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Tom Grennan gives a speech as he collects his honorary degree for outstanding contribution to the arts from the University of Bedfordshire

Stone Roses star tells Tom Grennan to drive ‘flock of sheep’ through Luton after Uni degree honour

July 26, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off

Luton was name checked by Stone Roses bass playing legend Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield in a tweeted reply to Bedford pop sensation Tom Grennan after he was handed an honorary degree by the University of Bedfordshire. […]

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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 [...]
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Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’

April 20, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’

A community-built landmark in Marsh Farm will once again take centre stage this summer as Luton Henge Festival returns for a second year. The free event, taking place across Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August, [...]