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Home that's perfect for winter - with under floor heating and a cosy gaming room

Christmas trees with white string lights

Luton fights back after being labelled ‘least Christmassy’ UK town

Mr and Mrs Christmas - Nigel Bracey and his wife Caroline at the Christmas lights switch on

Watch the moment this family turns on incredible charity Christmas lights

Christmas at Wrest Park - a new interactive light trail in Bedfordshire, set in the Wrest Park estate

Wrest Park Light Trail 2023: Festive fun at new interactive Christmas event

The Culture Trust’s curator of conversations Sarfraz Manzoor in a childhood photograph

How you can get involved in exhibition reflecting on the last 50 years in Luton

Amelie Turnball won an award for inspiring other young people to enjoy art

Luton McDonald's selling charity Christmas cards made by talented 9 year old

A book-inspired Christmas Tree ornament. Image: Vlad Vasnetsov

Luton's High Town celebrates festive season with first ever Christmas tree

Two of the four NAWT animals looking for homes in Bedfordshire

4 adorable animals who are looking for their forever home in Bedfordshire

Two people smile at a Christmas celebration

Luton care home appeals for Christmas cards for residents

Helen Palmer, headteacher at Queensbury Academy, and her children

Dunstable academy headteacher reflects on first year in role

The exterior of The Mall, Luton

Luton artists invited to submit proposals for ‘exciting’ mural project

Caraline Eating Disorder Services won two prestigious Luton and Bedfordshire Community Awards

Luton eating disorder charity honoured with two community awards

Edward Neville (Left) and Thomas Neville (Right)

Family business looks back on its five-generation legacy in town

A child's hand over an adult's hand. Photo: Skalekar1992/Pixabay

Luton organisation offers free co-parenting course after Lottery grant

Stopsley Striders litter picking with Kevin Poulton from ABCD-in-Luton

Stopsley community group litter picks on Luton’s streets

Elsa, Anna, and Olaf from Disney's "Frozen" pictured with voice of Elsa Idina Menzel at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida (Photo by Matt Stroshane/Disney Parks via Getty Images)

Celebrate 10th anniversary of Disney's Frozen at sing-along screening in Luton

Att10tive managing director, Montell Neufville

Luton Knife Crime Summit praised by community champion

Toilets at The White House, Luton, and sinks at The Gary Cooper, Dunstable.

Loo of the Year Awards: Luton and Dunstable pubs get platinum rating

5th Stopsley Guides commemorated UK Parliament week

Stopsley Guides celebrate 'UK Parliament Week' with games and debates

Lampadophores puppets parade. Photo: Aleksandra Warchol

Gallery: Luton's 'Lampadophores' parade branded a success

Pupils at Challney High School for Girls have raised over £8,500

School raises money for 'ground-breaking' tech at Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Jennifer Prescott founded Marley’s Aart Foundation in memory of her son Marley, who passed away in 2020

Dunstable memory walk: Foundation aims to raise £12k to mark Marley’s life

Luton's Deadpool accompanied by LCC Community Manager, Shanaz Sawal. A large amount of comics and merchandise at the 2023 Comic Con

Luton Comic Con 2024: Date and location for next convention announced

Stospley High School, Luton. Photo: Daniel Pullen

Luton high school develops maths curriculum with teaching programmes

Old Greenend Farm is a period farmhouse that is on the market with Savills

This farmhouse in Kensworth sits on over two acres of land

The Keech Hospice Team standing in front of the iconic sycamore tree before it was vandalised

Photo of beloved tree taken before it was vandalised is turned into hospice art

Sean Allsop received the Giving Voice Award from the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist (RCSLT)

Luton radio producer receives award for BBC documentary on speech disorder

Yvonne Michele is the founder and CEO of the Global Empowerment Movement (GEM)

Successful Gala Ball raises funds and awareness for domestic abuse victims

Artist Felicity Shillingford has turned her attention to hats and headwear

Luton Hat 'Antics' exhibition: Artist delves into the world of hats

Sonia Chowdhury is an aspiring filmmaker from Bury Park, Luton.

New Bury Park film 'Made in Luton' encourages audiences to follow their dreams

Shemiza Rashid has produced a Trolley Tales' project on food banks and the cost-of-living crisis.

Creative Luton project highlights cost-of-living stories

Mayor of Luton, Councillor Mohammed Yaqub Hanif, has chosen to increase awareness and funds for three charities.

Free-to-attend Kashmiri film screening will help raise money for charity

David Symmons, Toyin Elebe, and Mark Goodhew, worked together on the short documentary 'Vote True'

Luton filmmakers celebrate success after winning international awards

Joshua Lynch, pictured here with his mother Jenna, Roy Greening from The Mall and JP Smith from Boxing Saves Lives, has received a Make a Difference Award.

Young Luton carer wins 'make a difference' award

Father Christmas will be visiting Wardown House, Museum & Gallery as part of the Culture Trust's Christmas themed events this December

Get ahead on Christmas plans with Luton's Culture Trust this December

This stunning traditional home is located in Houghton Regis

Check out this Houghton Regis home - packed with character

Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins stands outside of Parliament

Luton South MP announces award to celebrate small businesses

Appledown Rescue and Rehoming Kennels held the show on Saturday

Dog rescue centre raises over 5k during fundraising event

Queensbury Academy has completed a refurbishment that includes an update of the science and classroom facilities. Photo: Queensbury Academy

Revamp for Dunstable academy including new look for classrooms and science lab

Luton Library theatre

Fundraiser to help community group re-open Luton's library theatre begins

Tony Green (pictured) has been taking on a running challenge for charity

Retired Luton police officer is running 5km every day for a year to help charity

Tysie Gallagher, Linus Udofia, and Frankie Storey have joined a knife-crime prevention appeal. Photos: Boxing Management London/Getty Images

“Gloves up, knives down” - Luton boxers speak out against knife crime

A fan waves Bangladesh's national flag before the start of the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between England and Bangladesh (Photo by ARUN SANKAR/AFP via Getty Images)

Luton Bangladeshi group celebrates culture with 25th Jubilee celebrations

Deputy mayor Zanib Raja was among many that attended a grand opening ceremony hosted by Chalk Hills Academy. Photo: Zanib Raja

Luton academy unveils new support facility for students

This impressive country home in Dunstable could be yours for £1.7 million.

This Dunstable home is a dream for horse owners - with a stable and paddocks

L to R: Shay Patel, Renai Taylor-Fraser and George Fox. Pictures supplied by: Louise Fox and Niki Odea Patel

Bedfordshire mums take on group skydive to raise money for brain cancer

'Being Black In Luton' is one of the many Black History Month themed events that are taking place this October

Luton marks Black History Month with events across the town