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An open fire in Stopsley
News

Luton residents urged to take care as hot weather increases fire risk

August 12, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton residents are being urged to take extra care outdoors as hot and dry conditions increase the risk of fires spreading rapidly. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning that dry grass, hedgerows, fields and […]

Silver Street in Luton town centre
News

Luton could get new powers to block vape and betting shops under high street plans

August 11, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton Council could be given new powers to control which businesses open on the town’s high streets under plans announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The government is proposing changes which would allow councils to […]

Rachel Hopkins MP, pictured in another debate
News

Luton to get new mental health hub and emergency department under NHS overhaul

August 7, 2026 Newsdesk 0

People experiencing mental health problems in Luton will be able to access support earlier and closer to home under a major overhaul of NHS services announced by the government. The town is set to receive […]

A passenger running for train and almost falling through the gap
News

Comedy actress fronts rail safety campaign as passengers urged to travel safely on trains to Luton Airport this summer

August 7, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Holidaymakers travelling to Luton Airport by train this summer are being urged to take extra care as comedian and actress Diane Morgan fronts a new rail safety campaign aimed at preventing avoidable injuries. Greater Thameslink […]

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
News

UNISON chief joins Luton Hospital picket line in longest strike yet over ‘bird-brained scheme to cut staff pay’

August 5, 2026 Newsdesk 0

The head of Britain’s biggest union joined striking operating theatre staff outside Luton and Dunstable University Hospital yesterday as a long-running dispute over overtime pay continues. UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan visited the hospital’s picket […]

Luton Airport DCO concourse impression
News

Luton Airport expansion set to bring 11,000 jobs and millions of pounds with ‘the power to change local lives’

August 4, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Thousands of new jobs, billions of pounds in economic activity and millions of pounds a year for community projects to tackle poverty are set to be created after Luton Airport’s long-term expansion plans cleared their […]

Myles Smith
Music

Luton star Myles Smith cancels Canada show to return home due to family health issue

July 31, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has cancelled one of the dates on his North American tour after revealing there has been a “major family health issue” at home. The 28-year-old, who recently returned to Luton for […]

Revée Walcott-Nolan
Athletics

Luton athlete Walcott-Nolan reflects on ‘difficult’ Commonwealth Games exit

July 31, 2026 Sportsdesk 0

Revee Walcott-Nolan’s Commonwealth Games campaign came to an early end after the Luton middle-distance runner missed out on a place in the inaugural women’s one mile final. The one mile featured at the Commonwealth Games […]

Ish premiere
Film

Luton’s ‘people, places and potential’ on show as homegrown film Ish premieres in town

July 30, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

Luton Council has hailed the release of homegrown feature film Ish as a celebration of the town’s talent, creativity and communities following its hometown premiere. The coming-of-age drama, which was set, filmed and cast in […]

Luton-based comedian, author and illustrator Olaf Falafel reads 26 Minutes to Save Summer with year 4 pupils from Farley Junior Academy at Luton Airport.
Books

Luton Airport gives away free Olaf Falafel ‘funny’ book to help children rediscover reading this summer

July 28, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Families flying from Luton Airport this summer will be able to pick up a free graphic novel by Luton author and comedian Olaf Falafel as part of a campaign to encourage children to rediscover the […]

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  • 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 [...]
  • Kaiser Chiefs
    Music

    Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year

    June 5, 2026 Comments Off on Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year
    Rock band Kaiser Chiefs have been announced as the headline act for Luton’s biggest music event of 2026 as the town celebrates 150 years of borough status. The Leeds group, best known for hits including [...]
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