Olivia Preston

6 days ago | lutontoday.co.uk | Olivia Preston

A man from Luton has admitted to murdering the mother of his ex-partner – just hours after their relationship ended. Jacob Clark, 25, of Links Way, attacked 46-year-old Diane Cleary, in the home he shared with his ex-partner in Turners Road North. A post mortem examination found that Diane had numerous injuries including stab wounds and ones caused by blunt force trauma. Clark also seriously injured his ex-girlfriend as she fought to protect her mother during the attack.

6 days ago | lutontoday.co.uk | Olivia Preston

Traffic on the M1 motorway. Picture Rui Vieira/PA Archive/PA ImagesMotorists are being warned of delays on the motorway today (Wednesday) after a multi-vehicle collision between Luton and Dunstable. The M1 is closed northbound between junction 11 and junction 11a after a ‘serious collision’. Highways England said: “ All emergency services and traffic officers are working at the scene.”Traffic is being escorted slowly past the scene on the hard shoulder.

6 days ago | lutontoday.co.uk | Olivia Preston

Drivers are being warned of a diversion in place in Luton as Affinity Water repairs a burst main in the town. An emergency road closure is in place on Waller Avenue – between Wingate Road and Selbourne Road with a diversion now in place. The council said: “Works are anticipated to be completed and the road open later this evening. Please plan your journey ahead of time and thank you for your patience while this issue is resolved.”Continue Reading

6 days ago | lutontoday.co.uk | Olivia Preston

Hundreds of non-compliant vapes have been taken off the streets in Luton, days after a new ban on single use vapes came into force. Complaints were sent to Luton Trading Standards following the ban, which started on June 1, and 539 non-compliant vapes have already been seized from two premises in the town. The Government has now made it illegal to sell, supply or stock single use vapes. Disposable vapes are designed to be used once and then thrown away – and should not be recharged or refilled.

6 days ago | lutontoday.co.uk | Olivia Preston

Work is expected to start on a park and ride facility in the north of Luton in late summer 2025 after the council approved plans to build the transport facility in Butterfield. Once open, there is to be a frequent bus service connecting Butterfield Park to Luton town centre and Luton Airport Parkway. Luton Borough Council’s plans for the 285-space park and ride were given the green light by the planning development committee earlier this year, despite pushback from Stopsley councillor David Wynn.