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Missing The Ferry's singer Chris Anderson sinks a pint of Guinness

Luton hometown favourites lead debut New Town festival as music line-up revealed

May 18, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

A new free event promising to bring “everyone together through music, culture and community spirit” this summer will be anchored by homegrown acts with deep ties to the Luton, as organisers prepare for the inaugural […]

Myles Smith during his pop-up hometown show at Luton's Hat District

Luton Town FC, Sugar Loaf, L&D and more: Myles Smith shows hometown love in debut album reveal

March 23, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off

Global pop star Myles Smith has used some of his hometown haunts and Luton landmarks to announce the release of his long-awaited debut album to millions of fans around the world. But despite his rise […]

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Luton wants cleaner shops, better parks and more flowers as £1.5m ‘Pride in Place’ plans approved

May 12, 2026 0

Cleaner shopping parades, brighter gateways into town and upgraded play parks are among the first improvements residents could begin seeing across Luton after councillors approved plans for a £1.5million government-funded regeneration programme. Luton Council’s executive [...]
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New exhibition shines light on hidden history of school dispersal

April 21, 2026 Comments Off on New exhibition shines light on hidden history of school dispersal

A powerful new installation exploring a little-known chapter of British history has arrived in Luton, bringing with it stories that many in the town may recognise on a deeply personal level. Bussing Out, an immersive [...]
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New Vauxhall exhibition to celebrate Luton’s industrial past after factory closure

April 20, 2026 Comments Off on New Vauxhall exhibition to celebrate Luton’s industrial past after factory closure

A major new exhibition charting more than a century of car manufacturing in Luton is set to open next month, offering a poignant look at the town’s industrial heritage following the closure of the Vauxhall [...]