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Luton honours Windrush legacy with town hall celebration

June 23, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off

Luton came together in unity last week, for a special ceremony at the Town Hall honouring the Windrush generation and their enduring legacy in the town. The celebration formed part of national Windrush Day 2025 […]

Flag raised above Town Hall to mark Windrush anniversary

June 25, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off

The Windrush flag was raised above the Town Hall on Saturday (22 June) at a special event to mark the 76th anniversary of Windrush arriving in the UK. The event included prizes for the best […]

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 [...]