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News

Green lit Luton Airport expansion plans to ‘transform’ town with jobs and economy boost

April 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Green lit Luton Airport expansion plans to ‘transform’ town with jobs and economy boost

Luton Airport’s expansion plans have been given the green light by the Transport Secretary today, allowing the airport to almost double its passenger capacity, create jobs and paving the way for one of the largest […]

The Vauxhall site on Kimpton Road
News

New owners of closed Vauxhall site plan regeneration to create 1,700 jobs

April 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on New owners of closed Vauxhall site plan regeneration to create 1,700 jobs

The new owners of the Vauxhall van manufacturing factory in Luton have announced plans to regenerate the site with plans that could create more than 1,700 direct jobs. The Kimpton Road site saw its last […]

Robotic Assisted Surgery
News

Robots assist over 500 operations at Luton and Dunstable Hospital with better patient outcomes

April 2, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Robots assist over 500 operations at Luton and Dunstable Hospital with better patient outcomes

Luton & Dunstable University Hospital has carried out more than 500 robotic assisted surgical procedures in the past two years, making it a leader in surgical innovation. In March 2023, a da Vinci Xi robot […]

Terry Lee meets King Charles at Buckingham Palace
News

King ‘impressed’ by uni radio station as academic celebrated for role in local broadcasting

April 2, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on King ‘impressed’ by uni radio station as academic celebrated for role in local broadcasting

An academic from the University of Bedfordshire was recently invited to a reception at Buckingham Palace, hosted by the King and Queen, in recognition of his contributions to local and regional media across the UK. […]

One of the new benches installed at Stockwood Park
News

New mental health support benches installed in local parks

April 1, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on New mental health support benches installed in local parks

Two specially designed benches have been installed in two of the town’s parks as part of a mission is to support those suffering from mental health issues and to prevent the tragic loss of life […]

Kevin Clifton and Stacey Dooley to star in 2:22
Theatre

Stacey Dooley to take centre stage in thrilling UK theatre tour of 2:22 A Ghost Story

March 31, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Stacey Dooley to take centre stage in thrilling UK theatre tour of 2:22 A Ghost Story

Stacey Dooley is set to take her acclaimed stage role on the road, as she embarks on the UK tour of 2:22 A Ghost Story alongside her partner, Kevin Clifton. Renowned as one of Britain’s […]

A River Runs Under Your Feet the artwork by Luton-based artist Abi Spendlove at the corner of Guildford Street
Art

Artwork aims to bring River Lea ‘into the consciousness of people who live in the town’

March 30, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Artwork aims to bring River Lea ‘into the consciousness of people who live in the town’

A new artwork has been officially unveiled at the corner of Guildford Street to help Lutonians reconnect with the River Lea that runs under our streets, as part of a plan to improve neglected spots […]

The Vauxhall insignia on the Kimpton Road plant
News

‘I’m so angry at Stellantis,’ says councillor as Vauxhall plant closes after 120 years

March 28, 2025 Newsdesk 2

A Luton Councillor has blasted Vauxhall’s parent company Stellantis for having no interest in helping Lutonians as the last van rolled off the production line today, ending 120 years of vehicle production in the town.  […]

Luton DART
News

Six million passengers have travelled with Luton DART as airport shuttle turns two

March 27, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Six million passengers have travelled with Luton DART as airport shuttle turns two

The Luton DART is celebrating its second birthday today having passed six million passenger journeys since opening in March 2023. The fast passenger transit service has transformed quick and efficient train-to-plane connections between Luton Airport […]

Luton Station
News

‘We demand better’ – Councillor calls for redevelopment of ‘decrepit’ Luton Station

March 25, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘We demand better’ – Councillor calls for redevelopment of ‘decrepit’ Luton Station

Residents and Luton rail users are being urged to get behind a petition calling on the government to work with Network Rail to commit to a full redevelopment of Luton station following a motion passed […]

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  • Myles Smith
    Music

    Myles Smith dedicates new short film with Stephen Graham to Luton Hospital as debut album on course for No.1

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    Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has released a powerful new short film dedicated to children and staff at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital while also announcing that his debut album is in early contention to go [...]
  • Kaiser Chiefs
    Music

    Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year

    June 5, 2026 Comments Off on Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year
    Rock band Kaiser Chiefs have been announced as the headline act for Luton’s biggest music event of 2026 as the town celebrates 150 years of borough status. The Leeds group, best known for hits including [...]
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