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Sarfraz Manzoor delivers a speech at the graduation of University of Bedfordshire students

Sarfraz Manzoor installed as University of Bedfordshire Chancellor

July 26, 2023 Newsdesk Comments Off

Screenwriter, journalist and author Sarfraz Manzoor has officially been installed as Chancellor of the University of Bedfordshire. Manzoor, who moved to Luton from Pakistan in the 1970s and set his memoir ‘Greetings From Bury Park’ […]

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. […]

News

Rhino, lemurs and macaques enjoy Halloween treats at Whipsnade Zoo

October 20, 2026 0

Greater one-horned rhino, ring-tailed and black lemurs and Sulawesi crested macaques got into the Halloween spirit this morning, tucking into spooky squashes to celebrate the season. Ring-tailed lemurs Delilah and Diego, joined by black lemurs Camila [...]
Music

Luton rockers explore parenthood and the butterfly effect on new single ‘Freckles’ with DIY video shot in the town

October 14, 2026 0

A Luton band have returned with their latest single which is the first instalment in a planned trilogy exploring different aspects of parenthood and an accompanying video DIY-filmed video shot at locations around the town. [...]
Theatre

Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

September 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

A Luton-born playwright will bring her debut play to the town this Halloween, with a supernatural thriller exploring witch persecutions, working-class women and a forgotten language. Cheryl Prince, founder of 5D Theatre CIC, will bring [...]