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Great British Railways will be the publicly owned face of new operator that will run trains through Luton from May 2026, taking over from Govia Thameslink

Luton trains to be nationalised as government ‘calling time on 30 years of failure’

October 1, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off

Thameslink, the train operator that serves Luton’s three railway stations, will be brought back into public ownership from May 31, 2026, as part of sweeping reforms announced by the government. The move is part of […]

From left: MP for Luton South and South Bedfordshire, Rachel Hopkins, and Luton Airport Parkway station manager, Joe Healy, celebrate the station's 25th anniversary.

Luton Airport Parkway station celebrates silver anniversary with special event

November 26, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off

Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins and members of the community gathered at Luton Airport Parkway yesterday (Monday 25 November) to celebrate 25 years since the station opened in 1999. Opened by Queen Elizabeth II in […]

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Luton wants cleaner shops, better parks and more flowers as £1.5m ‘Pride in Place’ plans approved

May 12, 2026 0

Cleaner shopping parades, brighter gateways into town and upgraded play parks are among the first improvements residents could begin seeing across Luton after councillors approved plans for a £1.5million government-funded regeneration programme. Luton Council’s executive [...]
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New exhibition shines light on hidden history of school dispersal

April 21, 2026 Comments Off on New exhibition shines light on hidden history of school dispersal

A powerful new installation exploring a little-known chapter of British history has arrived in Luton, bringing with it stories that many in the town may recognise on a deeply personal level. Bussing Out, an immersive [...]
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New Vauxhall exhibition to celebrate Luton’s industrial past after factory closure

April 20, 2026 Comments Off on New Vauxhall exhibition to celebrate Luton’s industrial past after factory closure

A major new exhibition charting more than a century of car manufacturing in Luton is set to open next month, offering a poignant look at the town’s industrial heritage following the closure of the Vauxhall [...]