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George Street, facing the Corn Exhange in 1906
Culture

Luton’s hidden history opened up for free as Heritage Open Days return

September 4, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton’s hidden history opened up for free as Heritage Open Days return

Some of Luton’s best-known landmarks – and some of its less familiar stories – will be opened up to the public for free this month as the town takes part in the national Heritage Open […]

Cllr Tahmina Saleem, Cllr Javeria Hussain and Rick Donnelly (Parks Operation Manager) with Green Flag Award
News

Luton’s five flagship parks retain prestigious Green Flag status

July 20, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton’s five flagship parks retain prestigious Green Flag status

Five of Luton’s best-loved parks have once again been recognised among the country’s finest after retaining their prestigious Green Flag Awards. The Green Flag Award is regarded as the benchmark for excellence in park management […]

Luton hosted Radio 1's Big Weekend in 2024 and is Stockwood Park is set to host a Party in the Park this year
Music

Luton to host major Party in the Park – biggest music event since Radio 1’s Big Weekend

March 9, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton to host major Party in the Park – biggest music event since Radio 1’s Big Weekend

A major new outdoor music event attracting 10,000 people is planned for Stockwood Park this year as part of celebrations marking 150 years since Luton became a borough. The Luton 150 Party in the Park, […]

Wardown House Museum
News

Luton’s museums to benefit from £530,000 government boost

October 9, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton’s museums to benefit from £530,000 government boost

Luton’s museum services are set for a major boost after The Culture Trust Luton was awarded more than half a million pounds to keep its museums open and thriving. The Trust will receive £530,528 as […]

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

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

September 1, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on From factory floors to church towers: Free festival uncovers Luton’s forgotten history

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 […]

Luton Mayor Amy Nicholls (third from right) with parks staff celebrating the retention of the Green Flag Award for five of the town's parks
News

Five Luton parks retain coveted Green Flag Award

July 16, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Five Luton parks retain coveted Green Flag Award

Five Luton parks have retained their Green Flag Award – the international quality mark for parks and open space Brantwood Park, Peoples Park, Memorial Park, Stockwood Park and Wardown Park have achieved the accreditation from […]

Music lovers enjoy concerts at the Wardown Park bandstand in 2024
Music

Summer of free live music concerts announced at Luton’s iconic bandstand

June 6, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Summer of free live music concerts announced at Luton’s iconic bandstand

A collection of free concerts and performances at the Luton Rotary Bandstand is about to get underway this summer in Wardown Park. Lutonians will be able to bring a picnic down to the park on […]

Wardown Park
News

Council warns of traffic disruption in Luton during Eid celebrations

June 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Council warns of traffic disruption in Luton during Eid celebrations

Luton Council has issued a warning about potential traffic disruption as thousands of people are expected to attend Eid-al-Adha celebrations across the town from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 June. The Muslim festival is a […]

One of the new benches installed at Stockwood Park
News

New mental health support benches installed in local parks

April 1, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on New mental health support benches installed in local parks

Two specially designed benches have been installed in two of the town’s parks as part of a mission is to support those suffering from mental health issues and to prevent the tragic loss of life […]

The Carnival Hopper sculpture by Marta Zubieta, as part of the Short Tail Trail on Market Hill
Art

Luton artists reveal inspiration as biggest ever public art event hits town

July 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton artists reveal inspiration as biggest ever public art event hits town

The biggest outdoor public art event Luton has ever seen has begun as 90 animal sculptures have hopped into place for the summer, with some of the local creatives responsible revealing their inspiration behind works […]

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

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    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 [...]
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