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The Vauxhall insignia on the Kimpton Road plant
News

‘This will impact the whole town,’ says Luton Council leader as Vauxhall closure confirmed

February 5, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘This will impact the whole town,’ says Luton Council leader as Vauxhall closure confirmed

Vauxhall is to close after 120 years in Luton, it has been confirmed by the owners of the Kimpton Road automotive factory, Stellantis, with Luton Council extremely disappointed and angry at the decision after numerous […]

The old ABC Cinema on George Street in Luton town centre
Art

Artists chosen to ‘brighten up’ old ABC Cinema and other town centre spots

February 4, 2025 Newsdesk 1

The old, derelict ABC Cinema, which is set to be adorned with a mural artwork celebrating Luton’s unique heritage, is among three public art projects set to brighten up some highly visible neglected spots in […]

Bedfordshire Police
News

Police funding boost ‘will get more officers into our town centres,’ says Home Secretary

January 31, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Police funding boost ‘will get more officers into our town centres,’ says Home Secretary

Bedfordshire Police is set to receive a 6.6 per cent boost in funding boost to enhance efforts to combat crime in urban areas, including Luton, it has been announced by the government. The increase, announced […]

The Looted Youth onstage at The Castle for Independent Venue Week
Music

Signs of growth: Luton music venue finding its rhythm with Independent Venue Week

January 30, 2025 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Signs of growth: Luton music venue finding its rhythm with Independent Venue Week

As grassroots music venues across the UK face ongoing challenges in a shifting post-pandemic landscape, the man behind bringing Independent Venue Week to The Castle believes Luton is making a positive stand. Running until Saturday […]

London Luton Airport
News

Luton at ‘tipping point’ with chance to boost economy if airport expansion plans approved

January 30, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton at ‘tipping point’ with chance to boost economy if airport expansion plans approved

Luton Airport has welcomed Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ growth speech and called on the Secretary of State for Transport to formalise the government’s approval of their expansion plans, saying it will provide 11,000 jobs, generate an […]

Ben Thomson, aka The Looted Youth, during recording for a Vandalism Begins at Home Live Session at The Castle, to highlight the importance of grassroots music venues
Music

Luton music venues are ‘essential pipeline for tomorrow’s megastars,’ says MP

January 29, 2025 Ronny Trousers 2

Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins has championed the town’s creative heritage and the vital role of grassroots music during a speech in the House of Commons, calling attention to the importance of Independent Venue Week […]

Low Girl
Music

‘The show must go on’ as illness forces change in Independent Venue Week Castle gig series

January 28, 2025 Ronny Trousers 2

“The show must go on” is the rally call from organisers after illness forced one headliner to pull out of this week’s series of gigs at The Castle, though a homegrown Luton act who has […]

mosaic alien on wall
Things to do

Level-up your half-term! Free retro arcade brings Pac-Man, Street Fighter and more to Luton

January 27, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Level-up your half-term! Free retro arcade brings Pac-Man, Street Fighter and more to Luton

The biggest computer games from the 80s and 90s will be making a comeback in Luton town centre, with a free-to-play retro arcade taking centre stage during the February half-term holidays. Luton Point will be […]

Seán Grant & The WolfGang headline the 2024 Vandalism Begins at Home night of Independent Venue Week at The Castle
Music

‘Use it or lose it’: Week of gigs at The Castle to show why live music matters more than ever

January 20, 2025 Ronny Trousers 3

Luton will play its part in the UK’s annual seven-day celebration of independent music and arts venues, with a rallying cry for gig lovers to support grassroots havens before it’s too late – or as […]

Luton Town Hall
News

Council to hike tax but it still won’t solve ‘severe financial pressures’

January 17, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Council to hike tax but it still won’t solve ‘severe financial pressures’

Luton Council is proposing to raise council tax in 2025/26 by 4.99 per cent, the maximum amount possible, without asking for a local referendum – but even that won’t be enough to pay for vital […]

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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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    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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