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The Bear Club to close as ‘financial sword of Damocles swings overhead’

September 2, 2022 Music and arts desk 19

An internationally renowned Luton jazz and blues music nightspot is set to close, with the owner saying the “financial sword of Damocles swings overhead”. In 2019 The Bear Club was voted one of the top […]

A drawing of the proposed domed training facility
Luton Town news

Luton Town submit new plans for academy dome after previous thwarted attempts

May 20, 2022 Sportsdesk 5

Luton Town Football Club has submitted plans for a new indoor facility at their training headquarters, The Brache, in their latest bid to boost their academy after previous run-ins with the council. It is part […]

Newlands Park illustration of the evening aerial view over London Road roundabout, looking south
Luton Town news

Luton Town’s Newlands Park plans approved despite Tory councillor’s ‘sick of it’ row

January 26, 2022 Sportsdesk 4

Luton Town’s revised Newlands Park plans have tonight been granted outline planning permission by Councillors, despite fiery criticism from Conservative Gilbert Campbell, the only member of the Development Management Committee to vote against both applications. […]

2020/21 Newlands Park illustration of the aerial view of the office development from the M1 edge
Luton Town news

Decision delayed on Hatters’ Newlands Park plans after council ‘farce’ over withdrawn objection

January 6, 2022 Newsdesk 1

A decision to delay Luton Town Football Club’s planning application hearing for Newlands Park was branded a ‘farce’ as councillors raged over late additions to the agenda, which detailed withdrawn objections described as “no longer […]

Nathan Jones celebrates his side scoring
Luton Town news

We’re not here to stagnate or plateau – Jones backs Sweet’s Premier League plan

October 28, 2021 James Cunliffe 12

Nathan Jones backed chief executive Gary Sweet’s claim that Luton could be a Premier League side next year and says the Hatters won’t shy away from the ultimate ambition. Excitement and anticipation has risen with […]

Luton Town chief executive Gary Sweet inside Luton Council chambers for the original Power Court planning decision meeting in 2019
Luton Town news

Every word of Gary Sweet’s stirring speech to councillors over Luton’s Power Court stadium plans as changes approved

October 27, 2021 James Cunliffe 12

Luton Town chief executive Gary Sweet delivered a rousing address in front of the council planning committee tonight as they approved modifications to the Power Court stadium site.  Though the application before the Development Management […]

Luton chief executive Gary Sweet (right) with Chairman David Wilkinson
Luton Town news

Academy dome green light ‘just a matter of time,’ says Luton chairman Wilkinson

June 1, 2021 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Academy dome green light ‘just a matter of time,’ says Luton chairman Wilkinson

Hatters chairman David Wilkinson is confident the club can still reach an agreement for an indoor academy training dome despite Luton Council controversially refusing a lease. The Hatters had planning permission for the facility on […]

Illustrative aerial view of a Luton Town night game.
Luton Town news

Hatters in charge of ‘own destiny’ says 2020 chief over new Power Court plans

March 19, 2021 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Hatters in charge of ‘own destiny’ says 2020 chief over new Power Court plans

Luton Town remain “in charge of their own destiny,” ready to deliver their Power Court stadium, debt-free, by 2024, says the chief operating officer of the club’s property arm, Mike Moran. This week, 2020 Developments’ […]

Luton Town
Luton comment

Opinion: ‘Ridiculous’ council dome decision doesn’t just hurt Hatters… it’s a blow for Luton kids

January 18, 2021 Kevin Harper 1

As days go for a Luton Town fan, Tuesday was not a particularly great one. The bulk of the attention would have been on the extremely ordinary performance on the pitch in the 2-0 loss […]

Nathan Jones gets animated on the touchline
Luton Town news

‘We’re at our limits’ says Jones after council dome decision dashes Hatters’ hopes

January 14, 2021 Sportsdesk Comments Off on ‘We’re at our limits’ says Jones after council dome decision dashes Hatters’ hopes

Hatters boss Nathan Jones says there is a fight on to move the football club forward after Luton Council gave them planning permission for an academy training dome, but then refused a lease for the […]

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