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Stacey Dooley
TV and Radio

Stacey Dooley to front new BBC series on social media health fads

September 8, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Stacey Dooley to front new BBC series on social media health fads

Luton documentary maker Stacey Dooley is set to front a new BBC series investigating the rise of online health crazes and the risks behind them. With one in three Britons now turning to social media […]

Diane Cleary
News

Family speak out as man jailed for ‘brutal and senseless’ killing of mother and grandmother

September 5, 2025 Newsdesk 1

The family of a much-loved mother and grandmother have spoken of being “broken” after a Luton man was today (Friday) sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years and six months for the […]

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 […]

An Arriva bus
News

Luton bus drivers to strike for 16 days over pay dispute

September 5, 2025 Newsdesk 1

Bus drivers in Luton will walk out for 16 days this autumn as part of a dispute over pay with Arriva. Members of the Unite union based at the town’s depot are among more than […]

Luton Airport staff
News

Luton Airport shortlisted for three industry awards

September 5, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Airport shortlisted for three industry awards

Luton Airport has been named a finalist in three national industry awards in recognition of its customer service and strong operational performance. The airport has been shortlisted twice in the 2025 UK Customer Experience (CX) […]

Matt Fry
News

Lib Dems hold Stopsley in by-election as new councillor elected

September 5, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Lib Dems hold Stopsley in by-election as new councillor elected

Matt Fry of the Liberal Democrats was last night elected councillor for Stopsley Ward following the by-election, with the final count concluding at 12.30pm at Luton Town Hall. Fry secured 935 votes, narrowly defeating Reform […]

Police cordon off the Humberstone Road crime scene
News

Teens charged with murder as victim in fatal stabbing named

September 4, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Teens charged with murder as victim in fatal stabbing named

Bedfordshire Police have charged two teenagers in connection with the fatal stabbing of 26-year-old Luton man Adam Khan, who has been formally identified as the victim. Following the custody extension of a boy and a […]

Sarah Owen MP (Luton North) pictured speaking in the House of Commons
News

MP says Luton mothers and babies ‘deserve better’ after hospital maternity downgrade

September 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on MP says Luton mothers and babies ‘deserve better’ after hospital maternity downgrade

Luton North MP Sarah Owen has urged ministers to act after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) downgraded the maternity unit at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital to inadequate. The CQC’s most recent inspection found maternity […]

Police
News

Two teens arrested on suspicion of murder of man in Luton

September 1, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Two teens arrested on suspicion of murder of man in Luton

Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the fatal stabbing of a man. Officers have today (Monday) arrested a boy and a girl, both aged 16, on suspicion of murder following the […]

The Bricklayers' Arms
Food and drink

Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics

September 1, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics

Luton is no stranger to harsh headlines. But away from a long line of column inches painting the town in an unflattering light, one seasoned pub-goer has found something very different: a town centre brimming […]

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

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    Three major new Stacey Dooley documentaries announced tackling abuse, addiction and military failings

    June 17, 2026 Comments Off on Three major new Stacey Dooley documentaries announced tackling abuse, addiction and military failings
    Luton-born documentary maker Stacey Dooley is set to front three new BBC documentaries examining some of the UK’s most difficult and controversial issues. The award-winning presenter and filmmaker will return to BBC Three and iPlayer [...]
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