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Bears were just some of the animals who had their vital statistics recorded at Whipsnade Zoo’s 2024 annual weigh in

The weight is over for zoo’s ‘huge scale operation’ to protect threatened species

August 22, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off

Reticulated giraffes and European brown bears were amongst the animals having their vital statistics measured as part of Whipsnade Zoo’s annual weigh. Recorded in a global database, the weights and measurements collected will enable zookeepers […]

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Flurry of fawns born boost for zoo efforts to recover ‘extinct in wild’ species

July 25, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off

The pitter patter of tiny hooves can be heard across Whipsnade Zoo this summer, as a flurry of fawns have been born including 15 of a bambi-esque deer species that was classified as extinct in […]

History

Luton celebrates Black History Month 2024

October 3, 2024 Comments Off on Luton celebrates Black History Month 2024

Community groups and individuals across Luton have organised a range of activities to promote and celebrate Black History Month 2024. There are events for everyone ranging from stalls, poetry, music and art; to an exploration [...]
Fashion

TV and film milliners behind Bridgerton praise project to save hat making craft from extinction

September 13, 2024 Comments Off on TV and film milliners behind Bridgerton praise project to save hat making craft from extinction

A unique and ground-breaking project to prevent the extinction hat making skills and support British millinery has drawn praise from film and television costume makers that have worked on Bridgerton, Star Wars, Les Miserables, Dr [...]
Luton Town news

Revamped Hatters’ Heritage site launched packed with Luton Town history

July 22, 2024 Comments Off on Revamped Hatters’ Heritage site launched packed with Luton Town history

The new and improved Hatters’ Heritage website has now been launched, and the group are calling on patrons to help continue to preserve the history of Luton Town Football Club. Spearheaded by Club historian Roger [...]