The Lutonian
  • Home
  • News
  • Hatters
    • Luton Town news
    • Transfer news
    • Match previews
    • Match reports
    • Opinion
    • Interviews
    • Features
  • Sport
    • Luton Town
    • Boxing
  • Culture
    • Music
    • Art
    • Film
    • Theatre
    • Things to do
  • Lifestyle
    • Food and drink
    • Parks and outdoors
Homemedical

medical

Jackie Little
News

‘Words can’t describe it’: Luton woman saved by organ transplant urges donor action

September 25, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘Words can’t describe it’: Luton woman saved by organ transplant urges donor action

A Luton woman who received a life-saving liver transplant is urging fellow residents to register as organ donors after her family endured what she calls “scary times” during her illness. Jackie Little said she owes […]

Doctors performing an operation
News

University leads national drive to boost organ donation talks in minority communities

September 23, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on University leads national drive to boost organ donation talks in minority communities

The University of Bedfordshire is spearheading a national push to encourage more conversations about organ donation within minority ethnic communities, combining its research with grassroots action in Luton. Around 7,000 people in the UK are […]

University of Bedfordshire, Luton campus
News

Bedfordshire climbs 19 spots in university guide with UK-best nursing ranking

September 16, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Bedfordshire climbs 19 spots in university guide with UK-best nursing ranking

The University of Bedfordshire has climbed 19 places in the Guardian University Guide 2026, winning the top spot for a nursing course and national recognition for several others, with the vice chancellor saying the rise […]

Priscilla Sackey was the first patient to have a new treatment to manage her sickle cell disease
News

Luton mum first to benefit from new sickle cell service

September 5, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton mum first to benefit from new sickle cell service

A Luton mum has described a new NHS treatment service in the town as “life-changing” after becoming the first patient to receive it this week. Priscilla Sackey, 56, was treated on Wednesday morning at Luton […]

Maria Cecilia Sarte with the Embers of Care artwork
Art

Luton Hospital staff feature in national artwork series to honour migrant NHS workers

August 28, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Hospital staff feature in national artwork series to honour migrant NHS workers

New artwork has been unveiled at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital reflecting on the unique journeys and experiences of three members of staff. The painting was created by Yayen John as part of the […]

The surgical team
News

Surgeons perform record number of robotic gall bladder operations in one day

August 20, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Surgeons perform record number of robotic gall bladder operations in one day

A surgical team at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital have helped achieve an east of England regional first by carrying out 13 robotic assisted gall bladder removals in a single day, along with a team […]

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
News

Luton Hospital to maintain emergency and maternity services during doctors’ strike

July 24, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Hospital to maintain emergency and maternity services during doctors’ strike

The Trust responsible for Luton & Dunstable University Hospital has assured patients that the upcoming doctors’ strike will not affect emergency or maternity services, or vital inpatient care. Resident doctors, also known as junior doctors, […]

Training with a CRP manikin
News

New cardiac arrest scheme to offer real-time video support to 999 callers

July 23, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on New cardiac arrest scheme to offer real-time video support to 999 callers

People who call 999 for someone in cardiac arrest could soon receive live video support from specialist paramedics, under a new scheme being piloted by the East of England Ambulance Service Trust. The initiative, the […]

Luton and Dunstable Hospital
News

Luton Hospital adopts Martha’s Rule to improve patient safety

July 1, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Hospital adopts Martha’s Rule to improve patient safety

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital has begun rolling out Martha’s Rule – a new patient safety measure designed to ensure concerns about seriously ill patients are acted upon swiftly. The initiative, named after 13-year-old Martha […]

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
News

Hospital introduces ground-breaking kidney stone op for faster, safer patient recovery

June 28, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Hospital introduces ground-breaking kidney stone op for faster, safer patient recovery

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is now offering a cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedure for kidney stone removal, one of only a handful of hospitals in the country to do so. The Luton and Dunstable University […]

Posts pagination

« 1 2 3 4 »

More Luton stories

  • Luton Henge Festival in 2025
    Festivals

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

    July 16, 2026 0
    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 [...]
  • Myles Smith
    Music

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

    June 23, 2026 1
    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 [...]
Articles you might have missed
  • Luton MPs welcome Andy Burnham’s first day as Prime Minister as he pledges to end rough sleeping
    July 20, 2026 1
  • Luton’s five flagship parks retain prestigious Green Flag status
    July 20, 2026 0
  • Cheetah cubs at Whipsnade Zoo make public debut
    July 18, 2026 0
  • Bury Park traffic plans could see 120 Luton Town FC parking spaces opened to shoppers
    July 17, 2026 0
  • University of Bedfordshire academics urge teachers to move beyond education ‘theory wars’
    July 17, 2026 0
  • Luton Hospital celebrates opening of £170m Oak and Cedar Wings after decade-long project
    July 16, 2026 0
  • Luton Henge Festival unveils packed line-up celebrating Marsh Farm’s activist spirit
    July 16, 2026 0
About The Lutonian

The Lutonian is a 21st century independent news desk for a modern, forward-thinking Luton.

We are here to report on the news, sport and culture that matters to you, with journalism by Lutonians for Lutonians.

Our town is changing for the better, so it’s time to start shouting about it while also celebrating more of the things, places and people that bring us together and make life worth living.

You don’t need to have been born here, you don’t need to live here, but if you carry Luton and, more importantly, its people in your heart, then you are a Lutonian and you are in the right place. Welcome.

Copyright © 2026 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes