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Local Information for Luton

Luton is a town and local government district in England, located 50km north of central London. Historically it was part of the county of Bedfordshire, but since the 1990s it has been an administratively independent unitary authority. However it remains part of Bedfordshire for ceremonial purposes. It is in the East of England region, but was formerly in South East England region, and in common usage is still often considered to be in the South East.

Luton is the home town of the Luton Town F.C. football club. Their nickname, "The Hatters", dates back to when Luton had a substantial hat-making industry.

London Luton Airport is situated to the south-east of the town. The main campus of the University of Luton is located in the town centre. From 1905 until 2002 the town had a Vauxhall Motors car factory. Dunstable is situated to the west of Luton. The M1 motorway runs between Luton and Dunstable though it does not form the border as parts of Luton are to the west of it...More