Luton information

Luton (pronounced /ˈluːtən/) is a large town and local government district in the south of England, 32 miles (51 kilometres) north of London. Historically, Luton was within the county of Bedfordshire. However, since 1997, the town has been a unitary authority. Luton, along with its near neighbours of Dunstable and Houghton Regis, form the Luton/Dunstable Urban Area with a population of over 230,000.
Luton is home to Luton Town Football Club, London Luton Airport, and the University of Bedfordshire. The Luton Carnival, held on the late May bank holiday, is the largest one-day carnival in Europe. The town was for many years famous for hat-making and was also home to a large Vauxhall Motors factory; the head office of Vauxhall Motors is still situated in the town. (...) more....

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