luton Airport

June 20, 2024 Newsdesk 1

Passengers will have the pick of a new dining option following the arrival of Indian street-food specialist, Chaiiwala at London Luton Airport, which has created 40 new jobs with the launch of the restaurant. With […]

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 […]

The Hat Gardens
Lifestyle

‘The success of Hat Gardens has shown what’s possible for Luton’s town centre,’ says council chief

June 7, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘The success of Hat Gardens has shown what’s possible for Luton’s town centre,’ says council chief

Luton’s first pocket park has marked its first anniversary, with council CEO Robin Porter saying the success of the Hat Gardens in its first year has shown Lutonians how the town centre is being rejuvenated. […]

Summer In Town
Culture

Free town centre summer events announced to ‘create unforgettable memories’

June 6, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Free town centre summer events announced to ‘create unforgettable memories’

An extended programme of free family-friendly activities is to take place in the town centre this summer with street shows, workshops, film screenings, storytelling, and much more. The ‘Summer in Town’ schedule kicks off on […]

Popeyes opens in Luton
Food and drink

Chicken lovers queue overnight to be first in new Luton Popeyes restaurant

May 29, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Chicken lovers queue overnight to be first in new Luton Popeyes restaurant

Customers started queueing 20 hours before Popeyes opened its first restaurant in Luton on Friday (May 24). The American chain is renowned as the home of Famous Louisiana Chicken, and such was the excitement in […]

Chicken George
Food and drink

Chicken George teases plans to return to roots in Luton

May 27, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Chicken George teases plans to return to roots in Luton

Chicken George has confirmed it is aiming to return to its Luton roots after feeding hungry revellers during Radio 1’s Big Weekend at Stockwood Park.  The purveyors of ‘fried gold’ made their name in the […]

Bim's
Food and drink

‘Luton’s food scene is growing,’ as chain picks town to launch first spot outside of London

May 24, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘Luton’s food scene is growing,’ as chain picks town to launch first spot outside of London

A fast-growing Algerian-inspired fast food chain has opened its first new restaurant outside of London on St George’s Square, aiming to tap into Luton’s “growing” food scene. Taking over the unit that has previously been […]

The Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa
Lifestyle

Hotel brand behind Savoy and The Plaza set to bring Luton Hoo ‘back to is full glory’

August 1, 2023 Newsdesk Comments Off on Hotel brand behind Savoy and The Plaza set to bring Luton Hoo ‘back to is full glory’

The Luton Hoo Hotel is set to undergo a a multi-million-pound  redevelopment under the same iconic luxury brand behind The Savoy in London and The Plaza in New York. Last Year, owners The Arora Group […]

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    News

    £40m funding boost announced for Marsh Farm and central Luton communities

    March 20, 2026 0
    Up to £40 million in government funding has been earmarked for two areas of Luton, with communities set to decide how the money is spent over the next decade. Central Luton and Marsh Farm will [...]
  • Olivia Lynn
    Music

    Luton singer wants to ‘put Luton on the map’ after performing at major country music festival

    March 16, 2026 0
    A country singer from Luton says she is determined to put the town “on the map for good reasons” after performing at one of the biggest events in the global country music calendar. Olivia Lynn, [...]
  • Myles Smith performing a free outdoor pop-up show in the Hat District on Bute Street
    Music

    ‘I hope I made you proud’ – Star Myles Smith wows Luton in homecoming pop-up show

    March 12, 2026 1
    Luton’s Brit Award-winning mega-selling pop star Myles Smith returned home last night to play a surprise pop-up show outdoors in the Hat District, insisting afterwards that he hopes he makes the town proud.  The ‘Stargazing’ [...]
  • Luton hosted Radio 1's Big Weekend in 2024 and is Stockwood Park is set to host a Party in the Park this year
    Music

    Luton to host major Party in the Park – biggest music event since Radio 1’s Big Weekend

    March 9, 2026 0
    A major new outdoor music event attracting 10,000 people is planned for Stockwood Park this year as part of celebrations marking 150 years since Luton became a borough. The Luton 150 Party in the Park, [...]
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