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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.
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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 […]

The George 2nd pub where the festival will take place
Music

“It’s about much more than music”: New free festival celebrates Luton’s reggae heritage and community spirit

July 27, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

A new free music festival celebrating reggae, ska and two tone music is set to make its debut in Luton this weekend, with organisers hoping it will become an annual fixture in the town’s cultural […]

A crop fire
News

Luton residents urged to avoid bonfires as wildfire risk remains very high

July 27, 2026 Newsdesk 0

The fire service has teamed up with Luton Council to urge residents to avoid outdoor bonfires and garden fires as the Bedfordshire faces a very high risk of wildfire. The county is currently experiencing a […]

The Castle
News

Business rates cut for pubs and live music venues welcomed by Luton’s MPs

July 25, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Pubs, social clubs and live music venues across Luton are set to benefit from a 20 per cent cut in business rates from next April, with the town’s two Members of Parliament praising the new […]

The former Vauxhall plant on Kimpton Road
News

Green light for £400m transformation of former Vauxhall plant as 2,400 jobs promised

July 23, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton Council has approved plans for a £400 million redevelopment of the former Vauxhall van plant, paving the way for thousands of new jobs on one of the town’s most historic employment sites. Councillors have […]

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 […]

Royal Humane winners
News

Luton Airport staff honoured for helping save passenger’s life

July 23, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Four Luton Airport employees have been recognised for their bravery after helping to save the life of a passenger who suffered a medical emergency at the airport. Guest Experience Team colleagues Zahid Khan and Abdul […]

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 […]

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 21, 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 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 […]

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