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Rory McDade from Luna Rosa who will headline the fourth annual Summer Assembly music festival at The Castle
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Is Luton entering a new era of live music? Why Summer Assembly matters

July 21, 2026 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Is Luton entering a new era of live music? Why Summer Assembly matters

When Vandalism Begins at Home launched Summer Assembly four years ago, the idea was simple: create a full day where music fans could discover new bands, support independent artists and experience the kind of atmosphere […]

The current Luton Fire Station
News

Plans progress for £14m rebuild of Luton Fire Station

July 21, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Plans progress for £14m rebuild of Luton Fire Station

Plans to rebuild Luton Fire Station on Studley Road are moving forward, with councillors backing the next stage of the £14m project. Members of the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority (BFRS) were updated on progress […]

Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrives at 10 Downing Street
News

Luton MPs welcome Andy Burnham’s first day as Prime Minister as he pledges to end rough sleeping

July 20, 2026 Newsdesk 1

Luton’s two Labour MPs have welcomed Andy Burnham’s first day as Prime Minister after he announced a major drive to end rough sleeping and tackle the cost of living. In his first speech outside Downing […]

Cllr Tahmina Saleem, Cllr Javeria Hussain and Rick Donnelly (Parks Operation Manager) with Green Flag Award
News

Luton’s five flagship parks retain prestigious Green Flag status

July 20, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton’s five flagship parks retain prestigious Green Flag status

Five of Luton’s best-loved parks have once again been recognised among the country’s finest after retaining their prestigious Green Flag Awards. The Green Flag Award is regarded as the benchmark for excellence in park management […]

Affinity Water
News

MP told water pressure problems solved in Luton after heatwave issue

July 20, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on MP told water pressure problems solved in Luton after heatwave issue

Luton’s MP Rachel Hopkins says she has been assured water pressure has returned to normal after raising residents’ concerns with Affinity Water following widespread disruption during the recent heatwave. The Luton South and South Bedfordshire […]

Outside Luton Town Football Club's stadium on Kenilworth Road
Luton Town news

Bury Park traffic plans could see 120 Luton Town FC parking spaces opened to shoppers

July 17, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Bury Park traffic plans could see 120 Luton Town FC parking spaces opened to shoppers

Plans to tackle congestion, dangerous parking and road safety problems in Bury Park could see 120 parking spaces at Luton Town Football Club made available to shoppers and visitors every day of the year, except […]

News

University of Bedfordshire academics urge teachers to move beyond education ‘theory wars’

July 17, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on University of Bedfordshire academics urge teachers to move beyond education ‘theory wars’

Three academics from the University of Bedfordshire have published a new book calling on teachers to stop choosing sides in long-running debates over how children should be taught and instead use a wider range of […]

The ribbon is cut on Luton & Dunstable University Hospital's new Oak and Cedar Wings
News

Luton Hospital celebrates opening of £170m Oak and Cedar Wings after decade-long project

July 16, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Hospital celebrates opening of £170m Oak and Cedar Wings after decade-long project

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital has officially celebrated the completion of its £170 million Oak and Cedar Wing development, marking the end of the largest building programme in the history of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation […]

Luton Henge Festival in 2025
Festivals

Luton Henge Festival unveils packed line-up celebrating Marsh Farm’s activist spirit

July 16, 2026 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton Henge Festival unveils packed line-up celebrating Marsh Farm’s activist spirit

Luton Henge Festival will return to Marsh Farm next month with an expanded two-day programme celebrating creativity, activism and community. The free festival, presented by Marsh Farm Outreach and Revoluton Arts, takes place on Saturday […]

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Sports clubs, community centres and play areas can bid for up to £30,000 in new Luton fund

July 15, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Sports clubs, community centres and play areas can bid for up to £30,000 in new Luton fund

Sports clubs, community organisations and volunteer groups across Luton can now apply for grants of up to £30,000 to improve their facilities as part of a new £1.5 million Government-backed investment in the town. Luton […]

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