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UK weather: Four key sun safety tips as Met Office forecasts temperatures to exceed 30°C in some areas
Advice on keeping safe in the heat, including how to stay cool and knowing the symptoms of heatstroke.
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Police appeal after fatal collision involving cyclist in Bedford
Police are appealing for information and dash-cam after a cyclist in his 40s died following a collision with a car in Bedford yesterday afternoon (Friday. 27 June). Emergency services were called to Broad Avenue…
Going Green: Help save the planet by changing to e-bike
I’ve seen ebikes in the news a lot recently. Are they safe to own and can you tell me what are the main advantages of owning an e-bike?
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Two 21-year-old men named and charged over Bedford stabbing which left victim in hospital
Two men, both aged 21, have been named and charged over a Bedford stabbing which left the victim in hospital while two further men have been released on bail.
Food hygiene inspectors tell takeaway in Bedford's Midland Road "major improvement necessary"
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has posted its latest food hygiene ratings and it’s not good news for one Bedford business.
Bedford Ian writes…
27 June 2025: Flag flap, Magistrate moan, Nadine nonsense, and Mayoral result. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks...
Road closures in place after Bedford crash
Police have put road closures in place around the centre of Bedford after being called to a crash.
Watch: CCTV captured the moment man disposed of bag containing knife used in fatal Bedford attack
Here’s the moment Tyreese Kamau dumped the knife he used in the manslaughter of Patrice Che last November.
Panel challenges Bedfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner over transparency of local performance figures
The Bedfordshire Police and Crime Panel has questioned whether the crime data presented by Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Tizard offers enough transparency or context to reassure the public about local policing performance.
Number of people waiting more than a year for NHS treatment in Bedfordshire falls by over half
The number of people waiting for more than a year for National Health Service treatment in Bedfordshire has fallen by over 50 per cent according to new figures.
Be part of the thousands gathering in Westminster for the Act Now, Change Forever mass lobby
People from across the UK are being urged to take part in Act Now, Change Forever, a major mass lobby happening in Westminster on 9 July 2025. The event will bring together thousands of people demanding urgent political action on climate change, nature loss, and a fairer future.
Teenager wins £85k Land Rover Defender with 18p ticket just two weeks after getting provisional licence
Tamworth teen Ciaron Goldingay has won a brand new £85k Land Rover Defender Carpathian—after buying a prize draw ticket for just 18p, two weeks into learning to drive. His reaction was priceless when BOTB surprised him at home.
Council tax arrears reach £21.3 million in Bedford
According to latest figures released by the Government – council tax arrears owed to Bedford Borough Council now stands at a staggering £21.3 million.
Council give bin collection update as it's going to be scorchio in Central Bedfordshire
Bin crews are setting out early next week as temperatures in Central Beds look set to climb.
Bedford man jailed for 12 years over fatal stabbing of Patrice Che
A Bedford man who fatally stabbed another man during an argument has today been sentenced to 12 years in prison for manslaughter. Tyreese Kamau, 25, of Rutland Road, was found...
Bedford man caught on CCTV disposing of knife he used in fatal stabbing is jailed
A man has been jailed for manslaughter after being caught disposing of the knife he used in a stabbing.
Clapham Post Office to move to new High Street location with extended opening hours
Clapham Post Office is set to move to a new home on the village High Street, following confirmation that its current operator is stepping down. The Post Office has announced that...
Bridges Espresso Bar closes, leaving loyal customers and staff heartbroken
One of Bedford’s most popular independent businesses, Bridges Espresso Bar, has closed with immediate effect, after struggling to survive the combined impact of the pandemic...
Council shut play unit at Bedford's Russell Park for essential repairs
The large play unit at Russell Park has been closed for essential maintenance work.
Road still closed in Kempston as engineers restore last remaining homes without power
Bedford Road remains closed today (Friday) but UK Power Networks (UKPN) hopes it will reopen as soon as possible.