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Campaign launched calling for historic street restoration ‘that Lutonians can truly be proud of’

March 16, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Campaign launched calling for historic street restoration ‘that Lutonians can truly be proud of’

Residents have launched a petition calling for greater investment to protect and revitalise one of Luton’s most historic streets. The online campaign urges local politicians and the council to include High Town Road in future […]

Olivia Lynn
Music

Luton singer wants to ‘put Luton on the map’ after performing at major country music festival

March 16, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton singer wants to ‘put Luton on the map’ after performing at major country music festival

A country singer from Luton says she is determined to put the town “on the map for good reasons” after performing at one of the biggest events in the global country music calendar. Olivia Lynn, […]

Myles Smith performing a free outdoor pop-up show in the Hat District on Bute Street
Music

‘I hope I made you proud’ – Star Myles Smith wows Luton in homecoming pop-up show

March 12, 2026 Music and arts desk 1

Luton’s Brit Award-winning mega-selling pop star Myles Smith returned home last night to play a surprise pop-up show outdoors in the Hat District, insisting afterwards that he hopes he makes the town proud.  The ‘Stargazing’ […]

Luton Council’s children’s services have been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
News

Luton children’s services rated ‘good’ by Ofsted after major turnaround

March 11, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton children’s services rated ‘good’ by Ofsted after major turnaround

Luton Council’s children’s services have been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, marking a significant improvement after previously being judged inadequate six years ago. The latest inspection found the service had made sustained progress since its last […]

Cllr Hazel Simmons (inset) has announced she'll be stepping down as Luton Council leader in May having been in the role at the Town Hall for 19 years
News

Luton Council leader Hazel Simmons to step down after 19 years

March 10, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Council leader Hazel Simmons to step down after 19 years

Luton Council leader Councillor Hazel Simmons MBE has announced she will step down from the role in May after nearly two decades at the helm of the authority. Councillor Simmons confirmed in a public letter […]

Luton hosted Radio 1's Big Weekend in 2024 and is Stockwood Park is set to host a Party in the Park this year
Music

Luton to host major Party in the Park – biggest music event since Radio 1’s Big Weekend

March 9, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton to host major Party in the Park – biggest music event since Radio 1’s Big Weekend

A major new outdoor music event attracting 10,000 people is planned for Stockwood Park this year as part of celebrations marking 150 years since Luton became a borough. The Luton 150 Party in the Park, […]

The ukemaniacs playing their part in Pride in Luton
Festivals

Luton Pride festival cancelled as charity to close

March 7, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Pride festival cancelled as charity to close

The charity responsible for organising Luton’s annual Pride celebrations has announced it is winding down, meaning this year’s festival will no longer take place. Pride in Luton confirmed that it will be dissolving after trustees […]

The start of construction on The Stage regeneration project in Bute Street, marked with a groundbreaking ceremony featuring (R-L) Cllr James Taylor, , portfolio holder for regeneration and inclusive growth, Rachel Hopkins MP, Mayor Cllr Amy Nicholls, Council CEO Mark Fowler and Simon Ramage from Willmott Dixon
News

Work begins on £136m The Stage development set to transform gateway to Luton town centre

March 5, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Work begins on £136m The Stage development set to transform gateway to Luton town centre

Construction has officially begun on a £136million regeneration project that council leaders say will transform a key gateway into Luton town centre. A groundbreaking ceremony was held today (Thursday 5 March) to mark the start […]

The Luton SOS Bus
News

SOS first aid night service returning to Luton town centre for major events

March 5, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on SOS first aid night service returning to Luton town centre for major events

A night-time first aid service is set to return to Luton town centre this year after receiving fresh funding aimed at improving safety during busy evenings and major public events. Luton BID has confirmed it […]

One of the integrated digital community Project PlacePods at the University of Bedfordshire
News

New ‘PlacePod’ hub launches in Luton to bring digital services closer to residents

February 27, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on New ‘PlacePod’ hub launches in Luton to bring digital services closer to residents

A new high-tech digital hub designed to help people access essential services has opened at the University of Bedfordshire’s Luton campus. The facility, known as PlacePod, is a self-contained immersive space that combines video collaboration, […]

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    All they wanted was to play a gig in Luton… What they got was chaos! – TV Face gig review

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    Politics, punk and poetry as Coda Rushing set to storm The Castle

    March 30, 2026 Comments Off on Politics, punk and poetry as Coda Rushing set to storm The Castle
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    Luton’s The Looted Youth releases heartfelt single ‘Maybe That’s Just Life?’

    March 27, 2026 Comments Off on Luton’s The Looted Youth releases heartfelt single ‘Maybe That’s Just Life?’
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