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Myles Smith greets the crowd in St George's Square
Music

‘This really is home’: Myles Smith thanks Luton as thousands join hometown takeover ahead of debut album release

June 16, 2026 James Cunliffe 4

Luton pop star Myles Smith thanked his hometown for supporting his journey from Leagrave schoolboy to global music sensation as thousands of fans turned out for a day-long takeover of the town ahead of the […]

The Papa J's team
Food and drink

Popular restaurant leaves Luton after two decades

June 15, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Popular restaurant leaves Luton after two decades

One of Luton’s best-known independent restaurants has left the town after more than two decades. The award-winning Papa J’s, which pioneered Indian tapas in the UK and has operated in Luton for 22 years, has […]

Ish - the new Luton-shot film from Imran Perretta
Film

Luton-shot film wins international acclaim ahead of cinema release as first trailer unveiled

June 12, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton-shot film wins international acclaim ahead of cinema release as first trailer unveiled

The first trailer has been released for Ish, a coming-of-age drama set and filmed in Luton that has already won awards on the international film festival circuit ahead of its UK cinema debut later this […]

Olaf Falafel
Art

Luton children invited to create character for new book by local author Olaf Falafel

June 8, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton children invited to create character for new book by local author Olaf Falafel

Primary school children in Luton are being given the chance to see their imagination brought to life in a new graphic novel written by local author and comedian Olaf Falafel, with free copies to be […]

The new University of Bedfordshire Vice Chancellor, Professor Deborah Johnston MBE
News

New vice chancellor takes charge at University of Bedfordshire

June 8, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on New vice chancellor takes charge at University of Bedfordshire

The University of Bedfordshire has officially welcomed Professor Deborah Johnston MBE as its new vice chancellor and chief executive. Professor Johnston takes over leadership of the university from Professor Rebecca Bunting, who retired in December, […]

Luton and Dunstable Hospital
News

Hospital operating theatre staff set to strike over overtime pay row

June 5, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Hospital operating theatre staff set to strike over overtime pay row

Operating theatre staff at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital have voted unanimously in favour of strike action in a growing dispute over changes to overtime pay. The ballot result was announced by UNISON after workers […]

Kaiser Chiefs
Music

Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year

June 5, 2026 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year

Rock band Kaiser Chiefs have been announced as the headline act for Luton’s biggest music event of 2026 as the town celebrates 150 years of borough status. The Leeds group, best known for hits including […]

News

Pride in Luton saved as community group launches new chapter ahead of High Town celebration

June 5, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Pride in Luton saved as community group launches new chapter ahead of High Town celebration

Just months after announcing it would wind down, Pride in Luton has been given a lifeline after a new community-led team stepped forward to keep the organisation alive. In March, Pride in Luton revealed it […]

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
News

Luton patients warned their data may have been hacked in major NHS cyber attack

June 2, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton patients warned their data may have been hacked in major NHS cyber attack

Patients treated at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital could face “a limited risk of unsolicited contact or phishing attempts” after a major NHS cyber attack by hackers exposed their information which was held by a […]

University students
News

University of Bedfordshire named one of UK’s fastest-rising universities after league table jump

June 2, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on University of Bedfordshire named one of UK’s fastest-rising universities after league table jump

The University of Bedfordshire has been named one of the UK’s fastest-rising universities after climbing 24 places in the latest Complete University Guide rankings. The university, which has its main campus in Luton, rose to […]

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    News

    Luton’s Stacey Dooley to tackle bizarre online health claims in new BBC series

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    Luton’s Stacey Dooley is taking on some of the internet’s strangest health claims in a brand new BBC series – and the first trailer has now been released. Clickbait Clinic with Stacey Dooley will see [...]
  • Myles Smith
    Music

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

    June 23, 2026 1
    Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has released a powerful new short film dedicated to children and staff at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital while also announcing that his debut album is in early contention to go [...]
  • Stacey Dooley outside the Acorn Recovery unit in Stockport
    Film

    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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