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Sarah Owen MP (Luton North, Labour), during a different debate. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
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Luton MP says Christmas rough sleeping plan must offer lasting route out of homelessness

October 27, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton North MP Sarah Owen has welcomed a government commitment to offer everyone sleeping rough in the town a route off the streets before Christmas, insisting the initiative must lead to lasting support rather than […]

Cllr Amjid Ali
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Luton Council leader warns town could miss out on devolution funding as deadline looms

October 23, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton’s Council leader has warned the town could miss out on vital investment and powers unless four local authorities agree to work together on a proposed regional devolution deal. Cllr Amjid Ali has joined his […]

Kestrel Way groundbreaking led by Luton Council leader Cllr Amjid Ali (holding the spade)
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New Luton specialist school site to create 120 extra places for children

October 21, 2026 Newsdesk 0

A new site for Woodlands Secondary School is being built in Luton to create up to 120 additional specialist places for children with additional needs amid growing demand for provision in the town. A groundbreaking […]

One of the new fast EV chargepoints
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Luton installs first electric car chargers for council housing residents without driveways

October 15, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton residents living in council housing can now access new electric vehicle charging points at five locations across the town, in a move aimed at helping people without driveways switch to electric cars. The fast […]

The 'If You can dream it you must do it' mural on Bute Street is lit up at night
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Luton retains Purple Flag for seventh year despite night-time economy ‘challenges’

October 8, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton has retained its Purple Flag accreditation for a seventh consecutive year, despite continuing concerns about the town centre’s evening and night-time economy. The accreditation recognises destinations which provide a safe, welcoming and varied experience […]

Sarah Owen MP (Luton North) pictured speaking in the House of Commons
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Luton leaders unite to condemn ‘no-go zones’ claims and invite Tory MP to town

October 6, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton’s political leaders have united to condemn claims by a senior Conservative MP that there are parts of the town where “white people won’t go”. Luton North MP Sarah Owen and council leader Cllr Amjid […]

Cllr Adrees Latif in Bury Park
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Luton Council puts Bury Park red route on hold for economic impact assessment

October 6, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton Council’s new administration has put the proposed Bury Park red route on hold while it commissions an independent assessment of its potential impact on local businesses. The council’s executive has agreed to introduce a […]

Dunstable Road in Bury Park
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Bury Park red route faces rethink as £700,000 enforcement bill revealed

October 5, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton Council could have to spend around £700,000 a year to enforce existing parking restrictions in Bury Park instead of introducing the controversial trial red route, a new report has revealed. The figure comes as […]

Cllr Steve Stephens with new RCV
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Luton’s new bin lorries run on fuel made from waste vegetable oil

October 1, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton’s new bin lorries run on fuel made from waste vegetable oil

Luton’s new bin lorries will be running on renewable fuel made from waste vegetable oil as the council brings 10 new vehicles into service. The new vehicles are replacing older vehicles in the council’s existing […]

Kitchen food caddy
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Food waste collections to be rolled out to flats across Luton

September 28, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Food waste collections to be rolled out to flats across Luton

Food waste collections are being extended to flats across Luton, with residents set to receive new kitchen caddies and communal food waste bins. The service has already been introduced to more than 60,000 households with […]

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    Rhino, lemurs and macaques enjoy Halloween treats at Whipsnade Zoo

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    Luton rockers explore parenthood and the butterfly effect on new single ‘Freckles’ with DIY video shot in the town

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    A Luton band have returned with their latest single which is the first instalment in a planned trilogy exploring different aspects of parenthood and an accompanying video DIY-filmed video shot at locations around the town. [...]
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    Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

    September 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween
    A Luton-born playwright will bring her debut play to the town this Halloween, with a supernatural thriller exploring witch persecutions, working-class women and a forgotten language. Cheryl Prince, founder of 5D Theatre CIC, will bring [...]
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