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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Following an uncomplicated pregnancy, primary school teacher Lauryn and her husband Andrew, a carpenter, say they "didn't have too much of a plan" beyond an expected vaginal delivery at Luton and Dunstable Hospital.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
The couple, from Luton, have now given evidence to the Amos Inquiry, a national review of maternity care, in the hope it drives improvement so that other families do not share their experience.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Due to legal restrictions relating to children under the age of 18, the pair, both from Luton, cannot be named.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
In 2024 it was Burnley, with Sheffield United and Luton.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 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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