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UK hosepipe ban: Could a hosepipe ban be imposed? What are the rules of a hosepipe ban?
A video explains the rules of a hosepipe ban in the UK.
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Going Green: Lowering your carbon footprint on a limited budget
Can you advise please as I'm trying to reduce my carbon footprint on a limited budget and live in a rural area so need a car. The walls and attic of our house are insulated and the windows are double glazed.
Monthly column: What’s Happening to our Rivers?
You will no doubt have seen the shocking statistics in the news showing the state of our rivers following many years of ongoing pollution. This is why BedsGOVET, a citizen science...
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16 May 2025: Mayoral maybe, Political policing, Scrutiny scrapped?, and Star nonsense. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he...
Man found guilty of manslaughter after fatal stabbing in Bedford
A man who fatally stabbed another man during an argument at a Bedford property has been found guilty of manslaughter. Tyreese Kamau, 25, was convicted today (Friday) at...
Peter McCormack sets out bold vision for Bedford sparking 2027 mayoral questions
A new website launched by Bedford businessman Peter McCormack has sparked speculation about his political ambitions, after it laid out a vision for the town that reads more like a...
Bedford man convicted of manslaughter after fatal stabbing
A man who tried to dispose of a knife down a rubbish chute after a fatal stabbing has been convicted of manslaughter.
"No need for by-election" after councillor switches to Reform UK, says Central Beds council leader
Central Bedfordshire Council’s leader has said it would be “hypocritical” of him to demand a by-election after an Independent councillor joined Reform UK.
Bedford Borough Council accused of hiding debt rise as finance chief calls £5m loan ‘sound practice’
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have said calling a loan “reprofiling” is just a “smokescreen” – but the council’s finance chief has defended the move as sound practice...
Anglian Water hit with record £1.4million fine for drinking water failures
Anglian Water has been fined a record £1.42 million following a prosecution by the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) for drinking water failures affecting around 1.3 million people.
'Facing scrutiny helps us make the right decisions' says Central Beds Council leader
Central Bedfordshire Council’s leader says the authority’s unique minority administration has helped improve decision-making by forcing those in power to constantly defend and justify their choices.
Volunteer driver swaps four wheels for two in cycling challenge for Bedford cancer patients
A Bedford volunteer who usually helps transport cancer patients for life-saving treatment is gearing up for two major cycling challenges to raise funds for a lift service he drives for...
Row over Bedford council load as Lib Dems and finance chief clash over 'smokescreen' claim
Bedford borough Lib Dems have said calling a loan "reprofiling" is just a "smokescreen" - but the council's finance chief has defended the move as sound practice.
RFU announce revamped ‘Champ Rugby’ competition but promotion criteria remain
Bedford Blues will be one of 14 teams to compete in a revamped Championship for the 2025/26 season, renamed 'Champ Rugby' by the RFU, who have announced an overhaul of the league...
East West Rail: more than 6,000 people respond to consultation - here's what they said including concerns over Poets homes demolition
More than 6,000 people responded to the latest consultation on proposals for East West Rail – linking Bedford and Cambridge, Oxford, and Milton Keynes.
East West Rail update reveals Bedfordians concerns on home demolition, traffic issues and environment
East West Railway Company has published its latest update on public feedback gathered during its 2024 non-statutory consultation. The update reveals that Bedfordians' concerns...
Lib Dems name Henry Vann as their Bedford mayoral candidate for 2027
Henry Vann has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Bedford Borough Council’s next Mayoral election in 2027.
Duke of Bedford makes the Sunday Times Rich List - with net worth of £884million
The Duke of Bedford has made the Sunday Times Rich List 2025 - and increased his wealth by £83million in the past year.
Deaths reported to coroners in Bedfordshire and Luton fall by more than a tenth
The number of deaths reported to coroners in Bedfordshire and Luton fell by more than a tenth last year, new figures show.
£8.5million loans for Office of Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner to fund 'crucial' spending
Bedfordshire’s Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) has borrowed £8.5 million since December, according to data published by the Public Works Loans Board (PWLB).