Luton Today Morning Update 17 July, 2025

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00:00This is your morning update for Thursday, the 17th of July, 2025.

00:06Brought to you by Luton Today.

00:10Music, workshops and activities set to mark official opening of Luton Henge.

00:16The festival will mark the opening of The Henge, a permanent art and nature space

00:21designed as a place for community events, gatherings and reflections.

00:25Watch endangered zebra foal play in the sunshine at Whipsnade Zoo near Luton.

00:33The foal, which was born in May, can be seen running and jumping with his brother.

00:39New chief executive for Luton Council, as interim head, takes on the role permanently.

00:45Mark Fowler succeeds Robin Porter, who announced at the end of January

00:49he was stepping down for family reasons.

00:52Bloomfield wants talented town youngster Nelson to kick on for the Hatters.

01:00Midfielder urged to believe in himself this season.

01:05Luton chief was a defining factor in Wells' decision to move to Kenilworth Road.

01:11Striker looking to be a help on and off the pitch for the Hatters.

01:16Dunstable shop shut down after repeatedly selling illegal vapes and counterfeit tobacco.

01:22It followed ongoing concerns for residents about the shop.

01:28Urgent plea for people with rare B-negative blood type to become donors.

01:33An urgent plea has been issued to 1,600 eligible B-negative donors across the east of England

01:39to donate blood.

01:43Expert warns holidaymakers of rising home break-ins this summer and how to deter burglars.

01:48It includes the answer to the age-old question, should I close my curtains when going away?

01:57Boost for towns and communities across central Bedfordshire, thanks to share in £3 million funding pot.

02:04Funding of more than £3 million has been invested to help support local communities,

02:10businesses and skills development across central beds.

02:13For more news go to lutontoday.co.uk

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