Politics

Controversial plans for a new road on Green Belt land linking the M1 and the A6 in Bedfordshire have been approved.

A new road scheme linking the M1 and the A6 north of Luton is being recommended for approval by Central Bedfordshire planners, despite several objections.

A merger between Bedford and Luton hospitals is set to go forward, with bosses reported to have secured funding.

The NHS is urging Bedfordshire families to talk about organ donation with their loved ones.

More than 1,500 people flocked to the town centre on Friday night to witness the People Power Passion outdoor spectacular, featuring 100 local performers and artists from Luton and celebrating the centenary of the Peace Day riots.

As Luton gears up to commemorate the dramatic Peace Day Riots of 19 July 1919 this weekend, an interesting link between today and those momentous events has emerged.

Luton, with its proud history of people power, is holding a massive free Outdoor Spectacular celebrating exactly 100 years since the Peace Day riots and the burning down of the Town Hall.

Independent MP for Luton South, Gavin Shuker, joined the team from Arriva Midlands to officially launch the seventh annual Catch the Bus Week.

Tributes have been paid to Icknield ward councillor Mike Garrett, aged 76, who died in hospital on Friday, June 28, after suffering a heart attack.

Animal rights campaigners recently held a peaceful protest in Luton town centre.

Luton Borough Council is taking a hard line with fly-tippers, as it will post online footage and pictures on its new ‘Wall of Shame’.

Short-term borrowing is back on the cards for Central Bedfordshire Council as it aims to keep on top of its finances.

The East of England region mainly followed the national trend in the EU elections - electing three candidates from the Brexit Party.

The new Independent councillors took their seats in the main chamber for the first full council meeting since their remarkable victory at the May election.

A departed Central Beds councillor has been censured by its standards sub-committee for breaches of “integrity”, “accountability” and “honesty” after spreading a rumour, it has been revealed.

“It’s unbelievable really.” That was the reaction from United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) candidate Pat Hamill after making electoral history in Central Bedfordshire.

“It’s a red town. And it’s going to stay red.” That was the declaration of Labour deputy leader of Luton Borough Council Sian Timoney as she held her seat.