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Myles Smith
Music

Luton star Myles Smith cancels Canada show to return home due to family health issue

July 31, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton star Myles Smith cancels Canada show to return home due to family health issue

Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has cancelled one of the dates on his North American tour after revealing there has been a “major family health issue” at home. The 28-year-old, who recently returned to Luton for […]

Revée Walcott-Nolan
Athletics

Luton athlete Walcott-Nolan reflects on ‘difficult’ Commonwealth Games exit

July 31, 2026 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton athlete Walcott-Nolan reflects on ‘difficult’ Commonwealth Games exit

Revee Walcott-Nolan’s Commonwealth Games campaign came to an early end after the Luton middle-distance runner missed out on a place in the inaugural women’s one mile final. The one mile featured at the Commonwealth Games […]

Ish premiere
Film

Luton’s ‘people, places and potential’ on show as homegrown film Ish premieres in town

July 30, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton’s ‘people, places and potential’ on show as homegrown film Ish premieres in town

Luton Council has hailed the release of homegrown feature film Ish as a celebration of the town’s talent, creativity and communities following its hometown premiere. The coming-of-age drama, which was set, filmed and cast in […]

Luton-based comedian, author and illustrator Olaf Falafel reads 26 Minutes to Save Summer with year 4 pupils from Farley Junior Academy at Luton Airport.
Books

Luton Airport gives away free Olaf Falafel ‘funny’ book to help children rediscover reading this summer

July 28, 2026 Newsdesk 1

Families flying from Luton Airport this summer will be able to pick up a free graphic novel by Luton author and comedian Olaf Falafel as part of a campaign to encourage children to rediscover the […]

The George 2nd pub where the festival will take place
Music

“It’s about much more than music”: New free festival celebrates Luton’s reggae heritage and community spirit

July 27, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on “It’s about much more than music”: New free festival celebrates Luton’s reggae heritage and community spirit

A new free music festival celebrating reggae, ska and two tone music is set to make its debut in Luton this weekend, with organisers hoping it will become an annual fixture in the town’s cultural […]

A crop fire
News

Luton residents urged to avoid bonfires as wildfire risk remains very high

July 27, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton residents urged to avoid bonfires as wildfire risk remains very high

The fire service has teamed up with Luton Council to urge residents to avoid outdoor bonfires and garden fires as the Bedfordshire faces a very high risk of wildfire. The county is currently experiencing a […]

The Castle
News

Business rates cut for pubs and live music venues welcomed by Luton’s MPs

July 25, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Business rates cut for pubs and live music venues welcomed by Luton’s MPs

Pubs, social clubs and live music venues across Luton are set to benefit from a 20 per cent cut in business rates from next April, with the town’s two Members of Parliament praising the new […]

The former Vauxhall plant on Kimpton Road
News

Green light for £400m transformation of former Vauxhall plant as 2,400 jobs promised

July 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Green light for £400m transformation of former Vauxhall plant as 2,400 jobs promised

Luton Council has approved plans for a £400 million redevelopment of the former Vauxhall van plant, paving the way for thousands of new jobs on one of the town’s most historic employment sites. Councillors have […]

The new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
News

Luton MP welcomes electricity bill tax cut as PM announces first cost of living measure

July 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP welcomes electricity bill tax cut as PM announces first cost of living measure

Households across Luton South and South Bedfordshire are set to see their electricity bills fall this winter after the new Prime Minister announced the removal of VAT from domestic electricity bills. The measure, one of […]

Royal Humane winners
News

Luton Airport staff honoured for helping save passenger’s life

July 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Airport staff honoured for helping save passenger’s life

Four Luton Airport employees have been recognised for their bravery after helping to save the life of a passenger who suffered a medical emergency at the airport. Guest Experience Team colleagues Zahid Khan and Abdul […]

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    Rhino, lemurs and macaques enjoy Halloween treats at Whipsnade Zoo

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    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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