These are the 10 biggest stories from Luton Today over the past 12 months.
5. Update: Luton has 91 confirmed coronavirus cases and Central Beds has 81
In this March update, it was revealed that Luton had 91 confirmed cases of coronavirus, and neighbouring Central Bedfordshire had 81. Photo: TOLGA AKMEN
6. These are the cities and towns in England that are most likely to be put into local lockdown
Luton was flagged as “an area of concern”, alongside the likes of areas like Scarborough, City of London and Sutton. At the time, Merseyside was at the top of the watchlist, with an incidence of 281.5 cases per 100,000 of the population. Photo: Shutterstock
7. Footage shows Luton wedding with over 100 guests shut down by police
In September, video footage showed a Luton wedding with over 100 guests getting shut down by police for breaching social distancing guidelines. Over 100 people were present at the wedding at Zaheer’s Venue and Buffet on Selbourne Road. Photo: Shutterstock
8. Update: latest figures show 218 people confirmed to have had coronavirus in Luton
In this April update of Luton coronavirus cases, 218 people had been confirmed to have Covid-19. Neighbouring Central Bedfordshire had 190 and Bedford stood at 139. At this point, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust had reported 51 virus related deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. Photo: Shutterstock