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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 […]

Popeyes chicken
Food and drink

Chicken restaurant to open second spot in Luton with free food for first 100 customers

February 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Chicken restaurant to open second spot in Luton with free food for first 100 customers

Popeyes® UK has announced that it will be bringing even more of its signature New Orleans flavour to Luton with the opening of its second restaurant in town, launching at Hatters Way Retail Park on […]

The 'If You can dream it you must do it' mural on Bute Street is lit up at night
News

Review on improving town centre to ask your experience of Luton night life

February 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Review on improving town centre to ask your experience of Luton night life

A council cross-party group has been set up to review Luton’s night-time town centre night life and activities to help improve the experience for residents, workers and visitors. At a council Overview and Scrutiny Committee […]

The Class (L-R): Jamie Waller (drums), Ciaran Wright (guitar) Callum Lee (singer), Aaron Pearson (guitar), Sam Rimmer (bass)
Music

Nightlife and new beginnings: The Class are set to drop their debut EP

February 18, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Nightlife and new beginnings: The Class are set to drop their debut EP

“There’s not much to do in this town any more,” opens the first line of ‘Nightlife’ a stomper by The Class – a Luton band determined to do something about it.   The indie-rockers are […]

Cath Gunn, Principal of Barnfield College (left), and Gill Worgan, Chief Executive of West Herts College Group
News

College’s new £38m facility ‘to empower local people’ and boost skills ‘for in-demand jobs’

February 13, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on College’s new £38m facility ‘to empower local people’ and boost skills ‘for in-demand jobs’

Barnfield College has officially unveiled its brand‐new £38million Construction and Engineering Centre which has been built to become a cornerstone for teaching and innovation in Luton. The new facility will offer a dynamic space that […]

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  • A scene from the Freckles video shot at Stockwood Park
    Music

    Luton rockers explore parenthood and the butterfly effect on new single ‘Freckles’ with DIY video shot in the town

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    A Luton band have returned with their latest single which is the first instalment in a planned trilogy exploring different aspects of parenthood and an accompanying video DIY-filmed video shot at locations around the town. [...]
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    Theatre

    Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

    September 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween
    A Luton-born playwright will bring her debut play to the town this Halloween, with a supernatural thriller exploring witch persecutions, working-class women and a forgotten language. Cheryl Prince, founder of 5D Theatre CIC, will bring [...]
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    Music

    150 years of the past – but the future’s ours: How Luton is finally finding its voice

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    Standing in Stockwood Park among thousands of people singing, dancing and waving their arms in the air as fireworks, lights and lasers lit up the sky, it didn’t feel particularly like a celebration of the [...]
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