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The Radio LaB team with one of their awards.
News

Radio LaB celebrates record awards haul after standout year for uni students

November 19, 2025 Newsdesk 0

Luton’s student-run radio station has capped its most successful year to date after scooping six honours at the Student Radio Awards. Radio LaB, based at the University of Bedfordshire’s campus in Park Town, beat stiff […]

University of Bedfordshire student Danielle Foley collects an award
News

University station celebrates triple win at national Community Radio Awards

November 3, 2025 Newsdesk 1

Luton’s student-run station Radio LaB has scooped three prizes at the Community Radio Awards, including the coveted Gold for Creative Radio of the Year. The University of Bedfordshire-based station impressed judges with its inventive programming […]

The EmpowerED: Success For All podcast
News

New university podcast series aims to break down stigma for neurodivergent students

June 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on New university podcast series aims to break down stigma for neurodivergent students

A brand new podcast series exploring support available to students with neurodivergent conditions has been launched by the University of Bedfordshire’s award-winning community radio station Radio LaB in collaboration with its Health & Wellbeing team. […]

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin (right) and guitarist Jonny Buckland
Luton Town news

‘The people of Luton deserved that moment’ –Coldplay’s Hatters song scoops big radio award

May 15, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘The people of Luton deserved that moment’ –Coldplay’s Hatters song scoops big radio award

A major music moment celebrating Luton has taken home one of the top prizes at this year’s ARIAS – the UK’s biggest radio awards – after Coldplay’s surprise tribute to the town captured the nation’s […]

Terry Lee meets King Charles at Buckingham Palace
News

King ‘impressed’ by uni radio station as academic celebrated for role in local broadcasting

April 2, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on King ‘impressed’ by uni radio station as academic celebrated for role in local broadcasting

An academic from the University of Bedfordshire was recently invited to a reception at Buckingham Palace, hosted by the King and Queen, in recognition of his contributions to local and regional media across the UK. […]

(L-R): Peter West, Mik Scarlet and Matthew Fisher receive their honorary degrees from the University of Bedfordshire
News

Radio star and disability campaigner among honorary recipients at uni graduation

July 30, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Radio star and disability campaigner among honorary recipients at uni graduation

A host of well-known faces joined the University of Bedfordshire’s Class of 2024 celebrating their graduation, as a number of honorary awards were presented to guests who have made a valuable impact in the arts […]

The University of Bedfordshire’s award-winning community radio station, Radio LaB
News

University Radio station submits application to expand broadcasting in Luton

September 19, 2023 Newsdesk Comments Off on University Radio station submits application to expand broadcasting in Luton

The University of Bedfordshire’s award-winning community radio station, Radio LaB, has submitted an application for a new licence which would allow the station to expand its broadcasting reach to new listeners across the county and […]

Ali MacQueen
Music

Ali MacQueen returns with new single ‘One of These Days’

November 12, 2021 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Ali MacQueen returns with new single ‘One of These Days’

Ali MacQueen returns with his second single, ‘One of These Days’ – a “song about change in all forms,” says the songsmith.  The softly psychedelic alt-rock rouser, was inspired by Tim Hardin’s ‘Don’t Make Promises’, […]

DJ Matt Crawley
Luton Town news

Luton indie music radio show in match day music link-up with Hatters

August 1, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton indie music radio show in match day music link-up with Hatters

Luton’s only indie and alternative radio show has linked up with Luton Town Football Club to showcase the very best of new new and emerging music. Stadium announcer Matt Crawley, and one half of Transmission […]

More Luton stories

  • JW Paris.
    Music

    JW Paris drop Britpop-inspired anthem ‘with sonic nods’ to Elastica, Blur, Pulp and Oasis

    October 3, 2025 Comments Off on JW Paris drop Britpop-inspired anthem ‘with sonic nods’ to Elastica, Blur, Pulp and Oasis
    Luton’s own JW Paris are back with a brand-new single, ‘Anything’ — a shimmering, swaggering slice of 90s-inspired Britpop that captures both the nostalgia and restless energy of a British summer night. The three-piece — [...]
  • The Bricklayers' Arms
    Food and drink

    Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics

    September 1, 2025 Comments Off on Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics
    Luton is no stranger to harsh headlines. But away from a long line of column inches painting the town in an unflattering light, one seasoned pub-goer has found something very different: a town centre brimming [...]
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