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St Patrick's Day in Luton
Culture

World record attempt to be part Luton’s Irish heritage celebrations

March 4, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on World record attempt to be part Luton’s Irish heritage celebrations

A Guinness Book of World Records attempt will be part of a vibrant display of Irish heritage to ignite the community spirit in Luton this month during the 26th anniversary St Patrick’s Festival Parade. Organised by […]

Retro Arcade gaming
News

Retro Arcade gaming event levels up Luton as ‘vibrant’ and ‘welcoming’ place

March 4, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Retro Arcade gaming event levels up Luton as ‘vibrant’ and ‘welcoming’ place

The success of free four-day Retro Arcade for families during the February half term helped play “a vital role in making Luton a vibrant and welcoming destination,” according to the boss of the town’s Business […]

The Battery Farm were one of the first gigs at The Castle since it's recognition as a music venue
Music

‘A future nobody can write off’: The Castle secures key music venue status

March 3, 2025 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on ‘A future nobody can write off’: The Castle secures key music venue status

In a milestone moment live music in Luton, The Castle has now been officially recognised as a grassroots music venue, which could help the hotspot reach new heights. Having already made waves in recent years, […]

Myles Smith
Music

Myles Smith delivers powerful speech at Brit Awards, calling on government to support music

March 2, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Myles Smith delivers powerful speech at Brit Awards, calling on government to support music

Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith used his BRIT Awards acceptance speech to call on the government, music venues, and industry executives to take action in supporting British music. Smith was named the BRITs Rising Star at […]

The two mural designs for the old ABC Cinema
Art

ABC Cinema mural designs give a nod to Luton film, music carnival and cars

February 28, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on ABC Cinema mural designs give a nod to Luton film, music carnival and cars

Luton’s long-abandoned ABC Cinema is set to undergo a creative transformation, with a striking new mural that celebrates the town’s rich heritage and culture and you get a chance to choose the design. As part […]

Sandfords restaurant opens in Luton Airport
Food and drink

UK’s largest airport restaurant opens in Luton

February 28, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on UK’s largest airport restaurant opens in Luton

A brand-new American-style dining concept has opened its doors at London Luton Airport. Sanfords is the largest restaurant within a UK airport and the largest concession to be opened by TRGC, one of the UK’s […]

Myles Smith teases his new track 'Gold' wearing the orange home shirt of Luton Town Football Club
Music

Luton’s Brit-award nominated Myles Smith teases new song in Hatters shirt

February 27, 2025 Music and arts desk 2

Rising pop star Myles Smith has teased a new track called ‘Gold’ while wearing a Luton Town Football Club shirt in a new social media video.  The chart-busting singer-songwriter from Leagrave is the winner of […]

A DJ on turntables
Books

Uni academic to celebrate new book on music and culture as form of resistance during lockdown

February 26, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Uni academic to celebrate new book on music and culture as form of resistance during lockdown

An academic from the University of Bedfordshire is set to launch her brand new book, exploring Black creative expression during the Covid-19 pandemic, with a special event on campus as part of the Changemakers series. […]

The Post Office's former home inside the former WH Smith branch, which has now closed
News

Post Office to return to Luton town centre

February 26, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Post Office to return to Luton town centre

The Post Office is set to re-open in Luton town centre following the closure of its retail partner WH Smith last month. A branch had been situated inside the high street retailer’s Luton Point shopping […]

L-R: Victims Kyle Prosper, Juliana Falcon and Giselle Prosper
News

Man pleads guilty to murdering three members of his own family

February 24, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Man pleads guilty to murdering three members of his own family

A man from Luton has pleaded guilty to murdering three members of his own family.  Nicholas Prosper, 19, of Leabank Court, Luton, appeared at Luton Crown Court today (Monday) where he pleaded guilty to three […]

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  • Jack Thorne giving speech in St Mary's Church, Luton, after being awarded with an Honorary Doctor of Arts by the University of Bedfordshire for his outstanding contribution to theatre and literature.
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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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    Culture

    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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