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A sea of banners: Vauxhall workers aim their anger at Stellantis
News

In ‘limbo’ over Xmas – Vauxhall workers protest plan to close Luton factory

December 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on In ‘limbo’ over Xmas – Vauxhall workers protest plan to close Luton factory

Vauxhall workers in Luton have begun two days of protests over the planned closure of the Kimpton Road plant, amid calls for their redundancy consultation to be extended or even stopped altogether. One month ago, […]

Hatters CEO Gary Sweet with Luton supporting town councillor James Taylor, onstage in St George's Square with during the celebrations after the football club won promotion to the Premier League in 2023
Luton Town news

New Luton stadium will ‘spark a revitalisation’ of town centre, says councillor 

December 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on New Luton stadium will ‘spark a revitalisation’ of town centre, says councillor 

A councillor responsible for regeneration has said that Luton’s Power Court stadium will be the catalyst for change in the town centre after plans were approved last night.  Eight years after plans were first unveiled, […]

Luton CEO Gary Sweet
Luton Town news

Power Court stadium will help Hatters attract ‘better players,’ says Luton CEO Sweet

December 17, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Power Court stadium will help Hatters attract ‘better players,’ says Luton CEO Sweet

Luton CEO Gary Sweet has said the Hatters’ new Power Court stadium will help the club return to the Premier League, attract better players and will “elevate the club and town together”. Detailed plans for […]

An aerial view of the new design for Luton's Power Court stadium
Luton Town news

Power Court stadium approval would be Hatters’ ‘biggest victory in the 2020 era’

December 16, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Power Court stadium approval would be Hatters’ ‘biggest victory in the 2020 era’

Luton Town Football Club is on the verge of its most significant victory yet, as plans for a new 25,000-capacity stadium are set to be decided tonight by the council. That’s the view of the […]

Luton Town Hall
Food and drink

Three Luton food businesses fined for hygiene offences

December 13, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Three Luton food businesses fined for hygiene offences

Three Luton food businesses have been prosecuted by the council for poor hygiene standards, including pest infestations within the premises. All three businesses were closed immediately using hygiene emergency prohibition powers. On 22 November, Pink […]

Vauxhall on Kimpton Road
News

MP’s call for Minister to meet Vauxhall workers ‘more important than ever’ after CEO quits

December 2, 2024 Newsdesk 1

Luton’s MP has said it is “more important than ever” that the government meet Luton workers after the CEO of the parent company planning to close Vauxhall’s van plant resigned. Last week it was announced […]

Vauxhall on Kimpton Road
News

‘Deeply troubling’ – Luton faces Vauxhall closure as 1,100 jobs at risk

November 26, 2024 Newsdesk 5

Luton’s historic Vauxhall plant faces closure, putting 1,100 jobs at risk in a move that one MP for Luton has called “deeply troubling”. The decision ends over a century of automotive legacy at the Kimpton […]

The former ABC Cinema
Art

Call for artists to spruce up old ABC Cinema and other ‘drab’ spots in Luton town centre

November 14, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Call for artists to spruce up old ABC Cinema and other ‘drab’ spots in Luton town centre

Luton Council has announced public art commission opportunities for local artists, asking them to submit design proposals that create striking and attractive looks for some key “neglected” spots in the town centre, including the long-abandoned […]

man in santa claus costume
News

Here’s what’s on during five weeks of festive fun in Luton town centre

November 13, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Here’s what’s on during five weeks of festive fun in Luton town centre

A programme of festive events and activities has been unveiled to bring holiday cheer to Lutonians, businesses and shoppers. The festivities begin with Lighting Up Luton on Saturday 23 November outside the Town Hall, George […]

Artist’s impression looking east along George Street as part of the council's vision for Luton 2040
News

Task force set up to address town centre ‘challenges’ and drive forward positive change

November 1, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Task force set up to address town centre ‘challenges’ and drive forward positive change

A multi-agency group has been set up to drive positive change in Luton to make the town centre a welcoming place everyone can enjoy. Alongside millions of pounds being invested to regenerate and rejuvenate the […]

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  • The Looted Youth aka Ben Thomson
    Music

    Luton’s The Looted Youth releases heartfelt single ‘Maybe That’s Just Life?’

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    A Luton singer-songwriter has released his debut single, reflecting on grief and the struggle to move forward after loss, hoping it can help listeners like it did him. The Looted Youth, the musical project of [...]
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    Luna Rosa roar back with new single ahead of Luton gig in stacked live weekend at The Castle

    March 23, 2026 0
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    Music

    Luton Town FC, Sugar Loaf, L&D and more: Myles Smith shows hometown love in debut album reveal

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    Global pop star Myles Smith has used some of his hometown haunts and Luton landmarks to announce the release of his long-awaited debut album to millions of fans around the world. But despite his rise [...]
  • Awaken
    Art

    Creative projects rooted in community, culture and creativity across Luton awarded funding boost

    March 23, 2026 0
    Creative projects celebrating everything from Luton’s carnival heritage to refugee experiences and the town’s chalk landscape have been awarded funding through a programme designed to support community-led arts. Seventeen projects across the town have secured [...]
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