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  • Blogs
    We do the right thing, even when it is hard, even when no-one is watching

    How one Luton school is building a culture where everyday integrity shines brightest.

    31 October, 2026

  • Blogs
    Proud of Luton? Help shape its future with Resident Voices

    What’s good about Luton? What does Luton need? And how would you like to help shape its future?

    30 October, 2026

  • Luton's top 5 Indian restaurants
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    Luton’s top 5 Indian restaurants – according to Tripadvisor 2026

    Looking for somewhere to have a banging curry in Luton? Look no further, we’ve rounded up Luton’s top 5 Indian restaurants according to Tripadvisor reviews.

    16 October, 2026

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    Luton’s rising star: an interview with Olivia Lynn

    We all know Luton is full of musical talent, but one name has been catching everyone's attention recently: country pop singer and songwriter, Olivia Lynn. We caught up with her ahead of her performance at Luton Rising presents Party in the Park later this week.

    9 September, 2026

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    Explore Luton and be in with a chance to win a free holiday!

    To celebrate 150 years of borough status in Luton, a new heritage trail has landed! There are 150 locations to explore to discover a hidden phrase and your chance to win an epic prize!

    4 September, 2026

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    Myles Smith on his big break and hometown shows: “Luton made me who I am”

    After Myles Smith's visit to Luton this week to celebrate the release of his debut album, we got the chance to ask him some questions about how much his hometown means to him.

    19 June, 2026

  • St Patrick's Day 2026 Luton
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    Top events to celebrate St Patrick’s Day weekend 2026 in Luton

    Nobody does St Patrick’s Day like Luton, and this year there’s a whole host of events and activities to get involved with. Here are our top picks.

    3 March, 2026

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    ‘Luton You’re a Lady’: Missing the Ferry’s anthem for our town

    Over the weekend local Irish band, Missing the Ferry, released their latest single Luton You’re a Lady and premiered the music video, which perfectly claps back at recent negative headlines about our town.

    16 February, 2026

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    The Orange Picture Club: One year of community cinema

    Step Forward Luton ambassador and co-founder of The Orange Picture Club reflects on the last year as the community cinema celebrates its first anniversary.

    16 December, 2025

  • Step Forward Luton's Pumpkin Patch in Hat Gardens
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    The best things to do in Luton this Halloween

    Halloween 2025 is just around the corner and there’s loads of autumnal things to do right here in Luton. There’s returning favourites in the pumpkin patch and storytelling shows, Halloween nights out and plenty more scarily good goings on this half-term.

    20 October, 2025

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