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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 […]

The bridge in Wardown Park
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University secures funding to improve community access to green spaces

July 23, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on University secures funding to improve community access to green spaces

The University of Bedfordshire has secured funding for a new initiative which aims to improve health, access, and connections to nature in Luton, with a particular focus on those identified as facing barriers to access, […]

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Luton roads set for upgrade as council rolls out surface treatment programme

July 22, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton roads set for upgrade as council rolls out surface treatment programme

A major programme of new road improvements to help prevent potholes from forming in the future is taking place on roads across Luton throughout the summer. This work will combine different preventative maintenance techniques with […]

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Luton awarded £950k to boost access to green spaces

July 21, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton awarded £950k to boost access to green spaces

Luton Council has been given nearly £1 million to help more people enjoy the town’s parks, meadows and other green spaces. The £950,000 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund will support the Roots to […]

University of Bedfordshire
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University celebrates rise in student satisfaction across major national surveys

July 21, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on University celebrates rise in student satisfaction across major national surveys

The University of Bedfordshire has been named one of the most improved institutions in the country for student experience, following a string of positive results in national surveys. Students across undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research […]

Ciprian Daniel Pavel
Film

Film student has screenplay shortlisted at LA Film Festival

July 18, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Film student has screenplay shortlisted at LA Film Festival

A final-year student from the University of Bedfordshire was selected as a finalist for this year’s Los Angeles Short Film Festival with a script he wrote during his studies. Ciprian Daniel Pavel – also known […]

The Brewery Tap
Food and drink

Back on Tap: Closed down Luton pub set to reopen with ‘major improvements’

July 17, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Back on Tap: Closed down Luton pub set to reopen with ‘major improvements’

A much-loved Luton town centre pub that shut its doors earlier this year is set to reopen next month, following a wave of community backing and promises of a fresh new look. The Brewery Tap, […]

Luton Council CEO Mark Fowler
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Council appoints new Chief Executive with aim to ‘deliver the change Luton deserves’

July 16, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Council appoints new Chief Executive with aim to ‘deliver the change Luton deserves’

Mark Fowler has been formally appointed to the permanent role of Luton Council’s Chief Executive, with a ringing endorsement from the leader who said he’s “genuinely passionate about improving the lives of our residents”. The […]

Marsh House in Marsh Farm with its iconic Bob Marley mural
Festivals

From ancient beginnings to rave legacy – Luton Henge Festival to celebrate Marsh Farm spirit

July 16, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on From ancient beginnings to rave legacy – Luton Henge Festival to celebrate Marsh Farm spirit

A once-in-a-generation celebration of Luton’s spirit will take place this summer as the newly completed henge in Marsh Farm is officially launched with a free, all-day festival. The Luton Henge Festival will take place on […]

Luton Mayor Amy Nicholls (third from right) with parks staff celebrating the retention of the Green Flag Award for five of the town's parks
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Five Luton parks retain coveted Green Flag Award

July 16, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Five Luton parks retain coveted Green Flag Award

Five Luton parks have retained their Green Flag Award – the international quality mark for parks and open space Brantwood Park, Peoples Park, Memorial Park, Stockwood Park and Wardown Park have achieved the accreditation from […]

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    There’s ‘a spirit to the place’ – BAFTA winning TV writer reveals his love for Luton in Romesh Ranganathan podcast

    February 5, 2026 Comments Off on There’s ‘a spirit to the place’ – BAFTA winning TV writer reveals his love for Luton in Romesh Ranganathan podcast
    The multi BAFTA Award-winning television screenwriter and playwright behind the smash-hit Netflix series ‘Adolescence’ has spoken warmly about his years living in Luton, describing the town as a place with a spirit that “made sense” [...]
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    Luton Carnival ‘returning to it’s spiritual home’ for 50th birthday bash

    February 1, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Carnival ‘returning to it’s spiritual home’ for 50th birthday bash
    Luton International Carnival will return to Wardown Park this spring in what organisers and councillors have described as a homecoming for one of the town’s most significant cultural events. The move marks the first time [...]
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