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£3.3m Luton funding welcomed as government launches plan to end rough sleeping

August 20, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on £3.3m Luton funding welcomed as government launches plan to end rough sleeping

More than £3.3 million has been earmarked for Luton as part of a government drive to end rough sleeping, with the town’s housing chief describing the investment as the “serious, sustained” funding the council has […]

Sarah Owen MP (Luton North, Labour), during a different debate. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
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Luton MP ‘appalled’ as fireworks set off despite Luton fire warnings and emergency government alert

August 18, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP ‘appalled’ as fireworks set off despite Luton fire warnings and emergency government alert

Luton North MP Sarah Owen has said she is “appalled” after fireworks were reportedly set off in the town despite warnings over the very high risk of wildfires. Ms Owen said she had raised the […]

Silver Street in Luton town centre
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Luton could get new powers to block vape and betting shops under high street plans

August 11, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton could get new powers to block vape and betting shops under high street plans

Luton Council could be given new powers to control which businesses open on the town’s high streets under plans announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The government is proposing changes which would allow councils to […]

Rachel Hopkins MP, pictured in another debate
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Luton to get new mental health hub and emergency department under NHS overhaul

August 7, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton to get new mental health hub and emergency department under NHS overhaul

People experiencing mental health problems in Luton will be able to access support earlier and closer to home under a major overhaul of NHS services announced by the government. The town is set to receive […]

The new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
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Luton MP welcomes electricity bill tax cut as PM announces first cost of living measure

July 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP welcomes electricity bill tax cut as PM announces first cost of living measure

Households across Luton South and South Bedfordshire are set to see their electricity bills fall this winter after the new Prime Minister announced the removal of VAT from domestic electricity bills. The measure, one of […]

Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrives at 10 Downing Street
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Luton MPs welcome Andy Burnham’s first day as Prime Minister as he pledges to end rough sleeping

July 20, 2026 Newsdesk 1

Luton’s two Labour MPs have welcomed Andy Burnham’s first day as Prime Minister after he announced a major drive to end rough sleeping and tackle the cost of living. In his first speech outside Downing […]

Affinity Water
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MP told water pressure problems solved in Luton after heatwave issue

July 20, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on MP told water pressure problems solved in Luton after heatwave issue

Luton’s MP Rachel Hopkins says she has been assured water pressure has returned to normal after raising residents’ concerns with Affinity Water following widespread disruption during the recent heatwave. The Luton South and South Bedfordshire […]

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Sports clubs, community centres and play areas can bid for up to £30,000 in new Luton fund

July 15, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Sports clubs, community centres and play areas can bid for up to £30,000 in new Luton fund

Sports clubs, community organisations and volunteer groups across Luton can now apply for grants of up to £30,000 to improve their facilities as part of a new £1.5 million Government-backed investment in the town. Luton […]

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Two more Luton schools to offer free breakfast clubs from September

July 8, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Two more Luton schools to offer free breakfast clubs from September

Two schools in Luton South and South Bedfordshire will begin offering free breakfast clubs from September as part of the government’s expansion of its Best Start scheme. Hillborough Junior School and Foxdell Primary School have […]

Rachel Hopkins MP speaking in another debate
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Prime Minister promises 1,000 new homes in Luton and Beds after MP pushes for council housing boost

July 2, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Prime Minister promises 1,000 new homes in Luton and Beds after MP pushes for council housing boost

The Prime Minister has pledged that 1,000 new social and affordable homes will be delivered in Luton and Bedfordshire after a Luton MP called for a major acceleration in council housebuilding during Prime Minister’s Questions. […]

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

    September 9, 2026 Comments Off on Luton’s Stacey Dooley to tackle bizarre online health claims in new BBC series
    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 [...]
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    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 [...]
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    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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