The mayor says he wants to "position the town and the county as a premier filming destination".

Alf Hunter says he told George Lucas the 1977 film was going to be a hit.

Despite the rejection, the TV company says it is "committed" to expanding its studio site.

It can now build many different structures on sets without needing to seek planning permission.

The project will "provide hope for the future", a wildlife trust says.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the actor struck up a friendship with his landlords.

A petition says the road is "a real and present danger to human life".

The broadcaster will lease back the Albert Square set from its new owner, insurance giant Axa.