St Mary's Church - The Lutonian

The Hat District where some of the Heritage Open Day events are held

From factory floors to church towers: Free festival uncovers Luton’s forgotten history

September 1, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off

Heritage Open Days return to Luton from Saturday 8 to Sunday 17 September, offering a free programme of walks, talks and exhibitions that celebrate the town’s rich history. Thanks to support from the National Lottery […]

Regressive Left back cost of living ‘lifeline’ as Luton to hold Enough is Enough rally

September 17, 2022 Newsdesk 12

Luton dance-punk outfit Regressive Left have helped organise a rally in town to fight the cost of living crisis with the frontman Simon Tyrie calling the Enough is Enough campaign a “lifeline” for struggling Lutonians. […]

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 — [...]
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 [...]