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A visualisation Luton Henge by artist Matthew Rosier
Art

Luton’s answer to Stonehenge to take shape in solstice celebration

June 11, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton’s answer to Stonehenge to take shape in solstice celebration

Luton will mark the summer solstice with a moment of history in the making, as its own version of Stonehenge begins to rise from the chalky ground of Marsh Farm. Luton Henge – a new […]

point of view of a person on a diving board
Sport

‘I’m shocked!’ – Luton’s Amy Rollinson crowned British diving champion

June 9, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on ‘I’m shocked!’ – Luton’s Amy Rollinson crowned British diving champion

Luton diver Amy Rollinson claimed her first individual national title after a superb performance in the Women’s 3m Springboard final at the 2025 Aquatics GB Diving Championship. The 20-year-old delivered a composed and consistent display […]

Nadiya Hussain
Food and drink

Nadiya Hussain says BBC axe of her show is a ‘huge turning point’

June 6, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Nadiya Hussain says BBC axe of her show is a ‘huge turning point’

TV chef and Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain has revealed her BBC cookery show Nadiya’s Simple Spices will not be returning — calling the decision a “huge turning point” in her career. In […]

Rachel Hopkins MP
News

Free school meals expansion welcomed by Luton MPs

June 6, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Free school meals expansion welcomed by Luton MPs

Luton MPs Rachel Hopkins and Sarah Owen have welcomed the government’s move to expand eligibility for free school meals, calling it a “vital step” in tackling the cost of living and helping almost 8,500 children […]

University of Bedfordshire, Luton campus
News

University and NHS trust join forces to boost healthcare, education and community impact

June 6, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on University and NHS trust join forces to boost healthcare, education and community impact

The University of Bedfordshire and the NHS Trust behind the Luton & Dunstable Hospital have joined forces for a partnership aimed at driving advancements in education, healthcare, and community engagement across the region. At the […]

Music lovers enjoy concerts at the Wardown Park bandstand in 2024
Music

Summer of free live music concerts announced at Luton’s iconic bandstand

June 6, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Summer of free live music concerts announced at Luton’s iconic bandstand

A collection of free concerts and performances at the Luton Rotary Bandstand is about to get underway this summer in Wardown Park. Lutonians will be able to bring a picnic down to the park on […]

A still from the Lost Boys film
Film

‘Innovative’ new virtual reality film launched to help save ‘Lost Boys’

June 5, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘Innovative’ new virtual reality film launched to help save ‘Lost Boys’

Bedfordshire Police are urging the public to help break county lines, as it launches a new cutting-edge campaign to help save a generation of ‘Lost Boys’. The Lost Boys campaign will see a bespoke virtual […]

The Lower Level t-shirts designed to celebrate Vauxhall's 120 years as part of the fabric of Luton
Fashion

Stitched in the memory: Luton artist creates new shirts to celebrate Vauxhall’s story

June 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Stitched in the memory: Luton artist creates new shirts to celebrate Vauxhall’s story

A Luton creative collective is releasing two limited edition t-shirts to mark the end of an era — the closure of the Vauxhall car factory that helped define the town’s identity for over a century. […]

Wardown Park
News

Council warns of traffic disruption in Luton during Eid celebrations

June 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Council warns of traffic disruption in Luton during Eid celebrations

Luton Council has issued a warning about potential traffic disruption as thousands of people are expected to attend Eid-al-Adha celebrations across the town from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 June. The Muslim festival is a […]

Police
News

Record number of blades surrendered in ongoing campaign against knife crime

June 2, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Record number of blades surrendered in ongoing campaign against knife crime

More than 3,500 knives have been taken off the streets in Bedfordshire’s most successful weapon surrender since the launch of its anti-knife crime campaign, Just Drop It. Officers recovered 3,577 knives and 23 other weapons […]

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    There’s ‘a spirit to the place’ – BAFTA winning TV writer reveals his love for Luton in Romesh Ranganathan podcast

    February 5, 2026 Comments Off on There’s ‘a spirit to the place’ – BAFTA winning TV writer reveals his love for Luton in Romesh Ranganathan podcast
    The multi BAFTA Award-winning television screenwriter and playwright behind the smash-hit Netflix series ‘Adolescence’ has spoken warmly about his years living in Luton, describing the town as a place with a spirit that “made sense” [...]
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    Luton Carnival ‘returning to it’s spiritual home’ for 50th birthday bash

    February 1, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Carnival ‘returning to it’s spiritual home’ for 50th birthday bash
    Luton International Carnival will return to Wardown Park this spring in what organisers and councillors have described as a homecoming for one of the town’s most significant cultural events. The move marks the first time [...]
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