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Rory McDade from Luna Rosa who will headline the fourth annual Summer Assembly music festival at The Castle
Music

Is Luton entering a new era of live music? Why Summer Assembly matters

July 24, 2026 Ronny Trousers 0

When Vandalism Begins at Home launched Summer Assembly four years ago, the idea was simple: create a full day where music fans could discover new bands, support independent artists and experience the kind of atmosphere […]

The new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
News

Luton MP welcomes electricity bill tax cut as PM announces first cost of living measure

July 23, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Households across Luton South and South Bedfordshire are set to see their electricity bills fall this winter after the new Prime Minister announced the removal of VAT from domestic electricity bills. The measure, one of […]

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
News

Further operating theatre staff strikes set to affect services at Luton Hospital this week

July 21, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Patients at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital are being warned to expect disruption for the remainder of this week as operating theatre staff prepare to take further industrial action. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has […]

The current Luton Fire Station
News

Plans progress for £14m rebuild of Luton Fire Station

July 21, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Plans to rebuild Luton Fire Station on Studley Road are moving forward, with councillors backing the next stage of the £14m project. Members of the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority (BFRS) were updated on progress […]

Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrives at 10 Downing Street
News

Luton MPs welcome Andy Burnham’s first day as Prime Minister as he pledges to end rough sleeping

July 20, 2026 Newsdesk 1

Luton’s two Labour MPs have welcomed Andy Burnham’s first day as Prime Minister after he announced a major drive to end rough sleeping and tackle the cost of living. In his first speech outside Downing […]

Cllr Tahmina Saleem, Cllr Javeria Hussain and Rick Donnelly (Parks Operation Manager) with Green Flag Award
News

Luton’s five flagship parks retain prestigious Green Flag status

July 20, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Five of Luton’s best-loved parks have once again been recognised among the country’s finest after retaining their prestigious Green Flag Awards. The Green Flag Award is regarded as the benchmark for excellence in park management […]

Affinity Water
News

MP told water pressure problems solved in Luton after heatwave issue

July 20, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton’s MP Rachel Hopkins says she has been assured water pressure has returned to normal after raising residents’ concerns with Affinity Water following widespread disruption during the recent heatwave. The Luton South and South Bedfordshire […]

Outside Luton Town Football Club's stadium on Kenilworth Road
Luton Town news

Bury Park traffic plans could see 120 Luton Town FC parking spaces opened to shoppers

July 17, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Plans to tackle congestion, dangerous parking and road safety problems in Bury Park could see 120 parking spaces at Luton Town Football Club made available to shoppers and visitors every day of the year, except […]

News

University of Bedfordshire academics urge teachers to move beyond education ‘theory wars’

July 17, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Three academics from the University of Bedfordshire have published a new book calling on teachers to stop choosing sides in long-running debates over how children should be taught and instead use a wider range of […]

The ribbon is cut on Luton & Dunstable University Hospital's new Oak and Cedar Wings
News

Luton Hospital celebrates opening of £170m Oak and Cedar Wings after decade-long project

July 16, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital has officially celebrated the completion of its £170 million Oak and Cedar Wing development, marking the end of the largest building programme in the history of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation […]

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