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Luton Council’s Interim Chief Executive Mark Fowler and Portfolio Holder for Women, Equalities and Community Safety Cllr Maria Lovell MBE, signing UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter
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Luton Council signs Anti-Racism Charter with UNISON

May 29, 2025 Newsdesk 1

Luton Council has strengthened its commitment to tackling racism and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion by signing UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter. The council’s Interim Chief Executive Mark Fowler and Portfolio Holder for Women, Equalities and Community […]

A banner on the gates of the Vauxhall site on Kimpton Road in February 2025 as attempts were made to save the factory from closure
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New taskforce meets to lead Luton’s post-Vauxhall recovery after factory closure

May 23, 2025 Newsdesk 1

A major new plan to bring life back to the vacant Vauxhall factory site is underway, including work to preserve the town’s industrial heritage and the legacy of the thousands of workers who spent generations […]

New Mayor of Luton Amy Nicholls shakes hands with the outgoing civic leader councillor Tahmina Saleem
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Luton’s ‘youngest ever Mayor’? MP hails Nicholls’ appointment

May 22, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton’s ‘youngest ever Mayor’? MP hails Nicholls’ appointment

Labour’s Amy Nicholls has been confirmed as the new Mayor of Luton, with a social media tribute from MP Rachel Hopkins suggesting she may be the youngest person ever to hold the role. Nicholls, who […]

Luton Town Hall
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Luton Council leader hits back at Tory MP’s ‘inaccurate’ migration claim about town

May 16, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Council leader hits back at Tory MP’s ‘inaccurate’ migration claim about town

The leader of Luton Council has strongly criticised Conservative MP Robert Jenrick following his controversial claim that the UK had become “an island of strangers” in some areas, referencing Luton as an example. Speaking in […]

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Churchill tank to ‘return home to Luton’ as part of VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations

May 6, 2025 Newsdesk 1

A rare Churchill tank exhibit that pays homage to Vauxhall’s significant contribution to the World War II effort will be the showpiece of Luton Council’s VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations. VE Day marks when Britain […]

How Luton's Power Court stadium will look within the town centre landscape
Luton Town news

Barcelona contractor signed as Luton confirm summer start for Power Court stadium

April 30, 2025 Sportsdesk 2

Construction on Luton Town Football Club’s brand-new 25,000-capacity stadium at Power Court will begin this summer the club has confirmed, with the intention of the Hatters first competitive game being the start of the 2028/29 […]

The mural which has brightened up the old ABC Cinema
Art

A burst of colour transforms Luton’s old ABC Cinema with a vibrant new mural

April 15, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on A burst of colour transforms Luton’s old ABC Cinema with a vibrant new mural

One of Luton’s most iconic buildings has been given a bold new look, thanks to a stunning mural that’s already turning heads and drawing in selfie-takers. The old ABC cinema on George Street, once a […]

London Luton Airport
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Green lit Luton Airport expansion plans to ‘transform’ town with jobs and economy boost

April 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Green lit Luton Airport expansion plans to ‘transform’ town with jobs and economy boost

Luton Airport’s expansion plans have been given the green light by the Transport Secretary today, allowing the airport to almost double its passenger capacity, create jobs and paving the way for one of the largest […]

The Vauxhall site on Kimpton Road
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New owners of closed Vauxhall site plan regeneration to create 1,700 jobs

April 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on New owners of closed Vauxhall site plan regeneration to create 1,700 jobs

The new owners of the Vauxhall van manufacturing factory in Luton have announced plans to regenerate the site with plans that could create more than 1,700 direct jobs. The Kimpton Road site saw its last […]

A River Runs Under Your Feet the artwork by Luton-based artist Abi Spendlove at the corner of Guildford Street
Art

Artwork aims to bring River Lea ‘into the consciousness of people who live in the town’

March 30, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Artwork aims to bring River Lea ‘into the consciousness of people who live in the town’

A new artwork has been officially unveiled at the corner of Guildford Street to help Lutonians reconnect with the River Lea that runs under our streets, as part of a plan to improve neglected spots […]

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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 [...]
  • Luton Henge Festival by Revoluton Arts & Chiltern National Landscape
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    Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’

    April 20, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’
    A community-built landmark in Marsh Farm will once again take centre stage this summer as Luton Henge Festival returns for a second year. The free event, taking place across Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August, [...]
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