VE Day - The Lutonian

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 […]

News

Luton’s Stacey Dooley to tackle bizarre online health claims in new BBC series

September 9, 2026 Comments Off on Luton’s Stacey Dooley to tackle bizarre online health claims in new BBC series

Luton’s Stacey Dooley is taking on some of the internet’s strangest health claims in a brand new BBC series – and the first trailer has now been released. Clickbait Clinic with Stacey Dooley will see [...]
Music

Myles Smith dedicates new short film with Stephen Graham to Luton Hospital as debut album on course for No.1

June 23, 2026 1

Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has released a powerful new short film dedicated to children and staff at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital while also announcing that his debut album is in early contention to go [...]
Film

Three major new Stacey Dooley documentaries announced tackling abuse, addiction and military failings

June 17, 2026 Comments Off on Three major new Stacey Dooley documentaries announced tackling abuse, addiction and military failings

Luton-born documentary maker Stacey Dooley is set to front three new BBC documentaries examining some of the UK’s most difficult and controversial issues. The award-winning presenter and filmmaker will return to BBC Three and iPlayer [...]