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An aerial view of the new design for Luton's Power Court stadium
Luton Town news

New ‘breaking the mould’ Power Court stadium application submitted by Luton Town

September 13, 2024 Sportsdesk 2

A detailed application has today been submitted for Luton Town Football Club’s new 25,000-capacity stadium at Power Court, with CEO Gary Sweet calling it a “pivotal moment” for fans and the town who will see […]

The Papa J's team
Food and drink

Trailblazing Luton restaurant set to celebrate 20 years in heart of town

September 12, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Trailblazing Luton restaurant set to celebrate 20 years in heart of town

Papa Js Indian tapas restaurant is celebrating a significant milestone this autumn as it marks 20 years of serving vibrant and innovative dishes to the community of Luton. The celebration of the town centre establishment […]

Whipsnade Zoo's vets draw blood from Behan's foot
News

Hope and heartbreak over zoo rhino’s tumour treatment results

September 12, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Hope and heartbreak over zoo rhino’s tumour treatment results

Whipsnade Zoo has had a “bittersweet day” as one greater one horned rhinoceros died but another has responded with an extraordinary result from medical treatment after the pair were diagnosed with tumours in their reproductive […]

Sarah Owen
News

Luton MP elected Chair of Women and Equalities Committee

September 12, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP elected Chair of Women and Equalities Committee

Luton North MP Sarah Owen has been elected Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee and pledged to work on issues from misogyny and violence against women and girls to disability and intersectional issues. The result […]

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service have warned about the dangers of inconsiderate parking
News

Fire and Rescue Service warns poor parking could risk lives

September 9, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Fire and Rescue Service warns poor parking could risk lives

Motorists have been warned about the dangers of poor parking on Luton streets which have been preventing fire engines from being able to attend life-threatening emergencies. Recent incidents have seen fire engines struggle to pass […]

London Luton Airport
News

Airport job creation plan ‘central to Luton’s transformation’ as record levels announced

September 5, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Airport job creation plan ‘central to Luton’s transformation’ as record levels announced

Employment in and around London Luton Airport is now at record levels after an increase of nine per cent between 2022 and 2023, with the news hailed as part of the travel hub’s “mission to […]

Firefighters at the Luton Hoo. Picture: Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
News

Firefighters test out complex blaze response at Luton Hoo stables

September 4, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Firefighters test out complex blaze response at Luton Hoo stables

Luton Hoo played host to a cross-border training exercise to test fire service response to a complex building fire. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service organised the training opportunity, which saw about 50 operational colleagues including […]

London Luton Airport
News

Luton nominated for best airport gong in National Transport Awards

September 3, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton nominated for best airport gong in National Transport Awards

London Luton Airport has been shortlisted in the ‘Airport of the Year’ category in this year’s National Transport Award nominations.  The nominations follow a successful 12 months in which the airport was crowned Best European […]

Peter Smoothly and his wife from Tesla Owners Club pictured centre alongside staff from theatres, paediatrics and Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity
News

Young hospital op patients to travel in mini Tesla electric car to help ‘create a positive memory’

September 2, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Young hospital op patients to travel in mini Tesla electric car to help ‘create a positive memory’

A miniature electric car has been donated to Luton and Dunstable University Hospital to transport young paediatric patients for surgery when a new acute services block opens in 2025. The new acute services block will […]

Rail industry partners and Samaritans with one of the fifteen new mural panels installed at Luton station
Art

Brand-new artwork unveiled to brighten Luton Station

August 23, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Brand-new artwork unveiled to brighten Luton Station

Local artist Aimi Rix unveiled 15 striking artworks at Luton Station yesterday as part of an initiative to improve passenger experience. The artworks cover themes of nature, the railway and local Luton landmarks, with particular […]

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