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Amy Belson, the new CEO of The Culture Trust Luton
Art

West End theatre leader to take helm at Culture Trust with aim for the ‘beating heart of Luton’

February 2, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on West End theatre leader to take helm at Culture Trust with aim for the ‘beating heart of Luton’

The Culture Trust Luton has announced the appointment of a new chief executive, who was named earlier this year by The Stage as one of the 100 most influential people in UK theatre. Amy Belson […]

Rachel Hopkins MP
Art

Luton MP welcomes £1.5bn arts funding pledge

January 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP welcomes £1.5bn arts funding pledge

A Luton MP has welcomed a major government announcement that £1.5billion will be invested in cultural organisations over the next five years, saying the funding will help open up access to arts and culture “for […]

Wardown House Museum
News

Luton’s museums to benefit from £530,000 government boost

October 9, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton’s museums to benefit from £530,000 government boost

Luton’s museum services are set for a major boost after The Culture Trust Luton was awarded more than half a million pounds to keep its museums open and thriving. The Trust will receive £530,528 as […]

The Hat District where some of the Heritage Open Day events are held
Festivals

From factory floors to church towers: Free festival uncovers Luton’s forgotten history

September 1, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on From factory floors to church towers: Free festival uncovers Luton’s forgotten history

Heritage Open Days return to Luton from Saturday 8 to Sunday 17 September, offering a free programme of walks, talks and exhibitions that celebrate the town’s rich history. Thanks to support from the National Lottery […]

Theatrical milliner Claire Strickland with the 17 Guinea machine
Fashion

TV and film milliners behind Bridgerton praise project to save hat making craft from extinction

September 13, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on TV and film milliners behind Bridgerton praise project to save hat making craft from extinction

A unique and ground-breaking project to prevent the extinction hat making skills and support British millinery has drawn praise from film and television costume makers that have worked on Bridgerton, Star Wars, Les Miserables, Dr […]

The new Hatters' Heritage website
Luton Town news

Revamped Hatters’ Heritage site launched packed with Luton Town history

July 22, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Revamped Hatters’ Heritage site launched packed with Luton Town history

The new and improved Hatters’ Heritage website has now been launched, and the group are calling on patrons to help continue to preserve the history of Luton Town Football Club.  Spearheaded by Club historian Roger […]

Gary Sweet watches from the directors' box at Kenilworth Road with club chairman David Wilkinson
Luton Town news

Hatters chief Sweet says Luton’s new stadium still set for music venue – and a football museum

February 25, 2022 James Cunliffe 13

Gary Sweet has confirmed that a music venue is still in the plans for Luton Town’s Power Court stadium site – but additional funding will be required.  A football museum celebrating the club’s history is […]

More Luton stories

  • Coldplay headlining Radio 1 Big Weekend at Stockwood Park in 2024
    Music

    Luton Council gives green light for annual three-day music festival at Stockwood Park

    September 7, 2026 0
    Luton Council has approved a licence for an annual three-day music festival at Stockwood Park with capacity for almost 15,000 people after the town’s success in hosting BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend there in 2024. [...]
  • Luton Henge
    Film

    Luton Henge to host film premiere exploring the people and stories of the town for autumn equinox double bill

    August 18, 2026 0
    A new dance film exploring Luton through movement, migration and the town’s changing identity will premiere at Luton Henge as part of a special autumn equinox event. Like the River Lea, conceived and directed by [...]
  • 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 [...]
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