A 16-year-old dancer from Luton has been placed in the top three of a Hip Hop Unite World Championships, writes Luton Today Meanwhile, Bedford Today … Crime 10th anniversary of Luton murder which shocked community Stewart Carr. and is one of the most populous towns without city status in the United Kingdom. Coronavirus Coronavirus latest: 'Clear signs of a second wave in Luton' say health officials... Euan Duncan. The town is situated on the River Lea, about 30 miles (50 km) northwest of London. It has a population of 213,052 (mid-2019 est.) Luton is a large town, borough and unitary authority area of Bedfordshire, situated in the south of England, but in the East of England region for administrative purposes. People Bedfordshire firefighters being called to more incidents not involving fires Holly Patel. News Over 300 assault victims treated at Luton & Dunstable Hospital last year News Reporter. The town's foundation dates to the sixth century as a Saxon outpost on the River Lea, from which Luton derives its name. Luton is recorde… Luton Council is not responsible for the content of external internet sites which may open in a separate window.