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The recreation of a memorable photograph from Luton Airport’s past, depicting local ATC Cadets alongside the Miles Magister aircraft at the airport, which was a Royal Air Force base during the Second World War

Luton Airport recreates historic photo to celebrate VE Day 80th anniversary

May 8, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off

Luton Airport and Cadets from the 10F Luton Squadron Air Training Corps (ATC) have celebrated VE Day by welcoming a classic Miles Magister aircraft to the airport. The two-seat Miles Magister, a key training […]

Churchill tank to ‘return home to Luton’ as part of VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations

May 6, 2025 Newsdesk 1

A rare Churchill tank exhibit that pays homage to Vauxhall’s significant contribution to the World War II effort will be the showpiece of Luton Council’s VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations. VE Day marks when Britain […]

Music

Luton’s The Looted Youth releases heartfelt single ‘Maybe That’s Just Life?’

March 27, 2026 0

A Luton singer-songwriter has released his debut single, reflecting on grief and the struggle to move forward after loss, hoping it can help listeners like it did him. The Looted Youth, the musical project of [...]
Music

Luna Rosa roar back with new single ahead of Luton gig in stacked live weekend at The Castle

March 23, 2026 0

Luna Rosa are back with their first new music in more than two years and Luton fans will have the chance to hear it live this weekend when the Corby noiseniks return to The Castle [...]
Music

Luton Town FC, Sugar Loaf, L&D and more: Myles Smith shows hometown love in debut album reveal

March 23, 2026 0

Global pop star Myles Smith has used some of his hometown haunts and Luton landmarks to announce the release of his long-awaited debut album to millions of fans around the world. But despite his rise [...]
Art

Creative projects rooted in community, culture and creativity across Luton awarded funding boost

March 23, 2026 0

Creative projects celebrating everything from Luton’s carnival heritage to refugee experiences and the town’s chalk landscape have been awarded funding through a programme designed to support community-led arts. Seventeen projects across the town have secured [...]