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Luton

American  
[loot-n] / ˈlut n /

noun

  1. a city in Bedfordshire, S central England, NW of London.


Luton British  
/ ˈluːtən /

noun

  1. a town in SE central England, in Luton unitary authority, S Bedfordshire: airport; motor-vehicle industries; university (1993). Pop: 185 543 (2001)

  2. 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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I always remember the late Alec Stock - another member of the 1,000 club, who had long spells in charge of Leyton Orient, QPR and Fulham as well as with Yeovil, Roma, Luton and Bournemouth - ringing me up one night and explaining why I should work on a three-year plan.

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During his first season at Liverpool which was Jurgen Klopp's last campaign, Szoboszlai struggled in a game at Luton, and his frustrations summed up when he booted a ball outside the stadium.

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Kennedy was jailed for six years at Luton Crown Court on Friday.

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But recent government decisions to back expansion at Heathrow, as well as Gatwick and Luton Airports have all been met with opposition due to their community, climate and environmental impacts.

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Those planning to travel to either Gatwick Airport or Luton Airport Parkway by train are advised to allow at least an extra hour for their journey.

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