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JUST FOR KICKS
Discover the world of local live music with Just for Kicks; a superb five-piece band that play authentic 50’s and 60’s Rock and Roll.
When: 16 March 2019 @ 8pm.
Where: Luton Pool and Social Club, 37 Guildford Street, Luton LU1 2NQ.
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[Last updated 13 March 2019]
JUST FOR KICKS
Discover the world of local live music with Just for Kicks; a superb five-piece band that play authentic 50’s and 60’s Rock and Roll.
When: 16 March 2019 @ 8pm.
Where: Luton Pool and Social Club, 37 Guildford Street, Luton LU1 2NQ.
Click here or on the picture for details.
[Last updated 13 March 2019]
Things to do in Luton
NEWLANDS PARK APPROVED
The game-changing plans for Newlands Park has been given the go-ahead by Luton Borough.
This momentous decision comes 2½ years after the plans were submitted and following a rigorous period of scrutiny from the Council's planning department.
As well as the obvious benefits to the Club, the developments will bring in the region of 10,000 jobs to Luton, and a much-needed boost to the local economy to the tune of £250m annually.
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[Last updated 13 March 2019]
NEWLANDS PARK APPROVED
The game-changing plans for Newlands Park has been given the go-ahead by Luton Borough.
This momentous decision comes 2½ years after the plans were submitted and following a rigorous period of scrutiny from the Council's planning department.
As well as the obvious benefits to the Club, the developments will bring in the region of 10,000 jobs to Luton, and a much-needed boost to the local economy to the tune of £250m annually.
Click here or on the picture for more about this story.
[Last updated 13 March 2019]
Things to do in Luton
THE CHANGING ROOM: PORTRAITS OF CONTEMPORARY WOMEN IN BRITAIN
Leading up to and celebrating International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March, Departure Lounge and Luton Culture have invited acclaimed German artist Catrine Val to create an exhibition of insightful, new photographic and video portraits of women living in the Luton area.
The exhibition aims to explore the importance clothing plays in personal and cultural identity and how working environments can limit women’s everyday fashion choices and the ability to express their personality, cultural heritage or religious beliefs.
When: Friday 18 Jan – Saturday 9 March 2019, every Thu – Sat, 1PM – 6PM; closing event coinciding with International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March.
Where: The Storefront, 64 Bute Street, LU1 2EY Luton
Click here or on the picture for details.
[Last updated 17 January 2019]
THE CHANGING ROOM: PORTRAITS OF CONTEMPORARY WOMEN IN BRITAIN
Leading up to and celebrating International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March, Departure Lounge and Luton Culture have invited acclaimed German artist Catrine Val to create an exhibition of insightful, new photographic and video portraits of women living in the Luton area.
The exhibition aims to explore the importance clothing plays in personal and cultural identity and how working environments can limit women’s everyday fashion choices and the ability to express their personality, cultural heritage or religious beliefs.
When: Friday 18 Jan – Saturday 9 March 2019, every Thu – Sat, 1PM – 6PM; closing event coinciding with International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March.
Where: The Storefront, 64 Bute Street, LU1 2EY Luton
Click here or on the picture for details.
[Last updated 17 January 2019]
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NEW COOK BOOK FROM NADIYA HUSSAIN
Nadiya Hussain, the Luton-born home cook, is a total rule-breaker these days.
Hence why, three years on from winning Great British Bake Off is back with a new cookbook and accompanying BBC series, Nadiya’s Family Favourites, in which she comprehensively “demolishes” the pork pie.
“I’m a part of two very different worlds - I’m British and I’m Bangladeshi,” the 33-year-old explains, “and because I’m part of these two amazing worlds, I have no rules and no restrictions.”
Click here or on the picture for more about this story.
[Last updated 05 July 2018]
NEW COOK BOOK FROM NADIYA HUSSAIN
Nadiya Hussain, the Luton-born home cook, is a total rule-breaker these days.
Hence why, three years on from winning Great British Bake Off is back with a new cookbook and accompanying BBC series, Nadiya’s Family Favourites, in which she comprehensively “demolishes” the pork pie.
“I’m a part of two very different worlds - I’m British and I’m Bangladeshi,” the 33-year-old explains, “and because I’m part of these two amazing worlds, I have no rules and no restrictions.”
Click here or on the picture for more about this story.
[Last updated 05 July 2018]
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HOW TO RENT GUIDE
This guide (How to rent – the checklist for renting in England) is for people who are about to rent - a property or a room.
When signing a rental contract (an assured shorthold tenancy, AST) you are entering into a contractual arrangement. This gives you some important rights but also some responsibilities.
This guide will help you to understand what questions to ask, what your rights are, and what responsibilities you have. This will help you create a positive relationship with your landlord, and will also tell you how to get help if things go wrong.
We will always provide you with a copy of this guide before you sign the AST so you can use this as a checklist; however, you can also access it by clicking here - or on the picture.
There are certain additional criteria when you live in a shared house, click here for an overview of these.
You are welcome to contact us for additional information or if you have any questions.
This is a new version – please check this latest updated version.
[Last updated on 28 June 2018]
HOW TO RENT GUIDE
This guide (How to rent – the checklist for renting in England) is for people who are about to rent - a property or a room.
When signing a rental contract (an assured shorthold tenancy, AST) you are entering into a contractual arrangement. This gives you some important rights but also some responsibilities.
This guide will help you to understand what questions to ask, what your rights are, and what responsibilities you have. This will help you create a positive relationship with your landlord, and will also tell you how to get help if things go wrong.
We will always provide you with a copy of this guide before you sign the AST so you can use this as a checklist; however, you can also access it by clicking here - or on the picture.
There are certain additional criteria when you live in a shared house, click here for an overview of these.
You are welcome to contact us for additional information or if you have any questions.
This is a new version – please check this latest updated version.
[Last updated on 28 June 2018]
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BURGLARIES
In Luton, nearly 9% of all burglaries in the last year were solved.
This is very close to the national average; the proportion of suspects who are caught and punished for all crimes has more than halved over the past five years to just 9% nationwide.
Click here for more details including checking for the numbers for your local area.
[Last updated 17 June 2018]
BURGLARIES
In Luton, nearly 9% of all burglaries in the last year were solved.
This is very close to the national average; the proportion of suspects who are caught and punished for all crimes has more than halved over the past five years to just 9% nationwide.
Click here for more details including checking for the numbers for your local area.
[Last updated 17 June 2018]
Things to do in Luton
FREE LEGO
You can get free Lego this weekend; Smyths Toys is giving away free Lego.
The toy store is holding an Imagination Factory event on Saturday.
There is also the chance to win a free trip to LEGOLAND Windsor.
When: Saturday 05 May @ 10am-5pm
Where: Smyths Toys, Unit 1a Chaul End Retail Park, Dunstable Road, Luton LU4 8EZ
Click here or on the picture for details.
[Last updated 03 May 2018]
FREE LEGO
You can get free Lego this weekend; Smyths Toys is giving away free Lego.
The toy store is holding an Imagination Factory event on Saturday.
There is also the chance to win a free trip to LEGOLAND Windsor.
When: Saturday 05 May @ 10am-5pm
Where: Smyths Toys, Unit 1a Chaul End Retail Park, Dunstable Road, Luton LU4 8EZ
Click here or on the picture for details.
[Last updated 03 May 2018]
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SPECTACLE WEARER OF THE YEAR
Steps star Claire Richards has kicked off a search for the nation’s best specs wearer.
A £10k cash prize will be given to the winner.
Glasses wearers aged 16 and over from across the nation can put themselves forward for the prestigious accolade. Finalists will attend the uber-glam awards ceremony in London, with one overall winner scooping the top award and cash prize.
Click here or on the picture for details including how to enter the competition.
Closing date: 01 July 2018.
Find your local SpecSaver’s store here: 36 George Street, Luton LU1 2AZ.
[Last updated 28 April 2018]
SPECTACLE WEARER OF THE YEAR
Steps star Claire Richards has kicked off a search for the nation’s best specs wearer.
A £10k cash prize will be given to the winner.
Glasses wearers aged 16 and over from across the nation can put themselves forward for the prestigious accolade. Finalists will attend the uber-glam awards ceremony in London, with one overall winner scooping the top award and cash prize.
Click here or on the picture for details including how to enter the competition.
Closing date: 01 July 2018.
Find your local SpecSaver’s store here: 36 George Street, Luton LU1 2AZ.
[Last updated 28 April 2018]
Local News for Luton
LIDL PLANS TO OPEN MASSIVE NEW LUTON WAREHOUSE CREATING UP TO 1,000 JOBS
German discount retailer Lidl has announced plans to open a massive new warehouse in Luton that will create up to 1,000 jobs. The new warehouse will be around a million square feet.
It will manage the supply and distribution of both food and non-food items to Lidl stores in and around the M25. Lidl aims to open five new London stores over the next two months, including in Shepherds Bush, Walthamstow Central, South Ruislip, Hornchurch and Rosehill. The new warehouse will support those stores.
Lidl’s new London warehouse forms part of a £1.45bn investment commitment in Britain across this year and last year, and follows the opening of two distribution centres in Exeter and Wednesbury – in the West Midlands – last year.
Click here or on the picture for more about this story.
[Last updated 09 January 2018]
LIDL PLANS TO OPEN MASSIVE NEW LUTON WAREHOUSE CREATING UP TO 1,000 JOBS
German discount retailer Lidl has announced plans to open a massive new warehouse in Luton that will create up to 1,000 jobs. The new warehouse will be around a million square feet.
It will manage the supply and distribution of both food and non-food items to Lidl stores in and around the M25. Lidl aims to open five new London stores over the next two months, including in Shepherds Bush, Walthamstow Central, South Ruislip, Hornchurch and Rosehill. The new warehouse will support those stores.
Lidl’s new London warehouse forms part of a £1.45bn investment commitment in Britain across this year and last year, and follows the opening of two distribution centres in Exeter and Wednesbury – in the West Midlands – last year.
Click here or on the picture for more about this story.
[Last updated 09 January 2018]
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