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Brown bears enjoying the spring sunshine in their pool after waking up from hibernation
News

Claws for celebration: Whipsnade Zoo’s brown bears wake up to signal spring is here

March 10, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Claws for celebration: Whipsnade Zoo’s brown bears wake up to signal spring is here

Whipsnade Zoo’s four European Brown bears Mana, Minnie, Naya and Cinderella, have awoken after three months of deep slumber, signalling the start of spring at Whipsnade Zoo.   The foursome were spotted frolicking through their woodland […]

A Luton Town fan raises a scarf at the St Geroge's Square celebrations after winning promotion to the Premier League
Luton Town news

Luton MP backs football reform bill and hails Hatters as model club

March 7, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP backs football reform bill and hails Hatters as model club

Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins has highlighted the importance of the reintroduced Football Governance Bill and how Luton Town Football Club exemplifies the bill’s core values. The bill is designed to reform and strengthen the […]

Retro Arcade gaming
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Retro Arcade gaming event levels up Luton as ‘vibrant’ and ‘welcoming’ place

March 4, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Retro Arcade gaming event levels up Luton as ‘vibrant’ and ‘welcoming’ place

The success of free four-day Retro Arcade for families during the February half term helped play “a vital role in making Luton a vibrant and welcoming destination,” according to the boss of the town’s Business […]

The two mural designs for the old ABC Cinema
Art

ABC Cinema mural designs give a nod to Luton film, music carnival and cars

February 28, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on ABC Cinema mural designs give a nod to Luton film, music carnival and cars

Luton’s long-abandoned ABC Cinema is set to undergo a creative transformation, with a striking new mural that celebrates the town’s rich heritage and culture and you get a chance to choose the design. As part […]

The Post Office's former home inside the former WH Smith branch, which has now closed
News

Post Office to return to Luton town centre

February 26, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Post Office to return to Luton town centre

The Post Office is set to re-open in Luton town centre following the closure of its retail partner WH Smith last month. A branch had been situated inside the high street retailer’s Luton Point shopping […]

L-R: Victims Kyle Prosper, Juliana Falcon and Giselle Prosper
News

Man pleads guilty to murdering three members of his own family

February 24, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Man pleads guilty to murdering three members of his own family

A man from Luton has pleaded guilty to murdering three members of his own family.  Nicholas Prosper, 19, of Leabank Court, Luton, appeared at Luton Crown Court today (Monday) where he pleaded guilty to three […]

The 'If You can dream it you must do it' mural on Bute Street is lit up at night
News

Review on improving town centre to ask your experience of Luton night life

February 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Review on improving town centre to ask your experience of Luton night life

A council cross-party group has been set up to review Luton’s night-time town centre night life and activities to help improve the experience for residents, workers and visitors. At a council Overview and Scrutiny Committee […]

Mother macaque Maggie (left) and Bella (right) cuddling newly-born baby macaque, Eka (middle). Photo by Mark Johnson
Parks

Primate soulmates: Whipsnade Zoo shares tender moment between motherly macaques

February 14, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Primate soulmates: Whipsnade Zoo shares tender moment between motherly macaques

Whipsnade Zoo has shared a tender picture of two motherly Sulawesi-crested macaques doting on three-month-old infant, Eka.   Zoo member Mark Johnson captured the special moment between the primate parents Maggie and Bella at the conservation […]

Cath Gunn, Principal of Barnfield College (left), and Gill Worgan, Chief Executive of West Herts College Group
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College’s new £38m facility ‘to empower local people’ and boost skills ‘for in-demand jobs’

February 13, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on College’s new £38m facility ‘to empower local people’ and boost skills ‘for in-demand jobs’

Barnfield College has officially unveiled its brand‐new £38million Construction and Engineering Centre which has been built to become a cornerstone for teaching and innovation in Luton. The new facility will offer a dynamic space that […]

An artist's impression of the proposed new Luton Rugby Club pitches
Rugby

Police asked to probe objections to rugby club relocation that ‘may not be legitimate’

February 7, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Police asked to probe objections to rugby club relocation that ‘may not be legitimate’

Plans for Luton Rugby Club to relocate to a new, state-of-the-art facility outside of the town have been recommended for approval with a council saying it has “strong reason to believe” that a “significant number” […]

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