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Participant in Luton Carnival

Queen’s Jubilee and Luton Carnival come to town

With the special bank holiday to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne taking place on 2 and 3 June, Lutonians across the town will be joining in the festivities and fun, as well as joining in the International Carnival. Roughly 30 street parties will also be taking place as people take the opportunity to be part of this momentous historic occasion for the nation.

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Farida finds a new future on the Luton DART project

Two years ago, Farida was keen to get a new career under way after having a family. Having previously worked in retail management, she wanted to use her excellent organisational skills.

Farida was interested in construction but didn’t know how to find an entry point. The answer arrived via our pioneering Luton DART project.

Tree planting

Over 357 trees planted across Luton

The Peace Garden, a wonderful community led and driven initiative to plant trees in memory of those in Luton who have lost their lives to Covid, continues its planting across Luton.

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Women’s Aid Luton

Luton mum Shameya was attending a local mental health wellbeing group when her facilitator became concerned that she may be experiencing domestic abuse at home.

Shameya’s partner would not allow her to have any control over the parenting of their children and she was not allowed to see family and friends. She was restricted to her bedroom, and only allowed into the kitchen to cook meals for her partner and children.

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Ahmed’s career takes off with a Luton DART apprenticeship

“Of all my friends, I have the best job – I’m in the best team, on the best project! I can’t wait to see how far I can go in this industry.” said by Ahmed Al Hjowj

These are the words of 19 year-old Ahmed Al Hjowj, a former engineering student at Luton’s further education institute Barnfield College, who is now an apprentice on the pioneering Luton DART fast transit construction programme.

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Have your say, your way

Luton Rising’s public consultation about the proposed long-term expansion of London Luton Airport is into its fourth week.