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Sarah Owen MP (Luton North) pictured speaking in the House of Commons
News

Luton MP welcomes new legal right to bereavement leave for pregnancy loss after years of campaigning

September 22, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton North MP Sarah Owen has welcomed a new legal right to bereavement leave for women and their partners who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, following years of campaigning on the issue. The government […]

Ricky Wilson the frontman of Kaiser Chiefs during their headline set at Party in the Park
Music

150 years of the past – but the future’s ours: How Luton is finally finding its voice

September 17, 2026 James Cunliffe 0

Standing in Stockwood Park among thousands of people singing, dancing and waving their arms in the air as fireworks, lights and lasers lit up the sky, it didn’t feel particularly like a celebration of the […]

News

New AI heritage trail brings Brantwood and Dallow local history to life

September 17, 2026 Newsdesk 0

People in Brantwood and Dallow can explore the history of their communities in a completely new way with the launch of an AI-powered heritage trail in Luton. The new AI Heritage Trail combines local stories […]

Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard
News

Luton groups invited to bid for £5,000 grants to tackle racism

September 16, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Community groups in Luton are being invited to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to fund projects aimed at tackling racism, bringing communities together and building resilience. Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard […]

Myles Smith
Music

Luton pop star Myles Smith breaks silence on Ed Sheeran controversy

September 16, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

Luton pop star Myles Smith has spoken out about the controversy engulfing his friend and fellow singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, insisting that supporting Palestinian people does not mean he has to “betray someone” he knows to […]

Cllr Amjid Ali, who was appointed the new leader of Luton Council
News

‘We will not accept authoritarian rule’: Bitter accusations fly and political divisions laid bare as Labour loses council

September 15, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton’s political establishment was torn apart in a remarkable council meeting last night which saw accusations of “authoritarian rule”, political hypocrisy and outside interference fly across the chamber as Labour lost control of the town […]

Councillor Amjid Ali the new Leader of Luton Council
News

Amjid Ali confirmed as new Luton Council leader after Labour loses control

September 14, 2026 Newsdesk 1

Councillor Amjid Ali has been elected as the new leader of Luton Council following the dramatic collapse of Labour’s nearly 20-year administration. The Liberal Democrat councillor was elected at a fractious extraordinary meeting of Full […]

University of Bedfordshire
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University of Bedfordshire breaks into Guardian top 100 after 33-place rise

September 13, 2026 Newsdesk 0

The University of Bedfordshire has broken into the top 100 of the Guardian University Guide for the first time in 16 years after climbing 15 places in the latest rankings. The Luton-based university has risen […]

Councillor Umme Ali - Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children's Services
News

Luton children’s services goes from ‘inadequate’ to helping other councils improve

September 11, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton’s children’s services has been chosen by the government to help other councils improve their social care, just months after being rated ‘good’ by Ofsted and six years after being deemed ‘inadaquate’. The Department for […]

Bin your gum signs around the town centre
News

Luton Council targets three chewing gum litter hotspots as part of £1.2m national clean-up scheme

September 11, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Three parts of Luton are being given a specialist clean-up after the town was selected for a national scheme tackling chewing gum litter. The council has been awarded funding from Keep Britain Tidy as part […]

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  • Luton Henge
    Film

    Luton Henge to host film premiere exploring the people and stories of the town for autumn equinox double bill

    August 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Henge to host film premiere exploring the people and stories of the town for autumn equinox double bill
    A new dance film exploring Luton through movement, migration and the town’s changing identity will premiere at Luton Henge as part of a special autumn equinox event. Like the River Lea, conceived and directed by [...]
  • Myles Smith
    Music

    Myles Smith dedicates new short film with Stephen Graham to Luton Hospital as debut album on course for No.1

    June 23, 2026 1
    Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has released a powerful new short film dedicated to children and staff at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital while also announcing that his debut album is in early contention to go [...]
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