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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 […]

History

Luton celebrates Black History Month 2024

October 3, 2024 Comments Off on Luton celebrates Black History Month 2024

Community groups and individuals across Luton have organised a range of activities to promote and celebrate Black History Month 2024. There are events for everyone ranging from stalls, poetry, music and art; to an exploration [...]
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 [...]
Luton Town news

Revamped Hatters’ Heritage site launched packed with Luton Town history

July 22, 2024 Comments Off on Revamped Hatters’ Heritage site launched packed with Luton Town history

The new and improved Hatters’ Heritage website has now been launched, and the group are calling on patrons to help continue to preserve the history of Luton Town Football Club. Spearheaded by Club historian Roger [...]