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Jasbir Nangla, one of the filmmakers behind World Cinema 4 Luton, pictured here onstage at Luton Library Theatre with a short presentation before the screening his and his brother's documentary about Luton, Tipping Point
Film

‘Films can break down barriers’: How cinema has connected cultures in Luton and brought people together

October 29, 2026 James Cunliffe 0

A Luton filmmaker says that a programme of international cinema has helped bring people from different cultures together, as the community project celebrating the town’s diversity prepares for its final film screenings. World Cinema 4 […]

Radio LaB with the Station of the Year prize at this year’s Community Radio Awards
News

Luton student radio station Radio LaB wins national Station of the Year award

October 29, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

Radio LaB has won the top prize at the Community Radio Awards for the first time in its history, with the University of Bedfordshire’s Luton-based station taking Gold in the Station of the Year category. […]

Bedfordshire Police
News

Police urge Luton residents against Halloween antics that frightens others as spike in 999 calls expected

October 29, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Bedfordshire Police is urging Luton residents to think carefully about when and how they contact the force as demand for its services remains high ahead of Halloween and Bonfire Night, while warning others to be […]

John Healey MP, The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Rawmarsh and Conisbrough, Labour) delivers his Budget. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
News

Luton MPs say Budget will give households ‘breathing space’ on cost of living

October 28, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton’s two Labour MPs have welcomed the government’s Budget, highlighting a £100 payment towards energy costs for tens of thousands of households across their constituencies, an increase in the minimum wage and measures aimed at […]

Jamie Donley
Luton match reaction

Double goal Donley hails Luton ‘reset’ after MK Dons defeat as Hatters hit purple patch

October 28, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Jamie Donley says Luton Town have benefited from a “reset” following their defeat at MK Dons as the Hatters’ winning run continued with a 3-1 victory over Doncaster Rovers last night. The Tottenham Hotspur loanee […]

Sarah Owen MP (Luton North, Labour), during a different debate. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
News

Luton MP says Christmas rough sleeping plan must offer lasting route out of homelessness

October 27, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton North MP Sarah Owen has welcomed a government commitment to offer everyone sleeping rough in the town a route off the streets before Christmas, insisting the initiative must lead to lasting support rather than […]

A firefighter
News

Luton Airport expansion among risks facing town over next five years, warns fire chief

October 26, 2026 Newsdesk 0

The expansion of Luton Airport, the arrival of East West Rail and plans for a Universal theme park resort are among the major developments Bedfordshire’s fire service says it must prepare for over the next […]

Cllr Amjid Ali
News

Luton Council leader warns town could miss out on devolution funding as deadline looms

October 23, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton’s Council leader has warned the town could miss out on vital investment and powers unless four local authorities agree to work together on a proposed regional devolution deal. Cllr Amjid Ali has joined his […]

The Orange Picture Club team: (top) Jaspal Nangla. Bottom (L-R) Mac Pajika, Jasbir Nangla and Dan Eyles
Film

How Luton’s cinema history offers inspiration for the future

October 22, 2026 James Cunliffe 1

What does it take to keep a town’s film culture alive? In Luton, the answer may lie in looking back as much as looking forward – from the grand old art deco picture houses that […]

Kestrel Way groundbreaking led by Luton Council leader Cllr Amjid Ali (holding the spade)
News

New Luton specialist school site to create 120 extra places for children

October 21, 2026 Newsdesk 0

A new site for Woodlands Secondary School is being built in Luton to create up to 120 additional specialist places for children with additional needs amid growing demand for provision in the town. A groundbreaking […]

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    Theatre

    Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

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    A Luton-born playwright will bring her debut play to the town this Halloween, with a supernatural thriller exploring witch persecutions, working-class women and a forgotten language. Cheryl Prince, founder of 5D Theatre CIC, will bring [...]
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