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More than 83,000 new infections were reported on Friday, with deaths and hospital numbers also rising. ICYMI: The puppy born green and other curiosities. "While we're not quite over the line yet, we're thrilled that the secretary of state has backed us and the council with this decision," said Mr Sweet. VideoBrothers play tabla to the BBC theme tune, The Countdown: President Ariana and astronauts vote, The three-year-old orphaned by war. The 40-acre site at J10 of the M1 is among the most visible and prominent development sites in the UK, and was acquired by Luton Town Football Club in 2015. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. Video, Composer with dementia meets students he inspired. Luton Town Football Club and 2020 Developments have received some fantastic news this afternoon with the Secretary of State writing to Luton Council to confirm that the plans for the mixed-use development at Newlands Park will NOT be called in! The plans, which were revealed to the public in 2016 alongside the plans for the new Hatters stadium at Power Court, consist of new offices, retail, leisure facilities, restaurants and bars as well as a 300-bed hotel. Nigel Green, chair of Save Our Town, a campaign group supporting the plans, said: "The people of Luton have spoken. We’re here to celebrate the things that bring us together and make life worth living. © 2020 BBC. So that’s what you’ll find here, through great storytelling, whether it’s things to read, things to watch or things to listen to. .css-14iz86j-BoldText{font-weight:bold;}Plans to develop land next to junction 10 of the M1 to help pay for a new football stadium have been recommended for approval by planning officers. VideoBrothers play tabla to the BBC theme tune, The Countdown: President Ariana and astronauts vote, The three-year-old orphaned by war. In years to come, the 11th March 2019 will be remembered as one of the most important days in the entire history of Luton Town Football Club – as Luton Borough Council's development control committee determined that the plans for Newlands Park should be approved.