Luton Detectives have been operating in Luton and Greater London / Home Counties for almost 20 years.
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The foundation of Luton is usually dated to the 6th century when a Saxon outpost was founded on the River Lea.
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Luton is a large town and unitary authority of Bedfordshire, England.
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Luton is 30 miles (51 kilometres) north of London.
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Luton urban Area has a population of over 230,000.
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Luton is home to Blue Square Premier team Luton Town Football Club.
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They play at Kenilworth Road stadium, which has been their home since 1905.
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The University of Bedfordshire is based in the town.
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Luton was for many years famous for hat-making and was also home to a large Vauxhall Motors factory.
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Luton is recorded in the Domesday Book as Loitone and also as Lintone.
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Agriculture dominated the local economy at that time, and the town's population was around 700-800.
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In 1336, much of Luton was destroyed by a great fire, however the town was soon rebuilt.
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Luton received a gas supply in 1834.
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Gas street lights were erected and the first town hall was opened in 1847.
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The town had a tram system from 1908 until 1932 and the first cinema was opened in 1909.
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By 1914 the population had reached 50,000.
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Luton has a temperate marine climate, like much of the British Isles.
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Luton has seen several waves of immigration.
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