In the year that BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend came to Luton, Stellantis announced its plans to close the Vauxhall factory after nearly 120 years in the town and The Mall being renamed Luton Point, there were hundreds of stories that sparked debate and intrigue among our readers.
Scroll down to see the most read stories in Luton Today since January 2024:
5. Luton Airport: New express drop off zone opens in front of LLA terminal entrance
In July, London Luton Airport opened a new Express Drop Off zone for passengers looking to be dropped off directly in front of the terminal entrance. Photo: London Luton Airport
6. Full list of 100 road closures to be put in place during BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Luton
Ahead of Stockwood Park's Big Weekend gig, we put together a handy guide with all of the 100 roads that were forced to close while thousands of festival goers made their way through Luton to see some huge acts perform. Photo: David Davies
7. Tickets for BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Luton go on sale TODAY
After the news broke that Luton would host the BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, the town was buzzing with excitement and questions about how to get tickets to the event of the year! We created a guide with answers to those burning questions - from when they would go on sale to the acts announced to perform. Photo: BBC
8. More than 80 years behind bars for gang who imported drugs into Luton
In April, we reported how the head of a gang that had imported drugs into Luton from his Dubai home had been jailed. Mohammed Waqas Khan, 35, was jailed for 27-and-a-half years after the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) started investigating his criminal network. Photo: Beds Police