Luton
Americannoun
noun
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a town in SE central England, in Luton unitary authority, S Bedfordshire: airport; motor-vehicle industries; university (1993). Pop: 185 543 (2001)
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a unitary authority in SE central England, in Bedfordshire. Pop: 185 200 (2003 est). Area: 43 sq km (17 sq miles)
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The women, who were all born in Luton, were living together in Greenford, London, at the time of their death.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Network Rail said the line was expected to remain closed between Bedford and Luton for the rest of the week, until 28 June.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Nana Adjho normally travels from his home in Stevenage to Luton, where he gets the train to Bedford.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Network Rail said the line is expected to remain closed between Bedford and Luton for the rest of the week, until 28 June.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
“As if he had secrets. Sour Alyn, Luton, Skinner, and the rest, where does he think they came from? Can he truly believe they are his men?”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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