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Popeyes chicken
Food and drink

Chicken restaurant to open second spot in Luton with free food for first 100 customers

February 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Chicken restaurant to open second spot in Luton with free food for first 100 customers

Popeyes® UK has announced that it will be bringing even more of its signature New Orleans flavour to Luton with the opening of its second restaurant in town, launching at Hatters Way Retail Park on […]

The 'If You can dream it you must do it' mural on Bute Street is lit up at night
News

Review on improving town centre to ask your experience of Luton night life

February 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Review on improving town centre to ask your experience of Luton night life

A council cross-party group has been set up to review Luton’s night-time town centre night life and activities to help improve the experience for residents, workers and visitors. At a council Overview and Scrutiny Committee […]

The Class (L-R): Jamie Waller (drums), Ciaran Wright (guitar) Callum Lee (singer), Aaron Pearson (guitar), Sam Rimmer (bass)
Music

Nightlife and new beginnings: The Class are set to drop their debut EP

February 18, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Nightlife and new beginnings: The Class are set to drop their debut EP

“There’s not much to do in this town any more,” opens the first line of ‘Nightlife’ a stomper by The Class – a Luton band determined to do something about it.   The indie-rockers are […]

Cath Gunn, Principal of Barnfield College (left), and Gill Worgan, Chief Executive of West Herts College Group
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College’s new £38m facility ‘to empower local people’ and boost skills ‘for in-demand jobs’

February 13, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on College’s new £38m facility ‘to empower local people’ and boost skills ‘for in-demand jobs’

Barnfield College has officially unveiled its brand‐new £38million Construction and Engineering Centre which has been built to become a cornerstone for teaching and innovation in Luton. The new facility will offer a dynamic space that […]

The Castle stage that played host to a six days of live music as part of Independent Venue Week
Music

Luton is ‘ready for more’ music, crows Castle after crowds flock to venue for triumphant gig series

February 7, 2025 Ronny Trousers 1

The Castle has promised to continue its evolution into a full-scale music venue after the saluting the “overwhelming” response to its triumphant run of shows for Independent Venue Week. With six nights of diverse live […]

An artist's impression of the proposed new Luton Rugby Club pitches
Rugby

Police asked to probe objections to rugby club relocation that ‘may not be legitimate’

February 7, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Police asked to probe objections to rugby club relocation that ‘may not be legitimate’

Plans for Luton Rugby Club to relocate to a new, state-of-the-art facility outside of the town have been recommended for approval with a council saying it has “strong reason to believe” that a “significant number” […]

The Vauxhall plant on Kimpton Road is set to close
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Luton’s MPs blast Vauxhall closure call ‘callous’ and a ‘destructive blow’ for town

February 6, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton’s MPs blast Vauxhall closure call ‘callous’ and a ‘destructive blow’ for town

Luton’s Members of Parliament have blasted the decision to close the Vauxhall plant and owner Stellantis’ refusal to engage with plans to save the 120-year-old automotive factory, with one saying she is “devastated”. It was […]

Rachel Hopkins MP
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Luton MP praises police funding boost for ‘safer streets’ but warns of ongoing challenges

February 6, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP praises police funding boost for ‘safer streets’ but warns of ongoing challenges

Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins has expressed her support for a 6.6 per cent increase in funding allocated to Bedfordshire Police and the government’s “commitment to safer streets” but has cautioned that challenges remain. A […]

North African Lion Winta's three nine-week-old cubs outside for the first time at Whipsnade Zoo.
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Whipsnade Zoo’s lion cub trio take their first steps outside the den

February 6, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Whipsnade Zoo’s lion cub trio take their first steps outside the den

Whipsnade Zoo’s trio of Northern African lion cubs have been pictured taking their first exploratory steps outside, under the watchful eye of their mother Winta.  The nine-week-old cubs appeared tentative at first, but with a […]

A 3D model of the school
News

Plans revealed for new special school in Luton

February 6, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Plans revealed for new special school in Luton

Plans have been announced to build a first-of-its-kind in Luton specialist school to support pupils aged 9-16 years with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) special needs to help meet growing demand. The new school […]

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  • JW Paris.
    Music

    JW Paris drop Britpop-inspired anthem ‘with sonic nods’ to Elastica, Blur, Pulp and Oasis

    October 3, 2025 Comments Off on JW Paris drop Britpop-inspired anthem ‘with sonic nods’ to Elastica, Blur, Pulp and Oasis
    Luton’s own JW Paris are back with a brand-new single, ‘Anything’ — a shimmering, swaggering slice of 90s-inspired Britpop that captures both the nostalgia and restless energy of a British summer night. The three-piece — [...]
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    Food and drink

    Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics

    September 1, 2025 Comments Off on Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics
    Luton is no stranger to harsh headlines. But away from a long line of column inches painting the town in an unflattering light, one seasoned pub-goer has found something very different: a town centre brimming [...]
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