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  • Jack Wilshere
    Luton match reaction

    Huddersfield 1 Luton 0: Despair at defeat to ten-man Terriers as Wilshere admits ‘we need to change a lot of things’

    Luton boss Jack Wilshere admitted his men were “not good enough” as they slumped to an embarrassing 1-0 defeat to ten-man Huddersfield who, for a numerically depleted hour, still outfought and outthought them, condemning the [...]
The 2026 headliners line-up for Independent Venue Week at The Castle (clockwise from top left): Alien Chick, Big Trousers, Ugly Ozo, Flip Top Head, PENGSHUi
In the Spotlight

Why Independent Venue Week of live music at The Castle matters for Luton’s future

by Ronny Trousers in Music 1

“It’s about putting Luton on the map, really making this venue a live music staple,” says Ben Barry. “I hate to use the phrase: use it or lose it — but that is where we [...]

News & Sport in Luton

  • Rachel Hopkins MP
    Luton MP launches petition to tackle pavement parking as new council powers come in
    January 27, 2026 0
  • Record pothole repairs carried out on Luton roads after £6m investment
    January 26, 2026 0
  • Jack Wilshere
    Plymouth 1 Luton 0: Wilshere rues missed ‘moments’ as Town draw Devon blank again
    January 24, 2026 0
  • Jack Wilshere
    Wilshere wary of ‘discomfort’ test as Luton head to Plymouth
    January 24, 2026 0
  • Ali Al-Hamadi
    Wilshere urges patience with Al-Hamadi return from injury
    January 23, 2026 0
  • The Looted Youth performing at the Hat Factory in December 2025
    Music

    The Looted Youth joins Luton label and drops new demo after whirlwind BBC Radio play

    December 25, 2025 Comments Off on The Looted Youth joins Luton label and drops new demo after whirlwind BBC Radio play
    A new voice from Luton is heading into 2026 with newfound momentum after The Looted Youth unveiled a Christmas Day demo that has already found its way onto BBC Radio before its official release. The [...]
  • The Vauxhall plant on Kimpton Road is set to close
    News

    ‘Major milestone’ as plans submitted for £400m redevelopment of former Vauxhall van factory

    January 20, 2026 0
    Plans to regenerate the former Vauxhall van factory site in Luton have taken a major step forward, with property group Goodman submitting a planning application to the council. The proposals would see the 36-hectare site [...]
  • Luton celebrate winning the Championship play-off final and booking their place in the Premier League for the first time - a moment Rob Hadgraft's book captures
    Books

    New book chronicles Luton Town’s ‘miracle’ rise from non-league to Premier League

    October 6, 2025 Comments Off on New book chronicles Luton Town’s ‘miracle’ rise from non-league to Premier League
    A new book telling the remarkable story of Luton Town’s meteoric rise from the depths of non-league football to the Premier League has just been released — and it’s the definitive account of one of [...]
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    December 26, 2025 Comments Off on Luton rockers close out 2025 trilogy with punchy new Fight Club-inspired single
  • The Looted Youth joins Luton label and drops new demo after whirlwind BBC Radio play
    December 25, 2025 Comments Off on The Looted Youth joins Luton label and drops new demo after whirlwind BBC Radio play
  • Luton Airport strikes called off after improved pay offer
    December 23, 2025 1
About The Lutonian

The Lutonian is a 21st century independent news desk for a modern, forward-thinking Luton.

We are here to report on the news, sport and culture that matters to you, with journalism by Lutonians for Lutonians.

Our town is changing for the better, so it’s time to start shouting about it while also celebrating more of the things, places and people that bring us together and make life worth living.

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