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Luton DART to be opened in 2023

The announcement of an official opening date for the pioneering Luton Direct Air-Rail Transit (DART) infrastructure project will be made in early 2023, Luton Rising has confirmed. The Luton DART is a new cable-hauled fast passenger transit that will connect Luton Airport Parkway station to London Luton Airport, the UK’s fifth largest, in just over three minutes. It will offer direct, seamless, sustainable travel to London Luton Airport from more […]

todayOctober 5, 2022 121

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Would you like to be Luton councillor?

Luton Borough Council is hosting a short presentation on the 13 October at 6 pm in the Town Hall for locals to ask questions about Councillor’s roles. Current councillors will also share their experiences of representing people in Luton, and how to make a positive impact on the life of residents. Local Councillors are elected by the community to decide how the council should carry out its various activities. One […]

todayOctober 3, 2022 74 2

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AfroFest Luton 2022

Kasai Masai, Limpopo Groove, Zulu Dancers, British band 3 Kings, and other local artists are among the headline performances at this year’s festival.  The festival will be held on Saturday, July 23 at Manor Park, Luton town centre. Luton AfroFest will be a celebration of African culture, showcasing traditional music, art, dance, and food. More than five Sub-Saharan African nations will be featured in this summer festival. Luton is home […]

todayJune 11, 2022 228

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London Luton Airport Expansion

  Expansion of London Luton Airport; Have Your Say Members of the public are being invited to have their say on the expansion of London Luton Airport. An online consultation that began on the 8  of February and runs until 4 April is open to Luton residents. Luton Rising the new trading name for London Luton Airport Limited, the company that owns London Luton Airport, wants to hear your views and […]

todayMarch 24, 2022 112

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The legacy of Dennis Keech: Luton children’s service at Keech Hospice Care

Without Dennis’ incredible generosity and continued support, Keech Hospice Care, as a charity, would not today be able to care for seriously ill children or support their families, making the difference when it matters the most. Our children’s service is Dennis’ legacy and he has left the community a remarkable gift.", Liz Searle, CEO at Keech Hospice Care. Dennis Keech Dennis Keech and his wife Shirley at the opening of […]

todayFebruary 1, 2022 139 1

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Luton on two days of “Street Fest”

Luton Council announced Luton Street Fest, a series of two-day events to take place over the next few months across the town centre. Open to all ages, these events will be held in partnership with The Culture Trust, local restaurants, traders, and creatives. The main aim of these events is to bring the Hat District to life with a vegan food festival, Chinese New Year celebrations, and a wellness weekend. […]

todayJanuary 14, 2022 108

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Luton Young Voices

Luton Young Voices is a social network that encourages and trains young people between 16-20 years old to communicate and share their current issues. This space on AUKRADIO provides Young People not just with access to useful information but also gives them the opportunity to chat with experienced senior communities leaders. We train them to write scripts, design interviews, produce an audio project, and pick up wonderful tips. Their contents […]

todayDecember 5, 2021 74

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It’s tough being a Black Female Football Manager, Dionne Manning, Former Luton Town Ladies?

“I have been playing football for 10 years now and I have never received racial abuse on the pitch that I have heard. Now with all the social media hype it’s giving people a platform to air their views and they don’t seem to be getting punished…”, Dionne Manning, former Luton Town FC, and coach of Warden AFC U7, in Luton, which provides a safe environment to enjoy and develop […]

todayOctober 28, 2021 293

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Alva Wilson, Dressed Luton to The Nines as a Reflection of Black Heritage

“Dressed to the Nines”  by London-born visual artist, designer, maker, photographer, and teacher  Alva Clifford Wilson was celebrated on the 13 of October in Luton, Wardown House, Museum, and Gallery as part of Black History Month’s celebration.  Alva shares how his heritage and Windrush have inspired his career throughout the years.  Elegantly dressed, Alva was proud of his parents' sense of dress in his storytelling.  Living in London in the […]

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