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Adrian Forbes, pictured in 2020, left his Luton Academy role in April

New academy coaching roles for former Hatters playing duo after Forbes’ exit

July 2, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off

Two former Luton Town players have been handed new academy coaching roles after Adrian Forbes left to join newly-formed American club Texoma FC in April. Alex Lawless steps up to take charge of the Under-21s […]

James Justin speaking to the media after his goalscoring debut for Leicester City against old side Luton

Luton Academy seeing signs of the next James Justin built on SoLYD foundations

June 3, 2021 James Cunliffe Comments Off

Without the funds raised by a youth supporting volunteer group, Luton Town would not have developed James Justin through their ranks – that’s according to striker-turned-academy-coach Paul Benson who says the club is building on […]

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Here’s what’s on during five weeks of festive fun in Luton town centre

November 13, 2024 0

A programme of festive events and activities has been unveiled to bring holiday cheer to Lutonians, businesses and shoppers. The festivities begin with Lighting Up Luton on Saturday 23 November outside the Town Hall, George [...]
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Detailed plans revealed for Luton’s new stadium – but what do they mean for the town?

September 25, 2024 1

New images of Luton Town Football Club’s future Power Court stadium have been revealed after the Hatters’ detailed planning application for the 25,00-seat ‘landmark’, a music venue and a hotel was made public by the [...]
Fashion

TV and film milliners behind Bridgerton praise project to save hat making craft from extinction

September 13, 2024 Comments Off on TV and film milliners behind Bridgerton praise project to save hat making craft from extinction

A unique and ground-breaking project to prevent the extinction hat making skills and support British millinery has drawn praise from film and television costume makers that have worked on Bridgerton, Star Wars, Les Miserables, Dr [...]