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Workmen repair potholes
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Pothole surge hits Luton as new ‘jet patcher’ rolled out to tackle road repairs faster

April 30, 2026 Newsdesk 0

A surge in pothole reports across Luton has prompted the council to trial new technology designed to fix damaged roads in minutes without the need for closures. Figures released by the authority show just how […]

London Luton Airport
News

Luton Airport ground staff secure 7.5 per cent pay rise after union negotiations

April 28, 2026 Newsdesk 0

More than 180 ground handling workers at Luton Airport have secured a 7.5 per cent pay rise after threatening strike action. Staff employed by GH Luton Ground Handling Services, who provide services for Wizz Air […]

RadioLAB won seven awards at the Student Radio Association’s Amplify Awards.
News

Radio LaB wins seven national awards after standout year for students

April 22, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

A student-run radio station in Luton is celebrating a major national success after picking up seven awards at this year’s Student Radio Association Amplify Awards. Radio LaB, based at the University of Bedfordshire, took home […]

Bussing Out
News

New exhibition shines light on hidden history of school dispersal

April 21, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

A powerful new installation exploring a little-known chapter of British history has arrived in Luton, bringing with it stories that many in the town may recognise on a deeply personal level. Bussing Out, an immersive […]

Vauxhall workers
News

New Vauxhall exhibition to celebrate Luton’s industrial past after factory closure

April 20, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

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
Festivals

Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’

April 20, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

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, […]

Children play on the new Wigmore Park play area equipment
News

New skatepark and play area open at Wigmore Valley Park

April 17, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Families and young people in Luton can now enjoy a major upgrade to Wigmore Valley Park, with a new skatepark and children’s play area officially opening to the public. The improvements, delivered by Luton Rising, […]

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
News

Resident doctors’ strike to disrupt services at Luton & Dunstable Hospital

April 2, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Resident doctors’ strike to disrupt services at Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Patients using Luton and Dunstable University Hospital are being warned that services could be disrupted next week as resident doctors take part in a six-day national strike. The walkout, organised by the British Medical Association, […]

Luton Airport's runway has been completed
News

Luton Airport completes £18m runway upgrade after months of overnight work

March 30, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Airport completes £18m runway upgrade after months of overnight work

Luton Airport has completed an £18million project to resurface its runway, in what has been described as the airport’s biggest airfield engineering programme in two decades. The work, designed to improve the durability and long-term […]

TV Face singer and guitarist, sTeVe at The Castle
Music

All they wanted was to play a gig in Luton… What they got was chaos! – TV Face gig review

March 30, 2026 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on All they wanted was to play a gig in Luton… What they got was chaos! – TV Face gig review

What was meant to be a straightforward first visit to Luton quickly turned into a road trip from hell for Lancaster’s TV Face, but when the dust settled, the sonic juggernauts delivered one of the […]

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More Luton stories

  • Luton Henge Festival by Revoluton Arts & Chiltern National Landscape
    Festivals

    Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’

    April 20, 2026 0
    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, [...]
  • TV Face singer and guitarist, sTeVe at The Castle
    Music

    All they wanted was to play a gig in Luton… What they got was chaos! – TV Face gig review

    March 30, 2026 Comments Off on All they wanted was to play a gig in Luton… What they got was chaos! – TV Face gig review
    What was meant to be a straightforward first visit to Luton quickly turned into a road trip from hell for Lancaster’s TV Face, but when the dust settled, the sonic juggernauts delivered one of the [...]
  • Coda Rushing
    Music

    Politics, punk and poetry as Coda Rushing set to storm The Castle

    March 30, 2026 Comments Off on Politics, punk and poetry as Coda Rushing set to storm The Castle
    Luton’s alternative music venue, The Castle, is set to host a night of high-energy, thought-provoking live music this Saturday as Vandalism Begins at Home bring Coda Rushing, Longy and The Velvet Echoes to town. No [...]
  • The Looted Youth aka Ben Thomson
    Music

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

    March 27, 2026 Comments Off on Luton’s The Looted Youth releases heartfelt single ‘Maybe That’s Just Life?’
    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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