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Let kids run riot in Wardown Park Children’s Peace Party

September 14, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off

Luton is about to be treated to another People Power Passion event, this time with the town’s children in mind. The Children’s Peace Party will see families descend on Wardown Park in celebration of the […]

Luton Town Hall lit up with a message about Black Lives Matter during the People Power Passion Peace Day Riots anniversary spectacular. Photo credit: Luton Council

It’s a riot alright: 100 years on and Luton lights up again

July 20, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off

One hundred years ago, on July 19, 1919, riots broke out in Luton Town centre and the Town Hall was set alight. When only the privileged were invite to Luton’s Peace Day celebrations honouring the […]

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Luton wants cleaner shops, better parks and more flowers as £1.5m ‘Pride in Place’ plans approved

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Cleaner shopping parades, brighter gateways into town and upgraded play parks are among the first improvements residents could begin seeing across Luton after councillors approved plans for a £1.5million government-funded regeneration programme. Luton Council’s executive [...]
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New exhibition shines light on hidden history of school dispersal

April 21, 2026 Comments Off on New exhibition shines light on hidden history of school dispersal

A powerful new installation exploring a little-known chapter of British history has arrived in Luton, bringing with it stories that many in the town may recognise on a deeply personal level. Bussing Out, an immersive [...]
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New Vauxhall exhibition to celebrate Luton’s industrial past after factory closure

April 20, 2026 Comments Off on New Vauxhall exhibition to celebrate Luton’s industrial past after factory closure

A major new exhibition charting more than a century of car manufacturing in Luton is set to open next month, offering a poignant look at the town’s industrial heritage following the closure of the Vauxhall [...]