Luton Borough Council

Rachel Hopkins welcomes £7m extra funding while community groups say they are working to tackle gangs.

Annual passenger numbers are due to almost double to 32 million, despite environmental concerns.

The property group that bought the site says the investment in the project could create 1,700 jobs.

Luton Council says its "serious and competitive bid" to buy the land was rejected.

A councillor calls the railway station a "disgrace", "eyesore" and "a national embarrassment".

Luton Council acknowledges the "emotional difficulty" the revelation has had on families and staff.

The authority says it wants to continue to use the land for industry and not housing.

The six authorities miss out on a deal that would have seen a mayor in place by 2026.