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Marsh House in Marsh Farm with its iconic Bob Marley mural
Festivals

From ancient beginnings to rave legacy – Luton Henge Festival to celebrate Marsh Farm spirit

July 16, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on From ancient beginnings to rave legacy – Luton Henge Festival to celebrate Marsh Farm spirit

A once-in-a-generation celebration of Luton’s spirit will take place this summer as the newly completed henge in Marsh Farm is officially launched with a free, all-day festival. The Luton Henge Festival will take place on […]

Luton Mayor Amy Nicholls (third from right) with parks staff celebrating the retention of the Green Flag Award for five of the town's parks
News

Five Luton parks retain coveted Green Flag Award

July 16, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Five Luton parks retain coveted Green Flag Award

Five Luton parks have retained their Green Flag Award – the international quality mark for parks and open space Brantwood Park, Peoples Park, Memorial Park, Stockwood Park and Wardown Park have achieved the accreditation from […]

London Luton Airport
News

Luton Airport supports record number of jobs, says new report

July 15, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Airport supports record number of jobs, says new report

Luton Airport now supports a record 14,000 directly-linked jobs in the area, according to its newly published 2024 sustainability report. The report outlines the airport’s ongoing efforts to deliver positive impacts for local communities and […]

Athletics

New research calls on local women runners to share safety experiences

July 15, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on New research calls on local women runners to share safety experiences

An academic from the University of Bedfordshire is calling on local women to take part in an international research project exploring safety and harassment while running outdoors. Led in Bedfordshire by Dr Joanne Hill, Senior […]

Police
News

24 Hours in Police Custody TV show to reveal how drug gangs target young boys

July 11, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on 24 Hours in Police Custody TV show to reveal how drug gangs target young boys

A mum’s desperate call to police about her missing son kicks off the next episode of 24 Hours in Police Custody which airs this weekend, focusing on how drugs gangs are grooming vulnerable boys in […]

easyJet plane in front of the Monarch hangar at Luton Airport
News

Old Monarch hangar makeover to create 150 jobs at Luton Airport

July 11, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Old Monarch hangar makeover to create 150 jobs at Luton Airport

The operator and owner of London Luton Airport (LLA) are laying the foundation for up to 150 new jobs following an £11.5 million refurbishment programme that includes two new aircraft engineering and repair hangars and […]

Rachel Hopkins MP, pictured in another debate
News

Luton MP backs pension shake-up to simplify savings and boost retirement returns

July 8, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP backs pension shake-up to simplify savings and boost retirement returns

Pensions are set to become simpler, easier to manage and more rewarding for ordinary workers under a major new law backed by Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins. For thousands of workers in Luton and across […]

Bedfordshire Police Assistant Chief Constable - John Murphy
News

‘Devastating consequences’ of anti-social behaviour highlighted by victims’ commissioner

July 7, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘Devastating consequences’ of anti-social behaviour highlighted by victims’ commissioner

A woman whose husband was murdered following a spate of unchecked anti-social behaviour delivered a stark warning to Luton leaders, saying lives are still at risk unless more is done to tackle the problem. Baroness […]

Councillor David Wynn
News

Tributes paid following unexpected death of Councillor David Wynn

July 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Tributes paid following unexpected death of Councillor David Wynn

Tributes have been paid to Councillor David Wynn following the announcement that he passed away at Luton and Dunstable hospital on Thursday 26 June. Councillor Wynn had represented Stopsley ward for the Liberal Democrat party […]

Sarah Owen MP
News

Luton MP shows support for England Lionesses ahead of Women’s Euros

July 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP shows support for England Lionesses ahead of Women’s Euros

Luton North MP Sarah Owen has thrown her support behind the England Lionesses as they prepare to defend their European crown by kicking off their UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 campaign this weekend. In a post […]

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